Your Basic Guide to Starting a Capsule Wardrobe

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Your Basic Guide to Starting a Capsule Wardrobe

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As the title suggests, this guide is easy and practical just as how a capsule wardrobe should be. By the end of this post, you’ll have a better understanding of why and how you can start a capsule wardrobe.
So, let’s start.

What is a Capsule Wardrobe?
A capsule wardrobe is a term that pertains to a small collection of practical clothing that mixes and matches well with most of your outfit. These can include essential pieces such as a pair of jeans, leggings, a skirt, dress, shirt, and jacket, preferably in simple silhouettes and neutral colours. All of these you can get from your local clothing brand in Singapore.

Capsule Wardrobe = minimalism, resourcefulness, simple, basic, and essential.

Basic Formula for a Capsule Wardrobe
• 2 jackets or cardigans
• 4 pairs of bottoms (pants, skirts, or shorts)
• 6 tops
• 1-2 dresses
• 2 footwear (rubber shoes and/or ballet flats)

In addition to that, you can also throw in a few essentials such as pyjamas, workout clothes, and other layering accessories like scarves. An ideal capsule wardrobe should contain 20-50 articles of clothing, depending on your lifestyle.

Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Capsule Wardrobe

Reduce. When was the last time you cleaned your wardrobe? Go through your closet and remove everything that no longer fits you and those that you’re sure you’ll never wear again. Donate them, discard them, or keep them in a different room—your call.

Categorise. Divide your clothes into categories including formal, workout, bedtime, layering, outerwear. While you may be pressured to keep a specific number of clothes, the goal here is to reduce and identify a clear use for each item that you’re keeping.

Build. When all these things are set, then you’re as good as building your own wardrobe. Here, you can start over by shopping a few basic pieces from your favourite local brand in Singapore or work exclusively with what you already have.

Ready to get started? Get inspiration from your local shopping brand in Singapore.