Do you ever feel like your wardrobe is a mess? And even though it’s stuffed, you can never find anything to wear?
You’re not alone. Many people struggle with their wardrobes and often waste time and money on clothes they don’t wear. But there is hope! With the right tools, anyone can build a capsule wardrobe that makes getting dressed easy every day of the week.
What is a capsule wardrobe and why you should care
A capsule wardrobe is an organized collection of clothing items that work together to create many different outfits for any occasion. It doesn’t have to be expensive or take hours each morning to put together an outfit – it just takes some planning ahead and knowing what pieces will work well together in various combinations.
Once you get started building your own capsule wardrobe, you’ll never go back. You’ll save time because everything will match perfectly, look great all the time, and make getting dressed quick and easy every day. Plus, you won’t waste money on clothes anymore because everything goes with everything else, so nothing gets thrown away or hidden at the bottom of your closet anymore! Capsule wardrobes are perfect for busy moms who want to look stylish but need something practical that works well with kids’ schedules.
The single best thing about capsule wardrobes is that they eliminate decision fatigue. It’s that nagging little voice that’s thinking, what should I wear? This? No, this! When you have fewer, better choices, you just get dressed and move on with your life.
Let’s get started building your own curated wardrobe that embraces your personal style and the reality of your life.
Minimalist doesn’t mean boring
Some people find minimalist clothing to be uninteresting. They imagine a minimalist wardrobe full of bland t-shirts, jeans, and sneakers. However, minimalism does not have to be dull! We are just talking about having fewer pieces of clothing, not the style. If the idea of plain black t-shirts doesn’t appeal to you, don’t get any!
First, we declutter
How to purge clothes you don’t like and never wear.
It’s time to take a serious look at your wardrobe. You may have great intentions when you buy something, but if it is not getting worn, then it has no place in your capsule wardrobe. It is important to have clothing that makes you feel good about yourself and suits the lifestyle you lead.
So before you buy anything new for this capsule season, ask yourself what needs to go. Do I even know how to style this? Could I ever make myself happy with wearing this again? Do I have the figure for this piece of clothing?
As a general rule, you can always get rid of clothing that hasn’t fit in more than a year.
While getting rid of your clothing, keep your emotions in check. You might believe you’re throwing away your memories when you declutter, but that’s not true.
Let it go. No guilt, no regrets.
Start creating your capsule wardrobe
Now that we’ve got rid of what we don’t need, it’s time to start building your capsule wardrobe with versatile pieces.
The capsule wardrobe is based on a few basic ideas: choose timeless pieces, try to avoid trends as much as possible, and only buy the best quality items you can afford. A capsule wardrobe is not about buying the latest fashions. It’s about making sure you have clothes that will look great for more than one season, so you can rotate your clothing easily and only buy what you need now.
Over time, this system will help you save money. You’ll stop buying junky, fast fashion and will focus on classic pieces. But if you can’t afford to stock your closet with quality pieces right away, that’s okay. Focus on buying one or two things and build over time.
Some tips for building up a wardrobe that incorporates your personal style:
Think of the most common activities in your life, and plan a basic outfit you could wear every day for that task. For example: taking kids to summer camp you wear denim shorts and a solid t-shirt. Cocktail hour with friends, you wear a black dress. Think of yourself as needing a few different “uniforms” for different situations.
If you like neutrals, buy all of your pants, shirts, shoes, and handbags in neutral colors. This keeps things ultra-simple since everything goes with everything else.
If you are a lover of color, try using accent colors in accessories.
Patterned items make life more complicated if they are big staple pieces, but a scarf with polka dots is not the end of the world.
Seasonal pieces are necessary for some climates, but most of us can wear clothing in multiple seasons or even year-round.
Consider wearing comfortable, simple footwear that mixes and matches well with a variety of clothing – consider ballet flats, low-heel slip-on canvas shoes, or hidden wedge heels.
Don’t forget your skin tone, your body type, and what color palette you like. Choose clothing that you love and that works for your preferences.
Stay at home mom curated wardrobe example:
How many outfits do you really need? Most of us have a problem with owning excessive items that have nothing to do with the reality of our lifestyle. If you’re home all day, cute but uncomfortable dresses are—a complete waste.
All you need is a small collection of 10 to 15 traditional pieces that can be mixed and matched to create different outfits for a stay-at-home mom living a frugal life.
-2 pairs of jeans
-2 pairs of skinny pants (black or gray)
-5 solid tee shirts
-1 chunky sweater
-1 or 2 casual dresses
-1 jean jacket
-1 button-down
-One or two handbags that are big enough to hold kid stuff
-One or two pairs of casual shoes
Can you imagine having a closet that JUST has these items? What would it look like, free of excessive items? Everything goes with everything else, and you could basically pick items at random.
Use this vision of your own capsule wardrobe and go through your closet again, eliminating even more. You know impulse purchases are lurking in there that you’re having a hard time getting rid of, away with them.
Next, organize what’s left in your closet
One of the most significant advantages of a minimalist wardrobe is a neat closet, and it’s good for the soul. Here are some tips for getting your own capsule wardrobe to look beautiful.
Make the most of available space: Keep your closet’s front and middle sections for clothing you wear most often. That way, everything is easy to find.
Properly store seasonal clothing: Use the back part of your closet for seasonal clothes. That way, they stay organized, clean, and are easily accessible when needed.
Out-of-season garments, such as formalwear and seasonal wear, should be stored toward the back and on higher shelves.
Use the KonMari Method™ of folding clothes, or try dividers or clear boxes. When you open your drawer or shelf, everything will be neatly organized.
Remember: You don’t need weird organizers, a labeling system, or a custom closet. You just need less.
Maintaining capsule wardrobes
Of course, all this work was for nothing if you fill up your space a month later with a bunk of junky new clothes.
The good news is, once your capsule wardrobe is perfectly curated to match your lifestyle, maintenance becomes easy. You probably won’t even want to buy things! Keep a list of what you wear and don’t wear so that when you go shopping, you know exactly what works for your lifestyle – and what doesn’t.
Do not buy things because you think they are cute. Do not buy anything unless you know it works with your existing color scheme and will be worn a LOT.
After you’ve laid a solid foundation, you may expand your capsule wardrobes for more seasons and circumstances.
Do you ever feel like your wardrobe is a mess? And even though it’s absolutely stuffed, you can never find anything to wear?
You’re not alone. Many people struggle with their wardrobes and often waste time and money on clothes they don’t wear. But there is hope! With the right tools, anyone can build a capsule wardrobe that makes getting dressed easy every day of the week.
What is a capsule wardrobe and why you should care
A capsule wardrobe is an organized collection of clothing items that work together to create many different outfits for any occasion. It doesn’t have to be expensive or take hours each morning to put together an outfit – it just takes some planning ahead and knowing what pieces will work well together in various combinations.
Once you get started building your own capsule wardrobe, you’ll never go back. You’ll save time because everything will match perfectly, look great all the time, and make getting dressed quick and easy every day. Plus, you won’t waste money on clothes anymore because everything goes with everything else, so nothing gets thrown away or hidden at the bottom of your closet anymore! Capsule wardrobes are perfect for busy moms who want to look stylish but need something practical that works well with kids’ schedules.
The single best thing about capsule wardrobes is that they eliminate decision fatigue. It’s that nagging little voice that’s thinking, what should I wear? This? No, this! When you have fewer, better choices, you just get dressed and move on with your life.
Let’s get started building your own curated wardrobe that embraces your personal style and the reality of your life.
Minimalist doesn’t mean boring
Some people find minimalist clothing to be uninteresting, and they imagine a minimalist wardrobe full of bland t-shirts, jeans, and sneakers. However, minimalism does not have to be dull! We are just talking about having fewer pieces of clothing, not the style. If the idea of plain black t-shirts doesn’t appeal to you, don’t get any!
First, we declutter
How to purge clothes you don’t like and never wear.
It’s time to take a serious look at your wardrobe. You may have great intentions when you buy something, but if it is not getting worn, then it has no place in your capsule wardrobe. It is important to have clothing that makes you feel good about yourself and suits the lifestyle you lead.
So before you buy anything new for this capsule season, what needs to go? Ask yourself these questions: Do I know how to style this? Could I ever make myself happy with wearing this again? Do I have the figure for this piece of clothing?
As a general rule, you can always get rid of clothing that hasn’t fit in more than a year.
While getting rid of your clothing, keep your emotions in check. You might believe you’re throwing away your memories when you declutter, but that’s not true.
Let it go. No guilt, no regrets.
Start creating your capsule wardrobe
Now that we’ve got rid of what we don’t need, it’s time to start building your capsule wardrobe with versatile pieces.
The capsule wardrobe is based on a few basic ideas: choose timeless pieces, try to avoid trends as much as possible, and only buy the best quality items you can afford. A capsule wardrobe is not about buying the latest fashions. It’s about making sure you have clothes that will look great for more than one season, so you can rotate your clothing easily and only buy what you need now.
Over time, this system will help you save money. You’ll stop buying junky, fast fashion and will focus on classic pieces. But if you can’t afford to stock your closet with quality pieces right away, that’s okay. Focus on buying one or two things and build over time.
Some tips for building up a wardrobe that incorporates your personal style:
Think of the most common activities in your life, and plan a basic outfit you could wear every day for that task. For example: taking kids to summer camp you wear denim shorts and a solid t-shirt. Cocktail hour with friends, you wear a black dress. Think of yourself as needing a few different “uniforms” for different situations.
If you like neutrals, buy all of your pants, shirts, shoes, and handbags in neutral colors. This keeps things ultra-simple since everything goes with everything else.
If you are a lover of color, try using accent colors in accessories.
Patterned items make life more complicated if they are big staple pieces, but a scarf with polka dots is not the end of the world.
Seasonal pieces are necessary for some climates, but most of us can wear clothing in multiple seasons or even year-round.
Consider wearing comfortable, simple footwear that mixes and matches well with a variety of clothing – consider ballet flats, low-heel slip-on canvas shoes, or hidden wedge heels.
Don’t forget your skin tone, your body type, and what color palette you like. Choose clothing that you love and that works for your preferences.
Stay at home mom curated wardrobe example:
How many outfits do you really need? Most of us have a problem with owning excessive items that have nothing to do with the reality of our lifestyle. If you’re home all day, cute but uncomfortable dresses are—a complete waste.
All you need is a small collection of 10 to 15 traditional pieces that can be mixed and matched to create different outfits for a stay-at-home mom living a frugal life.
-2 pairs of jeans
-2 pairs of skinny pants (black or gray)
-5 solid tee shirts
-1 chunky sweater
-1 or 2 casual dresses
-1 jean jacket
-1 button-down
-One or two handbags that are big enough to hold kid stuff
-One or two pairs of casual shoes
Can you imagine having a closet that JUST has these items? What would it look like, free of excessive items? Everything goes with everything else, and you could basically pick items at random.
Use this vision of your own capsule wardrobe and go through your closet again, eliminating even more. You know impulse purchases are lurking in there that you’re having a hard time getting rid of, away with them.
Next, organize what’s left in your closet
One of the most significant advantages of a minimalist wardrobe is a neat closet, and it’s good for the soul. Here are some tips for getting your capsule wardrobe to look beautiful.
Make the most of available space: Keep your closet’s front and middle sections for clothing you wear most often. That way, everything is easy to find.
Properly store seasonal clothing: Use the back part of your closet for seasonal clothes. That way, they stay organized, clean, and are easily accessible when needed.
Out-of-season garments, such as formalwear and seasonal wear, should be stored toward the back and on higher shelves.
Use the KonMari Method™ of folding clothes, or try dividers or clear boxes. When you open your drawer or shelf, everything will be neatly organized.
Remember: You don’t need weird organizers, a labeling system, or a custom closet. You just need less.
Maintaining capsule wardrobes
Of course, all this work was for nothing if you fill up your space a month later with a bunk of junky new clothes.
The good news is, once your capsule wardrobe is perfectly curated to match your lifestyle, maintenance becomes easy. You probably won’t even want to buy things! Keep a list of what you wear and don’t wear so that when you go shopping, you know exactly what works for your lifestyle – and what doesn’t.
Do not buy things because you think they are cute. Do not buy anything unless you know it works with your existing color scheme, and you will wear it a LOT.
After you’ve laid a solid foundation, you may expand your capsule wardrobes for more seasons and circumstances.
It may take some work initially, but the benefits of a capsule wardrobe will last forever. You’ve gone beyond simple decluttering, and now you have a system that you can enjoy every single day of your life: no decision fatigue, no mess, no impulse purchases, more time.
I hope you love it as I do.
