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// updated December 2019 //
One of the hardest parts about being a mom is remembering to care about what you look like.
7 Days in December : The Perfect Pieces for a Versatile Winter Capsule Wardrobe
Often, you're overworked and struggling on a budget so taking the time to dress nicely or invest in a few items for your “new” body is just too overwhelming.
I know – I feel like I'm there every. single. day.
So, I'm helping you out. Here's some solid and affordable capsule wardrobe pieces (and a couple of investments) for a few looks perfect for a stay-at-home mom:
Shop The Look!
Day 1:
Slouchy Beanie
Dark Wash Skinny Jeans
Long-Sleeved Top
Cape Scarf
Snow Boots
Tassel Necklace
Flip Top Mittens
Day 2:
Fitted Black Pants
T-Shirt
Chambray Shirt
Infinity Scarf
Uggs
Backpack
Tassel Earrings
Day 3:
Pompom Beanie
Peacoat
Wool Scarf
Patterned Top
Gloves
Leggings
Knee High Boots
Day 4:
Slouchy Beanie
Cape Scarf
T-Shirt
Infinity Scarf
Gloves
Leggings
Knee High Boots
Day 5:
Dark Wash Skinny Jeans
Long-Sleeved Top
Snow Boots
Chambray Shirt
Backpack
Pompom Beanie
Wool Scarf
Day 6:
Fitted Black Pants
Chambray Shirt
Uggs
Tassel Earrings
Pompom Beanie
Wool Scarf
Patterned Top
Day 7:
Slouchy Beanie
Tassel Necklace
Flip Top Mittens
T-Shirt
Peacoat
Leggings
Knee High Boots
Planning Your Capsule Wardrobe:
Know Your Lifestyle
The first step to planning the ultimate affordable winter wardrobe is knowing your lifestyle.
Really think about what you'll be doing for the bulk of each day – carpool, nursing, cleaning, playing pirates?
By lumping like activities together, you'll better be able to plan what to wear each day and cut down on the need to create multiple outfits.
Plan Your Foundation
Next, you'll need to plan your foundation items (generally, shoes/boots, dresses, shorts, skirts, outerwear, and tops).
Pick 1-2 items in neutral colors for each category that would work for at least 2-3 different days.
Don't stress out about this – you may find that you can swap out a foundation piece for a fun accent piece later.
Consider The Weather
Once you have a basic grasp on how you'll be spending each day, then you can begin to consider the weather conditions for your area.
Try to figure out a look that can be created using one or two special “weather-related” items combined with the same foundation pieces.
This will make it easy to plan 1-2 completely different outfits for each day depending on the weather.
Create Your Outfits
Lastly, you'll plan each day's wardrobe and look to see where you can add/swap out accessories or accent pieces to create different looks with each combination.
Try to see if you can reuse the same accessory with another combination – you're looking for every single item to do double (or triple) duty.
What perfect pieces would you plan for your winter look?
Check out more capsule wardrobes for moms and travel here!
Andrew Kien says
Awesome post!!!! thanks for sharing.