Don't have a problem packing your case with these helpful capsule tips
Heading away for the weekend can cause a love-hate relationship with your wardrobe. So bonprix have compiled their top tips for creating the ultimate weekend-away capsule wardrobe.
Firstly, bonprix lay the house rules and top tips to compile a successful capsule wardrobe for a weekend away:
- Have the basics covered – a successful capsule wardrobe should include all the essentials; from jeans to jewellery; but not everything! Keep it basic.
- Keep it neutral – aim for colours that complement each other, you can always use accessories or jewellery to add a pop of colour.
- Less is more – use your styling skills to create as many looks as possible with a few key pieces. Try different variations with your items to see which are the most versatile.
- Choose separates – this will make it easier to interchange and mix & match your outfits, so you can create more styles while taking up less space in your suitcase or wardrobe.
- Choose a style theme – if you’re heading to the countryside, pack your suitcase accordingly. This will help you cull the items you ‘think’ you should take – do you really need high heels in a forest?
- Accessorise – when in doubt, accessorise! Accessories will add the finishing touch, that extra detail or that pop of colour to complete your look.
You might not know what you’ll be getting up to on your break, so bonprix recommend choosing a selection of versatile items which are easily adaptable and interchangeable. Try picking out 5-10 key staple pieces which you can easily match with other items. Here’s bonprix’s key staples for a capsule wardrobe or suitcase for a weekend away:
1) Your favourite skinny jeans – these can be dressed up or down, so you know you’ve got all bases covered with a good pair of skinnies.
2) A blazer – Heading on a shopping trip? Lunch with family? Drinks with the girls? A blazer smartens up any outfit; and can be paired with jeans, trousers or a dress.
3) A pair of heels – If you plan on getting a little dressed up during your weekend break, pack a pair of heels to team with your jeans and blazer.
4) Daytime flats – If you’re heading into the great outdoors or just exploring the area, flat shoes are essential.
5) A dress or skirt – if you’ve planned a girly weekend away or a relaxing break with your partner, a dress or skirt which makes you feel great will be the perfect addition.
6) A blouse or shirt – a cute blouse can dress up a casual outfit and is perfect if you’ll be heading out for the evening but don’t want to feel overly dressed.
7) A comfy fitted T-shirt – whether it’s an adventurous day out exploring or you’re taking on the shops, a comfy T-shirt is essential in your capsule-wardrobe suitcase.
8) A Sweatshirt – English weather is unpredictable to say the least. Ensure you pack a jumper or long sleeved item in case it gets a little chilly.
9) Statement jewellery – pick out a couple of your favourite pieces to add a touch of glam to any of your outfits during your weekend away.
10) Accessories – a bag and a scarf to complete your looks.
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