Spring Capsules Part 2
Part 2 of 2 of my partnership with PEOPLE and Amazon.com:
The genius of a capsule wardrobe is its mixing-and-matching versatility. But of its tightly edited, carefully curated 11 garments, one miracle piece makes the outfit combinations infinite. Enter the matched set, a capsule collection’s superpower. Reliable, steadfast and adaptable, matched sets come in all varieties — classic suiting, lounge sets, tracksuits, travel sets — and have the flexibility to be dressed up, dressed down and transitioned from season to season. They deliver exponential possibilities either as standalone, one-and-done looks or broken apart and paired with capsule separates. And when it comes to color, fabric and design, choose your matched sets wisely to best support ever-evolving, dynamic lifestyle needs. Here are some cherry-picked winners from Amazon:
Business Suit
Classically tailored, this suit is timeless enough to be trend-proof yet sufficiently stylish to look trend-forward. Anchor your capsule’s color palette with any of these light or dark neutrals and bonus points for the machine washable fabric — a detail that simplifies life even more than a capsule wardrobe already does.
Business Casual Suit
Sleeveless blazer vest suiting is the ultimate casual look for spring that layers flawlessly for quick wardrobe turns — just add a trench coat for rain, structured blazer for meetings, fur vest for evenings or denim jacket for weekends. Peel off the layers and the stylish, one-and-done matched set steals the show, plus the statement button is like built-in jewelry that makes accessorizing that much easier.
Travel Suit
Everyone needs a smart and stylish travel set and this one ticks all the boxes. The jersey material is all about comfort while the structured blazer adds polish. Also, the striped design detail is both sporty and flattering by adding verticality that lengthens and strengthens the silhouette. Now grab your roller bag and go!
Lounge Set
There’s nothing better than leveling-up weekend grubbies to a polished matched set that’s just as comfortable. This lounge set comes in twenty-two colors across six sizes, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Buy in a few colors and rotate across school drops, gardening and weekend errands to feel both productive and cute.
Accent Suit
Matched sets typically function as anchor staples, but try this stylized suit as a capsule accent piece instead. The striped and plaid prints come in an array of color combinations light and dark, plus contrast options of low, medium or high. Tone down the look by pairing with neutral shirting and shoes, or amp it up with pumps, earrings, a top knot and no base layer. Either way, this suit makes a statement!
Denim Set
Double denim never disappoints when it comes to versatility and style. This lifestyle set comes in either medium or light denim wash, plus the chambray-like material is lightweight, soft and drapes beautifully. Wear as a set with sneakers, pair the pants with a party top and metallic sandals or use the shirt as a beach cover-up. See the range? Plus denim is always on-trend, making this set a smart investment.
Short Set
Super casual, super chic, super versatile, the vest+short suit is by far the most stylish matched set this spring. From casual Friday to a weekend meet-cute, it personifies “business up top, party down below” in a single look. Pair with loafers and a crossbody for casual Friday, booties and a leather jacket for happy hour or kitten heels and a clutch for Sunday brunch. The double breasted style can either be camouflaging through the midriff or accentuating with a cinched belt. Your choice!