Easter is just round the corner and many of us will be off for a Spring break. It is a difficult time of year to plan a capsule wardrobe, especially here in the UK, due to the weather fluctuations, one minute there is a freezing wind and the next bright sunshine.
A classic colour palette is always a good start and a trench a good travelling companion in case of a sudden April shower.
Here I have chosen navy and white with a touch of grey and blue. However you could easily create the same recipe with black, brown, camel, beige or any other neutral you might fancy.
IMAGE 1
1. Blanket cape at style bop
2. Ines de la Fresange for Uniqlo navy linen jacket
3. V neck pocket white shirt
4. black leggings
5. Small Pilage tote
6. White superga plimsolls
7. Gold/silver necklace
IMAGE 2
Uniqlo navy trench
Grey V neck cardigan
APC cotton/linen white T shirt
Watercolour scarf
DKNY black pants
Beige crossbody bag
French sole “metro” flats”
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Hmm - I like your choices for comfort. What do you put into your case for dining out in the French country towns ? Thanks for your endless fashion ideas.
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I like the selection in image 2 and could imagine myself making it the backbone of a quick trip. A good trench is hard to find - I wore my last until it was a rag!
Hi Swan. I will be doing another capsule week-end away post next week which will include some eviening outfits
Lovely choices here, Josephine...you're right about the April showers for Spring in the UK...trench time!
Happy Easter
Aw, your choices look so good unless you have your arm in cast. I'm traveling and will look terrible. I had to purchase some cheap items to fit over my cast! Zoot alors!
I bought a very dark navy trench at John Lewis last week, it's a but longer than the Uniqlo one, and was £99; I am thrilled with it. We're off on a cruise on the river Elbe after Easter so these suggestions are perfect, thank you.
Enjoy your cruise Judy. John Lewis always have good staples.
Your choices are just wonderful and you're going to look lovely! I'm travelling from Canada to London May 12-27 and am planning on following your suggestions. I bought the light weight Burberry travel trench ( a splurge which I just love) and thought a couple of pairs of Eileen Fisher black ankle pants, dark denim jeans would work with shirts, lights sweaters and scarves. I'm also taking a black loafer, a walking shoe and dress flats. Oh yes, and an umbrella! Would you have any other suggestions? Best wishes to you for a lovely Spring break! Denise
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Denise A Lightweight roll up umbrella would work well. you can buy good cheap ones in Boots when you get here. save carrying one over with you.
Great suggestions, Josephine. I'm currently putting together a capsule wardrobe for Paris, and you know how iffy the weather can be there in April. Light-weight layers are always the way to go.
Love the pieces you have chosen; however, you know me, they would have to be in warm neutrals (brown, navy, taupe, beige, etc.).
Cheers, M-T
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I am loving the cotton/linen white T-shirt. Such a simple article of clothing, and yet so hard to get it right! All the stores here have begun to make them in such a lightweight material. Not age appropriate and not my style! Even with camisole underneath, they are just too revealing. But the shipping price for this one,to the U.S., isn't worth it. I will continue to search. But I really love the linen mixed the cotton: so if anyone has suggestions, please do tell!