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Building A Capsule Wardrobe - In Search Of: The Perfect Light Colored Button Up / Collared Shirt

1/13/2021

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Please share your favorite button-up/buttown-down/women's collared dress shirt recommendations in the comments so we can build our best capsules! :)
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In my younger years I never found a button up that I felt comfortable in, that fit and flattered my petite frame. I kind of assumed this universal staple just wasn't for me.  In 2019 I branched out and ordered a silk button up shirt in royal blue (review here) that I, surprisingly, enjoy so much that I decided a light (white/cream) button up is a wardrobe gap, an absolute necessity and staple for me to add this year (hopefully!) to my capsule wardrobe. 

Possible Options - Capsule Wardrobe Light Colored Button Up Addition

Quince Washable Stretch Silk Blouse Review Capsule Wardrobe Staples
Washable Stretch Silk Blouse - $59.90 here
90% Mulberry Silk Double Georgette / 10% Spandex
19mm fabric weight
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Quince Premium Washable Silk Blouse Review Capsule Wardrobe Staples
Premium Washable Silk Blouse - $59.90 here
100% Crepe de Chine Silk 
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Tradlands 101 Elms White Oxford Review Capsule Wardrobe Staples
101 Elms White Oxford - $167 on sale for $99.99 here
​100% Cotton Oxford
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Encircled The Comfy Dress Shirt Review Capsule Wardrobe Staples
The Comfy Dress Shirt $134
Lenzing Modal & Spandex
Not a button-up or collared top, but encircled is one of my faves and this is their current answer to a "dress shirt" so I thought I'd share. 
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Not Perfect Linen Collared Shirt Lille Review Capsule Wardrobe Staples
Linen Lille Collar Shirt $84.44 on etsy
Medium weight (200g) linen
Measurements can be customized!
Not Perfect Linen Collared Shirt Marle Review Capsule Wardrobe Staples
Linen Collar Shirt Marle $87 on Etsy 
Medium weight (200g) linen
Measurements can be customized!


Everlane Washable Silk Relaxed Shirt Review Capsule Wardrobe Staples
Washable Silk Relaxed Shirt  - $110 here
​100% silk
Everlane Clean Silk Relaxed Shirt Review Capsule Wardrobe Staples
Clean Silk Relaxed Shirt - $98 here
​100% silk
Everlane The Silky cotton Relaxed Shirt Review Capsule Wardrobe Staples
The Silky Cotton Relaxed Shirt - $56 here
100% Cotton
Everlane The Double Gauze Relaxed Shirt Review Capsule Wardrobe Staples
The Double-Gauze Relaxed Shirt- $58 here
​100% Cotton
Everlane the linen relaxed shirt Review Capsule Wardrobe Staples
The Linen Relaxed Shirt  - $58 here
​100% Linen

What I’m wondering ​

I'm wondering what my preferred fabric and style are. Remember, I'm new to the button up / button down world!
  • The Tradlands button-up shirts are really highly recommended and well-loved. My concern is they may be a stiffer fit than I'm looking for?
  • The Quince silk button-up shirts are very reminiscent in style to my Everlane silk (review here) which I like a lot! I wonder if it would be better to get the 100% silk or the stretch silk? Also, I would like to research the difference between Crepe de Chine Silk and Mulberry Silk Double Georgette .
  • The Comfy Dress Shirt from encircled, I know I would love. Look. At. That. DRAPE! It would be fantastic with a lot of my skirts (not to mention pants), but I don't think it would truly fill my dress shirt/ button up gap. I want something with a collar to layer under certain tops and dresses like my All Day Work Dress!
  • Not Perfect Linen has been on my radar for a while. They have a real loyal customer base and you can even send custom measurements which is awesome. I wonder, though, if linen is going to have the right drape and look for my primary use with dress clothes or will it come off too casual?
  • Everlane has at least 5 potential options and again it's going to come down to fabric (silk, cotton, linen) and fit.
  • Also, I'm wondering how I feel about pockets? Part of my says go for it, but another part is wondering if I won't like how they look and if they will create weird lumps when layering. So I'm leaning toward no pockets at this point.

Here’s What I’ve Tried So Far:

Nothing yet! Still in the researching and saving $$ phase, but drop a comment as to your favorites!
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Building A Capsule Wardrobe - In Search Of: The Perfect Leather Headband

1/11/2021

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Red Leather Headband by Wardani
For those days when you want the hair out of your face, but still want to look polished without dealing with bobby pins..... the right headband is your friend. For years I had a cheap plastic headband that was gifted to me which fit me well (no headaches, yay!) and it had some little embellishments that made it look a little fancy. Well the embellishments fell off and eventually I removed it from my accessories. Lately I'm realizing how much I miss that headband. 

What I tried...

Stretch Knot Headbands
I ordered a stretch knot headband from etsy as they seem to be universally loved plus I love to support an independent maker. Turns out, 1. I think the knot looks dumb on me and 2. The waffle weave one I chose has less stretch and doesn't stay on my weird head the way I want it to. Oh and 3. I realized a lot of people wear these headbands over the ear, but often I want my ears free lol. So these aren't my best bet.
Wire Wrap Headbands
I also tried some cool wire-wrap headbands. These have wire built in to the tips so you can tie them in knots, bows, other wraps/twists and they stay in place! Very cool items and I like them a lot, but they do take some fiddling so it's not as useful for a quick grab-and-go style.

What I decided:

I decided I didn't want anything trendy, stretchy, or too patterned. I want the simple, clean lines of a classic headband, without it being too tight. When thinking of material I decided I don't want anything plastic. I also decided to look into leather headbands so that this will be timeless and of a quality to really last.

Possible Options: Leather Headbands

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Handmade Leather headband Black and Tan - $42 here
Italian Lambskin Leather Handmade in Brooklyn - $50 here
Italian Lambskin Leather Handmade in Brooklyn - $50 here
Italian Lambskin Leather Handmade in Brooklyn - $50 here

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Leather wrapped metal headband - 18.29 here

What I'm Wondering:

I'm wondering if the light stitching on the $42 headband is going to be a regret if I bought that one. Sometimes you just need solids. Possibility: Ask the maker if matching stitching is available.
I'm wondering if the leather wrapped metal headband is going to be too tight and exacerbate headaches?
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So far the Made in Brooklyn Leather Headbands are my favorite choice. I think they look sleek and classic. Not too wide. They look like they would be comfortable against the head, but you never know till you try. $

$50 for 1 headband seems like a lot at first, but when I bought a stretch knot headband and wire wrap headbands I spent over $50 collectively and still don't have the gap filled so.... it's all in how you look at it.

Here's What I've Tried So Far:

Wardani Italian Lambskin Leather Headband Made in New York

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I'm planning to order this headband in black for starters.
​Once I order, receive, and test it, I'll link my review here.

If I love it I could totally see myself adding the lipstick red color for sure! 

Where can you buy it?

You can order the Wardani Leather Headbands easily on Amazon or Etsy. Price is the same so I prefer to use Etsy as the selling fees are generally a touch lower than Amazon.

Leave Your Recommendations In The Comments! :) 

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Building A Capsule Wardrobe - In Search Of: A Light Sweater

1/11/2021

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Capsule Wardrobe Basics - In Search Of Light Sweater Ft Tradlands Jude Pullover
I have a taupe-ish turtleneck I lean on heavily in the winter months. I like the color but It’s not a perfect match for my wardrobe at this time and it’s had a good run. I got it as a hand-me-down from a friend at least 7 years ago. Winter 2019 I determined to let it go after that season but ended up using it through all of 2020 too. The fabric doesn’t feel great on and it's no wonder as it was from The Limited and a terrible synthetic blend. I feel good about letting it go once I have something to replace it with since I wear it weekly in the winter.
This time I want to try something a bit lighter. 

Possible Options - Capsule Wardrobe Light Sweater Replacement

Everlane Soft Cotton Crew
Soft Cotton Crew - reg $50  on sale $35 atm
Capsule Wardrobe Basics - Light Sweater Tradlands Jude Pullover Sweater - TDF Life & Style - www.tripdontfall.xyz
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Modern Fischer Cotton Sweater 
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Mongolian Cashmere Turtleneck  
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Here’s What I’ve Tried So Far: 

Everlane Soft Cotton Crew Sweater in Bone

The Everlane Soft cotton Crew Sweater looks to have a pretty timeless style and is 100% cotton. One blogger said this was one of her favorite more fitted sweaters and she really recommended it over some other ones she had picked up. So we’ll see. It was on sale for $35 (reg $50) so I decided to give it a try when I ordered the 40 Hour Flat in Cream. (Review here - coming soon) Once the sweater comes in and I have a chance to wear it on a number of occasions I will add that review. 
 
Check for current Everlane discounts here and don’t forget to get the highest Everlane Cashback rate here. 

What I’m wondering 

After placing my order, I’m wondering if I will actually like having this cotton crew sweater or if I will wish I had gotten something like a  turtleneck/mockneck  and then a more flowy sweater (like the Jude pullover) that could be tucked resulting in beautiful drape... I’m all about that drape these days. I don’t want to look shapeless in a tremendously oversized piece, but I also now appreciate that everything doesn’t need to be fitted to be flattering, whether you are thick or thin. A lesson I learned over the last decade. 

Still, It’s hard to get a light colored, fitted mockneck that’s is opaque, so that could be a challenge and interesting ISO (in search of) in it’s own right. 
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