Capsule Wardrobe

 


A capsule wardrobe is a limited selection of interchangeable clothing pieces that complement each other. These are often classic pieces that do not go out of style and are primarily composed of neutral colours. A capsule wardrobe allows you to create a variety of different outfits with a small selection of clothes. This idea is not new having been around in the 1970s.

A capsule wardrobe results in less clothing waste as clothes are worn multiple times. It means that you can focus your repairing to a smaller set of clothes. It saves you money and time. There is less stress and fatigue in making a decision on what to wear.

Building a capsule wardrobe starts with doing an audit of your current wardrobe (see day 2). Identify the items that you really enjoy wearing as this will be the beginning of creating a capsule wardrobe. You then need to decide on the number of clothing item you want (e.g. two dresses, three sweaters etc). The number will depend on your climate, your lifestyle and how often you do laundry. Choose items in neutral colours so you can easily mix and match. Then, slowly and surely over time, build your capsule wardrobe.

More information:

https://sustainably-chic.com/blog/what-is-a-capsule-wardrobe/

https://www.broadsheet.com.au/national/fashion/article/broadsheet-fashion-writers-tips-and-tricks-building-wardrobe-every-occasion

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