5 Simple Steps to Beginning a Seasonal Capsule Wardrobe

A capsule wardrobe is simply when you love and wear every single item in your closet. An ideal capsule wardrobe will have 20 – 35 pieces that can be easily mixed and matched to wear in a variety of ready-made outfits that are easy to grab and put together no matter what the occasion is that you are getting ready for. To create a custom, seasonal, capsule wardrobe, I have 5 basic steps to get started…

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Take an inventory of your closet. How many items do you love and wear often? Set them aside and we will come back to them in step 5.

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Now look at the items that you never wear. Think about why you never wear them and set them aside in two categories. One will be items that you love but just don’t have the right pieces to put it together into a great outfit. The other will be items that you aren’t even sure why you own them (this pile is the purge pile that you can sell, donate, or throw away).

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Think about your lifestyle. This includes work, social, and home. Are there certain colors you are required to wear to work? Do you work from home? Do you go out every weekend or prefer to stay in and stay comfortable?

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Check out Pinterest or other social media platforms using the search tool with keywords that fit your lifestyle. Words such as “clubwear”, “loungewear”, “professional attire”, “casual outfits”, “beachwear”, etc. This will give you style and outfit ideas, choose 15 – 20 that you love and save those somewhere.

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Now, go back to steps 1 and 2 and see what you currently own that fits in with the styles you saved. Make a list of the items you need to purchase to fill in the gaps. If you have an amazing top that you need a pair of black shorts to make it a perfect outfit, then make it your mission to find the perfect black shorts. If you have pair of jeans you LOVE but they need a certain style of shoe or boot to make them even better, then find those shoes and make the perfect outfit! Remember, these pieces will be worn often and with other items to make your wardrobe minimal and easy, so don’t be afraid to spend a bit to get the exact items you want! You can save on buying inexpensive accessories to help your outfits pop!

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