How to Start a Capsule Wardrobe

Starting a capsule wardrobe is not as difficult as it sounds. Firstly, what is a capsule wardrobe I hear you ask? As described by Susie Faux, the owner of a London boutique called “Wardrobe” in the 1970s ‘a capsule wardrobe is a collection of a few essential items of clothing that don’t go out of fashion, such as skirts, trousers and coats, which can then be augmented with seasonal pieces.’ In other words, a wardrobe that you can easily mix and match different pieces of clothing and accessories depending on the season creating different looks.

Having a capsule wardrobe is great, particularly if you’re constantly on the go, find it difficult finding things to wear when you get up in the morning, or if you just like to be organized and get dressed quickly. Also, you can save money from buying unnecessary pieces that you wouldn’t usually choose to wear and you get to wear your favorite clothes.

You could usually wear a capsule wardrobe for about 3 months, then update it with a couple of pieces from the next season, so, when the pieces you wear get worn out, or no longer fits how it should, shop for something else that you can mix and match with your existing pieces.

To create your wardrobe, there are so many articles online describing how to get started, but, it just seems so complicated. Here at Tooksie, we just tend to go with the flow as fashion simply has no rules. There are a few pieces that we would have as staples though. These are: