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Cooler temperatures signal the arrival of fall—time to get your wardrobe ready for the season ahead. If you're aiming to simplify your style, a capsule wardrobe might be just what you need. Nashville-based personal stylist Katie Ferrell has curated a minimalist fall capsule collection designed with versatility in mind. She’s even styled multiple looks using each piece to help you make the most of your wardrobe. Explore and shop the full collection while supplies last!
Read MoreEarthy-toned hues will be everywhere this Fall/Winter season, and I know what you are thinking… “Fall colors? For Fall? Groundbreaking.” However, in honor of the new fall season, we have decided to kick things off with some of our favorite looks this season. In our newest edition of “Wear Now, Wear Later”, we are featuring the newest Lou Jean from Ulla Johnson in this beautiful golden olive color and showing you how to style it for two seasons. Click the link below to see how we styled it for the months of September and January, and don’t forget to click on the item you are interested in shopping. Enjoy!
Read MoreWith school starting and summer winding down, it’s time to start thinking about your Fall wardrobe and what staples you want to have in your closet this season. After spending countless hours reviewing every fall/winter 2025/26 runway show from New York to Milan, here are the Top 16 Fashion & Accessory Trends you will be seeing on everyone this coming season!
There was a bit of nostalgia as we saw a little bit of everything from some tried and true fall staples such as leopard to some new/old trends such as brooches. What we noticed and what has always been true of fashion is that…Fashion is VERY cyclical! Keep in mind… what goes around comes around, so be sure to set aside your absolute favorite wardrobe pieces when you grow tired of wearing them…. because, trust us, you will want them later!
Read MoreFor those who struggle with what to wear to the office, we have created a style look book for professional business men and women that will take them from the boardroom to a casual business lunch with clients. You may use this look book as inspiration for your own office looks or shop all the items you love and add to your existing wardrobe. Simply click on the picture of the item you like, and you will be redirected to that item’s selling page. Don’t forget to reach out to us if you would like your own personal look book created using your existing wardrobe or new pieces you would like The Ideal Closet to source for you. We would be honored to help you create the wardrobe of your dreams!
Read MoreBlack Friday sales have begun, and whether your shopping for Christmas gifts for others or yourself, we scoured 4 of our favorite brands to bring you the best deals just in time for the holiday season. Shop now while supplies last!
Read MoreWith the arrival of crisp Autumn air comes our 2024 Fall Capsule Wardrobe curated by our very own fashion and personal stylist Katie Ferrell. Indulge in rich fall colors and textures as you begin to start layering again. As with any capsule wardrobe, our stylist began with neutral base colors (black, camel, and denim), incorporated a couple of accent colors (burgundy and olive) along with a pattern (leopard), and she added some chic accessories sure to make any outfit a show-stopper! Click below to see the 36 amazing outfits our personal stylist curated and shop each piece by simply clicking on the item. Stay stylish & enjoy shopping!
Read MoreWith the seasons changing, are you wanting to minimize the excess in your wardrobe and experiment with a capsule wardrobe? Do you know how to get started? Well, we have taken the guess work out of creating a capsule wardrobe for you, and our fashion and personal wardrobe stylist has created a guide to help you every step of the way.
Read MoreThe long holiday weekend is just a day away, and even though it is officially the end of summer, there are plenty of things to be excited about as Fall approaches. Among them is the amazing sales you will find this Labor Day weekend! While most people are shopping for the best sale items from the past season, The Ideal Closet's stylist Katie Ferrell has taken this opportunity to shop for the best sale items that you can wear in the upcoming Fall season. Genius!
Read MoreLet's head to Tokyo in this edition of Destination Style. When packing for a trip (especially abroad), you want to make sure that you pack a light suitcase with a lot of outfit options. Check out these picks for our trip to Tokyo and if you see something you must have, simply click on the image of the item you like and you will be redirected to the product page where you can learn more and purchase. Happy Shopping!
Read MoreJuly 2024 has arrived & you know what that means…. It’s time for the annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! Yay! Fashion and Personal Stylist Katie Ferrell has scoured Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale Sneak Peak to find the best deals, and she has styled them into our favorite looks. Skip the hours of shopping countless pages, and simply shop the best finds in The Ideal Closet’s curated 2024 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale lookbook. The sale begins for Icon members on July 9th!
Read MoreIt’s that time of the year….time for a new capsule wardrobe for Fall! Shop all these fabulous selections and discover the 27 different looks we created from our capsule by clicking on the link below.
Read MoreDon’t you want to look fabulous everyday? Now you can! You can even have your very own personal stylist who can create a wardrobe that represents you. We can even show you how to wear every item by creating a look book of outfit options. If, however, you can’t entertain that option of hiring a personal stylist at the moment, follow us along as we take some of our favorite items and show you how to wear them. You may also shop our selections by simply clicking on the item you love!
Read MoreWith summer temperatures outside, it’s hard to think about the upcoming Fall season, but as you’ve probably experienced in past seasons, if you don’t plan now on your wardrobe, you may miss out on the season’s hottest finds. Don’t let it happen to you again! Check out the following fall finds, and add your favorites to your Fall shopping list today!
Read MoreIn our series “Packing List”, we scour the internet for the best wardrobe pieces to pack for your next dream vacation. We also demonstrate how to style each item into multiple looks thus making the most out of every item packed for the trip. Our inspiration for this post was a September trip to Idyllic Paris.
To shop your favorite pieces, simply click on the item you love and you will be redirected to the product’s webpage. Enjoy!
Read MoreWith the cooler temperatures we are experiencing in Nashville today, it’s time to start preparing for summer to fall transitional dressing before the temperatures actually drop for good. In today’s blog post, we show you how take a fabulous pair of wide leg jeans and style them for summer and fall. To shop all the items featured, simply click on the image of the item you like, and you will be redirected to the products website.
Read MoreWith the Fall season officially beginning in less than a week, have you started thinking about what your fall wardrobe will look like? Maybe you’ve been thinking about simplifying your wardrobe and are contemplating a capsule wardrobe this season. If so, then this is a blog post you don’t want to miss out on!
Read MoreMaking the most out of every piece in your wardrobe is our mission at The Ideal Closet. Here our stylist shows you how you can style a pair of leather shorts for both summer and fall. Buying items that can translate into multiple seasons will allow you to invest in better pieces because you can wear them much longer. All items featured in today’s post are available to shop by simply clicking on the image.
Read MoreIt’s time for another edition of our series “Wear Now, Wear Later”. Check out today’s find a coated denim pencil skirt from Frame, and see how we took this amazing find from a cute and cool summer look to a sophisticated look for the Fall season. All items featured are shoppable by clicking on the image of the item you like. Enjoy shopping!
Read MoreI’m channeling my inward 70’s self with this amazing pair of ivory high heel boots! See how they are styled by clicking the button below. You won’t be sorry!!
Read MoreCheck out our latest installment in the “Wear Now , Wear Later” series where I show you how to style a chic leopard skirt for summer and the fall/winter seasons. Everything featured is available to shop! Simply click on the item image and you will be redirected to the product page where you may purchase the item that you love. Happy Shopping!
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