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A capsule wardrobe: how to achieve the sartorial Holy Grail

18/02/2021
Spring Capsule Wardrobe

The capsule wardrobe has come to epitomise ‘perfection’ in terms of a closet of clothes. It’s something I get asked about all the time… so many of you want to know how to create a capsule wardrobe.

But why do so many crave a capsule wardrobe?

There are several reasons for this search for the so-called sartorial Holy Grail – a capsule wardrobe made up of a specific number of clothing items that mix and match seamlessly; making getting dressed every day a dream.

Fashion is so accessible and affordable that as a result our wardrobes have become confused and chaotic. But most of us have come to realise that we don’t need all the clothes we have and we are naturally pairing down our wardrobes. Plus the shift in consciousness towards ethical and sustainable sourcing has resulted in a widespread desire for buying ‘less’, but buying ‘better’. So what is a Capsule Wardrobe?

Capsule Wardrobe is a term coined by Susie Faux, the owner of a London boutique called “Wardrobe” in the 1970s. According to Faux, 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.

The number of items gathered to make up this seamless wardrobe is undefined. But on research, it appears to be around 30 items. The idea is to curate your core items and supplement them with a few on-trend purchases each season.

The colour palette should be neutral and therefore easy to mix-and-match, and of course appropriate to the season. So for Spring we are talking timeless, natural colours such as greys, beige, khaki, white/cream, denim, stripes and classic animal print. 

Why have a capsule wardrobe?

Choosing what to wear each day should become easier, simply because there are fewer clothes to choose from. The impact on your budget will be positive as you are utilising good quality clothes that won’t date and should therefore last a couple of years. In the long run, you will shop less.

Less choice will also encourage you to be more creative as you will be forced to layer, partner and accessorise your pieces to make the most of your capsule wardrobe. Capsule wardrobe items should also be able to transition across the milder seasons – therefore flowing seamlessly into Spring and Autumn.

When you do supplement with on-trend items, you must ask yourself how will they integrate with your capsule wardrobe? How many outfits can you create with the new item? Aim for at least 3 combinations, otherwise the cost-per-wear is likely to be high!

If I were to rely on a capsule wardrobe, I guess I would create about 70% more space in my dressing area. It would certainly provide a sense of control over my bulging rails and drawers!

So what does a capsule wardrobe look like?

I have suggested 30 core items below to make up a capsule wardrobe. These pieces can be dressed up or down and mixed and matched several times with one another. This selection doesn’t include occasion wear, which should be covered with additional on-trend items.

1x blazer & 1x coat
A versatile blazer has become the fashionista’s best friend. It’s appropriate in just about all scenarios from throwing on over lounge wear, to pulling together a jeans and tee outfit. Wear oversized, with sleeves rolled-up to look less business-like.

Investment in a classic trench coat will see you through the years as they are never off-trend. Alternatively a more casual raincoat might better suit your lifestyle. Ensure that the coat can be styled with your daily outfits – not just for dog walks!

capsule wardrobe
Clockwise: Raincoat: H&M / Blazer: & Other Stories / Blazer: COS / Trench: M&S

2x Casual Jacket
To compete the outerwear element of a capsule wardrobe, you’ll need a casual jacket – either denim or utility style – and a leather jacket. These casual jackets should pair well with all your capsule clothing items from dresses to skirts and trousers and will change the look each time.

capsule wardrobe
Clockwise: Khaki Jacket: Hush / Leather Biker: Saint + Sofia / Denim Jacket: Whistles / Beige Cropped Jacket: & Other Stories

4x Trousers
2 pairs of jeans, a casual pant and a smarter pant should serve all your capsule outfit needs. I would opt for a classic blue jean and an off-white/neutral colour which can be styled across the seasons. Take care to ensure that each of the trousers suit the blazer and jackets you have selected for your capsule wardrobe.

capsule wardrobe
Clockwise: Jeans: H&M / Jeans: Mint Velvet / Black Pleated Trousers: Cos / Khaki Cargo Trousers: Baukjen

1x Jumpsuit
A jumpsuit is a perennial wardrobe stable, which can be layered and worn with boots/trainers/slides/sandals to transcend the seasons.

Clockwise: Khaki Boilersuit: Hush / Black Jumpsuit: M&S / Navy Boilersuit: Baukjen / Black Dungarees: White Stuff

3x Dresses
Choose dresses in classic styles and colours to form the core of an outfit, and style them in different ways with jackets, sweaters (layered over or under), shoes and accessories.

Clockwise: Grey Dress: White Stuff / Denim Dress: H&M / Navy Dress: Saint+Sofia / Cream Dress: & Other Stories

2x Skirts
Decide which styles of skirt best suits your body shape and lifestyle and buy two contrasting styles to provide maximum outfit options. Each skirt should work with all of the tops/t-shirts and sweaters that form your capsule wardrobe, in addition to the jackets and footwear.

capsule wardrobe
Clockwise: Animal Print Skirt: H&M / Faux Leather Skirt: M&S / Pleated Skirt: & Other Stories / Denim Skirt: H&M

2x Shirts
In my opinion, a capsule wardrobe would not be complete without a classic white blouse and a denim shirt. If these aren’t to your particular taste and style, then a blue stripe is a good alternative – as long as it works with all your trousers and skirts.

capsule wardrobe
Clockwise: Denim Shirt: Zara / White Shirt: Arket / Stripe Shirt: Baukjen / Cream Shirt: Other Stories

4x sweaters
A mix of relaxed sweatshirt-style sweaters and more classic wool sweaters are ideal for a capsule wardrobe. Consider layering carefully. Can the sweatshirts sit comfortably under jackets? Can they sit over a dress? Similarly, will the wool sweaters work underneath shirts/jumpsuits/dresses…?

capsule wardrobe
Clockwise: Stripe Sweatshirt: Baukjen / Cashmere Roll Neck: Boden / Hoody: La Redoute / Boxy Sweatshirt: Arket

4-6x Tees
Whilst a white T-shirt is essential, a classic graphic Tee is a staple piece that will add interest to the neutral palette of a capsule wardrobe. Choose a combination of long and short sleeve styles.

capsule wardrobe
Clockwise: White Tee: Saint+Sofia / Graphic Tee: Anine Bing / Breton Tee: La Redoute / Black Tank: Other Stories

4x pairs of shoes (incl. trainers)
A pair of boots, trainers, sandals and flat shoes should give you all the footwear variety required in the transitional months between Spring and Autumn. The styles will be dependant on your own individual taste and lifestyle, but should be tried and tested with all the outfits pieces in your capsule wardrobe. In an ideal world, your dresses should work with all your footwear, as should your skirts and trousers.

capsule wardrobe
Clockwise: Sock Boots: COS / Loafers: Office / Pumps: Boden / Birkenstock: Other Stories

Most of you will have similar items to these already. So a capsule wardrobe might not be as unattainable as you may think. What it does take is time and discipline to a) sort through all you current pieces to pick out items that mix and match with one another, b) make a considered list of shopping items to complete the capsule wardrobe, and c) stick to the regime of relying on a set range of clothes for the entire season.

Personally, I love clothes too much to stick to a capsule wardrobe. I enjoy trying out different styles and outfits and I would miss the variety!!!

What do you think? Is a Capsule Wardrobe something you lust after? As always I’d love to know your thoughts!

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Lisa 18/02/2021 at 7:59 am

I’ve been trying to thin out what’s in my wardrobe by removing certain things that I know I just don’t wear anymore. Problem is I don’t throw them out I just move them to another place , maybe a draw under the bed , another wardrobe , a suitcase in the loft etc . Then of course a few months down the line I find them again and think “ oh yes I’ll put that back I might wear it again “ .
Topped off with going absolutely online sale shopping crazy which I never used to do before lockdown so I now have so many summer holiday clothes that I’m desperate to wear but have no chance in this crazy covid world ☹️

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Club Forty 18/02/2021 at 10:42 am

You sound very similar to me Lisa! I don’t like to throw things away! What I try to do is only keep the really good quality, classic pieces. Storing them away in another part of the house frees up your wardrobe space and creates less confusion. There’s nothing wrong with having a rotational wardrobe.
As for shopping online in the sales… why don’t you set yourself a challenge of ‘shopping your wardrobe’ instead? Creating new outfits out of items you already own can be just as fun! x

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Kate 18/02/2021 at 9:39 am

I have always wanted to own a capsule wardrobe, then I end up buying random things that don’t all go together and I end up the furthest you could eve be from a capsule wardrobe!
I like the idea of being able to pick any item and know it will go with something else, but, I also like the idea of more than 4 tops….! x

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Club Forty 18/02/2021 at 9:57 am

I agree Kate, the idea of it is appealing but I’m just not convinced it would work in practice with my love for buying and wearing a variety of clothes. You could certainly add more tops if you are aiming for a capsule of under 30, but don’t forget the x2 shirts, x2 sweaters & x2 dresses that could be worn on other days to the 4 tops… ☻

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Trainers @nike 
Bag @majeparis 

#classicoutfit #classiclook #classicstyle #camelandblack #camelcoat #streetstyleinspo #rewearwednesday @catwalktocountry #stylish40s #fashiononrepeat @thewardrobeedituk @stylemejilly @imagevalestyling #over40styleblogger #midlifestyle #clubfortystyle #clubforty
Has your make up routine changed as you’ve got o Has your make up routine changed as you’ve got older? Are you still wearing make up in Lockdown?

Despite using make up for some 35 years I still feel like a novice 🙈 so I’m really excited to be doing a LIVE tomorrow with Grace Fodor, founder of @studio10makeup 

Grace is going to be taking me through a simple 4-step process to achieve a flawless, everyday look. 

I’m a real fan of @studio10makeup - the multi-functional products are formulated for mature skin & effectively enhance natural features, rather than hide under layers of product!

💥So please join us LIVE tomorrow - Tuesday 16th February at 12.30pm 💥

AD/PR Products:
Make up @studio10makeup 
Top @aspigalondon 
Earrings @claudiabradby 

#matureskin #makeupformatureskin #makeupformaturewomen #studio10 
#studio10makeup #proage #makeuptips #livetutorial #makeuptutorial #clubforty
What I wore for a Saturday afternoon out with my g What I wore for a Saturday afternoon out with my girl... 💕

We went to @bm_stores @aldiuk & @waitrose 😜 

Join me LIVE at 1pm today for another #mondaymotivation chat with Claire @ootrainercoach 🤩 We’ll be talking about why consistency is so important for a productive mindset - and after falling of my positive wagon (more like crashing the wagon!!) last week, I feel like I need this 🙌

AD/Pr Products:
Blazer @coastfashion 
Faux leather shirt @mintvelvet 
Jeans @mintvelvet 
Boots @linzishoes 
Belt @lovepinkroseuk 
Ring @branchjewellery
Earrings @claudiabradby 
Lipstick @studio10makeup 

#blazerstyle #oversizedblazer #dailystyle #playdressupwithcoast #styleover40 #fashionover40 #stylish40s #over40styleblogger #mindsetcoaching #clubfortystyle #clubforty
💗Happy Galentines💗 🌹💋🌹💋🌹💋 💗Happy Galentines💗

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Sending you all lots of love today - thank you for your support, kind words and friendship. 

You are A M A Z I N G 💖

This outfit was the most popular with you from my recent selection of past-season looks for Spring (go back a couple of posts) and it’s perfect for Valentine’s day! 

Romance isn’t quite dead in our house - yet!! Mr Club Forty is making Beef Wellington & my daughter is making a Cheesecake today... so we’ll spread some love & eat good food 😜💕

Outfit @trafficpeople (past season - AD/PR Product)
Pearl jewellery @claudiabradby (AD/PR Product)

#valentines #valentinesday #spreadthelove #galentinesday #februarylove #pinkandred #pinkandredoutfit #stylish40s #sundaysstyledinspo @fashionistasenorita_

#sundaystyleedit @mamasootd @thestylecoach @gillian_loves_ #snapmystylesunday @pennyoshops
#mystylesunday @themamaedits @lucy.nichols #sundaybeststyle @theimageconsco #sundaystylepics @whatkatydid_xoxo#70slook #70sstyle #fallinlovewithtp #clubfortystyle #clubforty
#thankfrockitsfriday 👗🎉🙌 Spring colours #thankfrockitsfriday 👗🎉🙌

Spring colours in the snow 🌱❄️ 

I really felt the need for some Spring green 💚 so I layered a cashmere roll neck under my dress (and there’s thermal leggings hidden underneath too 😉)

My roll neck is from @nearlynewcashmere a small business who repurpose cashmere to re-sell - it’s like new! Please check them out ♻️

Looking forward to seeing your Friday frocks today... as usual, please tag me & Ill share my favourites on Stories tomorrow 😍

Dress @hm (past season)
Roll neck @nearlynewcashmere *
Boots @linzishoes *
Sunnies @worth_a_million *

* AD/PR Products

#fashtagfriday @gingermumstyle @bellaandbunny_ @ericafmstyle 
#fridaystyleedit @thecarlyedit
#whatafrock @whothefrockisalice #nearlynewcashmere #prelovedcashmere #greendress #winterlayers #springcolours #greendress #clubfortystyle #clubforty
Today is a new day & I have a virtual styling clie Today is a new day & I have a virtual styling client booked in... 

I’m going to be helping this particular client plan some new Spring outfits via her existing wardrobe... Which got me delving into my own archives for some Spring inspiration. 

Here’s 6 outfits I plan to resurrect this coming season - with a few tweaks to keep the look fresh 😉🌱

Are you thinking of Spring outfits yet, or is it too early???

#springoutfits #springinspo #springstyle #spring21 #stylingmywardrobe #shoppingmywardrobe #outfitplanning #personalstylist #personalstylecoach #styleover40 #over40styleblogger #fashionover40 #clubfortystyle #clubforty
Duvet Day I really struggled to get out of bed t Duvet Day 

I really struggled to get out of bed today... my emotional energy is low. There’s cracks in my family unit and it’s hard trying to hold everything together. Everyone is struggling in different ways and being the glue is tough. My teens are especially buckling under the prolonged pressure of lockdown... Every time I feel like breaking free I remind myself that it’s 10 times worse for them.

So I’m sending virtual hugs to anyone else feeling like me today. Wrap yourself up in a snuggly coat, get some fresh air - or if you can, go back to bed & have a duvet day. Be kind to yourself. Your people need you & you can’t pour from an empty cup 💕💕💕💕💕💕

📸 @tiiawestphotography
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