Do you want to look stylish without it having to be so stressful?
Are you tired of opening your closet full of clothes but never having anything to wear?
Do you want to take less time finding an outfit?
Do you want to spend less money and have hundreds of outfit options to choose from?
Well, this is the right spot for you today we’re going to learn how to build a capsule wardrobe
Capsule wardrobes have been trending a lot in the fashion and styling space. So many creators and influencers are talking about it and a lot of people have questions. People want to know what is a Capsule wardrobe ? Why you need a capsule wardrobe, and how to create a capsule wardrobe.
What is a capsule wardrobe?
A capsule wardrobe is having a wardrobe where you have ideally have 10 to 37 pieces and creating a variety of different outfits mix matching those pieces. It’s basically another way of creating new outfits without always having to spend more money.
Curated with essentials that you can wear in a variety of different ways, maximizing your outfits without having so many clothes. you can start from anywhere to 10 pieces to 37 pieces creating many more combinations .
It makes you have a easier time dressing up for your everyday life
What a capsule wardrobe consist of
- Plain shirts
- Shirts with minimal patterns
- Button ups
- Sweaters
- Tank tops
- Jackets
- Shoes
- Skirts
- Jeans
- Trousers
- Blazers
Capsule wardrobe does NOT consist of
- accessories
- Jewelry
- Party outfits
- Bags
Capsule wardrobe, different rate, depending on the season so the one you will read about today is based around fall weather .
Why you need a capsule wardrobe
Capsule wardrobes have many benefits
- It creates a organized and clean closet
- It helps you spend less time getting ready
- you end up saving more money
- You End up creating more outfit combinations with using a small amount of clothes
- It helps elevate your outfits
- You tend to always look put together
- Feel your best
How to create a capsule wardrobe
Have a closet deep clean
To creating a capsule of Wardrobe you have to follow these simple steps
Meaning get rid of things in your closet and see what you are working with. When you reduce the things in your closet, it makes it easier to see if you need to buy new things or if you can work with what you got.
First, you got to create a few piles, one section of clothes that you don’t want, another section of clothes going straight to the garbage, A section of clothes that you might want to keep, a section of clothes that you want to donate.
Having the section of clothes will help reducing all the things that you don’t need in your closet that’s just taking up space.
After you do that , it will help Declutter your space and have a better understanding of what you’re working with.
The point of a capsule wardrobe is to spend less but have more. Try going shopping twice a year and and premium clothing.
Tops
you have to learn the ideal types of tops you need and what type of structures, colors and even patterns you should have in your capsule wardrobe.
You can also use body suits if you want to look more sucked in
Tank tops are another addition you can use as a base top depending on the season
Base colors Tops
Based colors usually vary depending on your style, but usually the color black, white ,navy and shades of tan/nudes colors are great to start. have plain T-shirts with these base colors.( wear base colors that you can see yourself wearing (frequently)
You can also add accent colors that match your styles some people wear at some shades of pink or red or green. Depending on your style you can add a pop of color in your capsule wardrobe.
Add patterns
Adding pieces with patterns help you differentiate outfits while making them more fun and creative. You don’t want to have use patterns that are all over the place. you want to keep it simple and clean. Use patterns like stripes diagonal or horizontal you can also add polka dots(if needed)
Add sweaters to your capsule wardrobe
Depending on the weather, I think sweaters is a perfect addition to your types of wardrobe. When you add a sweater, it helps to find the outfit and create a more layered look. Sweaters that are recommended are knit sweaters. You can wear them in a baggie, some sweaters come in the more tighter Fit . Get knit sweaters that match your base colors.( some knit sweaters can have the patterns that you prefer on it, but matching your base color scheme).
Blouses are another top you can add to your capsule wardrobe
The more preferred blouse is a silk long sleeve blouse that follows your base colors color scheme.
Blouses are easy to wear in the style sometimes.
Bottoms
Pairing the right pair of bottoms with your tops to make your or your office look different without. there’s so many types of bottoms and textures you can choose from.
All your bottom colors should all be the same colors as the base colors of your tops
Unless you want to add an accent color then you can, I have a few bottoms that match your accent color. (2-4) would be enough
You only really need three types of bottoms that come in different colors and textures.
- Long skirts
- Denim jeans
- Trousers
Long skirts
Long skirts are the trendiest right now and everyone is wearing them. But you have to wear them right. Long skirts have so many colors, textures and lengths you can pick from. With the most classy in the most appealing or screws that come to your ankle or longer. The most pleasing and put together materials to use are silk, denim, knit, leather or linen.
Denim jeans
Denim jeans have been around in style for years. Denim jeans is just one of those pieces that simply won’t go out of style and you can wear all the time in different ways to and different things. Get denim jeans that fits your body type and makes you feel confident . You can use a variety of dark wash colors and a variety of medium wash color.
Trousers
Trousers are a staple when it comes to capsule wardrobe. It’s a bottom that makes everything look so put together. Trousers are really easy to style and you can dress it up or down. There are so versatile you can wear them to school, work, and for brunch.
Shoes
There are so many shoes you can choose from I don’t even know where to start. shoes that are recommended would be
- Ballerina shoes
- Sneakers/trainers
- Loafers
- Short heels
- Sandals (depending on the season)
- Boots (depending on the weather)
You can have one pair of each that match your base top colors. This way it’s easier to mix match them and it makes it easier to always create a cohesive outfit.
You can also have two of each shoes but in different colors just to maximize your outfits and prolong them.
Layer with jackets or blazers
When you complete your first few steps with getting your top bottom and shoe picked out now it’s time to finish the whole look up with a layer. Sometimes you can wear the outfits without a layer but depending on the weather or your style It may vary.
Blazers
Wearing a blazer makes most outfits look so chic and classy. Blazers just add the last bit of personality to the outfit. They come different textures and styles too. There’s silk ,leather and cotton blazers but they can com in cropped, oversized , pontes shoulders or regular fit. We recommend sticking to the regular size blazer in cotton material. You should pick black, nude and or grey to begin with.
The more you play around with them the more you get more idea.
Jackets
Jackets are another big factor of layering. There’s so many jackets in style that can help maximize and complete your capsule wardrobe. The options l mainly are denim jacket or leather jacket. You can cooperate just 1-2 of these pieces.
This is the time now for the acceptors and this part is totally up to you. Have fun with it and express your personality. Accessorize with hand bags ,jewelry, headband ,pins ,bows hats, gloves scarfs etc .
Now you get a better idea of how to create a capsule wardrobe. You should take your time learn your style and have fun doing it.
If you used this capsule wardrobe guide we would love to see your experience with it and have any questions feel free to leave a comment below.
