You want to say goodbye to some clothes? Then the capsule wardrobe is something for you! GALA shows you exactly what that is and how to start with it.
Whether right after New Year’s Eve or in the middle of the year – sometimes we simply feel like we have to completely renew our wardrobe or thin it out because too many clothes have accumulated over a certain period of time. With the Capsule Wardrobe you not only tidy up your closet, you are also well prepared for every event.
What does capsule wardrobe mean?
But what exactly does a capsule wardrobe mean and what makes it special? In a nutshell, it means that you change your wardrobe every season maximum 35 parts fill that you all combine with each other be able. The first idea of the capsule wardrobe came up in the 1940s, but it was still limited to a set of clothes that matched in color. London boutique owner Susie Faux reshaped the interpretation of the term around clothing in the 1970s and later described that a Capsule wardrobe should consist of essential items such as trousers, skirts and sweaters as these never go out of style.
Designer Donna Karan jumped on the wardrobe train and a good ten years later created a capsule collection consisting of seven pieces that could all be combined because the colors harmonized with each other. Below we show you which items you absolutely need for a capsule wardrobe!
What’s the best way to start?
In order to clean out your closet yourself, think about which clothes you not worn for a long time have and whether you are combine several times with other parts to let. In general, there are a few rules you can follow to get an overview of your clothing. You should pay attention to the following criteria when creating a capsule wardrobe:
- Quality before quantity: Get clothes that are of higher quality. After all, a capsule wardrobe is not about taking every new fashion trend with you and thus constantly investing in new and possibly inferior clothing. Instead, you should make sure that you can wear the items for a long time to be less wasteful – sustainability is the keyword here.
- Choose color theme: This point is particularly important, because in order to be able to combine everything stylishly, you need a color range in which you want to move with your garments for your capsule wardrobe. To do this, first select the basic color such as beige, white, brown, gray or black. Make sure that the tone you choose harmonises with your own skin color. Then you devote yourself to the radiant colors that give accents to your clothes and the entire outfit. Limit yourself to two tones here. Tops, sweaters and accessories are perfect for these accent colors.
- Stay classic: Check patterns, animal prints or polka dots are all classic patterns in their own right, but can quickly become too bulky. You don’t have to do without it completely, but be careful when choosing patterned parts and decide on a maximum of one. However, your clothes are even more classic and can be combined with each other if you completely do without certain prints in your capsule wardrobe.
12 pieces that belong in a capsule wardrobe
T shirt / tank top
T-shirts are one of the basics when it comes to clothing. Incidentally, this also includes Tops, which were already worn by models like Cindy Crawford in the 1990s. Whether with jeans, a silk skirt or trousers – with its classic cut, a t shirt properly combined for a timeless style. Necklaces and earrings can be used here as accessories.
Blouse shirt
A blouse or a shirt in white is perfect for different occasions and is therefore also one of the basics that definitely belongs in your capsule wardrobe. Whether combined with trousers for the office, with a dress in summer or under a pullover for extra warmth in winter – a blouse is the ideal addition to your wardrobe. However, they shouldn’t be tight-fitting, but can sit a little looser – a style that won’t go out of fashion anytime soon!
Jeans
Low-waist, mid-rise, high-waist, bootcut, skinny, flared – jeans are now available in various shapes and designs. But it never goes out of fashion, even if it is often claimed otherwise. Would you like to wear skinny jeans? Then do it too, because they’re not out, they’re just in the background to give other cuts the limelight. If you would like to expand your capsule wardrobe with a pair of jeans – whether black or blue – then choose a mid-bis High waist jeans with a straight leg. You can combine them with sneakers, boots and sandals and always look stylish.
trousers
But you can also wear jeans instead of jeans (Cloth) pants To fall back on. Ideally, they are even more comfortable than jeans and still always look as if hardly anyone could hold a candle to you when it comes to styling. One of the advantages of the capsule wardrobe, because with the timeless items in your wardrobe, you will never again stand in front of the closet in the morning and wonder what to wear. In order not to fall into the business look, choose sneakers or heeled boots with your clothes as shoes. A light, oversized pullover or a tank top with a straight-cut blazer round off the outfit.
skirt
A skirt isn’t just for spring or summer, it’s suitable for every season, whether it’s short, long, a pleated skirt or a pencil skirt. Especially if you get one skirt Choose a basic color like brown or black. Thanks to the silk look, it can be worn both on official occasions and in your free time, so it is independent of style – a must-have for fans of fashion and sustainability.
pullover
Sweaters are indispensable for us because they keep you warm and go with almost every outfit. In order to be safe here and to be able to combine it with other parts, you should above all wear a thin one turtleneck sweater and one chunky knit sweater Select. Both cuts can be styled optimally with the other garments and have the power to change the style of an entire wardrobe.
cardigan
Cardigans come and go in all kinds of shapes, but like jeans, they’re never really out of style, no matter what cut they have. You are also welcome to invest in two different shapes for your capsule wardrobe, one narrow-cut cardigan made of fine wool and one slightly oversized.
a coat
A beautiful wool coat provides the final finish to any outfit and can even make sportswear look stylish underneath. Pay attention to a straight, unexcited cut. Some coats are decorated with so many patches that it quickly looks overloaded. Apart from two side pockets and possibly a fabric belt to tie, the coat should not have any other accessories. Incidentally, coats are among the classics among clothing and are also a timeless item for your wardrobe as a light trench coat.
blazer
In spring and summer a blazer can alternatively be used as a regular jacket. That’s why it’s such a must-have for your capsule wardrobe. Here, too, a straight to oversized cut is worthwhile without much fuss.
boots
Whether now ankle boots or boots – you can’t go wrong with either, which is why at least one of these shoes belongs in your closet. It’s best to stick to black here, a tone that always works. The ankle boots go perfectly with jeans and silk skirts, as do the boots and are also perfect for a casual look with trousers.
sneakers
What should not be missing in your capsule wardrobe are sneakers. The comfortable shoes really go with every outfit and are a bright companion in both summer and winter, because the sneakers are best chosen in pure white. By the way, bright sneakers are a true evergreen in fashion and have often proven that they belong in every wardrobe in several versions, as they match almost every style.
jewelry
Last but not least – the jewellery. Big bling-bling and eye-catching colors are also rather undesirable here. Instead, sit up multiple chains different structures in silver or gold. As for the earrings, you’re best with hoops served in two sizes, you adjust the bracelets to the chains and a watch should also stylistically match the rest of the jewelry. Since you are opting for clear lines and simple styles here, layers are also welcome – i.e. two or three chains plus earrings, bracelets and watch.