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A Knitwear Capsule Wardrobe: 5 Pieces, 20 Outfits

How to build a capsule wardrobe around a knitted cardigan: the basics, colours and combinations for autumn, winter and spring.

A Knitwear Capsule Wardrobe: 5 Pieces, 20 Outfits

In short

  • A capsule is a small set of pieces that all work together.
  • Its anchor is a neutral cardigan (graphite, powder pink, ivory) plus one colour accent.
  • Add jeans, a silk skirt, a white tee and a slip dress.
  • Five pieces give 20+ outfits for different occasions.

A capsule wardrobe means no more “what do I wear?” in the morning. A knitted cardigan is the perfect anchor.

5 core pieces

  1. A neutral cardigan: graphite (Graphite), powder pink (Blush) or sky blue (Sky).
  2. Straight high-rise jeans.
  3. A silk midi skirt in beige or champagne.
  4. A white tee or fine camisole.
  5. A slip dress in a neutral colour.

+ one accent

A cardigan in a bright colour, fuchsia, coral or green, for days that need a mood lift. How to pick your colour: here.

Combinations

Occasion Outfit
Office cardigan + tee + midi skirt
Weekend cardigan + jeans + trainers
Date cardigan as a top + skirt
Party slip dress + shimmering cardigan
Home oversized cardigan + mohair socks

Through the seasons

  • Autumn: cardigan under a trench coat.
  • Winter: warm mohair & merino under a coat.
  • Spring: light kid mohair & silk as your outer layer.

More outfit ideas: How to style a mohair cardigan.

FAQ

How many knitted pieces does a capsule need?

One or two cardigans are enough: a neutral one and a colourful one.

What is the best cardigan colour for a capsule?

Graphite, powder pink, ivory or sky blue: they go with almost everything.

Is mohair office-appropriate?

Yes, especially in restrained shades and cropped styles over a blouse.

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