Your Guide To A Capsule Wardrobe, And How to Achieve It

A capsule wardrobe is a streamlined way to trim the excess in your existing wardrobe, reducing it into something more minimalist, and more importantly, more manageable.

What is a capsule wardrobe?

We’ve all had that moment where we’re staring at a closet full of clothes, with nothing to wear. No matter how many dazzling new items you add to your closet, it’s human nature to return to the few items that you always end up wearing. A capsule wardrobe is an ultimate way to maximize those few items while preventing the purchasing of new clothes that you don’t need.

A capsule wardrobe is a streamlined way to trim the excess in your existing wardrobe, reducing it into something more minimalist, and more importantly, more manageable.

The capsule wardrobe helps you purge unnecessary clothes from your closet by comprising a mini wardrobe, made up of extremely versatile garments that you love wearing.  Instead of opting for fast fashion, start seeing things from a new perspective. Getting dressed will become a whole lot easier, and decisions will be less exhausting.

Benefits of a capsule wardrobe

Most of us have the tendency to shop without really seeing what’s necessary for our wardrobe. Minimizing your clothing to a capsule wardrobe can maximize your finances, energy, and time like never before. When you shop just once in a season, you save money and waste less time shopping for frivolous items that don’t last or get tossed to the back of your closet shortly after being purchased.

Additionally, narrowing looks and organizing your closet in this way helps you define and understand your own sense of style further.

How to create a capsule wardrobe

See, sort, and choose! First things first, do a closet overhaul by emptying everything on your bed so that you can see what you own. Then, sort through all the garments in your closet, getting rid of what you don’t wear. If you’re on the fence about some of these items, simply put them in storage.

Finally, choose: make up your base wardrobe with your favorite items.

These garments can be a blend of well-loved clothing you already own, leaving some room for on-trend, quality items that you buy once in a season, This will let you evolve your fashion mood with in-season prints, colors, and trends, while keeping a timeless foundation.