The Vivienne Files

Capsule wardrobes inspired by art and nature

  • Home
  • Start Here
  • Articles
    • Starting From Scratch
    • Common Wardrobe
    • Packing
    • Start With Art
    • Project 333
    • 4×4 Wardrobes
    • Weekly Timeless Wardrobes
    • Archives by Date
    • Archives by Categories & Tags
  • Support The Vivienne Files
    • Books, Clothes & more
    • Templates & Color Planners
  • Contact
Home » Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits – February 2018

Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits – February 2018

I’m still not sure why I always add a dress in February – a long-standing affection for Valentine’s Day? Or just a desire to make sure that I’m well prepared for dressy spring events?

It’s not quite expected to accessorize a classic black dress with bright spring green…

a black dress with green accessories

Scarf– Hermès Fouets et Badines; necklace – Meira T green scarf – K16? Who Are You?; dress – Uniqlo; clutch – Cashhimi; pumps – Calvin Klein

I didn’t find a beige dress that appealed, so I thought that this delicious cocoa brown would be perfect with this scarf, or with a grouping of blush pink accessories.

a brown dress with blush accessories

scarf- Hermès TheHorsawards; moonstone pendant – Adornia; fringed scarf – Nordstrom; dress – Eileen Fisher; clutch bag – Salvatore Ferragamo; ballet flats – Michael Kors

The red is probably the most expected accent color with a navy dress, so I ignored that and chose teal instead!

a navy dress with teal accessories

scarf – Hermès Les Tresors d’un Artiste; necklace – Ela Rae; teal scarf – Nordstrom; dress – Banana Republic; clutch – Nina; pumps – Manolo Blahnik

This green isn’t as yellow-ish as the greens used last month, but since it’s a dress, it doesn’t have to be “dye-lot matched” to the other neutral in this wardrobe… And it’s such an easy dress to wear…

a green dress with beige and gold accessories

scarf – Hermès Merveilleuses Lanternes; earrings – Kendra Scott; beige scarf – Nordstrom; dress – Paisie; clutch – Prada; mules – Christian Louboutin

Grey and blue… so easy and classic.

a grey dress with light blue and grey accessories

scarf – Hermès Jardin a Sintra; earrings – Wirabhuwana; blue scarf– Nordstrom; dress – Uniqlo; bag – Jimmy Choo; pumps – Calvin Klein

I didn’t see brown dresses that thrilled me, so I went with an accent-colored dress and neutral accessories. These brown pieces will come in handy in this wardrobe in the future, I suspect.

a green dress with brown accessories

scarf – Hermès Ndop; earrings – Khiry; brown scarf –Christian Wijnants; dress – Lands’ End; clutch – Samuel Costa; pumps – J.Reneé

After only 2 months, these are tiny capsule wardrobes, but they already offer a few options…

a 4-piece capsule wardrobe based on black

a 4-piece capsule wardrobe based on beige and brown

a 4-piece capsule wardrobe based on navy

a 4-piece capsule wardrobe based on olive green

a 4-piece capsule wardrobe based on grey

a 4-piece capsule wardrobe based on brown and green

You might have noticed that some of the scarves already appear to be sold out. If I can find them available anywhere, I will update the links. If you’ve got a real fondness for any particular scarf, it’s well worth your while to phone your nearest Hermes shop and ask them for help in finding your choice. They have access to merchandise all around the world…

So which color scheme is your favorite, at this point? I surprise myself but I’m thinking the one that’s primarily navy… Such a fun exercise for me, each month!

love,
Janice

For more in the 2018 “Build a Capsule Wardrobe – 12 months, 12 outfits” series, check out the following articles:

  • January
  • February
  • March

Did you miss our 2017 Build a Capsule Wardrobe series? Catch up by starting with the outfits from January 2017!

Build a Capsule Wardrobe in 12 Months, 12 Outfits - February 2018

Like this article? Save it to Pinterest!

 

Tweet
Pin95
Share
95 Shares

02.01.18 19 Comments

Tags: 12 Months - 12 Outfits, beige, black, brown, camel, capsule wardrobe, dresses, grey, Hermes scarf, navy, olive
<<Updating a Bone-Deep Glamorous Travel WardrobeI Read, I Watch, I Listen…>>

Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    February 1, 2018 at 9:43 am

    I like the brown. Lovely subtle colours. I don't wear dresses, so I have added a sweatshirt and shorts. My tiny capsule is looking good! Linda M

    Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    February 1, 2018 at 11:06 am

    Hard to pick a favorite. Black/kelly green and navy/red/teal made me swoon!

    Reply
  3. Lena says

    February 1, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    I see that in some scenarios you have added a necklace with the scarf instead of earrings. I've never worn a necklace at the same time as a scarf and almost always wear stud earrings rather than dangles. My feeling is that the scarf is the main accessory so I try to keep the focus there. Has anyone else worn a necklace and scarf together? Is there a secret to making the combination work well?

    Reply
  4. SuD says

    February 1, 2018 at 12:42 pm

    Really love the blue. Red is not a major player in my wardrobe, but I could enbrace it as an accent piece.

    Reply
  5. Margie from Toronto says

    February 1, 2018 at 12:59 pm

    Grey and Navy is always an easy choice for me – but, surprisingly I'm also loving the brown/beige/pink mix!

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    February 1, 2018 at 1:37 pm

    I'm usually drawn to navy and grey, but I'm preferring the high contrast of the black palette so far. Sharon, U.K.

    Reply
  7. Jane says

    February 1, 2018 at 3:41 pm

    I like the brown capsule a lot. I am "doing" the grey capsule. I bought the Uniqlo cardigan online. Took forever to come and the fit isn't perfect. This months pieces are so pretty and affordable to boot! No more shopping online though.

    Reply
  8. becky johns says

    February 1, 2018 at 4:38 pm

    I love the gray and pale blue! My core is black, so many things would work also with that core color. The scarf is lovely and everything is so well matched. It just resonates with me. Every time you do a grouping in these colors I save it, so there definitely a long term appeal for me.

    Reply
  9. Nancy says

    February 1, 2018 at 6:13 pm

    I want ALL the scarves, lol! The green dress appeals to me the most. Can't wait to see how you accessorize it further.

    Reply
  10. Cee Pluse says

    February 1, 2018 at 12:38 pm

    I am absoluteluy smitten with the last selection in deep greens and browns. Even the dress is a style that works best for me – a sheath dress with sleeves that is not too short! I rarely wear dresses, but that one is tempting me. I do love the unique color combinations you are using this year.

    Reply
  11. Carma says

    February 1, 2018 at 6:54 pm

    Hi Janice,
    Love your work, and have been following you for a while. Finally took the plunge and bought an Hermès scarf (actually the Fouets et Badines shown above). And you were so right about how to choose one: it's like a relationship, you just know when it's right. It also helped to gather the fabric into a bubble to see how the colors all play together. I have a question about traveling with an Hermès scarf. How do you pack it and protect it. I've seen recommendations to put it in a ziplock bag, but I'm concerned about the plastic effecting the silk. Also, when I have more than one, how do you recommend storing the scarves? I know keeping them in the box is best. Do you label your boxes for easy access and for quickly identifying them? Thanks for your beautiful work.

    Reply
    • KBG says

      February 1, 2018 at 9:00 pm

      Check out Mai Tai’s travel pochettes specifically designed for Hermes scarves and shawls. They’re not inexpensive but they’re gorgeous. I covet one for myself!

      Reply
    • KBG says

      February 1, 2018 at 9:01 pm

      Whoops, forgot the link:

      https://maitaicollection.com/collections/travel-storage-pochettes

      Reply
    • Carma says

      February 1, 2018 at 9:55 pm

      Very nice website, thank you.

      Reply
  12. Anonymous says

    February 2, 2018 at 12:41 am

    The pink with the brown in unexpectedly lovely.

    Reply
  13. Nancy/n.o.e says

    February 2, 2018 at 3:52 am

    The navy is the most appealing to me, and would be the most flattering, and the one that I could approximate with my current wardrobe. I also love how the gray and light blue is coming along! – nancyo

    Reply
  14. Clarika Tanner says

    February 3, 2018 at 2:48 am

    Navy – my neutral, with red/teal combo, and of course the green!

    Reply
  15. Lisa Laree says

    February 4, 2018 at 4:46 am

    Red and navy would fit best into my closet, but I'm already finding myself attracted to the Jardin a Sintra gray and blue. That's going to be very elegant, I think. So pretty.

    Reply
  16. Anonymous says

    April 15, 2018 at 9:53 am

    theviviennefiles

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

logo
The Vivienne Files is a unique personal style blog with carefully-selected capsule wardrobes based on color palettes drawn from works of art, nature, and more. It helps women buy less clothing, and to love what they buy. Read more...
  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

STAY UP TO DATE

Privacy Policy

Recent Posts

  • Build a capsule wardrobe starting with a bracelet in aquamarine and amberBuild a Travel Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with a Bracelet: Forget-Me-Not Bracelets by Fierce Lynx Designs
  • Build a Warm Weather Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art Wagen in Silberner Strasse by August MackeBuild a Warm Weather Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Wagen in Silberner Strasse by August Macke
  • Japanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Shunbun – Vernal EquinoxJapanese 24 Seasons of the Year – Shunbun – Vernal Equinox
  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • Start Here
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 The Vivienne Files | All Rights Reserved - Built with ♥ by RockFort Media

THE VIVIENNE FILES IS A PARTICIPANT IN THE AMAZON SERVICES LLC ASSOCIATES PROGRAM, AN AFFILIATE ADVERTISING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR US TO EARN FEES BY LINKING TO AMAZON.COM AND AFFILIATED SITES.