Week in Review #10: A 28-piece summer capsule for the minimalist

Simplicity is the name of the game — but don't forget the accessories!

Layering is one of those little style tricks that instantly makes any outfit cooler, but it becomes infinitely more difficult to do when the temperatures rise up into the 80s, 90s and 100s depending on where you are. I always love simplicity, but summer is really when that mindset can shine. My ideal summer wardrobe is full of minimal, mix and match pieces paired with key accessories that add depth, texture and layering without any extra warmth. Today I’m sharing a summer capsule for you if you’re looking to make getting dressed this summer a no-brainer.

Interestingly (but perhaps not surprisingly), this capsule is essentially all of the same pieces I wore on repeat last summer. You’ll see a lot of the pieces in my 3-week travel capsule, and I can confidently say that they were great for my summer weather and activities (which included Southern California, New England and France in August).

If you are in the market for something, I’ve provided links.¹ But my hope is that this can inspire you to use what you have, to curate a minimalist summer wardrobe that works for YOU and your personal style. Don’t get caught up on numbers or rules, just focus on simplicity and versatility (and remember to accessorize/style the looks!) and you’ll be all set.

I hope this will serve to remind us all that we really don’t need as much clothing as we think we do! Now, let’s get to it…

LAYERS (4)

• Denim jacket (similar here, same brand)

• Black blazer (similar here, same brand)

• Green shacket

• Brown sweater

TOPS (9)

• Olive green t-shirt (coming soon)

• Cream racerback tank (a Sold Out NYC x Natalie Borton collaboration!)

• Black racerback tank (BORTONVIP15)

• White tube top

• White one-shoulder tank (coming soon)

• Cream tee (BORTONVIP15)

• Black tee (BORTONVIP15)

• White button up shirt

• Black linen button up shirt

SHORTS/SKIRTS (5)

• Green mini skirt (admittedly I don’t own this yet — but it’s on its way to me and assuming I like it, I plan to wear it a lot this summer!)

• Denim skirt (similar here)

• Black raw silk shorts (NATALIE20)

• Cream raw silk shorts (NATALIE20)

• Black linen wrap skirt (NATALIE15))

DRESSES (6)

• Black linen dress (restocking in July)

• Brown linen dress (restocking in July)

• Olive one shoulder dress (coming soon)

• Black slip dress

• Cream knit dress

• Brown mini dress

PANTS (4)

• White trousers (NATALIE20 / Also have and love these, code NATALIE15)

• Brown trousers (NATALIE20)

• Black trousers (NATALIE20 / Also have and love these from the same brand, and these but they’re not as lightweight)

• Baggy jeans

Bonus section: these are things that aren’t included in the 28-piece capsule, but will very much enhance and complement it — 2 lounge sets, 4 pairs of shoes, a few key bags, and of course jewelry and sunglasses. As always, choose what you love and what feels most like YOU, because that’s what personal style is all about.

LOUNGE SETS (2)

• Rippled cotton sweatshirt and shorts (cinnamon is what I have; NATALIE20)

• Crop tee and wide leg sweatpants (love the deep sea green!)

SHOES (4)

• Black sandals

• Beige sandals (15BORTON first order)

• Black low heels (great option here)

• Beige low heels (15BORTON first order)

BAGS (5 — but truly, this is where you can add so much texture, color, personality, etc, so I recommend having several to work with that each offer something different)

• Checkered basket bag

• Basket tote

• Cream rope tote

• Black bucket bag (15BORTON first order)

• Chocolate brown woven tote

JEWELRY & SUNGLASSES (never enough, but here’s a good start for you…)

• Chunky gold hoops

• Link chain necklace

• Diamond solitaire necklace

• Coin necklace

• Rope chain necklace

• Statement ring

• Knot earrings

• Signet ring

• French Pins (Okay, more like hair jewelry, but it’s perfect for pulling back summer hair into a low bun. So chic. Restocking soon!)

• Tortoise sunglasses (restocking this month)

• Black sunglasses (restocking this month)

Questions? Comments? Leave them below — let’s talk summer style!

Thought of the Week

via @ebbandflowpoetry

What I Wore This Week

See all of the looks here. This one below was my favorite I think…

Currently Reading

I finished up Filterworld last week and just started reading Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. I’m also about halfway through Wool (past the parts they covered in the show Silo) and absolutely loving it. If you’re into sci-fi and dystopian books, definitely check it out.

Hope you have a great weekend — until next time!

xx
Natalie

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