With more people watching budgets and working from home right now, we thought it was the perfect time to put together a Zoom ready capsule wardrobe for home. You can find similar pieces in your closet or shop the links below for a quick pick-me-up for your wardrobe.
As a quick refresh, a capsule wardrobe is one with pieces you can mix and match in multiple ways. The key to any capsule wardrobe is selecting a mix and match color palette for ultimate versatility. The capsule should also include a good number of basics that can be intermixed with accessories, layering pieces and other items to create a number of different looks. Remember the 3-Piece Rule we mentioned? It becomes even more essential for extending a capsule on a budget.
In the case of a work from home wardrobe, that 3rd piece might be a denim jacket, a sweatshirt or cardigan and your accessory might be a hair accessory or statement pair sneakers. And of course because we are all fashionistas at heart, be sure to include a few on trend pieces like this season’s white Birkenstocks (or similar dupe), graphic tees or the suddenly trending sweatpant joggers. A low budget does not have to mean low fashion! Amen to that!
We’ve put together a list of 20 pieces from Amazon that can be mixed together to make 100 outfits or more. Below are a few of our favorite capsule combinations. Click on the Slider links to purchase individual pieces then check out the mix and match outfit charts below for inspiration.
LAYERS
These layers are considered completer pieces and are great for layering over tops and bottoms for chilly mornings or evenings to make your outfit look more finished. Consider adding these for morning video meetings. We suggest all 3 layer to maximize your wardrobe. Choose from below or check your closet for a black cardigan, denim jacket and a cozy sweatshirt.
TOPS
These are key pieces to your capsule and add interest to each outfit combination. We’ve included basic tees and tanks as well as some fun, graphic tees and a few print top options. Choose 6 pieces from this section: (1) 1 white tee/tank, (2) 1 black tee/tank, (3) 1 leopard cami/tee, (4) 1 striped tee, (5) 1 gray tee or camo tank and (6) 1 graphic tee or muscle tank.
BOTTOMS
For bottom mixer pieces, choose (1) 1 pair white jeans, (2) 1 pair black joggers or leggings, (3) 1 pair favorite jeans, (4) 1 pair white or denim shorts, (5) 1 leopard skirt and (6) 1 black jumpsuit or maxi dress
SHOES
Shoes make or break an outfit but we understand shoes might be in limited demand right now. Our recommendation is (1) 1 pair of black sneakers, (2) 2 pair of sandals, (3) 1 pair of white statement sneakers, (4) 1 pair cork heels for date night or girls night some day in the future.
ACCESSORIES
Accessories are a great way to take your Work from Home wardrobe outside the house when the time comes. We recommend (1) at least 1 hat, (2) straw tote, (3) select 1 statement earrings set, (4) 1 gold necklace and (5) 1 knotted headband.
MIX AND MATCH
All of these pieces combine for over 100 different options. Use favorites from your closet or fill in with a few new items to make the look fit your style and budget. Add some accessories from the options above to complete each outfit.
White Tee
Striped Tee
Gray Tee
Black Tank
Graphic Tee
Leopard Cami Tank
Charcoal Sweatshirt
Black Jumpsuit
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12 Comments
Shakia
May 16, 2020 at 8:11 amI love these ideas! White, Black and stripes are such versatile pieces to have.
Sarah | The Modern Mamanista
May 16, 2020 at 8:13 amI totally agree! Black snd White are such an easy foundation and always look polished no matter the price point! ❤️
Natasha
May 16, 2020 at 6:30 pmGreat post. Love the ideas!
Sarah | The Modern Mamanista
May 21, 2020 at 11:50 pmThank you!
oaa1988
May 21, 2020 at 11:18 pmLoved the pictures of the combinations!
Sarah | The Modern Mamanista
May 21, 2020 at 11:49 pmThank you!
Loniesha
May 23, 2020 at 11:54 pmOmg I’m OBSESSED with these combinations! They are so perfect and just the right amount of profesh for Zoom and Skype meetings when working from home! Totally saving to come back to for ideas! ❤️
Sarah | The Modern Mamanista
June 2, 2020 at 4:23 pmAwe! I’m so glad you liked our post! I’m with you, sometimes just having photos of outfit combinations makes getting so much easier!
aermjb21
May 26, 2020 at 1:43 pmWow, I never realized how many options you could get out of a few pieces! Black and white is a perfect combo to start with a capsule wardrobe too!
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Sarah | The Modern Mamanista
May 26, 2020 at 2:14 pmIt’s crazy isn’t it? Once you get the hang of pairing things together just how many outfits you can make! Thanks for reading my post!
Amanda C Burrows
June 1, 2020 at 10:27 amWhat a great post to share how to make a couple of tops so versatile!
Thanks for coming up with these outfits!
XO Amanda || Affordable by Amanda
Sarah | The Modern Mamanista
June 2, 2020 at 4:24 pmYou’re so welcome! Thanks for reading our post!