This summer is the prime example of British weather: unpredictable, changing within an instant and refusing to conform to expectations of what the season should look like. After a few years of traditionally warm summers and chilly winters, 2023 has reminded me that here on home soil, we rely heavily on our year-round capsule wardrobes to fill in the gaps when the weather leaves us high and dry (or more accurately, damp and fed up).
Summer may have let us down, but with the right pieces in our wardrobes, putting together a great outfit that blurs the line between seasons can be easier than you might think. So, I’m sharing my capsule wardrobe wish list of timeless investment pieces that will mix and match year-round, ensuring that no matter the season or forecast, you always look the polished part.
For this endeavour, I’ve turned to Harvey Nichols. Home of iconic brands and emerging designers alike, Harvey Nichols offers up a considered edit of the best pieces around, all in one place for your shopping pleasure. You’ll find high-quality staples, standout styles and timeless investment pieces that will be with you for a lifetime.
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To build my capsule wardrobe, I’ve honed in on particular styles that I turn to throughout year. This means reliable denim, timeless tailoring and of course, excellent dresses that seamlessly transition from day to night, alongside sleek tops—a must for last-minute plans—and light layers like cardigans and jackets for when the weather is looking questionable. Shirts are a personal favourite of mine, as their versatility means they work just as well thrown on with jeans and trainers for running errands as they do with tailored bottoms for work or evening.
Each of these pieces can be styled and restyled for various outfits, and are therefore worth spending a little more on for the high-quality finish that will make them last. And as always, Harvey Nichols is an emporium of such fasion.
Ready to explore my Harvey Nichols capsule wardrobe that works for every season? Let’s go.
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