A capsule closet is one comprising easily interchangeable pieces that all complement each other. Imagine being able to go to your wardrobe every morning and just picking out one top and one bottom at random, and effortlessly enough, they match. The idea has been popularised by tech honchos and celebrities alike.
How do you build such a closet? Well, first you would need to identify the key pieces you need to compose your look. Choose between tees, turtlenecks, shirts, or sweatshirts. Then between jeans, joggers, and trousers. Add a sprinkling of either ankle boots, loafers or sneakers and round it off with your choice of jacket, coat, or hoodie. Between 2-3 kinds of tops, a preferred bottom, a type of footwear (or two) and a type of outerwear, you should end up with 6 staples.
Most capsule closets are minimalist by nature, as the style lends itself seamlessly to mixing and matching within like colours. The trick to nailing your signature look is picking a base colour or key piece that you would always wear. We’ve known people to build around a black turtleneck or a beige trench coat. The important thing is to pick what you’re inherently comfortable in and wouldn’t mind having on day after day.
Finally, we’re bringing you a comprehensive list of articles that you can pick and choose from to start your own capsule wardrobe. These are like building blocks, don’t hesitate to experiment with fit or colour to get your look down.
THE FIRST LAYER
TURTLENECKS & MORE
SHIRTS ANON
JEAN COMPANY
TROUSERS INC
SWEAT IT OUT
FOOTSIE
OUTIE
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