Fall Capsule Wardrobe Series: Black Jeans

First up in my fall capsule wardrobe series: black jeans! To make it easier to view all of the outfits in the fall capsule, I created a series of posts breaking the outfits up by the type of pants. To view all of the capsule outfits in one place and get a complete overview of the items I chose, check out this post.

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Fall Capsule Wardrobe Series: Black Jeans

My Sizing: I’m 4’10”, and my bust, waist, and hip measurements are 32″, 24″, and 36″. My inseam is 25″ (the measurement from the inside of my leg to my ankle bone). The clothes shown are unaltered and show how they fit me right from the store. I list my sizing beside each item to help you compare when shopping online. When referencing my true size, that is often the smallest option available at a brand or petite xxs/00/24. I wear a size 5 shoe.

Capsule Items (included in these outfits)

Ivory Fisherman Sweater: XS

This thick and warm sweater is great on its own but also layers well under all of the top layers I’ve chosen for the capsule. I chose this Quince sweater because I love that it’s made out of organic cotton and is well made. I’ve had good luck with the quality and longevity of Quince sweaters, but I recommend laying this one flat to dry so it doesn’t shrink in the dryer. I’m a sucker for white, so I chose this sweater in ivory, but any neutral will do. This sweater isn’t petite, so I have to cuff the sleeves, and it has a slightly roomy fit, but I recommend choosing your true size. Similar, less expensive option here.

Leopard Sweater: XXS

The leopard sweater I chose is a lightweight option with a slim fit. I love including one printed top in my capsule wardrobes to add variety. The neutral leopard print mixes well with the top layers and jeans chosen for this post. Similar less expensive option here.

Olive Sweater: XS

When choosing an accent color for my capsule, I almost chose red. If you had caught the preview I put in my IG story earlier this month, you may have seen the red sweater instead. I love that sweater, and red is on trend, so you could use that sweater in this capsule. I changed my mind simply because I realized that red isn’t my color. Instead, I chose an olive version of the Quince Boyfriend Sweater I included in my fall capsule last year. The boyfriend sweater has a high-low hem and a just right slightly oversized fit. This is another one I have to cuff the sleeves on, but I still love the overall fit and would recommend your true size. This sweater is also made of organic cotton, so I recommend laying it flat to dry if you don’t want it to shrink. Less expensive option here.

Boyfriend Cardigan: XS

This is another piece I replaced from my initial capsule wardrobe preview. Initially, I was going to choose the cropped version of this sweater, but ultimately, I felt the longer version would be more versatile. I chose This option from Quince for the overall quality of the piece. It’s thick organic cotton and well made. I chose ivory, but it comes in other colors as well. It is oversized on me – it’s up to personal preference if you want to size down; I love a cozy fit, so it’s true to size for me. Similar, less expensive option.

Olive Jacket: XXS

The olive jacket I chose for the capsule has an oversized fit. I wanted an option that was long enough to wear with leggings, and I like that this exact jacket is lined and warm. Since it’s oversized, I have to cuff the sleeves on it, and you can tell from the photos that it’s generally a little bit big on me. If you prefer a closer fit, you could size down, or this option comes in petite. There is a similar, less expensive option here.

Denim Shirt: Petite XXS

Similar to the chambray shirts we all had in the past, denim shirts are having a moment this season. I chose this one from J.Crew for its dark wash and longer fit. It’s not oversized on me—fitting well through the arms and shoulders—but long enough to wear with leggings. You can tuck this top in, wear it untucked, or wear it as a top layer. Similar, less expensive option.

Long Cardigan: XXS

The Juliette sweater from J.Crew is a beautiful wardrobe staple. This sweater doesn’t come in petite, so it runs a little large on me. If you have the option, a size down would be the best fit for this sweater. Similar less expensive option (this will have an oversized fit).

Layering T-Shirt in Black and White: XXS

I found a great layering top from Gap. This top is double-lined, so it’s not see-through in white. The top comes in petite, but I found the regular fit to be better for me. In the petite, the sleeves were short. The top has a slim, slightly compressive fit, so you may want to size up if you prefer more room.

Green Topcoat: Petite 00

The Daphne Topcoat is unlined, so it’s lightweight, but the tightly knit boiled wool keeps you warm. This coat fits true to size overall and has a perfect fit through the sleeves and shoulders. But it’s still roomy enough to layer sweaters underneath. For reference, I’m wearing the coat in the photos in a size up for me (petite 0); it’s a better fit in your true size. Similar, less expensive option.

Black Jeans: 24 Extra Short

I had difficulty choosing a pair of black jeans for this capsule post. I was set to use the 90s Straight Jeans from Gap for the post but when I went to style them with the capsule pieces, they just felt a little too long for the flats in the capsule (that pair bunches a little bit on me at the ankle in flats). So I opted for an old favorite in the 90s Ultra High Rise Jeans from Abercrombie. I’m wearing the jeans here in extra short and unfortunately extra short is low in stock. However, I do have options – slim black jeans, less expensive straight black jeans, and another straight option.