How To Create A Capsule Wardrobe
If you’ve ever been on Pinterest, you'll no doubt have heard of a ‘capsule wardrobe’ - sometimes called an edited or minimalist wardrobe.
The idea behind it is that you get rid of all those pieces that you say you’ll wear again, but never do (we know the drill!) and revamp your wardrobe with everyday essentials that go with everything. In theory, it’s pretty simple, but if you’re unsure how to create a capsule wardrobe, we’re here to lend a helping hand.
WHAT IS A CAPSULE WARDROBE?
The simple definition is that it’s a curated wardrobe composed of versatile pieces that you can wear time and time again - and, more importantly, that you love to wear.
Featuring a variety of garments, from tops to outerwear, a capsule wardrobe is made up of a limited selection of interchangeable styles that complement one another. These are often timeless pieces that don’t go out of style and are of a better quality, meaning they can be worn for years to come.
Creating pieces that are long-lasting and are of a remarkable quality is something we pride ourselves on. With a range of premium styles for both your workouts and off-duty days, you’ll find everything you need and more to create your own capsule wardrobe and carry you through this season and into the next with ease.
HOW TO CREATE A CAPSULE WARDROBE
1. REVIEW YOUR CURRENT WARDROBE
Building an efficient capsule wardrobe takes time and patience. Looking at what you already have - and what you might be missing - is a good place to start.
Go through every piece you own and assess what you wear regularly and what you never touch. For each item, ask yourself ‘When was the last time I wore this?’
If you haven’t reached for something in a while, chances are you’re not going to, meaning it's time for it to go.
2. INVEST IN SOLID BASICS
Bearing in mind your favourite colours and favourite styles, choose basic staples that are versatile and work well together. The most important thing is that they’re durable and made of high quality materials, so that they last longer.
Some capsule wardrobe essentials you may consider having in your capsule wardrobe include neutral colours, like our Motion Collection in Soft Beige and Balance V2 Collection in Chocolate Brown.
Other capsule wardrobe essentials include:
3. KEEP IN MIND YOUR LIFESTYLE
When creating your capsule wardrobe, consider your lifestyle, as this will give guidance on what type of clothing you wear regularly.
For example, do you have a 9 to 5 job? If so, it’s likely you’ll need more office-appropriate clothing. Or if, like us, working out is your lifestyle, then you’ll need plenty of premium gym ‘fits to hand - that’s where we come in…
If you buy things that don’t fit your lifestyle, you’ll never get the wear out of them.
4. DON’T BE A SLAVE TO THE TRENDS
The more traditional capsule wardrobes tend to be devoid of quirky, trendy items, as they can quickly go out of style - but that doesn’t mean you need to sit the trends out entirely. Besides, paring down your wardrobe shouldn’t have to mean editing out personality.
As you know, we’re all for statement prints and dynamic patterns, so if a trend feels intrinsic to your personal style, then by all means embrace it.
You don’t always have to stick to the rules, and anyway, your outfits will be way more eye-catching.
WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE A CAPSULE WARDROBE
IT’S MORE SUSTAINABLE
One of the downfalls of social media is that it’s led us to believe we can never be seen in the same outfit twice. This has spurred the rise of fast fashion, which is said to produce 92 million tonnes of landfill waste every year.
A capsule wardrobe is a more sustainable approach to your closet, as it encourages you to invest in timeless pieces that you’ll wear for years and that won’t go out of style. And while you won’t have as many clothes, you’ll feel like you have more, as you’ll get use out of every single piece, meaning no clothing goes to waste.
MORE TIME, LESS STRESS
Ever head of decision fatigue? It’s the notion that our brain is only programmed to make a certain number of decisions a day, after which, it gets tired and struggles to make additional decisions.
By having a capsule wardrobe, you’ll have fewer clothes to choose from, but essentially more of what you know works well together and that you love to wear. This means when you’re getting ready in the morning, it’s easier for you to choose what to wear, so it doesn't contribute to your decision fatigue.
We’ll take an extra 15 minutes in bed any day…
IT SAVES MONEY
We’re all for a money-saving hack and having a capsule wardrobe is a great way to save a few pennies.
Investing in pieces that are interchangeable and versatile means you can wear them again and again, meaning you no longer have to buy pieces that you’ll only wear once.
Remember, you don’t need to buy an item just because it looks great on someone you follow on Instagram - really think about your shape, style and whether their lifestyle aligns with yours.
While most minimalist wardrobes would have you commit to a lifetime of black, white and nude - and those tones are great and all - the bottom line is, a capsule wardrobe needs to work for you. So, if you’re a lover of all things bright and bold, then your wardrobe needs to reflect that! Just make sure your clothing can be mixed and matched and they aren’t too trend-led.