A Basic Winter Capsule Wardrobe

Is it time already for my winter wardrobe changeover? I suppose the actual start of Winter is still a few weeks away. However, the weather here has changed enough that I’ve basically been dressing for winter anyway. Plus, for whatever reason this time of year seems to fly by faster than ever. So I thought, why not get a head start and put together my seasonal wardrobe edit!

Keeping in tune with last season, I’m keeping things simple and going back to basics. This wardrobe includes just 24 pieces that I consider to be essentials for the season: lots of cozy knitwear, winter boots, heavy-duty outerwear, and of course, a holiday-approved dress. Just because we’re staying home for the holidays this year doesn’t mean we can’t get dressed up, right?

As usual, I’ve linked everything as best I can (or to something similar if it’s no longer available). However, many of these items are year-round basics that you probably already have in your wardrobe. There’s also plenty of outfit inspiration for how to put it all together.

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Item list

Basic longsleeve
Mockneck (old; linked to similar)
Turtleneck
Chambray shirt (secondhand; linked to similar)
Black sweater (old; linked to similar)
Ochre sweater (old; linked to similar)
Fishermen’s knit (handmade by my mom; linked to similar)
Chunky knit
Half zip sweater
Cotton cardigan
Long cardigan (me-made; linked to pattern)
Winter dress
Light wash denim
Medium wash denim
Ecru denim (secondhand; linked to similar)
Wide leg pants
Camel wool coat (vintage; linked to similar)
Parka
Sneakers
Chelsea boots (old; similar here or here)
Blundstones
Side bag (old; linked to similar)
Scarf (old)
Hat (old; linked to similar)

Outfit ideas

Basic winter outfit with fishermen's knit, long cardigan, medium wash denim, chelsea boots

Basic winter outfit with half zip sweater, ecru denim, parka, chelsea boots

Basic winter outfit with black dress, cardigan, sneakers

Basic winter outfit with black crew sweater, medium wash denim, camel coat, sneakers

Basic winter outfit with turtleneck, half zip sweater, light wash denim, winter boots

Basic winter outfit with chunky turtleneck, wide leg pants, parka, winter boots

Basic winter outfit with black mockneck, chambray shirt, cardigan, light denim, winter boots

Basic winter outfit with black mockneck, ecru denim, camel coat, chelsea boots

Basic winter outfit with ochre crew sweater, medium wash denim, chelsea boots

Basic winter outfit with black mockneck, wide leg pants, long cardigan, sneakers

Basic winter outfit with chunky knit, ecru denim, long cardigan, chelsea boots

Basic winter outfit with grey turtleneck, medium wash denim, black parka, white sneakers

Basic winter outfit with black dress, camel wool coat, chelsea boots

Basic winter outfit with white tee, light denim, long cardigan, white sneakers

Basic winter outfit with black dress and chelsea boots

Basic winter outfit with cardigan, wide leg pants, camel wool coat, winter boots

I hope you enjoyed this post and that it gave you some ideas for how to wear what’s already in your closet for winter. I know it’s been a strange year, but what are you looking forward to most over the holiday season? I’d love to know in the comments below!

Thanks for reading,

Slow Fashion

A Basic Winter Capsule Wardrobe – 24 Essential Pieces