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one suitcase checklist: summer business casual capsule wardrobe

September 3, 2015 By MK

Final Summer Business Casual post – the checklist! (Original post with me wearing the outfits here.)

Here’s how I put together my summer business casual capsule wardrobe-

The method:

    Basics – First I pick some basics pieces to lay the foundation for the capsule wardrobe. I try to pick my favorite go-to clothes. Clothes I know I wear over and over. The ones that go with almost everything. For this capsule, I picked light neutrals and one pair of black pants.

      The basics in this capsule wardrobe I chose are a grey blazer, white blazer, white tie-neck blouse, white jeans and trusty black ankle pants.

        • Grey jersey blazer- H&M
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        • White tie-neck blouse – H&M
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          • White/ivory blazer – H&M
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            • White jeans (cropped leg)  – Denizen from Target
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            • Black ‘Editor’ ankle pant – Express
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              Interest – Second, I add a few interesting pieces to compliment the subtle basics. I look for pops of color or fun patterns or even texture that will make the basic pieces more exciting. I try to grab items that will compliment each other or at least be somewhat in the same color scheme. For this capsule I tried to stick to purples, blues and greens.

              For this set of interest pieces I picked two print blouses, two print dresses, a bright aqua pencil skirt, a purple cardigan and a olive green shirt.

              • Polka-dot portofino top – Express
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              • Aqua pencil skirt – J.Crew Factory
              • shop same, similar, houndstooth, similar, lace
              • Purple/lilac cardigan – J.Crew Outlet
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              • Striped ponte dress – J.Crew Factory
              • shop same, similar, similar, similar
              • Floral crepe shell – Target
              • shop same, similar, similar, similar, similar
              • Purple floral sleeveless ponte dress – Land’s End
              • shop same, similar, similar, similar
              • Olive Portofino shirt – Express
              • shop same, sleeveless, plus

              Accessories & Shoes – Finally, I add some accessories to complete the outfits. Jewelry, belts and scarves can dramatically alter how an outfit looks. Unfortunately, shoes is the area I still struggle with. I always want to bring just one more pair.

              For this capsule wardrobe I chose three necklaces, one gold bracelet, a watch, and two belts.  For shoes I added two pairs of pumps and a nude pair of wedges.

              • Brown Brody laptop bag/tote – Tory Burch 
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              • Black belt – Target
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              • Gold belt – Target
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              • Black pumps – Nine West
                • similar, similar, similar, similar
              • Nude wedges – Nordstrom Via Spiga ‘Farley’
                • shop same, similar, similar
              • Grey pointed toe pumps – Shoe Mint
                • love, similar, similar, similar
              • Teal drop necklace – F21
                • similar, similar, similar, similar
              • Rebel pendant necklace – Stella & Dot
                • shop same, similar, similar, similar
              • Gold link watch – Michael Kors
                • shop same,  similar, similar, similar
              • Gold Christina link necklace – Stella & Dot
                • shop same, similar, similar, similar 
              • Gold Christina link bracelet – Stella & Dot
                • shop same, similar, similar 
              ***** 

              You can check out my previous One Suitcase features using the links below:

              • Work
                • Business Casual clothes here 
                • Spring Business Casual clothes here
                • Neutral Colored Business Casual here 
                • Maternity Business Casual clothes here  
              • Vacation
                • Beach Vacation clothes here 
                • Winter Vacation clothes here
                • Mini Getaway clothes here
                • Europe Vacation clothes here 
                • Paris Vacation clothes here

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              1. Unique Geek says

                September 4, 2015 at 8:15 pm

                You are so talented at mixing and matching different pieces together. Love it!
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