We have a new year here and with it also a lot of resolutions and plans. I don't know about you, but the coming of the New Year gives me the need to completely change my life, create new habits and get rid of the negative ones. Overall, have some huge glow up that will make everyone sit on their asses. One of my favorite steps is the total refresh of our wardrobe. It is not for nothing that they say that "the clothes make the man". I personally run this activity several times a year, because I'm still kind of looking for my style. However, I see the new year as a great opportunity to introduce the term CAPSULE WARDROBE to you in today's article.
What does Capsule Wardrobe really mean?
There are many translations of this name, so I don't like to translate this term. If someone still can't imagine anything under this term, I would use the term "minimalist wardrobe".
According to Susie Faux, who is the representative of this term, a wardrobe should contain around 35 pieces that can be combined as desired. Accessories and shoes also fall under this number.
What are the advantages of such a wardrobe? Above all, it should make our lives easier overall. We don't have to waste time every day thinking about what to wear and what actually goes with each other. And since this minimalist wardrobe should only contain pieces that are timeless and of good quality, it can also save us a lot of money.
Where to start?
Perhaps my favorite part is the big cleanup. I prefer to simply throw all my clothes out of the closet and start sorting. It is very important that we take a piece by piece and think about whether we wear it, whether it fits us well and whether we feel good in it.
Here we break it down into three situations:
~ Favorite: I wear it regularly, versatile/I feel good in it = KEEP IT
~ Special: I can't wear it every day, but if there is a situation or occasion (wedding, celebration, holiday...) for which the piece is intended, I'd love to wear it
= WE LET
~ Unnecessary: It doesn't fit me, I don't feel good in it, or it's just not my style anymore = THROW OUT
This part of the process will probably be lengthy, but it's really important that each piece is thought through properly and individually.
Friendly tip: For this, you can listen to your favorite podcast and make a great cup of coffee or tea. Trust me, it will be a nice time spent with yourself as a result.
When we have sorted all the clothes like this, we can rush to the next part. But first, let's talk about the "throw away" pile. Of course, we will not throw these clothes in the trash. We have two options: Sell or donate. Nowadays, there are a lot of platforms where we can offer our clothes and then sell them for a set amount, or we donate them where there is a need (homeless people, children in orphanages, single mothers or families in need). Here we just have to be careful to know that the clothes really reach the needy and it's not a scam, because nowadays people are able to make money on really anything.
So what should such a wardrobe properly contain?
Two basic rules:
1. We reach for neutral colors (white, black, gray, beige, khaki)
2. Quality materials (cotton, cashmere, linen, silk) that guarantee the longevity of our clothes
Basic cotton T-shirts
White, gray or black. Perhaps each of us owns one such T-shirt at home. Let's look at the quality, origin of the material itself and production conditions. One of the most versatile pieces that suits us for any occasion.
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Tank top
The most used item mainly in the summer, but it will certainly come in handy in colder seasons, for example under a sweater or shirt.
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Shirt
We no longer only wear a shirt to the office, but also to the beach. Cotton is the basis, but linen will also serve us well on warmer days.
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Jumper
We probably can't do without it in the winter. Here, however, we are really not afraid to pay extra. I have experience that sweaters from unnamed fashion chains for a few hundred start to pill after a while.
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Jacket/Blazer
We will probably use it again in any winter season, on any occasion. It is entirely up to us whether we choose checkered or plain. But let's still not forget about universal colors - white, black, gray, beige.
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Sweatshirt
Whether we choose a crewneck or one with a hood, in either case we will never regret having this piece in our closet. We can really combine with anything (we showed a few cases in the previous article; this winter's must-haves).
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Jacket and coat
Whether unlined or lined, it's good to have one of each. For example, a puffer jacket for cozy winter days, or a recently very popular trench coat for romantic walks around the city. A high-quality coat can last for several years in the same condition.
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Dress
A-line, strapless, knitted and with long sleeves. The selection is really big, so everyone is guaranteed to find what they like!
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Jeans
There is nothing better than quality jeans that fit us perfectly, do not pull us down anywhere and we feel great in them. It would simply be a sin not to have them on this list.
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Kalhoty
Ať už do kanceláře, či do teplých letních dnů. Poslední dobou velice populární, obzvlášť v oversized střihu.
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Kraťasy
Zkrátka musíme vlastnit také něco, abychom byli připraveni na vysoké teploty. Je už ale pouze na nás, jaký střih, či látku preferujeme.
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Tenisky
Nesmíme zapomenout na sportovnější, či městskou obuv, která se nám bude hodit ať už k šatům, tak k džínům. Hlavně musí být pohodlné!
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Polobotky/Lodičky
Ať máme taky něco, jak se říká „na pěkno“.
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Doplňky
Šperky, kabelky/tašky, brýle, hodinky... Tady už zkrátka můžeme trochu upustit uzdu naší fantazii. Každopádně na doplňky nezapomínejme, protože Vašemu outfitu dodají celkově šmrnc a tu sladkou tečku nakonec.
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No a po tomto dlouhém třídění víme, co vlastníme a co nám naopak chybí. Takže posledním případným krokem nebude nic jiného než... NAKUPOVÁNÍ!
Doufám, že jsem Vám dnešním článkem vnukla pár nápadů a předala trochu inspirace. Budeme rádi, když se s námi případně podělíte o Vaše typy na univerzální šatník, nebo jaké novoroční rituály praktikujete Vy.
Mějte se krásně!
Tereza, virulent.cz