How can I create a capsule wardrobe?

A capsule wardrobe will simplify your life. It consists of only the clothing that you love and wear. There is no magic number of pieces since everyone has a different lifestyle. Decide on a basic color to build your wardrobe around. You can limit yourself to a number of items or you can have several capsule wardrobes for different seasons. You will end up with a limited number of clothes, shoes and accessories that should all work together.

In order to create a capsule wardrobe a wardrobe audit is necessary. You need to go through everything in your closet and put aside the clothes, shoes and accessories you never wear. Those are the things you should donate, give to friends or purge.

When going through your wardrobe think about your activities/lifestyle (what you do everyday) and what clothes, shoes and accessories you wear with them. Those are the items you will want to save for your new wardrobe. These are classic/essential pieces that flatter you, are comfortable and easy to maintain. Pieces you love wearing over and over again.

Advantages of having a capsule wardrobe(s) is that it is easy to put together an outfit, saves clothing dollars and you wear everything you have. Think less is more and quality instead of quantity when putting your capsule wardrobe together.

This video is helpful in begining to create a capsule wardrobe. Search Youtube for more ideas building wardrobes.