How To Capsule Wardrobe: Incorporating Trend

How are we this close to spring already?! With a new season around the corner, I’ve decided to stick with the basics I picked out last month and work in some of the trendier items that have been in my closet for a while. This will allow me to put more money towards some of the exciting spring styles that are coming out soon.

As I mentioned last month, tossing those trendy pieces isn’t necessary. If you’ve got your basics down, the rest will follow suit. It’s so much easier to get more wear out of a more stylish piece when you can match it back to the essentials. Once I’ve got my basics in check, I like to slowly but surely add in a fun pattern or color every once in a while to keep things fresh.

Piece #1: The Marlowe V Neck Sweater

Outfit also featuring: Thick Curb Chain, Novel Necklace, Thin Hoop Earring

Okay, so, I’ve had these pants for about a year now and I love them! I was hesitant to buy them at first because they were quite pricey, and I knew I needed other items that could be worn more. What encouraged me to hit the checkout button was the idea that I knew I already liked them enough to consider them a statement piece in my wardrobe. If I could find a way to wear these pants a few times a month, throughout the year, then I could justify the purchase. The pattern is daring and bold, yet in a neutral color, which means I’m able to pair them with a lot of pieces that are already in my closet. Buying something trendy in a more neutral color and/or print is one way to ensure the piece will be with you for a while.

Piece #2: The Blake Sneaker

Outfit also featuring: Anika Tank, Irene Feminine Cardigan

Who doesn’t love a good sneaker right now? The pandemic really reinstated that underlying level of comfort for me as I’m sure it did for a lot of us. Personally, this meant wearing sneakers more often. While a sneaker is a great way to dress a look down, don’t be afraid to pair them with anything and everything. I’ve styled the Blake more laid back here, but I could easily swap my jeans for a fun skirt to bring the juxtaposition of casual and dressy. Having a white or more neutral colored sneaker will bring more versatility.

Piece #3: The Mae Drapey Tee

Let’s hear it for the white tee! A quality white tee is the ultimate closet staple. I don’t like to use the word “need” too often, but us girls need one of these. Don’t know what to wear? Throw a white tee on. It works with everything! Keep it more relaxed by pairing it with a pair of jeans or joggers, or spice it up with a bold pair of trousers. Here I have the Mae Drapey Tee tied in a knot and paired with a favorite skirt of mine. I didn’t want to spend too much time searching for an outfit, but I knew I wanted a fun pop for the day so I grabbed the skirt and picked out a simple white tee without hesitation. A white tee is also a great base layer to any fun jacket or cardigan. The best part about the Mae is that no matter how many times I wear it, the quality always holds up -- no pilling or holes, just soft, buttery perfection.

TINSLEY IS ABLE'S BRAND STYLIST WHO IS PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING OTHERS BUILD AN ETHICAL AND SUSTAINABLE WARDROBE THAT FITS THEM, THEIR PERSONALITY, AND THEIR DAY. SEE ALL OF HER POSTS ABOUT BUILDING A CAPSULE WARDROBE.