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We’ve all been there: getting ready to head out, time’s ticking, standing in front of our wardrobe looking at a sea of
clothes, but entirely unable to find anything to wear.
A common obstacle.
This is where the minimalist capsule wardrobe lends a significant and very useful hand!
I know I regularly go on about all the benefits of a capsule wardrobe and minimalism - my blog last week was about the brands to shop when
you’re looking to create a
minimalist
wardrobe!
But the benefits are significant. For both you and our planet.
From decluttering your wardrobe to make dressing simpler and reducing the money you spend on clothes that are never worn, to limiting
landfill, CO2 emissions and further damage to the environment that comes as a result of creating fashion.
So this blog is a follow-on from last week and is to help you decide what the core pieces for you are when creating a minimalist capsule
wardrobe.
It’s to provide you with a capsule wardrobe checklist to use when you’re deciding what your wardrobe needs; the individual
pieces that work for you, your style and your lifestyle.
So keep reading for the simple guide you need when creating a minimalist capsule wardrobe, from the benefits of this approach to the
fundamental pieces your wardrobe should have.
The simplest explanation for a minimalist capsule wardrobe is a refined and modest collection of essential and classic pieces that can
be mixed and matched together over time.
This doesn’t exclude any non-essential pieces from your wardrobe, but instead refers to the core, the foundations of your
wardrobe.
When you have these pieces organised, you can then make small additions of less essential items and trends.
And a capsule wardrobe doesn’t have to be based on minimalist clothing.
If you’re someone who loves colour and prints over simple minimalist pieces then you’ll still benefit from the concept of a
capsule wardrobe. The same wardrobe essentials apply but you’ll look for more vibrant pieces to fill these spots.
You might often look in your wardrobe and see nothing that suits your mood or the outing you’re dressing for, despite the fact
that there are plenty of pieces available. Too many, in fact.
Yet you might still decide you need more in your wardrobe to ‘fill the gaps’.
I've had the exact experience.
But with so much already hanging there it can be hard to see what it is you actually need to add to make dressing easier.
And if you keep adding more pieces that don’t work for your lifestyle or with what’s already hanging in your wardrobe, then
these additions won’t solve the problem.
More money spent and wasted and a bigger contribution to environmental stress.
Plus, they’ll add to the overflow and chaos resulting in decision-making becoming even harder.
With a minimalist capsule wardrobe you’ve made a considered decision about what’s essential for your lifestyle and what suits
you and your personal style.
You ensure every piece you add to your wardrobe is considered before you buy it, reducing the likelihood of spending money on fashion
that’s never worn while also limiting waste.
Will it work with what you have? Is it timeless rather than trendy and short-lived? Is it of reasonable quality and will last for seasons to
come? Does it suit your lifestyle? Are you comfortable and confident wearing it?
With a minimalist capsule wardrobe dressing becomes a much simpler, more enjoyable experience.
And despite the fact that you have far less in your wardrobe, you see many more outfits when you look at what’s hanging inside!
So, you might be wondering, how can I possibly prescribe what’s essential for a minimalist capsule wardrobe?
Different climates, lifestyles, budgets - no two wardrobes will be the same.
But that’s exactly the concept of a capsule wardrobe: the essentials pieces for every wardrobe, rather than trending or seasonal
clothes.
Take jeans as an example.
There can’t be too many wardrobes among those who enjoy fashion that don’t include denim. A piece that has evolved over time in
different styles but that continues to be relevant and so very versatile.
Of course, depending on where you are in the world, the climate you live in, and the lifestyle you live there will be variations to what you
need in your wardrobe.
If you’re somewhere that’s extra cold in winter you’ll be wanting something much warmer than a blazer and knit!
Likewise, you’ll probably want to add some more formal pieces of clothing for less frequent, more dressy events and outings.
So there will always be additions you need to make to your wardrobe based on these personal variations.
What you’ll find below are the 13 pieces that are key to a minimalist capsule wardrobe no matter where you are.
Pieces that are simple and chic and that will work with almost anything else you need to add to the collection.
Essential pieces that will help you create a wardrobe from the ground up.
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