Dianne Below are the capsule wardrobe essentials for fall and winter that you need in your closet to build timeless, classic everyday outfits that always look stylish. Having these foundational pieces on-hand makes getting dressed and looking pulled together a piece of cake.
Regardless of what your choose to wear from this collection, you will look stylish.
Consider these two important suggestions when selecting items to include in your closet:
1. Choose beautiful quality pieces that can withstand countless wear,
2. Select pieces that have a similar hue, so they coordinate when worn together. You may choose to buy pieces from the same designer grouping or store grouping to minimize the guesswork.
This post is all about the capsule wardrobe fall & winter pieces you need in your closet.
Foundational Pieces
The capsule wardrobe essentials for fall and winter I have selected below are the cooler weather pieces that compliment my capsule wardrobe essentials for every season (featured in a separate post). Having all of the clothing items from both lists greatly extends the number of classic outfit combinations you can build.
The pieces selected in my essential wardrobe posts include foundational pieces that can be worn together to create a color-blocked or monochrome look, or paired with other pieces in your wardrobe. Having the basic pieces in your closet will help you to build classic and elegant outfits that look timeless.
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1. Black Riding Boots
Leather riding boots are another go-to favorite to wear during the cooler months. The perfect classic neutral, they add charm to any outfit.
Riding boots are fabulous because they look great with a pair of yoga pants, a pair of denim jeans. I’m also a fan of throwing on a pair of tights and a tweed skirt with these boots for a dressier look.
Sam Edelman shoes and boots are amazing. Always comfortable and long-wearing, I find his styles beautiful and stylish.a
2. Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater
You will find that a classic cashmere turtleneck sweater has the power to make an outfit look instantly chic. I personally love black as my most basic foundational wardrobe piece, but this could be any neutral that you gravitate to that works with your skin tone and color preference.
Soft and warm, this cashmere turtleneck is a piece you will reach for all winter long. You will look elegant whether you pair it with a curve-hugging pencil skirt, or a pair of smart wool ankle pants and pointed leather boots.
Consider checking out the beautiful cashmere pieces from Uniqlo. Their pieces are high quality, wear beautifully, and affordably priced.
3. LONG-SLEEVE PRINT BLOUSE
A long-sleeve print blouse will be the items that adds personality to your capsule wardrobe outfits.
While I have shared a leopard print blouse, you should choose whichever print blouse that speaks to you and reflects your personal style. Have fun with this piece.
While this particular blouse can be found at J. Crew, there are also great options at H&M, White House Black Market, Amazon and many other women’s clothing stores.
4. Long Sleeve Wrap Dress
Who does not need a long sleeve LBD in the winter months for extra warmth?
Consider this wrap dress for a day in the office or an evening out on the town. Pair it with a blazer or moto jacket, depending upon the event, or wear it alone for a dressier look. A wrap dress is known to compliment everyone’s figure because it drapes beautifully across the smallest part of your body providing a flattering silhouette.
Amazon Brand – Lark & Ro makes this beautiful wrap dress. They have a bunch of great colors and prints to choose from.
5. Black Cashmere Wrap
One of my favorite fall and winter purchases last year was this black cashmere wrap. Very vogue, it drapes beautifully across the body and instantly adds a touch of elegance to your outfit, but even better it’s super soft and warm.
Perfect for anytime when you catch a chill, but especially great for traveling. I love to throw it over my shoulders in the airplane.
If you are interested in adding this wrap to your wardrobe, check out Garnet Hill. The generous size and quality of this wrap is something I especially love. It comes in multiple colors. The black or tan are good choices, as they complement most any outfit.
6. Dark-Washed black Jeans
A pair of black denim is a cornerstone classic to my casual wardrobe during the cooler months. They are super comfortable and can be dressed up or down to fit the occasion.
The fit of jeans is very personal, based upon style preference and body type. I am very picky about the jeans I wear. They must be figure-flattering, comfortable and fit well. This being the case, I am a huge fan of Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. Gold Label Women’s Modern-Skinny Jean. I have several pair which I wear all the time. Consider checking these out if you’re in the market for a new pair.
7. Black Merino Wool Cardigan Sweater
A black merino wool sweater is the perfect piece of clothing when you need another layer, and and you don’t want to wear a blazer.
Super versatile, consider pairing this with another black sweater, as a style piece (sweater-on-sweater) by wrapping it around your shoulders. Another option is wearing it with the buttons in the back and belted, with a pencil skirt. There are so many style options to style this sweater.
Check out Uniqlo for this black merino sweater. They have great merino wool pieces, in a bunch of colors. Their quality and pricing is also amazing.
8. Camel Blazer
Consider adding camel blazer to your wardrobe to round out your capsule wardrobe finishing pieces for autumn and winter.
Super versatile, you will find yourself reaching for this jacket frequently. The wool is finely woven, making it very comfortable to touch and wear. The classic lines of this jacket add instant elegance to anything you may wear.
9. Leather High-Heeled pointed Ankle Boots
You will look and feel fabulous the moment you slip on these boots!
Wearable with so many outfits, you will find yourself reaching for these stylish boots whenever you head out the door.
I have multiple pairs of black ankle boots because I wear them just about every day throughout the fall and winter.. Finding a good shoe cobbler is key to keeping these boots in good shape. The fit and style of Nine West leather boots is amazing.
Great with a pair of smart wool pants for work or with a cute pair of skinny black jeans for casual wear.
10. Knee-High High Heel Leather Boots
Leather high heel boots are fabulous with a pai
Riding boots are fabulous because they look great with a pair of yoga pants, a pair of denim jeans. I’m also a fan of throwing on a pair of tights and a tweed skirt with these boots for a dressier look.
Sam Edelman shoes and boots are amazing. Always comfortable and long-wearing, I find his styles beautiful and stylish.
Accessories MATTER
Add a classic accessory or two like a gold necklace and a simple large-faced watch, to bring your look together perfectly. Consider taking a look at my post about how stylish women accessorize for some ideas and inspiration about ideal pieces to pull your outfits together perfectly.
I hope you were inspired by these ten fall and winter essential wardrobe pieces, and my personal styling examples of these pieces. They have been my go-to wardrobe items for many years, which have always ensured I have something to wear.
What are your fall and winter essential wardrobe pieces? Do you have other favorites? I would love to hear from you. Please comment below to share your fall and winter favorites.
