20+ Fall Capsule outfit Ideas

As part 2 of my Fall Capsule wardrobe posts, I wanted to share easy outfit combinations using the capsule items for a variety of occasions! These outfits cover dress codes from casual to office to travel, and I threw in a few for dinner / going out since that category is usually trickier for me!

Below is a summary of this year’s capsule picks, and this blog post goes more in depth about the sizing, fabric and fit of the items. I’ll also be adding videos here of the different capsule looks styled on me!

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Fall 2024 Capsule Wardrobe Recap

Outer layers:

• Cardigan: Quince merino duster XS. Looser fit but drapes well.
• Trench coat: Oak & Fort oversized trench xxs, use JEANTRENCH for 20% off. Runs large & note their return shipping policy. This BRF trench is an alternative available in petite sizing.
• Blazer: Old Navy blazer petite xs. Looser fit on me.

Tops:

• Taupe sweater: Everlane honeycomb xxs, old color (same sweater & color in turtleneck)
• Accent sweater: Quince cashmere xs (burgundy still stocked in this $50 cashmere style)
• Neutral layering tees: Gap long sleeve mockneck xs petite. I have 3 colors!
• White tee: COS tee in xs. I size up. The “light beige” is off white and softer than the white.

Bottoms:

• Blue jeans: Levi’s ribcage “in the middle” wash size 24 x 27 length
• Grey jeans: Madewell 90s straight crop 24 with hems cut
• Trousers: Aritzia Effortless pants 00 short, The new “Shorter” length is best for my 5′ height.

Shoes & Bags:

• Black booties: Madewell Justine booties 5, pretty comfy for heels!
• Sneakers: Adidas Spezial (more in stock colors at Adidas, and also big kids sizing).
• Black ballet flats: Sezane 35 with heel lifts, runs half size big.
• Brown booties: Amazon faux suede booties 5
• Slingbacks: Gucci kitten heels 35
• Tall black boots: Schutz Maryana 5.5. Runs small and narrow in the foot & calf.

Handbags:

• Large tote: Madewell Essential bucket bag in chocolate raisin. The best! Roomy & fits a laptop.
• Convertible crossbody bag: Polene Beri bag with a strap from another bag swapped in

Other accessories pictured:

• Edited pieces belts xxs
• 47 brand baseball cap
• Madewell essentials basic belt xxs
• Madewell triple metal belt xxs in black / silver
• J. Crew sculptoral chunky earrings

Fall Capsule outfit Ideas

The elevated casual category is where my style typically falls these days! A pair of full length straight jeans with ballet flats or sneakers, plus a mock neck tee and longer top layer (trench or cardigan) has been my comfortable, practical everyday formula.

For several of the looks in this post, you’ll notice a white tee rimming the collar under a pullover sweatshirt. This is great for adding a little interest to a simple outfit, as well as color contrast – especially if the color of the sweater is close to your skin tone and might look a little drab. Another bonus is the cotton under layer helps extend the number of wears between washing your sweaters!

In the Fall / Winter, I tend to wear my gray jeans more than blue and also like them as a softer alternative to black. Aside from these Madewell ones, Levi’s “Well Worn – Black” is a great charcoal option and comes in their Ribcage style (24 x 27 fits full length on me) as well as the Wedgie Straight which fits like a slim ankle length jean on me (size up if you don’t like them snug).

Do you have a favorite look amongst these ideas?