Capsule Wardrobe; Jewelry Edition
The key to building the perfect mix of clothes, shoes and accessories is choosing pieces that are timeless, of good quality, and work well together. Putting together a capsule wardrobe will help you achieve all of these elements. A capsule wardrobe is a collection of well thought out pieces which can be styled in various ways to meet all of your needs. Taking the time to put together a capsule wardrobe will help you to avoid the pitfall of feeling like you have "nothing to wear" because it covers all of your bases.
We may be a little biased at Olivier, but we believe that jewelry ties together any look perfectly, especially 18k gold jewelry. A few key jewelry pieces will take any outfit from plain to elevated. Here’s a guide on choosing pieces for the perfect capsule jewelry collection:
Can it be styled in multiple ways?
The key for any item in a capsule is the ability to style it in multiple ways so it serves a variety of needs, and can be worn with several different looks. When shopping for jewelry, ask yourself if it can be styled at least 3-4 ways with different outfits. For example, a pair of classic gold hoops will perfectly compliment the following:
- casual white t-shirt and jeans
- button up shirt and trousers for the office
- little black dress for date night
- and many more
Is it a high quality piece that will hold up for many years?
An important rule of capsule wardrobes is choosing pieces of quality with longevity. When it comes to jewelry, 18k gold is undeniably going to shine for generations. Think of something like a cashmere sweater or a Chanel classic flap bag. The initial investment is high, but in exchange you receive a high quality and timeless piece that you can rely on for years to come vs a lesser quality piece that will not stand the test of time and you will need to replace within a few years or less anyways. The same rules apply to jewelry!
Is it classic vs trendy?
We definitely encourage indulging in some trendy items, however a good rule of thumb to follow is to invest 80% of your purchases in classic and timeless pieces and 20% into trendy pieces. Something classic like a gold chain or a tennis bracelet can be worn daily, can be styled with virtually any outfit, will always be in style and can even be passed down as heirlooms for generations. When you over index on trendy items, you may find that they don’t play well together and this leads to the feeling of “having anything to wear”. When you build a collection based off high quality classics, you’ll be able to create endless combinations of stylish looks.
Happy capsuling!
