This easy-to-understand method will allow you to create a working capsule in three simple steps.
First, a few words about the capsule and capsule wardrobe. Capsule wardrobe - a wardrobe consisting of a number of sets of things. These sets are the so-called capsules. Each capsule can serve a purpose (for example, office, sports, for walking and so on). Or the capsule may be more voluminous and close several targets at once. The main thing is that all things in the capsule should certainly be combined with each other, allowing you to make harmonious finished sets. Each capsule includes clothes, shoes, accessories.
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What is a capsule wardrobe and how to make it
The advantages of a capsule wardrobe or even the presence of at least one capsule are obvious. Since the things in the capsule are selected specifically to meet the desired goals and fit well, the capsule makes it possible to make sets quickly and easily.
Capsules can be large and small, including from one to several dozen things. There are many ways to make capsules. Below is one of such algorithms, quite understandable and simple. It is suitable for those who have not yet made a capsule and do not know where to start.
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To make a capsule from scratch, it is not necessary to prepare for the purchase / sewing of all things for it at once. Surely in your closet there are things that can be included in the molded capsule. Something will probably need to be added.
For example, we’ll compose a capsule in a casual / smart casual style for a modern resident of a large city who works in an office but does not have to follow a dress code. We need things that can be worn at work, and at a meeting with friends in a cafe, and in a museum, and for a city walk. Let it be a capsule for early autumn - among other things, we need something from outerwear.
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Step 1: Determine the base - 40-60%
Frame jeans, Burda skirt, Majestic Filatures t-shirt, Burda shirt, Helmut Lang jumper, Burda dress, Burda trench coat, Adidas sneakers, Loewe bag
Basic things are the foundation of the capsule. He is about half the things in it, plus or minus, according to desire and needs. Most likely there will be something from the base in the closet: consciously or not, we collect some kind of capsules for our wardrobe all our lives.
The base is what we wear often and with pleasure, we combine a lot and successfully. These things suit us, they are comfortable, they are of good quality, therefore they serve for several seasons.
Some stylists insist that as a base you need to take only clothes of laconic cut and calm neutral colors, but let me disagree. If you take the average case - probably yes. But the basis for an adherent, for example, an extravagant style with a bohemian bias, is unlikely to consist of simple things with delicate colors.
However, the case of our heroine is just close to the average. Let's take a pair of comfortable jeans and a pencil skirt for the base. Add a t-shirt, a versatile white shirt and a good jumper. We make a small capsule and confine ourselves to one dress, for example, a simple knit straight cut. It happens in the fall: you need a trench coat. Plus - a pair of urban sneakers and a casual bag.
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Step 2: add style and personality - 30-40%
Burda Blouse, Burda Sweatshirt, Salvatore Ferragamo Stole, Furla Crossbody, Tote Bag Brunello Cucinelli, Santoni Loafers
In this step, we add to the foundation what will make our kits more reflective of our style, and the capsule, on the one hand, more diverse, and on the other, serving a specific purpose (or goals).
For example, in the case of our heroine, you can add a blouse that is interesting in style or color: such that it fits both the office, the museum, and the cafe. For walks, a sweatshirt or other sports pullover and voluminous stole are useful. You also need a small crossbody bag and a bulky bag or backpack. And an extra pair of comfortable shoes, such as loafers, derby or chelsea.
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Step 3: Putting emphasis - 10−20%
Burda Blouse, Burda pants, Chloé boots
A step that gives maximum opportunities for improvisation and implementation in the capsule of trends. At this stage, we add things that can put emphasis into it - it can be either items of clothing or accessories. This is the smallest and most mobile part of the capsule. And - the most daring, bright and experimental.
At this stage, add an unusual blouse or bomber for the capsule of our heroine. Plus - trousers of interesting colors. And a pair of attention-grabbing shoes.
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Bottom line: a capsule of 18 items, including outerwear, shoes and accessories. You can make many different sets, the desired goals are closed.
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