The Beginning Of My Capsule Wardrobe

What is a capsule wardrobe?

For those living under a rock, a capsule wardrobe is a collection of clothing that is composed of interchangeable items only to maximize the number of outfits that can be created. The goal is to have an outfit for any occasion without owning an excessive amount of clothing.

And why should you have one?

A capsule wardrobe allows you to pinpoint your personal style, less clutter, alleviates the stress of shopping and picking out clothing, and you'll save money when shopping because it's more intentional.

My Capsule Wardrobe

I started putting together my capsule wardrobe in the winter when I realized my closet was overflowing with clothes that I either barely wore or was ruined in some way and I just never got around to throwing it out. Deciding to do a purge, I threw about 40% (I have a hard time getting rid of things) out and went on a hunt to find clothes that would be staples in my closet.

Luckily, I found a pair of trousers from Aritizia that I loved, the fit was spot on and they were comfortable to wear. The bonus? They had a large variety of colors. Once I realized I liked the first pair, I got two more in different colors. Now I just had to find some tops to go with them. Thankfully, bodysuits are easy to wear and versatile (plus they keep you warm in the winter).

Pictured below is my winter capsule wardrobe consisting of black, white, and beige trousers, beige, white, and black body suits.

With just 3 pairs of paints and 3 body suits I was able to create 9 different outfits!

In regards to my summer capsule wardrobe, I'm unfortunately still working on/perfecting it but below is what I have so far!

With just 3 pairs of shorts, and 3 body suits I was able to create 9 outfits!