A capsule wardrobe is a collection of carefully and thoughtfully chosen clothes that will serve you all year round. These pieces are easy to combine to create different looks for different occasions. A capsule wardrobe is meant to make your life easier by maximising the number of outfits and minimising the amount of clothing.
For some people, hearing “capsule wardrobe” means a selection of plain, boring pieces that create plain, boring outfits. But the truth is, a capsule wardrobe is something that YOU like and will wear on repeat. And every fashion lover knows that it’s not a crime to include a good statement piece or two in your capsule wardrobe.
Statement piece: an item that stands out and draws attention, but also expresses your personality.
There are many benefits of having a stylish AND functional capsule wardrobe. Here are some of them.
First of all, you can save money by buying fewer things that you almost never wear. Second, your shopping will be easier and less time-consuming. If you know what you wear, what looks good on you and what your style is, buying clothes will be less stressful. And third, your clothes will be timeless, so not only will you always look fashionable, you will also express your personal style better.
So how do you start building your capsule wardrobe? Start by working out which pieces you absolutely can’t live without. These will be your foundational pieces. Then work out what you don’t wear as much, and after that, find what is missing to complete your outfits.
When choosing things for your capsule wardrobe, pick things that are timeless, made from high-quality materials and, most importantly, make you feel like you. Remember: what works for your friend, colleague or family member might not work for you.
Here are the pieces that we feel are the most important for a stylish capsule wardrobe:
1. A good skirt
Whether it’s maxi length or mini. Maybe it’s satin? Whatever makes you feel amazing! A good skirt will be your saviour for an unexpected meeting with friends, quick grocery shopping or a romantic date night.
We recommend: The “all loved” satin maxi skirt
2. That one blouse!
If you don’t feel like wearing the famous crisp white button-down, that’s alright! As we said, a capsule wardrobe is something that makes you feel good and that you want to wear on repeat. If white isn’t your vibe, try different colours, silhouettes or even materials. Chiffon, satin, cotton, you name it!
We recommend: The Satin Portree or our signature Portree blouse
3. Tailored trousers
Don’t know what to wear to the office? Find a good pair of trousers and see how many outfits you can create! Pair them with a T-shirt or sweater if you feel like being comfy, or with your favourite blouse for a more formal look. A good pair of trousers is a must-have in every wardrobe!
We recommend: The Black Jade pants or (if you want something more special) the “Walking through flowers” pants
Add to all of this a good high-quality coat or blazer, a cute timeless bag that fits everything inside and a few pairs of shoes for different seasons, and your capsule wardrobe is ready!
