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Many people know the benefits of a capsule wardrobe – defined as a set of outfits that can be worn together no matter the combination. The ideal outcome is that no matter what you have to do, what season it is, or where you’re going, a capsule wardrobe will let you pair every type of clothing, be that trousers, shirts and accessories, and not have to worry about items matching. The new season provides a great chance to re-look at creating a capsule wardrobe.
Of course, this can be very freeing and enjoyable. That is, it’s supposed to be. In your pursuit of developing a capsule wardrobe, you might feel as though you’ve begun overthinking it. If a capsule wardrobe prevents you from wearing whatever it is you’re looking to style yourself with, then it’s serving as an unnecessary limitation. That in itself can be tiresome.
But where should you go from there? Well, like most things, bringing your approach back to basics can be the healthiest option. With this in mind, please consider some of the following advice in the best possible sense:
A capsule wardrobe doesn’t have to offer every single color combination in the world, or every single outfit you could ever wear. It’s not an inventory from a video game like the Sims. If it doesn’t offer convenience, then it’s not fulfilling the purpose of a capsule wardrobe at all. For this reason, keep the basics simple and of great quality. That might involve a range of plain t-shirts of many colors you can wear with most outfits, a selection of shoes like the Alden indy boot that work with a range of trouser shades, and neutral accessories that can be used at-will. This can help inspire your style outlook and feel better for the effort.
It’s okay to have some elements of a capsule wardrobe that you might not necessarily wear with every other piece of clothing. For example, you’re unlikely to pair a salmon shirt with light green trousers, although you could if you wanted to. As such, make sure the capsule wardrobe is a baseline, a core part of your selection, and then have more bespoke items to the other side. This way, once the capsule part has decided your baseline, you can continue on from there with whatever fits, like a nice jacket. This way, you can avoid overthinking it, and you can buy a new clothing item without thinking of every other piece in your inventory.
A capsule wardrobe doesn’t have to operate perfectly year-round. For example, thicker cotton shirts are more suitable for the autumn and winter months but can be positively stifling in the middle of summer. That kind of outlook makes a huge difference in your general sense of well-being. A little seasonal flexibility can actually help you look better and feel more confident in yourself, too, because all of a sudden your wardrobe is a dynamic enterprise, as opposed to a limited ideal.
With this advice, you’re certain to keep that capsule wardrobe simple, which, ironically, grants you more freedom.
