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Step by step to the perfect capsule wardrobe
The perfect capsule wardrobe consists of 20 to 30 items of clothing.
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Tired of standing aimlessly in front of your wardrobe for so long in the morning? A capsule wardrobe made up of just a few pieces of clothing can help.
Everyone has probably said the sentence “I have nothing to wear” at some point. Every adult in Germany owns an average of 95 items of clothing. Many of them often disappear unnoticed in the depths of the closet for months. The concept of the capsule wardrobe should help: The number of items of clothing should be reduced to 20 to 30 items per season – the perfect basic equipment of timeless basics that can be combined with each other.
The advantages? You no longer stand aimlessly in front of the wardrobe in the morning and thus save time. You make more conscious decisions when shopping, thus protecting your wallet and the environment. You get to know your own preferences better: Which fabrics do I like? Which cuts suit me? What colors complement my complexion? A step-by-step guide to creating the perfect capsule wardrobe.
Analyze the closet
First, it helps to get an overview of the existing wardrobe. Which parts are just in the closet? Which do you prefer to wear? A rule of thumb: Anything that has not been worn in the last 12 months can be sold or donated.
In a perfect capsule wardrobe, all parts can be combined with each other. In other words: monochrome basics are an advantage. But that doesn’t mean that eye-catching, patterned pieces have to be banned outright – they too can be used as a highlight in the wardrobe. The main thing is that all items of clothing are fun and worn often.
Put together the perfect capsule wardrobe
It makes sense to stock up on basics that work year-round – seasonal designs complement the whole. You should make sure that the parts can be easily combined with each other in terms of colour. It can be helpful to know which color type suits your complexion. In addition, the clothes should be of good quality – so they last longer.
The most important pieces of clothing in a capsule wardrobe include three to five plain T-shirts, blouses and tops, one black and one blue pair of jeans, one or two trousers, four to five sweaters and five skirts or dresses. Coats, jackets, cardigans and blazers should not be missing either. Particularly important: a warm winter coat, a light summer jacket and a jacket for the transitional period. About five pairs of shoes are enough for the capsule wardrobe: one or two pairs of simple sneakers, one pair of booties, one pair of heeled shoes, two pairs of summer shoes. In the different seasons, the capsule wardrobe can then be upgraded with seasonal parts or special pieces.