05/23/2026
Are you clueless about how to build a wardrobe? Do you just keep buying pieces that don't go together? I can help with curating an inexpensive summer capsule wardrobe in sizes that work for you!
1. Wide leg jeans are still the biggest style for denim. How do you wear a wide leg? With a more fitted top, t-shirt or tank top. Wide leg jeans with a tighter tee and a kimono would be a great look.
2. At least 1 dress or skirt. You might hear "sundress" and think "too girly and uncomfortable". I'm here to tell you that dresses can be as comfy as pjs, and you will look like you tried without putting in a lot of effort. I recommend empire waist styles for most body shapes, and more fitted styles for people with more hips and butt and a smaller waist.
3. A good quality jean jacket to pair with dresses, pants, and shorts. Don't match your denims! If you have a dark wash jacket, wear lighter wash bottoms, a color denim, or a pattern.
4. This year, vests are really in. You can wear a vest as a top, or put it over a tee or dressier top. Most modern vests are fitted but not tight, and about hip length. They look great with jeans, shorts, skirts or dresses!
5. A couple basic or graphic tees, and a couple patterned tops that have a flattering fit. Why patterned? Because it makes the eye keep moving, so no one is focusing on areas you may not want to draw attention to. If you are apple shape or top heavy, something that is flowy in the tummy is best with a v-neck. For pear shapes, more fitted tops are great to show off your waist.
6. Lastly, a pair or two of capris or shorts. I prefer bike shorts because they don't ride up and I have smaller legs, so prefer to show them off. Denim, dressy, twill are also great options. Right now, mid length shorts are popular (mid thigh), and cropped wide leg denim is in for capri length.
If you need help finding what works for your body shape and lifestyle, please stop in or reach out! I have many years of experience and expertise in creating outfits that make curvy folks look and feel great 💕
