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Home » Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Jardins d’Hiver in Navy

Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Jardins d’Hiver in Navy

April 21, 2016
 
A friend received this as a gift, and doesn’t know where to start… I have some ideas; I ALWAYS have ideas!
 
Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Jardins d'Hiver in Navy

Jardins d’Hiver by Hermes

The red in this is actually a hair closer to rust, but since we’re moving toward warmer weather here, and rust is IMPOSSIBLE to find, I’m working with a more poppy red. These accent colors don’t have to be a flawless match to the color in the scarf, nor to each other. Unless you plan to wear pieces together, you needn’t be madly rigorous in making the colors perfect in a capsule wardrobe.

 
Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Jardins d'Hiver in Navy

Of course, when building around a single accessory, 1 outfit at a time is a good approach:

Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Jardins d'Hiver in Navy

Scarf – Hermes;  earrings – Matta; cardigan – J.Crew; tee shirt – J.Crew;  lapis bracelet – Somluck Komolmith; loafers – Minnetonka; pants – J. Crew;  jacket dress – Joanna Hope; navy earrings – Vince Camuto; bracelet – Wallis; pumps – Calvin Klein

 

Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Jardins d'Hiver in Navy

scarf – Roffe Accessories; sweater – Polo Ralph Lauren; skirt – L.L.Bean; tote bag- Foley + Corinna; shoes – Keds; block tee shirt – DKNY; gaucho pants – Uniqlo; silver earrings – Giani Bernini; pendant – Lagos; ballet flats – Dr. Scholl’s

 

Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Jardins d'Hiver in Navy

Dress – J.Crew; bracelets – Banana Republic; bag – Coach; sandals – Sole Society; navy tank – Uniqlo; navy shorts – L.L.Bean; cardigan – J. Crew; scarf – Mosaique; sandals – Vionic

 

Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Jardins d'Hiver in Navy

Poppy earrings – Michael Michaud; white cardigan – Boden; poppy top – J. Crew; white shorts – J. Crew; sandals – Munro; blue top – White Stuff; earrings – John Hardy; white linen pants – L.L.Bean; ring – John Hardy; silver espadrilles – The Flexx

 

Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Jardins d'Hiver in Navy

Pendant – Aoy; jacket – Uniqlo; blouse – Rag and Bone; jeans – L.L.Bean;  boots – Bernardo Footwear; turtleneck – Tibi; earrings – Bhavesh;  skirt – L.L.Bean; scarf – Tory Burch; pumps – Calvin Klein

 

Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Jardins d'Hiver in Navy

Cardigan – L.L.Bean; brooch – Kendra Scott; shirt – J. Crew; loafers – Vaneli; navy wool pants – J. Crew; sweater – Balenciaga; silk pants – Equipment; necklace – Marshelly’s; ring – Buana; satin pumps – Stuart Weitzman

 

I reused a skirt in a couple of outfits, and a pair of pumps – in the normal world, you wouldn’t buy complete new outfits each month. You would work with what you already own, and add on the pieces that give you the most versatility. After 12 months, this is the assembled wardrobe; how many outfits could be drawn from these garments? 

Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Jardins d'Hiver in Navy

I love to see the accessories all together! Again, it’s doubtful that you would purchase new shoes each month, but showing all of these together gives you a clear image of what the overall, desired “shoe effect” is. And those scarves… sigh… I love me a good scarf!

 

Build a Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Scarf: Hermes Jardins d'Hiver in Navy

I hope this is helpful to my friend with the dilemma, and to everyone looking for a fresh idea or two!

love,
Janice

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Tags: 12 Months - 12 Outfits, coral, Hermes scarf, navy, Start With a Scarf, white
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Comments

  1. Taste of France says

    April 21, 2016 at 9:54 am

    I love how you have a red, white and blue color scheme without ever looking like the 4th (or 14th) of July.

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  2. Pam @ over50feeling40 says

    April 21, 2016 at 10:27 am

    I want February and May…a fun collection overall! Thanks Janice!

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  3. Chris says

    April 21, 2016 at 10:32 am

    Love the concept of a year of clothes. Every time you do it I'm strict about not purchasing! Lovely wardrobe. Thanks. Chris Australia. X

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  4. Anonymous says

    April 21, 2016 at 10:37 am

    From Margie in Toronto – LOVE this! I have bought a number of pieces for this summer in red, white, navy, and what they seem to be calling "crocus blue" this year and I am drooling over all the scarves shown – I've been trying, unsuccessfully, to find ones with just a touch of red – or even the right blues – I will check out your links later.

    Reply
  5. Memee says

    April 21, 2016 at 10:44 am

    If I could just win the lottery, I would move everything out of my closet and move in this whole grouping! Wonderful post as always.

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  6. Memee says

    April 21, 2016 at 10:45 am

    If I could just win the lottery, I would move everything out of my closet and move in this whole grouping! Wonderful post as always.

    Reply
  7. Suzyn says

    April 21, 2016 at 11:27 am

    This is MEEEEE!!! (No, sadly, that's not my scarf, but the colors are MY colors!!) I recently bought a pair of wide-legged high-waisted jersey pants from Uniqlo (sadly out of stock now) and they are my NEW FAVORITE THING! The one thing I'd add to this wardrobe is an a-line jersey skirt. I find them the coolest option for summer.

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  8. Gail says

    April 21, 2016 at 11:37 am

    What a gorgeous scarf–and gorgeous outfits to go with it! What a great dilemma to have.

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  9. Shrebee says

    April 21, 2016 at 12:14 pm

    Janice,
    While this post is wonderful, I learned something about myself today, which should have been obvious to me. I apparently prefer seasonal accent colors — rust, warm brick red, and hunter green for Winter, denim blue, warm green, golden yellow, and some orange for Spring, coral and teal , some lilac for Summer, rust, olive green, some orange, some purple for Autumn. All of these are used with a sliding scale of values of the brown family as my neutral core, and of course ivory and warm white. Guess I'm just a rainbow lover. It also means that I have a very full closet, but it is my treasure chest !

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    • Janice Riggs says

      April 21, 2016 at 12:52 pm

      If you limit your accent colors to a handful of tops, and a ton of accessories, you still won't have a ridiculously full closet; I know someone who owns over 800 pieces of clothing! (most still have the tags on them…) If we use what we own, we owe apologies to no one!
      hugs,
      Janice

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    • Shrebee says

      April 21, 2016 at 9:42 pm

      Janice,
      Sage advice, as always ! I have a large walk-in closet, so all of my clothes for all of the seasons stay hung up year round, so it appears a lot more full than someone else's closet , who might pack away seasonal clothing. I pretty much try to rotate through everything within a given season, as far as tops go, which comprise the greatest number of items in my wardrobes.

      Reply
  10. Throckmorzog says

    April 21, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    I love these one-outfit-per-month posts. They are a great inspiration, as I have many special pieces that I have had for years, but never seem to wear even though they are sentiment favorites. This method of incorporating them into the rotation works for me!
    Cheers!

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  11. Nancy/n.o.e says

    April 21, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    I *love* scarves also, and I really love the scarves you chose for this wardrobe! I have recently recommitted to navy, so this is a great post for ideas – nancyo

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  12. Scottie says

    April 21, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    I would almost use my "one kill" to own those Stuart W pumps!

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  13. Anonymous says

    April 21, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    How lovely to receive such a beautiful gift! As many others commented, I enjoy the "outfit a month" format. Thank you for inspiring & guiding! Mary

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  14. Anonymous says

    April 21, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    That ring from John Hardy is a very memorable piece. I really like how you matched it with a very casual look. That is how to do high low.
    Deb from Vancouver

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  15. Kris Rachardson says

    April 21, 2016 at 10:07 am

    The collection you've made is really astounding and is worth admiring…The accessories are especially fashionable and distinctive! Thanks for the post! I'll use your tips and bookmark it! http://essay-writer.club/

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  16. Jennifer Connolly says

    April 21, 2016 at 4:27 pm

    I love June and August! What a stunning scarf.

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  17. Anonymous says

    April 21, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    I am the lucky owner of this scarf and I love the wardrobe suggestions. I will definitely leave my black and gray behind (I have been wearing it faithfully for 30 years) and take off in this direction. The scarf was a gift from my lovely daughter, I was quite overwhelmed, and I am determined to wear it out, and to wear it OUT (if that is possible!). Thanks for all the great ideas, Janice!

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    • Coco Colmani says

      April 21, 2016 at 10:16 pm

      It sounds as though you and your daughter are two lovely ladies. Thank you for asking Janice's advice – it has produced a happy wardrobe that appeals to many of us! Have fun with the scarf.
      Robyn in Tasmania

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  18. lrlincks says

    April 21, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    I love it! The one outfit a month is such a great way to look at a wardrobe. I love the colors and the casual elegance. You could go anywhere in this wardrobe.

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  19. Marie-Thérèse Norris says

    April 21, 2016 at 11:53 pm

    What beautiful pairings you have made. It's interesting that "Jardins d'hiver" has all the colors I associate w/spring and summer — navy blue, red, white, etc. There's something so fresh and spring-like about these combinations. Lovely!

    Cheers, M-T

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  20. hostess of the humble bungalow says

    April 22, 2016 at 1:46 am

    Fabulous scarf! Great colours and such possibilities!

    Reply
  21. Anonymous says

    April 22, 2016 at 11:13 am

    Ingenious . . . . again. Very inspirational post as usual.

    Reply

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