Capsule Wardrobes - tell me more!
So .. what is a capsule wardrobe anyway?
Wow – I aimed for a blog a month, and suddenly it’s August and I’m thinking about my Spring Wardrobe already.
Do you need a new wardrobe every season? Most definitely NOT.
The perk of a capsule wardrobe is that you have all the basics, all year round; and you add in key seasonal items.
Let’s start by debunking some common myths about capsule wardrobes
- I have to throw away all my clothes and start again. Wrong. You probably have a capsule wardrobe sitting in your closet… somewhere.
- My wardrobe will consist of 5 items, and they will all be beige. Wrong. Keep your personal style girl! Just minimise the amount of items.
- People will notice. Wrong. Honestly, unless you wear the same outfit every-day for a week .. no one is going to blink an eye.
- I can’t stay on trend. Wrong. You can still buy on-trend, and seasonally add to your wardrobe ..just try to minimise the amount (do you really need 5 check blazers?)
- Only wearing one pair of Activewear – gross! Wrong. Activewear is not part of a capsule wardrobe – as aren’t socks, underwear, swimwear and accessories!
Ok … so what is a capsule wardrobe?
Basically; it’s a mini wardrobe that contains your very favourite versatile pieces. Each season, you shop for key pieces to pair with your wardrobe essentials. It’s a mix of tops, outerwear, dresses, bottoms and footwear.
It really is that simple.
Here’s how to build your own capsule wardrobe
- Empty your wardrobe. Yes. Marie Kondo it. Put it on your bed, your floor, in the lounge. Just get it out.
- Sort into 4 piles
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I LOVE THIS. Anything you would wear in a heartbeat belongs here.
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Maybe? Anything you can’t let go of (maybe it sparks joy?) Maybe it was expensive. Maybe it’s too small but you have plans to fit it soon. Put it in a box and store it away, if in three month’s time it’s not been touched – it’s time to let go.
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NO THANKS. Pretty self-explanatory. Sell it. Swap it. Donate it.
- SEASONAL. Anything not currently in season, but would wear when the season rolls around.
There’s no perfect number for a capsule wardrobe. Some do it with 12, some 37, some 50. The point is – you don’t need 5 white t-shirts, 20 pairs of jeans or 12 dresses to be stylish.
Keep your capsule for 3 months, and re-assess at the start of each new season. Out with the old – in with the new!
My top pick for Spring would have to be the Rain Short in white - Crisp, easy to pair with a chunky knit, blazer and my favourite sneakers .. ps don't forget to accessorise!
Chloe x