Ever felt like you have too many clothes yet very few outfits? It’s time to dump the unnecessary apparel and switch to making a capsule wardrobe.
So what is a capsule wardrobe?
A capsule wardrobe is a practice of editing your wardrobe down to your favorite clothes (clothes that fit your lifestyle + body right now), remixing them regularly, and shopping less often and more intentionally.
Although a capsule wardrobe differs based on the style of the person, there are some must-haves. And here’s all you need to know about a capsule wardrobe.
Why should I start a capsule wardrobe?
Not only does a capsule wardrobe help you save money while maximizing your outfits, but also lets you have an organized closet.
How do I start assembling my wardrobe?
There are no hard-and-fast rules on how to assemble your wardrobe, it could literally be anything. However, here are a few steps to guide you:
· Make a capsule formula: Prepare a basic set of clothes that consist of your closet’s go-to. These can consist of basics, a few tops, some bottom wear, and shoes.
· Reduce: Now comes the hard work (literally). Reach out to your closet and remove all those apparel that are too old, out of fashion or simply don’t fit you anymore.
· Establish your base wardrobe: A Base Wardrobe is, believe it or not, YOUR BASE. This isn’t your bank of clothing to draw daily outfits from. This is just what you need for the categories of use in your life BEYOND day-to-day dressing. You can include 10 items each across 5 categories- 1. Workout (pants and tops) 2. Lounge (pajamas, yoga pants, big comfy sweatshirts) 3. Layering (tanks and tees) 4. Outerwear (jackets, swimwear, hats and mittens) 5. Formal / Accessories (necklaces, scarves, earrings) · Build your Capsule Wardrobe: Finally, make a checklist based on your likes to assemble a capsule wardrobe. Here’s a sample checklist:
Once you’ve assembled all your clothes as per the checklist, you’ll notice a more organized closet. There we go! Your very own capsule wardrobe is now ready. Now, you can mix and match all these clothes to create various outfits and keep up with all the latest trends effortlessly!
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