Happy Sunday, ladies!  We’ve been gone for an entire week, but we’re back—and excited to be.  I spent the week on Tybee Island, totally detached from work.  It was a great opportunity to recharge and refocus.  And believe me, I am and so is the company at large.  We’re focusing on the Spring-to-Summer transition this week, and we’re kicking things off with how to build a summer capsule wardrobe.

I’m big on capsule wardrobes because, with a little upfront thinking, they can take a lot of the difficulty out of dressing. Also, capsule wardrobes:

• Save you time in the long run.
• Provide you with endless flexibility.
• Can save you money.

The idea beyond a capsule wardrobe is pretty simple:  a small selection of clothing that can be interchanged to create endless outfits.  Today’s capsule wardrobe contains

• 26 different items that are
• primarily neutral based; and
• feature all the summer staples, including shorts, dresses, and sandals.

I’ve mostly drawn from Talbots, Ann Taylor, Madewell, and J.Crew. From these items, I’ve put together 8 different outfits.  But the possibilities are truly endless—mix and match to your heart’s desire.

And in addition to the summer capsule wardrobe, I’ve also put together my top 10 essential summer staples at the end of the post.  So, don’t forget to check them out.

The Summary

  Today features my summer capsule wardrobe

  I’ve put together 8 different outfits from the capsule wardrobe, all of which are shoppable via text and image widgets

  My top 10 summer essentials are at the end of the post, so don’t miss them!

How To Build A Summer Capsule Wardrobe

1. Summer Capsule Wardrobe

Board:  Split Neck Cotton Tee (Talbots) | Button Detail Linen Tunic (Talbots) | Square Neck Shell (Ann Taylor) | Tank in Vintage Rib (J.Crew) | Baird McNutt Irish Linen Shirt (J.Crew) | The Jean Jacket (Madewell) | Casual Linen Blazer (Talbots) | Linen Blend V-Neck Sweater (Ann Taylor) | Linen Blend Open Cardigan (Ann Taylor) | Lattice Ruffle Neck Flare Dress (Ann Taylor) | Lightweight Stretch Split Neck Dress (Talbots) | Denim Shift Dress (J.Crew) | Modern Ankle Jean (Talbots) | Pull On Palazzo Pant (Ann Taylor) | Linen Pull On Shorts (Ann Taylor) | High-Rise Long Denim Shorts (Madewell) | Elliana Straw Crossbody (J.McLaughlin) | Medium Transport Tote (Madewell) | Bamboo Handle Rattan Round Bag (Talbots) | Izzy Perforated Stars Neoprene Espadrilles (Talbots) | Jayna Braided Slide Sandal (Madewell) | Keds Slip-On (Kate Spade) | Lizzy Metallic Nappa Espadrille (Talbots) | Ira Strappy Sandal (Bella Vita) | Woven Panama Hat (Talbots) | Marilyn Round Sunglasses (Talbots)

Shop the Board

2. Tunic & Shorts

Similar Outfit

Board: Split Neck Cotton Tee (Talbots) | High-Rise Long Denim Shorts (Madewell) | Ira Strappy Sandal (Bella Vita) | Elliana Straw Crossbody (J.McLaughlin) | Marilyn Round Sunglasses (Talbots)

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3. Tank & Pants

Similar Outfit

Board: Tank in Vintage Rib (J.Crew) | Pull On Palazzo Pant (Ann Taylor) | Medium Transport Tote (Madewell) | Izzy Perforated Stars Neoprene Espadrilles (Talbots) | Marilyn Round Sunglasses (Talbots)

Shop the outfit

4. Black & White

Similar Outfit

Board: Square Neck Shell (Ann Taylor) | Pull On Palazzo Pant (Ann Taylor) | Jayna Braided Slide Sandal (Madewell) | Bamboo Handle Rattan Round Bag (Talbots) | Marilyn Round Sunglasses (Talbots)

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5. Blazer & Shorts

Board: Houndstooth Boyfriend Cardigan (Ann Taylor) | High-Rise Flare Jeans (Madewell) | Izzy Knot Nappa Espadrilles (Talbots) Budget Alternatives: Ribbed Cardigan (Target) | Higher High-Waisted Jeans (Old Navy) | Espadrille Sandals (Amazon)

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More Outfit Ideas

Left Board: Button Detail Linen Tunic (Talbots) | Modern Ankle Jean (Talbots) | Lizzy Metallic Nappa Espadrille (Talbots) | Medium Transport Tote (Madewell) Right Board: Lightweight Stretch Split Neck Dress (Talbots) | The Jean Jacket (Madewell) | Izzy Perforated Stars Neoprene Espadrilles (Talbots) | Bamboo Handle Rattan Round Bag (Talbots) | Marilyn Round Sunglasses (Talbots)

Left Board: Square Neck Shell (Ann Taylor) | Linen Blend V-Neck Sweater (Ann Taylor) | The Jean Jacket (Madewell) | Keds Slip-On (Kate Spade) | Elliana Straw Crossbody (J.McLaughlin)  Right Board: Linen Blend Open Cardigan (Ann Taylor) | Denim Shift Dress (J.Crew) | Jayna Braided Slide Sandal (Madewell) | Medium Transport Tote (Madewell) | Marilyn Round Sunglasses (Talbots)

Summer Essentials

1.

Sandals

(shop more Saint Laurent sandals)

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2.

Hats

(shop more Nordstrom hats)

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3.

Let’s Go Outside

(shop more Madewell tees)

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4.

Dresses

(shop more Tuckernuck dresses)

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5.

White Sneakers

(shop more Nordstrom sneakers)

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6.

Swimsuits

(shop more Nordstrom swimsuits)

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7.

Wicker Bags

(shop more J.McLaughlin bags)

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8.

Shorts

(shop more Talbots shorts)

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9.

Linen Shirts

(shop more Banana Republic shirts)

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10.

Totes

(shop more Nordstrom totes)

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