How can a Capsule Wardrobe help you?

• What is the concept of Capsule Wardrobe?

• Why do you need one?

• How can you make one for yourself?

• A capsule wardrobe is like a basic wardrobe which has a number of clothing items that never go out of fashion. 

• It is a collection of clothes like pants, skirts, shirts, dresses, blouses, jackets, shoes, etc that you like and wears on a daily basis. 

• And, these items can be regularly adjusted as per the season, for example: in the winter season, you can fill it with more sweaters and vice versa with more dresses in the summer season. This way you will only have clothes in your wardrobe that you actually use. 

 • Susie Faux offered timeless designs that never went out of fashion and she used to only add some seasonal clothing items to her range depending on the ongoing season. That is how the term Capsule Wardrobe came into existence.

• To understand this, you need to first ask yourself a question. Do you feel tired of that feeling of never having any clothes when you can actually see some of them falling out from your closet? If your answer to this question is in affirmative, then you will be able to understand better why do you need a capsule wardrobe. 

• Most of us feel shopping as therapy and thereby, indulge in impulsive shopping which usually characterises our wardrobe and backfires when we have to get dressed. 

• A well-maintained capsule wardrobe can largely solve your problem. Some sources from the fashion circle have advised that there should be an “x” number of clothing items in a capsule wardrobe. 

• However, as one of the leading fashion houses in India, we would recommend that the number of items is not as important as making sure that you have covered all the basics that fit you well. 

• And, remember that quality over quantity always wins. A capsule wardrobe can potentially reduce your daily organising time and make your closet clean-outs easier and less frequent.

• Find your style - Take some time to think about your preferred choice of outfits, type of fabric, brands, etc. Your wardrobe should reflect your personality and choices in order for you to get the most of it.

• Empty your closet - The most important step before turning your wardrobe into a capsule is emptying it completely.

• Sectional division - Divide your clothing style into different sections like daily wear, seasonal trend, occasional and everything that you do not use.

• Sorting out the basics - When you have your basics sorted, it is easier to maintain good harmony in your closet, because now you can wear everything by trying out different combinations.

• Getting the seasonals sorted - Every kind of season has a different kind of clothing. Select your preferred choice of outfits for every season.

• Stack up your closet and store the rest - Now, you must be having a particular set of clothes for different divisions - your favourite basics, few trendy items, some seasonal fits that can give your wardrobe a breeze of fresh air. This pile will go straight into your wardrobe and the rest of the clothes can either be stored for the next season or may be given away in charity.