 capsule wardrobe for 2022, my key pieces for spring, how to style them together and the many different outfit ideas you could create. Hi everyone, hope you all had a great week. So today I will be sharing those key items of clothing that I would personally have on my rail for spring. I'll share a couple of different ways to style each piece, plus a few different options on the items that I have for all different budgets. Essentially, if I could only have a few pieces on my rail, what would they be? A truly wearable capsule wardrobe that's incredibly versatile on trend, but with that all important timeless quality running through it. One of the big fashion trends for 2022 is of course the biker jacket. It's hugely wearable and whether you're thrifting or you're splurging, there's always a lot of options to choose from. And when it comes to creating the perfect capsule closet this season, I think you'd find a biker jacket invaluable for your outfit ideas. I have a traditional black leather one already, one that I will keep forever, but I wanted an option in a softer tone and texture that gives a nod to the trend, but something that would mix in with all those soft muted tones that I personally love so much. So I spoiled myself recently to this beautiful camel suede version and I absolutely love it. That tone is soft enough to integrate beautifully with lots of those white and accrue pieces that I have. Obviously, it will go with camel and I particularly love it blended with greys as well. Leather biker jackets might be having a moment this season, but they're also forever pieces, which does make the splurge a whole lot easier to take. Now of course, a typical black leather jacket would absolutely tick the trend box this season. And there's definitely a few options from all different price points, but perhaps like me, you're craving a softer take on the look. You might want to opt for something a little bit different. I think a lot depends on the colors you have on your own rail. Start there and work out what you're going to get the most use out of. If you know it will go with say at least six outfit ideas, I think you're onto a winner. The white on white fashion trend for 2022 is one of my personal favorites. It's fresh, it's light, and it's very easy to interpret whatever your budget might be. So I would definitely be including it in my capsule wardrobe for spring. The joy of this trend really is that the options of how you style it are so varied. You could go with trousers and a top, a dress, and a blazer, a skirt, and a lovely piece of knitwear. And they would all tick the box perfectly. And on top of that, you can feel pretty safe in the knowledge that all of those individual pieces are going to be genuinely timeless in your own closet. So for example, I've chosen a pair of tailored trousers, styled with my pretty new in blouse, and finished with a classic white blazer. As we move into summer, I could easily interpret the trend with lots of pretty white dresses. But for now, this would be my ideal way of styling the look. I feel comfortable, I feel stylish and polished, but it's also a realistic outfit too that I could easily wear for lots of different occasions. For meetings, I'd probably style it with loafers and my tote bag. For a lunch date, I might add a mid-heel. Or for date night, I could add a higher heel and more of a clutch bag. Don't forget to let me know your favorite piece in the comments section below as we go along. It's always really lovely hearing from you all and you know I do love a good chit chat. And on top of those very simple tweaks, you'll also see throughout this video how well these pieces mix and match with the other items on my rail. A good sign that you've chosen your items wisely. And on the flip side of that, if you're finding that you've only got one or two ways to style an item of clothing, it probably doesn't deserve a space in your capsule wardrobe. You want that final edit to really work hard for you. Me and Taylor Trousers are the best of friends at the minute. I love them. So I couldn't lose them out of my key pieces rail. I've actually added a couple of different options into this capsule wardrobe, essentially because I know I will reach for them a lot. So firstly, to this pair that I'm wearing that I got a couple of weeks ago now, I love the pleats on these and how the high waist is really nipping me in. Trousers like this tend to have a lot going on visually with the pleats and the wide leg. So I like to keep the top half clean and minimal like I have today to really balance out the look. The second pair I've added into my capsule closet would be these ones that I've just got in from Caramelon. Again, the higher waist with that notch detailing feels really flattering. I love this shade of chocolate and I know whether I style these with sandals for hot spring days or maybe with mules for a night out. They're going to feel elegant, chic and stylish. When looking for that perfect pair of tailored trousers, I tend to invest in neutral tones that I know won't date and shapes that I believe will always suit me not just because they're particularly on trend right now. I've been wearing loose fit trousers since my 20s so I figured I'm safe with this one. A great pair of tailored trousers will always look polished and they can quite literally elevate a very simple look. So I'd highly recommend you find the perfect pair for you. Buy wisely and you should have them for life. My next key piece for spring, well in reality for every season for me, would be at least one pair of jeans. But with so many different fashion trends going about right now, which one to choose? My best advice with this is always whichever style suits you best. In some ways, forget what the fashion trends are and just follow your gut. What do you feel niceest in right now? Which do you think flatters your shape the best? And go with that. So with all of that in mind, I've just added this gorgeous pair of straight leg jeans into my wardrobe. Made from recycled cotton and retailing at £59, I think they have that quality to price ratio spot on. And to be honest, I just love the fit. Loose jeans are particularly on trend. Boot cut and making a comeback. High waisted jeans are still sticking around and I've tried a few gorgeous pairs of flares on recently. But none of that really matters if you don't think that they suit your shape. I'd always advise trying on all the styles because you never know what you might like once you've tried it on. But ultimately go with what makes you feel the nicest. Great style always starts from within. I truly believe that. Now I found it hard to choose just one coat to complete the perfect capsule wardrobe. So in the end, I looked back through all my imagery from last year and I ended up choosing the piece that I seem to have reached for the most. That timeless classic that is the camel trench coat. Now obviously outerwear needs to be different depending on where you are in the world and what your climate's like. But if you're in the UK and have similar weather to me, I must admit I do find a trench coat so helpful. And again, like all of these items I've chosen for my rail, if you find the one in the nicest quality you can afford, you should have it in your wardrobe for life. And it doesn't have to be camel either. I've spotted some gorgeous alternatives in khaki too, which I think is equally classic and will have the same effect. Polishing off your outfit ideas perfectly while still being practical for the weather. Along with today's look, I also made this little short sharing another three different ways I would style mine. One, keeping it clean and classic and all about the coat. Two, daytime casual dress down with my trainers. And three, of course, with jeans. A go-to look for me that's easy and comfy, but looks a little more polished because of that trench coat. I was never one for the chunky trainer trend, but I did understand that the extra bit of height was appealing. So these trainers for me are just the perfect balance between those gains, but done in a more streamlined understated fashion. I also love the fact that the tone is super neutral, again enabling me to style these with the majority of my rail, depending on what I'm doing. They just add a touch of practical comfort to a smart but casual look. I still feel put together, but it's obviously more of a practical daytime chic. Now you might have seen my shop with me where I fell in love with this blazer that I'm wearing. If you missed that one, I shall add a link to it in the description box below so you can watch that after this. But there I was trying on this jacket, which I think is just perfect for spring. I love the shade of grey they've used. The quality is impeccable. It ticks the box for the oversized blazer trend, and I know I can mix and match it into so many different outfit ideas. So for all of those reasons, I would consider it one of my key pieces this season. I really like my outfits to feel effortless. Obviously I want to look like I've made an effort, but not like I've tried too hard. And something like a beautifully made blazer helps to create that vibe for you naturally. Being careful of your fabric composition is one of the easiest ways to look effortlessly chic. You don't need designer labels, logos or jewels to look stylish. With items like blazers, I like to focus on the fabric content and let that be the shining glory. Thinking about skirts, I would add just two into my key pieces for spring, one of which would be this maxi length option I bought from Coles. Now a lot of the fashion trends this season are about 90s minimalism. So whether you want for that in a dress form with a mini or a maxi skirt like me, just be mindful to keep those lines clean and streamlined. By that I mean avoid any fussy details and longer lines rather than anything too floaty. It's elegant, minimal and effective in my humble opinion. And thinking about longevity, pair this skirt in say five years time with sedge top of the season and I hazard a guess it's going to work. Those classic staple pieces made in beautiful fabrics rarely date and it's easy to give them a new lease of life each season just by adding a few tweaks here and there. The other option for skirts would be the mini or if you particularly love skirts you could add both. I've left it out of this capsule wardrobe for spring as I'm thinking that it's the sort of thing I would probably reach for more in summer when my legs aren't so pasty white. As much as I am willing on the warm weather, the reality is that it can still be pretty cold here at the minute. So I knew I needed at least one jumper in the mix, probably two. So firstly I opted for cosy comfort. Now it's not the most glamorous of my outfit ideas I realised but it is realistic for what I'm actually reaching for when I'm running out the door. And when you find a cosy hoodie that you can easily dress up with a blazer when needed it can become a core staple in your capsule wardrobe. This one has been made from organic cotton fleece jersey and I just love the way it feels against my skin. Particularly lovely if you've got really sensitive skin and you just need that cool fresh cotton. I've actually got the sweatpants that go without hoodie too which feels pretty lovely to cosy up in after a hard day at work. Secondly I had to add stripes. Well I didn't have to but I don't think my wardrobe would feel like mine if I didn't have at least one stripe in there. Not to mention they are particularly on trend this season too so I reckon happy days all round to that. The difficulty I had bearing in mind that I wanted this to be a really minimal capsule wardrobe was choosing just one. But in the end I opted for the one that I wear the most which is always a good place to start. I like the fact that it's a little bit oversized and I like it paired with just about everything else that I've got on my rail. A forever piece for me. You might have seen me raving about cosy's classic teas the other week. If you missed that shop with me I shall add it into the description box below so you can watch that after this. But after discovering what I am and officially calling the best classic tea ever I knew I needed to add a couple into my own wardrobe and as far as key pieces for spring goes I always need a couple of great t-shirts. Yes they're basics but a bit like a great shirt they can become priceless in your closet. A capsule wardrobe doesn't have to be extravagant and experimental. It can be classic and practical too. Sprinkle in a trend from time to time as and when you find one that you fall in love with but it's those staple pieces that will see you through the everyday in style. Whatever your preferred look or colour of loafers I would advise having some variation of the style in your own capsule wardrobe. While the platform trend is definitely going strong and already swamping the high street with variations the reality for me at least would be loafers or trainers every other day. One nice option if you're particularly wanting to tick those trend boxes would be to opt for platform loafers instead of which I've seen a lot about recently. Now personally I'm on the fence with that style but I have seen them look great on other people so I'm not totally discounting it yet. I just need to try some more styles on myself to be totally convinced. But when it comes to me in my everyday comfy but hopefully chic style it's flat loafers all the way. Now I'm going to leave a space in this ideal capsule wardrobe for that gem of a personality piece that I am yet to find. That dress or blouse that's not particularly on trend but you absolutely love it anyway and it makes you feel amazing when you wear it. I do think every wardrobe needs an item like that but I haven't found it this season yet though I have found a few contenders so here's a few that I'm thinking of and that's it for me one perfectly formed capsule wardrobe for 2022. I have a rail of all the key pieces this season but it's done in a genuinely wearable fashion that suits my lifestyle and my budget and hopefully I've proved throughout this video that you don't need a wardrobe stuffed full of designer clothes to feel chic. Buying a little more savvy, searching out those gems across the high street can serve you and your outfits really really well. Thank you again for all your support it means more than you will ever know and I really look forward to sharing lots more gorgeous outfit ideas with you next Sunday. Have a great week everyone I will see you then.