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Wardrobe Staples | The Ultimate Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe

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The ultimate minimalist's wardrobe list. A curated list of items to create a wardrobe that beats the trends and never goes out of fashion. Personally tried and tested for style, comfort and quality.
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Coats & Jackets

My most favourite coats, jackets, and outerwear. I don't like purchasing a coat/jacket every month, so I tend to focus on finding good-quality items that will last me at least a couple of years.

 
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Hands down, the ONLY black coat you need! This coat is great for winter (if you layer underneath), but it's equally a spring staple!
Mango Belt Handmade Wool Coat
 
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A high-quality wool blend coat with an oversized fit. Perfect for autumn and winter.
H&M Chocolate Brown Wool-Blend Coat
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The only puffer coat that will keep me warm in the winter months.
UNIQLO Puffer Coat - Women's Seamless Down Parka
 
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A basic coat for every minimalist's wardrobe. It is a soft wool handmade coat and it comes in 3 different colours!
Mango Handmade Oversized Wool Coat
 
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A soft, high-quality 55% wool blend coat with a detachable belt. Oversized fit.
H&M Handmade Wool-Blend Coat Dark Grey
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100% cotton and water-repellent.
UNIQLO Women's Trench Coat
 
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Ideal for warmer autumn days.
Massimo Dutti Wool-blend Short Coat Burgundy
 
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Ankle-length, single-breasted coat in woven fabric made from a wool blend. Loose fit with wide notch lapels and a concealed press-stud at the front. Dropped shoulders, long, wide sleeves, pockets in the side seams and a single back vent. Unlined.
H&M Grey Wool-Blend Coat
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Shoes

Comfort over everything. Tried and tested shoes for walking and every day wear.

 
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Comfy, heel support, versatile.
Adidas Handball Spezial Trainers Off-White/Black
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Comfy heel, ideal for every day wear.
& Other Stories Leather Sock Boots in Black
 
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The only comfortable pair of Mary-Janes I've ever purchased! They're breathable, made from recycled materials and machine-washable.
Square-Toe Mary Jane Margot Mary Jane in Ruby Red | VIVAIA
 
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Style them up or down, this is one type of shoe you need in your wardrobe. These loafers come in black and brown, so pick your favourite!
Mango Buckle Leather Moccasins
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Comfy for every day wear.
adidas Originals Astir trainers in white with silver details
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These quickly became the only trainers I wear. They've been comfortable from day 1 and my feet didn't have to suffer to ‘break into them’. No blisters and comfortable for walking. Made from sustainable materials, which is one of the reasons I investe...
CAMPO CHROMEFREE LEATHER WHITE NATURAL Women's Trainers - VEJA
 
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Stylish and water resistant
Adidas Samba OG Trainers

Trousers, Jeans, Leggings & Skirts

Comfy, versatile pieces that will work on curvy/petite.

 
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True to size fit and they come in 5+ other colours.
H&M Wide Trousers - Black
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Excellent quality at a very affordable price point. Elastic waistband.
H&M Satin Maxi Skirt - White
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Curve Love Mid-Rise Straight Jeans. 100% cotton denim and a bit stretchy. Loved these from day one! The curve range also has a short/regular/tall range, which is perfect for every body type!
Women's Curve Love Mid Rise 90s Straight Jean - Abercrombie
 
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The only pair of jeans you'll ever need. Modest, comfy, stretchy, high-quality denim fabric.
Abercrombie Women's Curve Love High Rise 90s Relaxed Jean
 
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Linen-blend straight leg trousers. The fabric is thick and perfect of the colder months. Hight waist.
Pleated Straight Leg Trousers - & Other Stories
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100% cotton and top-quality fabric. Wide leg, perfect for modest wear. The trousers are available in petite/regular/tall fit.
Pure Cotton Slouchy Wide Leg Chinos - Marks & Spencer
 
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Smoothing, sculpting, lightweight, squat proof.
Adanola Ultimate Leggings - Black
 
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2.25 times* warmer than our regular 'HEATTECH'. *Based on CLO values, which indicate the thermal insulation of clothing. Compared to standard 'HEATTECH.' Warmth from tummy to ankles. Stretch fabric creates a comfortable fit for easy layering and freedom of movement. Special knit retains its shape even after repeated washes.
Women's HEATTECH Ultra Warm Leggings | UNIQLO UK

Sweaters, T-Shirts, Jumpers, & Tops

A selection of high-quality tops for every season.

 
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The only white T you'll ever need. Clean cut, heavy weight (not see through) and 100% cotton. Investing in good basics is the starting point for building a timeless wardrobe.
THE CLEAN CUT T-SHIRT - COS
 
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Capsule wardrobe Autumn basics.
Knitted Jacquard Sweater - White/Black Striped - & Other Stories US
 
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The perfect white t-shirt.
& Other Stories Relaxed T-Shirt
 
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If you want your outfits to look more put together, you need to incorporate basic bodysuits as a base layer.
Stradivarius Halter Neck Bodysuit
 
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Autumn wardrobe essentials.
Ribbed Crew Neck Cropped Top - Marks & Spencer
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High-quality wool blend. Oversized fit. Comfy.
ADA Oversized Knit Sweatshirt - Dark Cocoa Brown/Cream
 
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My every day sweater.
Adanola ADA Oversized Sweatshirt - Light Grey Melange
 
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A lightweight, high-quality bodysuit that is perfect for layering.
SKIMS FITS EVERYBODY HIGH NECK BODYSUIT | CLAY
 
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100% cashmere, soft and non-itchy (tried and tested). It comes in dark grey, cream and red.
100% Cashmere Crew Neck Cardigan - Massimo Dutti
 
& Other Stories Relaxed Fit Knitted Sweater
 
H&M Rib-Knit White Jumper
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Thick, high-quality cotton.
COS CLEAN CUT REGULAR T-SHIRT - Black
 
M&S Air-Yarn Crew Neck Jumper
 
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Fuzzy jumper with an oversized fit made with comfort-inducing alpaca and wool. Ribbed trims detail the look. The jumper contains 31% RWS wool (TE-00047206). Products certified to the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) contain wool fiber from farms indep...
ARKET Alpaca-Wool Blend Jumper
 
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Guaranteed to keep you warm in the coldest days. Special knit construction keeps its shape even after repeated washing.
Women's HEATTECH Crew Neck T-Shirt | UNIQLO UK

Bags & Accessories

Investment capsule pieces that will last for years and work with every trend.

 
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The reimagined Swing Zip from 1998. A timeless and versatile classic bag.
Coach Swing Zip Leather Bag
 
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The perfect cross-body and shoulder bag finished in a beautiful grain leather and 10+ colours to choose from. The Numero Dix comes with 2 detachable and adjustable straps, which transform the bag into either a shoulder or a cross-body bag. The leathe...
Poléne Numéro Dix Bag in Textured Chalk
 
& Other Stories Large Suede Tote
 
Reiss Black Hayley Leather Square Hinge Belt
 
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A much more affordable option compared to straw bags from other luxury brands like Loewe, but with the same excellent quality and craftsmanship. The Justine bag has 2 different lengths leather straps.
Sézane Justine Basket Natural Raffia Straw Bag
 
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Durable and tarnish resistant.
Gold Vermeil Deia Chunky Medium Hoop Earrings - Monica Vinader
 
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Made of a soft, premium quality wool blend.
UNIQLO Soufflé Yarn Chunky Scarf
 
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A well-worth one-time investment.
UNIQLO Cashmere Knit Beanie - Unisex
 
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Real, premium suede leather.
Chocolate Brown/Gold Premium Suede Leather Belt
 
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Timeless and affordable.
Casio Vintage Watch Unisex
 
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Ready to engrave and made in Italy. Corda is inspired by nautical rope chains and Mediterranean sunsets. Delicately twisted gold sits on an adjustable slider for a traditional friendship bracelet aesthetic.
Monica Vinadeer Gold Vermeil Fine Chain Friendship Bracelet