My Shopping List
Creating and using a shopping list is key as you work toward an elastic wardrobe. It avoids waste, keeps you focused while shopping, and helps you fill the holes in your closet. This page will display my ongoing list and describe any items I have found. Click here to read more about the importance of a shopping list combined with a budget.
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My Color Palette
Why a color palette? Read more here.
See pictures and prices of what I found in my monthly Budget and Finds reports!
Tops
- Slouchy sweater (cable knit, thick) like this one
- Pullover sweater (v-neck or crew neck, gray)
- White tank (mid-high neckline, for under tops)
- Lightweight collared button up (semi-transparent, chest pockets, cotton, white, navy, gray, or turquoise)
- — FOUND (White with black stripes, and a white one with blue stripes) — Striped “Breton” t-shirt (white with gray or black stripes)
- — FOUND (Athletic top from Costco) — Work out top (some length and good fit)
- — FOUND (Exact: Red/navy plaid) — Plaid button-up (red, flannel, “classic” pattern, fitted)
- — FOUND (Exact: Navy) — Long-sleeve t-shirt (navy, taupe, gray)
- — FOUND (Exact) — Chambray top (Henley or button-up)
Bottoms (Pants, Shorts, Skirts)
- — FOUND (Already in my closet! Turned old jeans into boyfriend jeans) — Boyfriend jeans (Medium wash, minimal distress/rips)
- Maxi skirt (flowy, simple pattern)
- Black skinny ankle jeans (H&M has some)
- Turquoise tapered pants (belt loops, cotton, can fold up as capris)
- — FOUND (Exact) — Work out pants (neutral color like gray)
- — FOUND (Exact) — Skinny jeans (dark-wash, mid-rise)
- — FOUND (Dark gray) — Light gray skinny pants
Dresses
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Completer Pieces
- Blazer (Jersey-knit, gray or black, casual looking, warm) Similar
- — FOUND — Utility Jacket (olive, hip-length)
- — FOUND — Casual zip-up jacket (no hood, for around the house, cotton, gray or white)
Shoes
- Nude pumps (pointy toe, shiny)
- Moccasin slippers (neutral tone) love these
- Fringe sandals (cognac/leather or gray)
- — FOUND (Camel lace up flats) — Neutral flats
- — FOUND (Red Toms-style slip-ons) — Cute “errand” sneakers or slip-ons (navy, dark gray)
- — GIFTED (from my sis: Black suede ankle booties!) — Ankle Booties (gray suede)
Accessories (Jewelry, purses, hair pieces, belts)
- — FOUND (exact) — Fedora hat
- Wide pant/skirt belt (2’’, cognac or sandy brown, durable leather)
- Plaid blanket scarf
- Hobo bag or tote bag (to use as diaper bag + purse, pockets, center divider, real leather cognac, or fabric in dark neutral color)
- — FOUND (Forever 21) — Delicate gold necklace with layered chevron (or other geometric) pendant
My Maternity Capsule Wardrobe (Spring/Summer 2016)
See gallery of the items I found here.
| Tops | Dresses | Completer Pieces | ||
| 3 Neutral Tees | 2 Solid Color Maxis | 1 Dark Wash Denim Jacket | ||
| 2 Accent Color Tees | 1 Patterned Maxi | 1 White Denim Jacket | ||
| 2 Patterned Tees | 3 Patterned Day Dresses | 1 Vest | ||
| 4 Dressy Tops (church, special events) |
1 Leather Jacket | |||
| Pants | Shorts | Skirts | ||
| 1 Skinny Jeans | 1 Denim Short | 1 Patterned Maxi | ||
| 1 Accent Color Pants |
1 White Short | 1 Solid Maxi | ||
| 1 White Pants | 1 Accent Color or Pattern Short | 1 Solid Knee-length | ||
| 1 Patterned Knee-length | ||||
| Other | ||||
| 2 White/Beige Camis | ||||
| 2 Black/Navy Camis | ||||
| 1-2 Accent Color Camis | ||||
| 1 Pair Leggings |
What holes do you have in your closet?
Make a list on a pad of paper or your phone to always have with you when you hit the stores or shop online. Be specific as you describe needed items and be picky as you buy them. Only buy items that check off this list:
1. Falls within your color palette
2. Fits you correctly
3. Can combine with at least 4 or 5 other items in your wardrobe (the more the better!)
4. You love it (you don’t just think it’s kinda cute)