A Capsule Wardrobe is a set of cohesive items of clothing, footwear and accessories, ranging from 6 to 24 pieces. The concept was invented by London-based shop owner Susie Faux in the 70’s and is gaining popularity in today’s increasingly busy, recession-conscious society.
The capsule includes classic, versatile and durable style basics (e.g. black pencil skirt, navy blazer) as well as a number of carefully introduced items that reflect personal taste. Mixing and matching these elements enables the creation of numerous complete and unique outfits. A capsule should be built around your requirements to reflect your specific body shape, colouring, lifestyle and individuality.
A capsule doesn’t have to be restrictive. You can assemble a set of appropriate clothing, footwear and accessories for different facets of your life (e.g. work, social, leisure), or even around the seasons. The key is to include accessories such as scarves, belts and jewellery that will change the look of any outfit. Let your capsule evolve. Swap in new items to add interest and reflect changing tastes and replace pieces as they wear.
The benefits of a Capsule Wardrobe outweigh any initial effort involved in the creation. You make more deliberate, mindful purchases which tend to be of better quality. A capsule can also help control spending as you maximise what’s in your wardrobe and indulge in less negative shopping patterns such as impulse or repeat buys. Life is simpler, stress-free and more enjoyable as you can quickly and effortlessly create an individual look from strategically chosen items.
Capsule Wardrobe