The Capsule Wardrobe Experience, Episode 6: Jim Lottsfeldt

The Lottsfeldt Capsule is an example of a custom capsule wardrobe we designed for our client Jim Lottsfeldt.

Jim lives in Alaska, where he's had a long career as a lobbyist and policy strategist helping create positive change for the state of Alaska.

He travels a lot - for work and for play.

This particular capsule was created for a month-long trip to Europe, starting in Paris.

On our initial zoom call Jim told me that he wants to pack only a carry-on and he wants to fit-in with the locals (not be seen as an American tourist). 

Jim’s also a very difficult fit. He’s 6’5” with a long torso and shorter legs, which makes off-the-rack clothing virtually impossible.

So this capsule is all about lightweight garments that travel well, can fit-in at a Parisian cafe and fit Jim in a way that is flattering and comfortable.  

Below are the 15 items in Jim's capsule. See the photo gallery for some of the many, many different outfits he can create by mixing-and-matching these 15 items in different combinations.

The Pinwale jacket is similar to a seersucker with very tight "micro ribbing." The unique texture and blend of this fabric make it ideal for travel; it's lightweight, breathable, and doesn't wrinkle. Wear it as a stylish Spring/Summer sportcoat or pair it with the matching trousers for the perfect lightweight suit.

The Pinwale trouser is similar to a seersucker with very tight "micro ribbing." The unique texture and blend of this fabric make it ideal for travel; it's lightweight, breathable, and doesn't wrinkle. Wear it as a stylish Spring/Summer trouser or pair it with the matching jacket for the perfect lightweight suit. 

The Triple-Blend jacket is an unstructured jacket made from a lightweight fabric that combines wool (75%), linen (20%), and silk (5%). This jacket is designed to be lightweight and breathable. The wool gives it lasting performance and smooth drape, the linen gives it texture and breathability, and the silk gives it a subtle luxurious sheen.

The Lotty is a version of our famous hopsack trousers in a beautiful - and versatile - bronze color. A wardrobe staple, you can wear these in any season and pair them with everything from shirts, jackets, and ties - to sweaters, polos, and t-shirts. Swap your jeans for a hopsack trouser and watch the ripple effect of elevated style and comfort!

The Bengal Stripe Shirt is a classic 4-season cotton shirt with a timeless bengal stripe pattern. You can dress it up with suits, jackets, and ties or wear it casually with jeans, chinos, or shorts.

The Grant Jersey Knit Camp Shirt is made from our famous jerset knit shirting fabric (with 4-way stretch for comfort and mobility) that's cut into a short-sleeved leisure style with a camp collar and dual chest pockets. Designed to beat the heat, consider this your new go-to summer shirt.

The Jimmy is a lightweight (4-season) crewneck sweater made from our famous fine merino wool. It's the ultimate layering piece; wear it on its own (on the skin or over a shirt) or layer it under any jacket, coat, or shacket. Neutral layering pieces like this one are what tie a wardrobe together and give you lots of styling options for all your garments.

The crewneck sweatshirt is one of the most iconic casual garments in the history of American menswear. Everybody from Rocky Balboa to James Dean to Michael Jordan sported one of these - both during workouts and just for chilling. Ours is an elevated version. Whether you're hitting the gym, the game, the bar, a casual office, or working from home - grab this one for comfort and style.

The Tropical Traveler Jacket is one of the most lightweight and comfortable sportcoats we've ever made. This jacket is fully unstructured and carefully crafted to stay cool and dry - even in the most hot, humid, and tropical climates. The fabric is a blend of featherweight tropical wool (98%) and spandex (2%) which gives it a significant 4-way stretch for added mobility and comfort. In addition to being extremely lightweight and flexible, this jacket is virtually wrinkle-free - making it perfect for traveling. Consider this your new go-to jacket - and add the matching pants to have the option to wear it as a suit.

The Tropical Traveler Trouser is one of the most lightweight and comfortable pants we've ever made. This trouser is carefully crafted to stay cool and dry - even in the most hot, humid, and tropical climates. The fabric is a blend of featherweight tropical wool (98%) and spandex (2%) which gives it a significant 4-way stretch for added mobility and comfort. In addition to being extremely lightweight and flexible, this trouser is virtually wrinkle-free - making it perfect for traveling. Consider this your new go-to Spring/Summer trouser - and add the matching jacket to have the option to wear it as a suit.

Our best-selling lightweight pant. Fresco is a lightweight fabric made from tropical wool with a porous weave designed for maximum air circulation. It's the ideal choice for hot and humid climates or for clients who generally have higher body temperatures. In addition to being one of the most breathable fabrics in the business, Fresco is also known to be naturally wrinkle-resistant due to its crisp fibers and open weave.

The Palm Beach linen shirt is a classic button-down shirt cut from a beautiful 100% linen fabric made in Italy. The khaki color is subtle, tasteful, and a very underrated addition to anyone's wardrobe. This one is as classic and versatile as a basic white shirt - only more stylish and much breezier.

The merino hoodie is an absolute classic wardrobe staple. It's smart, sophisticated, and casual all at the same time. It's made from our famous lightweight pure merino yarn imported from Italy, and 3D knit on-demand in Brooklyn New York. You can wear this classic piece on it's own (on-skin or over a t-shirt), or layer it with everything in your closet from dress or casual shirts, suits, jackets, and outerwear to casual chinos, jeans, and even athleisure.

The Fairmount shacket is an unlined, soft, and stretchy shacket (a cross between as shirt and a jacket) made from a unique waffle-knit wool fabric that has 4-way stretch for comfort and mobility. If you're looking for a go-to lightweight layering piece for easy casual style, this is an excellent option. You can dress it up (for the office or "business casual"), or wear it casually with polos & chinos or t-shirts & jeans.

A classic silk grenadine tie in brown. Pair it with greys, khakis, rusts, greens and neutral earthtones.

Using only these 15 items, here are some of the outfits Jim can create...

Everything works together in any combination (he can't make any mistakes) and he can easily (and quickly) create outfits for any occasion - from business to pleasure.

This allows him to get the most out of each item and keep a cohesive, streamlined closet.

There are lots more outfit combinations you could create using only these items, but I think you get the idea.

For more information, including pricing and sizing options, click here:

The Lottsfeldt Capsule

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I look forward to working with you!

Yours in style,

Dan Trepanier