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A capsule wardrobe for Spring

16/03/2017
Spring Capsule Wardrobe

A capsule wardrobe seems to be a common goal right now. I’ve talked about it several times here on Club Forty, some Instagram accounts are entirely devoted to curating the perfect capsule wardrobe, and many articles have been published on this topic.

The capsule wardrobe has come to epitomise ‘perfection’ in terms of your closet of clothes. Possibly because fashion is so accessible and affordable these days, and as a result our wardrobes have become confused and chaotic.

So what is it?

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 or fewer. 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 denim, greys, beige, khaki, stripes and of course leopard print (the new neutral).

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.

When you do buy the few 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 create and rely on a capsule wardrobe, I reckon 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 it look like?

I have suggested 24 core items below that make up a pretty good capsule wardrobe, in my opinion, for a school-run Mum like myself, who works part-time in a non-corporate environment.  Many of the pieces can be dressed up or down and mixed and matched several times with one another. This selection doesn’t include party-wear, which should be covered with additional on-trend items.

• 1 blazer, 1 coat, 2 jackets

• 3 pairs of trousers (incl. jeans), 1 jumpsuit

• 3 dresses, 1 skirt

• 2 blouses/shirts

• 2 sweaters

• 4 tees

• 4 pairs of shoes (incl. trainers)

Like me, 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 your drawers, closets and trunks, and b) stick to the regime of relying on a set range of clothes for the entire season.

Personally, I’m not sure if I actually have the appetite or motivation to bother with it?

But on the other hand, I do like a challenge…

What do you think? As always I’d love to know your thoughts!

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A capsule wardrobe for Spring was last modified: March 30th, 2020 by Club Forty
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Louise 16/03/2017 at 9:30 am

I do need to sort out my wardrobe and have a clear out. I tend to wear a favourite item to death when new and then get bored. A capsule wardrobe will never be for me though as I love shopping too much and the thrill of a ‘bargain’ ?

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Club Forty 16/03/2017 at 9:53 am

Yep, think I’m with you on this Louise! And my wardrobe definitely needs a ‘cleanse’ too… X

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Kate 16/03/2017 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 16/03/2017 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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Sam 18/03/2017 at 12:20 pm

Great picks!!
You mentioned that you liked a challenge? Perhaps you can put together a capsule wardrobe for a busy mum and business owner! (Please)

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Club Forty 19/03/2017 at 1:14 pm

Of course Sam! I would love to… Just give me a budget and I’ll get started! X

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