Are you faced with an overflowing wardrobe every morning trying to find something to wear? Do you wish you only had clothes you really loved? Do you wish it was easy to get dressed and feel good in what you're wearing? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be ready to put together a capsule wardrobe. Here we tell you what that means, how you can benefit from a capsule wardrobe and how to put together one.
What is a capsule wardrobe?
A capsule wardrobe is a small, high-quality clothing collection where all the pieces work together and can be seamlessly mixed and matched to create an endless number of classic and stylish outfits.
Benefits of a capsule wardrobe
One of the biggest benefits of putting together a capsule wardrobe is that getting dressed is a breeze. Your wardrobe only has a limited number of clothes, but they are all clothes that you love and that look good on you. You no longer stand in front of a full closet and think:“I have nothing to wear!”
This can free up a lot of time and energy. Struggling every morning about what to wear can quickly lead to decision fatigue before you start your day. When you have limited choices, you can save your brain power for important decisions at work or for your family.
A capsule wardrobe can also save you a lot of money. With your new wardrobe, you no longer go looking for trendy clothes that will go out of style at the end of the season. Gone are the impulse purchases you make when you're having a bad day, or a good day. Not only are impulse purchases a huge waste of money; it's not good for the environment either. It requires an enormous amount of energy to produce clothes.
How to tidy up clothes
Before we look at building a capsule wardrobe, let's clear out your closet and organize your clothes. This can be time consuming, but it can also be incredibly liberating.
1. Sort clothes according to your feelings
Ask yourself, "Does this item bring joy to my life?" If you experience joy when you wear that garment, keep it. If not, throw it on the “donate” pile.
2. Focus on who you are now
The goal with a capsule wardrobe is to put together a collection you love. This collection should work for the life you have now, not a fantasy life you aspire to or had in the past. When you go through your clothes, focus on choosing pieces that represent who you are now.
3. Don't hold on to items out of debt
Letting go of clothes isn't an easy process, especially if you're holding on to an expensive sweater that you've only worn once because it doesn't fit properly. However, it is important to realize that the money you have spent is gone and holding onto that item of clothing will not bring it back. Consider selling expensive items.
4. Find new homes for the clothes you don't want
By the time you're done, your closet will look sparse and you'll have a large pile of clothes left. Donate your clothes to charities.
How to build a capsule wardrobe
Look at the clothes you naturally gravitate towards and start building complementary pieces around your core favorites.
1. Choose a color scheme
Focus on neutral or complementary color schemes as you organize your wardrobe. Remember that these pieces should work well with most of the other pieces in your closet. Being able to mix and match items to create a wide range is an important part of a capsule wardrobe.
2. Determine your article limit
There is no set number of items for your capsule wardrobe. The size of your capsule wardrobe is entirely up to you.
3. Choose versatile, high-quality pieces
If you're struggling to decide what to go with your capsule wardrobe, there are millions of ideas on Pinterest to inspire you.
4. Don't forget accessories &shoes Your capsule wardrobe also needs accessories and different shoe choices. Accessories aren't just fun; they are essential to diversify your wardrobe and make your items look different.
Putting together a capsule wardrobe takes time and consideration, but it's worth it. Having limited choices makes life so much easier.
