The ten steps towards the perfect capsule summer wardrobe

Clothing, you can never have enough of it, at least if I may speak for myself. Kilos of clothing are bought and I still have the problem: still nothing to wear. Fortunately, I am not the only one, as research shows that the Dutch person on average does not wear 50 of the total 173 garments. And we haven't even talked about our annual donation to the clothing containers, which counts no less than forty items per person. Conclusion: we don't really need those 173 items (or more, for the shopaholics among us). What we do need? A new shopping motto: buy less, buy better. And I am going to help you with that today, in no less than ten steps. Here they come.

1. Invest in flat shoes

The first step towards your capsule summer wardrobe is shoes, trainers to be precise. These are the shoes you wear the most and therefore are in most cases more value for your money.

2. Suits in the mix

One suit means extra outfit options. You can combine it not only as a matching suit but just as cool with other suit components in different colors, prints, or materials. And don't forget to wear your blazer as an intermediate jacket over jeans: definitely a winner.

3. Biker jacket

An all-time favorite that is more than welcome in your capsule summer wardrobe this summer.

4. Belt bag

If you're going to invest in a bag this summer, let it be a belt. Which, by the way, is not worn as a belt bag but crossbody.

5. Bermuda jeans

Move over, shorts, the bermuda jeans is what you need heading into summer. And see for yourself why.

6. Wrap dress

The wrap dress flatters every figure and is infinitely fun to combine from the beach to a girls' night out. No wonder it remains a favorite among fashion enthusiasts this summer.

7. Oversized sunglasses

As a fashion statement, but certainly also to hide yourself (including makeup-free eyes) behind.

8. Straw bag

Gives every look the perfect summer feeling and that is exactly what we want. In basic black or woven rattan; this summer our favorite bags are made of straw.

9. Midi skirt

Exactly between the mini and maxi skirt, it is the midi size that we love to wear the most.

10. Track pants

A new classic that is worth it just for its comfort. Straight from the catwalk at Isabel Marant and Gucci, it is the track pants that should definitely not be missing this summer as fancy pants.

Source: Vogue