A carefully curated capsule wardrobe is the style hack for January dressing

From a ruffle-trimmed shirt to signature jewellery, a strong sartorial foundation doesn’t have to be basic.

A carefully curated capsule wardrobe is the style hack that January dressing needs. 

While trends can add fun elements to a look, selecting core pieces that can be mixed and matched will help you avoid those nasty fashion faux pas. 

From a ruffle-trimmed shirt to signature jewellery, a strong sartorial foundation doesn’t have to be basic.

Get The Look: 

Soft Bomber Jacket & Wide Leg Jeans at Very

Build a capsule wardrobe around classic pieces like a soft bomber jacket and wide-leg jeans, as seen at Very.

Irish Boutique Chic: Old Navy: 

Navy Cashmere Crewneck Jumper, €320, Olori.

A bit spenny but worth every penny, this cashmere crew neck is a wardrobe staple, €355, Olori Boutique. olori.ie.

#ieloves: Golden Discs: 

 Gold Plated Balance Ring, €90, Bold Lines.

Elevate your look with bold gold accents, €90, Bold Lines.

Sticky Toffee: 

 Handwoven Nappa Calf Leather Bag, €339, ALEO

Beautifully crafted, this handwoven bag will transcend all the seasonal trends, €339, ALEŌ.

Pin Drop: 

Pimstripe Ruffled Shirt, €195, Essentiel Antwerp.

Add a statement ruffle to a classic pinstripe shirt just for the frill of it, €195, Essentiel Antwerp.

Over A Barrel: 

 Barrel-Leg Jeans, €99, & Other Stories.

Beat the January blues with an elevated take on the mom jean cut, €99, & Other Stories.

Pocket Friendly: Pitch Perfect: 

 Black Midi Circle Skirt, €22, Penneys.

Ditch the LBD for an everyday favourite little black midi skirt, €22, Penneys.

Hot Chocolate: 

Brown Oversized Coat, €69.95, Zara.

Score fashion brownie points with an essential oversized coat, €69.99, Zara.

Point Break: 

Pointed-Toe Ankle Boots, €39.99, H&M

From wearing with skirts to under wide-leg jeans, the pointed ankle boot is a wardrobe must-have, €39.99, H&M.

Base Line: 

Checked Baseball Cap, €34, Oliver Bonas

An accessories basic, the baseball cap is a hat you’ll want to keep on, €34, Oliver Bonas.