In order for your wardrobe to really work for you, you must know where you stand with your functional foundation pieces.  The functional foundation of your wardrobe is your “capsule”.  It gives you the support you need to express yourself in a more creative way. 

 No matter what your style personality, your capsule will include the same functional pieces.  They just may be designed differently.  So, what is it that a functional foundation, your capsule should include?  Below are the pieces we recommend.

• 1 dress
• 3-piece suit (jacket, pant, skirt)
• 5-tops (vary necklines, sleeve lengths, colors)
• 1-White collared shirt
• 4-5 shoes (pump, boot, strappy heel, flat)
• 2 Jeans (dark are more versatile-1 to wear with heels, 1 to wear with flats)
• 1 novelty jacket (suede, leather, a uniqe piece that will coordinate with your tops and other items in capsule)
• 1 handbag or tote (neutral, high quality, perhaps designer)

If you begin with a capsule such as the above, you will find that you will spend less time getting dressed each day. You will realize a greater benefit and less frustration from your wardrobe. It will “work” for you in multiple lifestyle events and you will always feel pulled together.

“Look good, feel great and have fun doing it”

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Posted by: Karen Hughes, Founder of Image Assets, an Image Consulting Firm serving the Alpharetta and Metro Atlanta areas. As a seasoned certified image consultant, Karen follows a simple philosophy: educate, empower, and enrich the lives of her clients. Her philosophy is enmeshed throughout her practice and can be observed in her workshops, clinics, and one-on-one consultations. Her energetic and interactive style makes her a sought-after training resource for organizations and individuals alike. Even the most difficult topics seem effortless for Karen as she tackles such challenges as professional etiquette, business dress personal image and body shape.

Posted by Karen Hughes on April 6th, 2009 in Articles, How To, Wardrobe