Capsule wardrobes are a great way to decrease the amount of clothes you own and simplify the process of picking out an outfit. Instead of buying new clothes every couple of weeks to keep up with what’s trending, capsule wardrobes help you streamline your wardrobe to pieces you absolutely love. A capsule wardrobe is a small collection of clothing that can be put together in various ways to create a range of outfits for different occasions. They typically contain a total of 37 items that you can mix and match, not including things like workout clothes, swimwear, underwear, or pajamas.

How to get started with your very own capsule wardrobe:

Make a plan

Decide what items you want to include – how many pieces do you want to include in your wardrobe? How many of each type of garment do you need? For some, this might mean including less dresses and more jackets, or less pants and more tops but ultimately it comes down to the individual. There are no set rules – do what works best for you!

Know what you already have in your wardrobe

Don’t discount the clothes you already own. Odds are that you own the clothes you do because you like wearing them so make sure you have an idea of what you already own before going out and buying a whole new wardrobe. This also means you can go through and figure out what sort of clothes you wear and what you don't so you have a better idea of what to incorporate in your capsule.

Think versatility!

Although you may fall in love with some eccentric pieces of clothing, it is important to know that not everything will work in a capsule. Finding pieces that can be worn in different ways, for varying weather, situations, and seasons will help to give you the most amount of options possible when getting dressed every day.

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How to make a capsule wardrobe work for you:

Capsule wardrobes are definitely not a one-size-fits-all all but here are some tips to help you when creating your own.

Keep to your personal style

Just because the idea behind a capsule wardrobe is a minimalist one doesn’t mean the clothes have to fall into that same style. Capsule wardrobes will never work for you if you don’t incorporate a bit of yourself into the items you decide on. You should love the fit and the style of each garment that you choose. If you love to wear bold colours and bright prints, don’t go out and buy all white t-shirts – find pieces that align with you, that you can style in your own way.

Steer clear of trends

Trends come and go, when making a capsule wardrobe you want the pieces to last the test of time – which is why sticking to your own style is always best. Trendy items may seem cool at the time but will inevitably lose traction and will result in you owning pieces you don’t wear anymore. Looking for more classic pieces or items that fit your own style will give your capsule longevity.

Look for high-quality garments

When building your capsule wardrobe, it’s important that your pieces will last, which means investing in clothing made with higher-quality materials. Although you may be spending more on individual pieces, you are ultimately buying less clothes and will end up spending the same amount for pieces that will last way longer.

Avoid variations of the same pieces

There’s no point in owning three of the same skirt if you only own four in total. Look for variations in fabrics, texture, colour, and silhouette when looking for similar pieces to avoid doubling up. This will give you more options when combining different items.

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