Are you tired of buying new clothes for every new season? Is matching up with newer and newer trends making a hole in your pocket? Does the fear of repetition of fashion give you sleepless nights? Then all you need is a ‘capsule wardrobe’ to deal with your problems. It is a carefully selected wardrobe that lets you mix and match different clothes to avoid repeating and at the same time, be in trend. It is a closely done time-intensive process where you keep aside all existing clothes and put a collection together with specific categories to mix and match to last your fashion in trend for a long time.
Decide the base
Deciding the base is very important because based on this, the remaining fashion choices can be made. Choosing between navy blue and black is always preferable for the darker shades they possess. But restricting the choice to one colour in particular is important to learn the concept of capsule better. Black and navy blue being the most consistent colours go with almost everything. In their consistency lies the scope of versatility in our later sartorial additions. If both black & blue don’t please you, probably settling for darker shades of brown is a good alternative.
Coordinating essentials
Coordinating essentials are those specific outfits that are the tops and bottoms usually of solid colours like white, grey, black, beige and chambray which are constant pieces that don’t die with fashion trends. For instance, a grey button-up shirt, a light pink short-sleeve tee, a beige sweater, brown skirt etc. The only thumb rule to follow here is selecting neutral colours like black, white, grey etc. These colours coordinate well with each other. It is important that while you are selecting navy blue or black coloured items, you use the same colour as your base that you choose above. For instance, navy blue and black look odd when worn together. In such cases, you should always choose to maintain the same colour code; like a black top with a black pant or navy blue pant for a navy blue tee.
The right accent colour
In contrasts lie beauty and that is the philosophy behind arranging the accent colour. Through the accent colours you get to fill your wardrobe with all favorite colours like blush pink, olive, royal blue and red. Of course, since choosing the base colour is primary, it is important that the accent colour coordinates well with the base colour.
Layers & patterns
Patterns always coordinate well with other plain clothes and add a dimension to the look. Tops, skirts, dress or scarfs; whatever you choose with patterns is always a value addition to a capsule wardrobe. When it comes to stripes, always choose black or navy blue stripes because of their ability to be consistent with most other outfits. These additions also help you play with layers, giving your body a desired shape. Try keeping a pair of each stripes, polka dots and floral prints in the capsule wardrobe.
Blazers & Coats
No wardrobe is complete without blazers and coats. It is always suggested that you keep one cod blazer, one black coat and a few waist coats in your wardrobe. These add-ons can make many changes to your final look.
Choose the right Shoes & Accessories
Shoes and accessories are often ignored but they comprise of the most crucial part of any capsule wardrobe because only through this can you make the extra edge and your final look is defined. It is always suggested to add shoes of the same base colour- navy blue or black and pair of heels or flats in neutral colours. You can also add sneakers, boots, sandals or casual flip-flops depending on your requirement. Keep the accessories classic and basic. Add a black or beige handbag and a basic statement necklace and a plain stole to your capsule wardrobe to make it complete.
