More and more of us are looking for ways to embrace sustainable fashion and greener ways of living. Most of us are guilty of buying new clothes when we’ve already got racks full of tops, shoes, and skirts, so how do you go about adopting new habits without sacrificing style points? Creating a capsule wardrobe is a brilliant way to stay on-trend and streamline your shopping habits. If you’re looking to focus on quality, rather than quantity, here are some tips and tricks to help you create an adaptable capsule wardrobe.
By Team Savant
1. Invest in High-Quality Basics
Basics form the foundation of any capsule collection, and you’ll wear them time and time again, so it’s worth investing in good quality items. You don’t have to spend a fortune on a plain tee or an essential cami, but it’s worth paying for durable, luxurious materials that will stand the test of time and fit you perfectly. Once you’ve got a selection of basics, you can mix and match, adding other items of clothing and accessories to create an array of looks.
2. Look for Versatile Pieces
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When it comes to browsing virtual aisles and racks, it pays to keep your eyes peeled for versatile pieces, which can be taken from day to night or worn for different occasions. Slim-fit black jeans, tailored blazers and throw-on maxi skirts and dresses are excellent examples. By switching up your accessories, you can use these items to produce a whole range of different looks. If you’re packing for a city break, for example, you can swap flat sandals or plimsolls, oversized shades, hoop earrings and a cross-body satchel for wedges, a clutch and a waist belt to take your basic maxi dress from laid-back cool to smart casual.
3. Add a Couple of Statement Seasonal Pieces
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Trends come and go in fashion, and many of us love to keep an eye out for new looks and experiment with different styles, colours and prints. When you’ve got a capsule wardrobe, you can inject style and flair and play with new trends by investing in a few statement seasonal pieces. Think eye-catching jackets and coats and a pair of boots for autumn/winter, or a brightly coloured blazer, a pair of printed cigarette pants or a patterned midi skirt for spring/summer. Look for inspiration in glossy magazines, check out what your favourite style icons are wearing and don’t be afraid to mix and match trends to showcase your individual style.
4. Accessorise
Accessories are crucial when you’re trying to build a range of outfits using a limited number of pieces. Shoes, bags, scarves, hats, hair accessories and jewellery can help you diversify your wardrobe and create a whole raft of looks without splashing out on a weekly basis or buying heaps of new clothes. You can turn a casual look into a smart ensemble simply by swapping your accessories. Consider a pair of skinny jeans, a t-shirt and a fitted blazer, for example. By day, you can add a mini backpack, pumps and aviator sunglasses, and by night, you can opt for a tote bag, a pair of chic stilettos and a statement collar necklace.
Conclusion
Curating a capsule wardrobe is a fantastic way to cut down on fast fashion and recycle pieces you love. By buying good quality basics, learning to accessorise, looking for versatile pieces and adding a couple of new, on-trend items each season, you can cater for all occasions.