starter business casual capsule wardrobe checklist

This checklist is a good template for a basic starter work wardrobe. (Even though I created this for my maternity capsule wardrobe it works just as well for anyone with regard to mixing & matching.) I had a few requests to update the header on this checklist so people could pin it as a starter capsule wardrobe without looking like they were expecting - so here's the updated graphic. :)

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Here's how I put together my starter business capsule wardrobe -

The method:

1. Basics - First step was putting together the basics pieces to lay the foundation for the wardrobe. I tried to choose very basic, very re-wearable clothes. Clothes that I knew I would be wearing over and over so they would need to be simple enough that they coordinated with everything else in the capsule and I didn't get bored if I wore them multiple times a week for weeks on end.
   
   For the basics in this capsule wardrobe I chose two pairs of  pants (bootcut & ankle), two simple tanks, a pencil skirt and a simple black suit jacket.

	Black cropped pants - Target similar, similar, similar, similar, plus		White tank - Target similar, similar, similar
	Grey pants - Amazon  similar, similar, similar		Black materntiy tank - Target similar, similar, similar
	Black jersey pencil skirt - Asos  similar, similar, similar, similar		Black suit jacket - Ann Taylor similar, similar, similar, similar

Interest - Second, I added interesting pieces to compliment the subtle basics in a mix of styles. I looked for pops of color or fun patterns or even texture that would make the basic pieces more exciting. I tried to grab items that will compliment each other or at least be somewhat in the same color scheme. For this capsule I tried to stick to pinks, purples & teals in what I hoped were sophisticated prints.

For this set of interest pieces I picked three dresses, a striped skirt, three cardigans and three fun blouses.

	Navy & pink jersey dress - Land's End  shop same, similar, similar		White cardigan - Old Navy similar, similar, drapey, similar
	Striped jersey pencil skirt - Old Navy shop same, similar, similar, similar		Purple flutter sleeve blouse - JC Penny's  similar, similar, similar
	Polka-dot skater dress - Asos similar, similar, similar, similar		Pink smock dress - Target  similar, similar, similar, similar
	Pink drapey  cardigan - Ann Taylor Outlet similar, similar, similar, similar		Pink camp shirt - Express shop same, similar, similar, similar
	Geo print top - Asos  similar, similar, similar		Teal cardigan - Old Navy similar, similar, similar, similar   xxxxxx

Accessories & Shoes - Finally, I added some accessories to complete the outfits. Jewelry, belts and scarves can dramatically alter how an outfit looks. For shoes in this capsule I just went easy and chose my super comfortable black wedges.

For this capsule wardrobe I chose three necklaces, one scarf and one gold watch.  For shoes I picked a basic pair of black wedges.  

Teal cluster necklace - F21 similar, similar, similar Rebel pendant necklace - Stella & Dot shop same, similar, similar Gold, silver, pearl multi-strand necklace - Ann Taylor  similar, similar, similar, similar Gold link watch - Michael Kors shop same,  very similar,  similar

Black wedges - J.Crew outlet target, similar, very low wedge, bow

 Hope you enjoyed!