Capsule wardrobe: How to declutter your life and closet
It's time to let you in on a secret style bloggers and fashion designers have known for years: A capsule wardrobe will help you cut clutter, save money and create more outfit options than ever.
So, what is a capsule wardrobe?
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Put simply, it's a way of minimizing your clothes into a small collection that easily mixes and matches. Instead of stuffing your closet with items you barely wear, make like Marie Kondo and strip down to a few key staples you love. While the idea is far from new, "Unfancy" blogger Caroline Rectorpopularized the craze and started a capsule movement.
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Ahhh ... organization.
To try it out for yourself, here are a few ground rules to keep in mind:
- Limit your wardrobe: About 30-40 items is a good rule of thumb. Clothes, shoes and outerwear count. Pajamas, accessories, fitness apparel and special-occasion outfits do not.
- Shop for the season: The total list should last you around three months (the length of an average season) until you'll want or need to refresh.
- Keep it simple: The goal is to minimize. Store or donate what you don't need and try to avoid shopping ... that is, until you start planning for next season!
The simplicity will change your life. Don't believe us? Prepare to be amazed and scroll below for some helpful tips.
Go sightseeing or out for brunch
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Have a fun day planned while you're out of town? Minimize the packing by reusing a few key pieces.
This A-line navy skirt is a serious staple. You can channel your inner Parisian with a striped shirt over a chambray collar, or go gab with the girls by pairing a slouchy sweater with a denim jacket and trendy block heels. The world is your oyster!
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Be ready for a work day or a date night
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Who has time to stop home after work? By simply switching out the shirt underneath, this little black dress works double-duty ... just like you.
The same black shift dress can feel completely new when paired with different pieces. A polka-dot printed blouse underneath adds an air of office-appropriate playfulness. But switch those serious stilettos with some sexy booties, add a few accessories and you'll be ready for a night out on the town. (Red lipstick is highly recommended.)
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Run errands or hit up a music festival
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Accessories are the name of the game! Swap your sneakers for booties and trade in your vest for a sleek leather jacket, and you'll be ready to rock 'n' roll.
The biggest misconception about a capsule wardrobe is that the clothes need to be super simple (read: boring). The truth: absolutely not! Fashion-forward pieces, like a graphic T-shirt and boyfriend jeans, are way more versatile than you think. And that stunning faux leather jacket is less than $60 — ka-ching!
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