How To Build An Indie Capsule Wardrobe
So, you want to build a capsule wardrobe, but every time you research the term, all you find is lists of classic and neutral toned garments that just aren’t your style? We know how frustrating it can be to want to ensure you shop sustainably by being intentional with your purchases, however finding it difficult to find advice that suits your personal style. At Wild Gardenia Boutique, we absolutely LOVE indie style! Along with empowering women of all shapes and sizes to express their sense of style, we help you to shop consciously with our advice on how to style your new ins with your existing wardrobe. This time around, we’re discussing how to build an indie capsule wardrobe, along with why we think it’s important and our suggestions to get you started or to build upon your existing wardrobe!
Why A Capsule Wardrobe is Important For Personal Style
Think of a capsule wardrobe like a city, if the streets and communities are well planned, it’s easy to navigate, you know where you’re going, and you end up at your desired destination with ease. However, if the city was devised without a plan, streets, and neighborhoods simply tacked on at random, it would be confusing to get around and you would probably end up driving around for hours. A capsule wardrobe is a collection of essential items that you love that combine to create outfits, or form the foundation of outfits, that you can wear all year round and for all occasions. Building a capsule wardrobe is an individual experience, as its sole purpose is to suit your specific needs, style, preferences, as well as the climate that you live in and other lifestyle factors like what you do for work, and how active you are on the weekends. The benefits of a capsule wardrobe are that you will always have something to wear, everything is complementary and never goes out of style, think of the cost per wear!
Indie Style
Whether you’re new to Wild Gardenia Boutique or you’ve been admiring our collections for a while, indie style is what we’re all about. The style has its own self-expression, it doesn’t follow the mainstream trends. Instead, it’s all about unique clothing and accessories, independent designers, clothing that has a vintage feel as well as handmade and one-of-a-kind pieces. Our favorite thing about indie style is that there are no rules, it can be as laidback or dressy as you choose, and you can mix and match other styles to make it your own.
While we are of course advocates for having the basics in your wardrobe like white tees, a great pair of denim, a white blouse or shirt, blazer, tailored suit or trousers, an everyday handbag, and dainty jewelry, we feel like there is so much more when it comes to exploring fashion on a daily basis. We’ve put together our current favorite indie capsule wardrobe items that will elevate your personal style with everything shoppable at Wild Gardenia Boutique.
Black Dresses
Of course, a little black dress is a style staple and can save the day for so many occasions. Rather than your simple bandage style black dress or structured style that you’d probably wear to important meetings, when it comes to indie style, a black dress gives a little something different. Think texture, shape, flow, sheer fabrics, unique hemlines and more. We love styling an outfit around a staple item and a black dress is one of the most versatile of them all. Start with a black dress like one from our current collection below, and then amp up the indie aesthetic with your favorite accessories and shoes. Rather than pairing it with classic heels like most would, you could opt for your combat boots or thigh high or knee-high boots to add an edge. Or if you’re looking to achieve a more casual look, go for an unexpected pairing and pair your satin dress with something like converse, it’s the perfect way to balance the feminine dress with a masculine element to balance the look. On balancing the femininity of a dress, especially one with a tulle skirt or sheer fabric, style it with a denim jacket or leather jacket for a cool finish that’s perfect all year round.
The Pea Coat
Do you get caught up in a style rut when looking in your wardrobe, you realize that all your favorite garments are more geared towards summer, making them difficult to style in the cooler months? We’ve saved the day with our range of coats. If you absolutely love silk dresses and blouses or prefer to layer so you can be more comfortable once you arrive at your destination, a Pea Coat makes your whole wardrobe suitable for the Fall and Winter months – yes please! Particularly as the holiday season is coming up, and you want to wear your favorite special occasion and sequin dresses, a coat like our Eva Coat is perfect to pair with both neutral and colorful looks while still looking incredible with a simple look with its gold embroidery and fringe detailing. She’s a worthy investment as she’s timeless and will last a lifetime when looked after well.
Statement Handbag
If you’re happy with the current capsule wardrobe that you’ve built, however you still want to be able to inject some newness to reinvigorate your creativity and inspiration for the upcoming months, a statement handbag is the way to go. Building a successful indie capsule wardrobe is all about items that bring you joy and that you love to wear, rather than just staple pieces. We feel like this is the biggest misconception when it comes to a capsule wardrobe, not everything has to be black and white if you love and gravitate towards color. We find that a statement handbag like our Electric Lime Bag is perfect to wear with your neutral ensembles to pack a punch, or to even juxtapose your more colorful looks for those who are more daring and have really embraced your indie side. The thick chain also makes this handbag super easy to wear over your shoulder or cross-body so that its secure when you head out and about.
Knockout Accessories
Another way to change up your outfits that are created with a minimal capsule wardrobe is with knockout accessories like our necklaces and brooches. They are a seemingly simple addition to your look; however, they can completely change the vibe and make it look like you’ve put in more effort. The Panther Necklaces are a bold statement which we love pairing with tees, tank tops, or dresses with simple necklines, or if you really want to feel empowered, add them to your feminine blouses for an unexpected twist for the office, we’re sure it will inspire you to dream big and reach your goals! Another way to personalize your outfits is with our brooches. We have a huge selection of incredibly detailed Eye brooches in a range of colors; you’ll be able to find one in your favorite tone. They can easily be added to your denim jackets, blouses, coats, blazers, scarves or even a canvas handbag or shopping bag for eye-catching detail and fun. The brooches also make wonderful gifts for a loved one for birthdays as well as the upcoming festive season.
Wild Gardenia Boutique
We hope our How to Build an Indie Capsule Wardrobe has inspired you to steer away from the mainstream and get more creative with your everyday and special occasion looks. We’re all about conscious shopping and we know you’ll love investing in pieces that you can mix and match to create endless outfit combinations to standout with style. Make sure to browse through our website for more incredible garments and accessories and remember to check out our exciting rewards program!
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