Welcome to your capsule wardrobe 101! Let’s start at the beginning. The purpose of a capsule wardrobe is to have a minimal amount of clothing and accessory items, and to help limit the amount of waste or limitless consumer consumption. Essentially, you are starting to create a sustainable closet. With this type of wardrobe, you can create outfits and looks using few foundational pieces.
The key of a capsule wardrobe is to be considerate when shopping for new items. Focus on only buying high quality, multi-functional pieces that can be worn for a long time and in different ways or styles. Before purchasing new pieces, staying mindful in how you shop is essential in being successful.
When working on creating your closet, keep in mind it takes time and effort, and thats ok! Here is your capsule wardrobe 101 checklist.
- Accessories – All Seasons
Shoes, hats and jewelery accessories bring all outfits together. Accessories can help to transform what may seem like the same outfit over and over again to a totally new style. - Statement Pieces
Think LBD when organizing your closet. A statement dress or bright red blazer can be classified as statement pieces worn for those extra fun and special days. - Basics and Essentials
Now for the important part, your basics! Basic items are the necessities that you’ll need to make your wardrobe functional. They can be anything from a simple pair of blue jeans and a white t shirt, to your go-to swimsuit; my favorite for a sustainable closet is the Alice high waisted black bikini and pair of sneakers. - Interest Items
A capsule wardrobe also needs items that create interest in your looks. Interest items can be anything such as printed blouse or colorful skirt. Something that wouldn’t be what you wear on a day to day basis.
If you’re looking for some capsule wardrobe tips, try to plan ahead with a checklist. Think of your capsule wardrobe as building a styled collection. The key is to design a functional wardrobe that will have interchangeable items to wear for a full week and every season.
