Capsule Wardrobe great pride in our ability to sift through the runways and street style to bring you the most relevant trends for the upcoming season, as regular readers of Who What Wear UK will already know. But none more so than when it comes to assisting you in creating a wardrobe that will work hard and last for years to come. Although popular new trends come and go, we will always support smart buying that enables you to buy less and wear more. When searching our sources for style advice for 2024 and beyond, we were pleased with the outcomes.
Since last year was so successful in creating classic ensembles, it’s likely that you already own a few of the key pieces from this year, such as the crossbody purse, the ideal white tee, and the boxy jacket. However, you’ve come to the correct spot if your goal this year is to build on those. In addition to what we’ve previously gathered over the past 12 months, we’ve put together a list of adaptable basics that we saw on the runways and that manage to create a capsule all their own.
See the eight components that are already visible everywhere for 2024 and beyond by continuing to scroll. Who thought that recreating the greatest trends of 2024 would be so simple?
2024 Capsule Wardrobe Pieces
1. Mid-Heel Shoes
The mid-heel shoe, one of the more understated shoe trends wardrobe of 2024, nonetheless manages to combine comfort and style in the ideal proportions. We’re now coveting everything from kitten heels for party season to low-heeled ankle boots, and what better investment than shoes you can wear repeatedly without having to apply blister plasters?
Style Notes: If you didn’t notice, red was a major colour Capsule Wardrobe trend last year. While it’s not going away anytime soon, burgundy has given red a more sophisticated makeover for 2024. This tone is sophisticated, timeless, and classic—it’s the ideal way to inject some colour into an otherwise quite monochromatic space.
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Ticking off two trends in one.
Yes, there’s often still a need for classic black ankle boots in spring.
2. Burgundy
Style Notes: If you didn’t notice, red was a major colour Capsule Wardrobe trend last year. While it’s not going away anytime soon, burgundy has given red a more sophisticated makeover for 2024. This tone is sophisticated, timeless, and classic—it’s the ideal way to inject some colour into an otherwise quite monochromatic space.
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3. Loose-Leg Jeans
Style Notes: This year carries on the popularity of previous year’s baggy jeans, if 2022 was all about the straight leg and 2021 saw the return of the slim. Though the runways attempted to persuade us that low-slung jeans would be ubiquitous, we much rather have something a little more approachable, and the looser, wide-leg silhouette is perfect for us. This looser, more relaxed style looks great with summertime tees or tank tops and wintertime thick knitwear in Capsule Wardrobe.
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4. Cardigan
Style Notes: Although Katie Holmes may have revived the cardigan Capsule Wardrobe trend years after her “bra-digan” appearance, we continue to wear cardigans over crew necks as a cosy layer that seems put together and effortless. Style tip: Wear a nice pullover with nothing underneath and combine with jeans and basic flats to channel other trendy stars Hailey Bieber, Sofia Richie-Grainge, and Alexa Chung.
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I’ll take one of these in every colour.
This colour is so delicious, and would pair perfectly with so many pieces.
Cropped cardigans are perfect for pairing with high-waisted trousers and skirts.
5. Midaxi Skirt
Style Notes: We apologise to miniskirts, but we’ve decided that the midi and maxi have far more lifespan than the micro them. What other skirt can you wear with everything like an elegant, longer slip or an A-line? It only takes a different pair of shoes to create two completely different looks in one, which makes the long skirt well worth its price per wear.
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The flared hem gives this such an elevated vibe.
Throw on a blazer and you’re good to go.
6. Minimalist Tote
Style Notes: Roomy totes are the one bag that may fit every occasion. We frequently see simple bags on the arms of the most stylish people on Instagram. An understated tote will only increase in value if you’re looking for an investment bag to spend a bit more on for a lot more wear—I mean, logomania had its moment, and bold, statement bags in Capsule Wardrobe are excellent for making a look come to life.
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Love the elongated shape of this one.
Suede makes everything look so luxurious.
7. Wide-Leg Trousers
Style Notes: The fitted, wide-leg trouser Capsule Wardrobe is still the go-to silhouette for Who What Wear UK since it fits all body types well and is back for another year (as if they ever went away). The ‘puddle pants’ that celebrities and influencers wear are still trousers that collect at the ankle. However, if that seems like too much material, a kick-flare cut will achieve the same look without drawing attention to your large frame.
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8. Simple Midi Dress
Style Notes: This season Capsule Wardrobe, there’s just one dress trend worth committing to, much like the midaxi skirt. For work, the adaptable knit midi dress looks great with knee-high boots, but it also looks great on weekends when paired with flat sandals and a boxy jacket. Perfect, refined perfection.
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This Aligne iteration has already been seen all over Instagram with the matching cardigan.
Butter yellow is everywhere right now.
