![]() “Play with the idea of fit and silhouette, dress things up and down, but when you have these elemental pieces for winter, you can transfer them from season to season,” Typaldos says. “If you’re in a cooler climate, chunky, lug-sole boots might take the place of sneakers - and if you’re in a warmer climate, you can probably ditch a turtleneck in favor of a great crewneck sweater.” In addition to adjusting your capsule wardrobe based on your office culture, “The capsule wardrobe should be interpreted through a coastal lens as well,” she says. According to Typaldos, that can include pieces like a great-fitting trouser, the perfect white button-down, a blazer, a classic heel and a boot, among a few other pieces that are more climate- and dress code-driven. “You can use your own means to refine and subvert these basics as a way of self-expression.”īut how do you start to build a capsule wardrobe for work? Well, you start with the basics. “Plus, because you’re using a foundation of classics, the right capsule wardrobe should feel timeless.” That doesn’t mean the same thing for everyone, though, especially based on what sort of job you have. Again, this is meant to be a big-picture guide to point you in the right direction, and it’s up to you to choose specific pieces that work better for you.Your CNN account Log in to your CNN accountĪnd stylist Kathryn Typaldos, who’s based out of Los Angeles, agrees: “Having a semblance of a uniform - which is what a capsule wardrobe really is - alleviates any stress of choosing an outfit from scratch,” she says. If you’re in warmer climates, go for thinner sweaters that fit the descriptions. Take this list loosely and adapt it however works for you!Īlso, if you are in colder climates, go for thicker sweaters that fit the general descriptions. Under the pieces I sometimes wrote general descriptions like “neutral solid sweater” instead of “tan sweater,” so that you could adapt the colors, prints, or styles to ones you prefer. don’t work for you–including options for petite and plus sizes.īut more importantly, my capsule lists for PMT Challenges are never meant to be taken super specifically, meaning you don’t need the exact pieces for the outfits to work. (Women who’ve already signed up for the challenge have been shopping the links for 2 weeks already, plus I shared this last week with everyone who is subscribed to PMT Emails.) But don’t worry, if you join the challenge you’ll also get a wardrobe and shopping guide that has 4-8 more options for each of these items in case the style, shapes, etc. Here’s the capsule wardrobe list we’re using for the Winter Challenge! I only linked to one option for each item, and many may be sold out by now. If you’re interested, register for the Winter Challenge HERE! I feel dressed up today for my agenda (Target, decorating, after school play date, etc) but I also feel confident!!!” As a stay at home mom I’ve fallen into a rut of wearing basics without much thought. “I love that this challenge gives me ‘permission’ to put outfits together. Now I think ‘hmmm, striped shirt, utility vest, jeans, and she bookended red sneakers and a red scarf… I can do that!’ A big thank you to Audrey and to all the other challenge participants for helping me to finally connect the dots!” Or I would have thought I would have to go out and buy all of those exact pieces. Before, I would have seen an outfit I liked and admired, but I would have had no idea how to recreate it. It was like a light bulb came on for me, lol. After a while i realized that they probably weren’t PMTers at all, they’re just women who already know what I didn’t before… the idea of certain outfit formulas, put together with key basics, and then one or two special pieces that give the outfit a punch. ![]() “I was walking around at a fall festival tonight and I kept seeing women who looked very PMT. A few small changes looks so much more put together!” ![]() “What I love about PMT is how easy and versatile Audrey made it! First pic is how I would leave this outfit pre-PMT. It’s such a great community to learn about style in! Here’s what some women have been saying about the challenges: Lastly, you’ll get access to the private PMT Challenges Facebook group which is full of down-to-earth women who are kind, caring, and encouraging. This is the winter capsule wardrobe we’re using for the PMT Winter Challenge, which opened for registration a couple of weeks ago and officially begins on January 7th! If you join, you’ll see this capsule wardrobe turned into 48 outfits, have your outfits planned for the next 5 weeks so that you don’t have to think about what to wear, and get great practice remixing your wardrobe. In need of some winter wardrobe inspiration? Maybe this winter capsule wardrobe will help you out!
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