I’m a Stylist—This Is the 12-Piece Summer Capsule I Recommend to All My Clients

So, what does The Capsule 12 consist of, I hear you ask? It’s 12 simple pieces broken down into five easy categories: two jackets, two dresses (or you can swap out one for a jumpsuit), two pairs of trousers, two skirts (or swap one out for a pair of shorts) and four tops. 

Some of the best outfits I’ve dressed my clients in aren’t singular items (apart from event dressing—that’s a very different ball game). Instead, it’s about all the ingredients that go into the outfit to make it a “look”. It’s all about balance and adding in fun where necessary. But, most importantly (and this is absolutely essential) it’s about allowing you to feel like the best version of yourself. The Capsule 12 is the foundation to your wardrobe, so this edit needs to be many things. Firstly, it has to blend well together, otherwise the equation won’t work. That’s why my capsules can often look a little basic in parts, but the magic happens when it all comes together. It also needs to be functional, practical and lastly, take the stress out of feeling like you have nothing to wear. So, let’s just make it easier for ourselves by consolidating things into 12 great pieces. Here are some options I’m recommending at the moment to get you started.