20 Fall/Winter Capsule Wardrobe Pieces: With 15 Elevated Outfit Ideas

Looking to create a Fall/Winter Capsule Wardrobe? You’re in the right place! This post will help you build a wardrobe that’s stylish, sophisticated, and anything but boring. All the outfits are linked right below each image for your convenience. If you’d like to see everything in one place, head over to my Amazon Store Front. Today, I’m sharing 15 Fall/Winter Capsule Wardrobe Outfit Ideas using 20 essential pieces you can wear on repeat without ever feeling repetitive. These are elevated Fall/Winter Capsule Wardrobe Outfit Ideas designed to feel fresh, stylish, and versatile. And the best part? You can swap and mix pieces to create dozens of additional outfit combinations. If you need a year-round Capsule Wardrobe, then you may want to read my post on Capsule Wardrobe Essentials For The Year-Round.

First things first, let’s understand what a Capsule Wardrobe is.

What Is A Capsule Wardrobe?

It’s the curation of a minimum number of outfits to mix and match and create maximum outfits. You choose colors such that every single piece can be utilized with something or other to create a functional wardrobe that works for both everyday life and special occasions.

Pieces Needed To Create This Fall/Winter Capsule Wardrobe

Tops

• Sweater top
• A turtleneck
• Cable knit sweater
• Striped tee
• Black tee
• Gray tee
• A white blouse / shirt
• Vest

Bottoms

• Dark wash jeans in blue
• Dark wash jeans in black
• Neutral trousers wide leg
• Plaid skirt
• Pleated skirt
• Black skirt
• Satin Skirt

Outerwear

• A black blazer
• A cropped blazer
• Trench coat
• Leather jacket
• Denim jacket

Shoes

• Black pumps
• Suede boots Low Heel
• Ankle high boots

Accessories

• A black bag
• A brown bag
• Crossbody bag
• Hoops

Fall/Winter Capsule Wardrobe Outfit Ideas

1. Sweater Top + Plaid Skirt + Trench Coat

SWEATER TOP | PLAID SKIRT | TRENCH COAT | ANKLE BOOTS | BLACK BAG | EARRINGS

Apt for winters, wear it to work or brunch.

2. Sweater Top + Trousers

SWEATER TOP | NEUTRAL TROUSERS | LOW HEEL SUEDE BOOTS | BROWN BAG | EARRINGS

The easiest way to elevate your office looks this fall.

3. Black Tee + Plaid Skirt + Leather Jacket

BLACK TEE | PLAID SKIRT | LEATHER JACKET | ANKLE BOOTS | BROWN BAG | EARRINGS

An elevated casual look that proves capsule wardrobes don’t have to be boring!

4. Striped T-shirt + Cropped Blazer + Satin Skirt

STRIPED TEE | SATIN SKIRT | CROPPED BLAZER | LOW HEEL SUEDE BOOTS | BLACK BAG | EARRINGS

A polished and elegant take on fall sophistication.

5. White Blouse/Shirt + Cropped Blazer + Black Skirt

WHITE BLOUSE / SHIRT | BLACK SKIRT | CROPPED BLAZER | BLACK PUMPS | BLACK BAG | EARRINGS

Swap the black pumps with boots in winter.

6. Gray T-Shirt + Cropped Blazer + Pleated Skirt

GRAY TEE | PLEATED SKIRT | CROPPED BLAZER | ANKLE BOOTS | CROSSBODY BAG | EARRINGS

Stroll around the city, enjoy brunch or attend a meeting; this multi-purpose look works everywhere.

7. Striped Tee + Denim Jacket + Pleated Skirt

STRIPED TEE | PLEATED SKIRT | DENIM JACKET | LOW HEEL SUEDE BOOTS | CROSSBODY BAG | EARRINGS

A playful weekend look with a fun fall/winter twist.

8. Black T-Shirt + Black Vest + Denim Jacket + Blue Jeans

BLACK TEE | BLACK VEST | BLUE JEANS | DENIM JACKET | BLACK PUMPS | BLACK BAG | EARRINGS

Get ready for the fall in this fall chic look.

9. Turtleneck + Trousers + Trench Coat

TURTLENECK | NEUTRAL TROUSERS | TRENCH COAT | ANKLE BOOTS | BLACK BAG | EARRINGS

A sophisticated look that commands confidence.

10. Vest + Satin Skirt + Trench Coat

BLACK VEST | SATIN SKIRT | TRENCH COAT | ANKLE BOOTS | BLACK BAG | EARRINGS

A satin skirt paired with a vest screams sophistication.

11. Vest + Black Blazer + Black Skirt

BLACK VEST | BLACK SKIRT | BLACK BLAZER | ANKLE BOOTS | BROWN BAG | EARRINGS

All-black looks chic, but I added brown accents to break up the monotone.

12. Cable Knit Sweater + Trousers

CABLE KNIT SWEATER | NEUTRAL TROUSERS | ANKLE BOOTS | CROSSBODY BAG | EARRINGS

Who said a capsule wardrobe has to lack colors? You can add colors that pair well with other pieces. Perfect for casual looks, swap a crossbody bag with a tote bag for the work look.

13. Gray T-Shirt + Black Jeans + Leather Jacket

GRAY TEE | LEATHER JACKET | BLACK JEANS | BLACK PUMPS | BLACK BAG | EARRINGS

From travel to night-outs, this look adapts with just a change of accessories.

14. Striped T-Shirt + Blue Jeans + Black Blazer

STRIPED TEE | BLACK BLAZER | BLUE JEANS | BLACK PUMPS | BLACK BAG | EARRINGS

Casual Friday done right or an elegant brunch outfit with minimal effort.

15. Black T-Shirt + Black Jeans + Trench Coat

BLACK TEE | BLACK JEANS | TRENCH COAT | ANKLE BOOTS | BROWN BAG | EARRINGS

A cool-girl outfit that strikes the perfect balance of casual and chic.

Conclusion

Hope you liked the 20 Fall/Winter Capsule Wardrobe Pieces: With 15 Elevated Outfit Ideas. With just these essentials, you can mix and match endlessly without feeling repetitive. Save the images from this post for later use. Do follow my blog via email to receive the latest updates on my posts. Happy Curating!

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