Getting dressed shouldn’t stress you out or make you feel overwhelmed. If it is, it may be time to downsize your closet. Luckily, the spring season is here, and it is the perfect time to create a spring capsule wardrobe!
Capsule wardrobes have many benefits for you and the environment. Not only will your closet be more organized and easy to navigate, but a capsule wardrobe will allow you to consume less and be more fashionably sustainable. The key is to prioritize the items you wear the most and get rid of the items you never wear.
If you’re ready to switch things up in the wardrobe department, you’ve come to the right place. Here are five easy steps to creating a spring capsule wardrobe!
Step 1: Define your personal style.
Defining your style takes some time, but there’s no better time to start than the present! To begin, determine what colors work best for your skin tone. Remember to consider your undertones as well! Next, pick a silhouette that complements your body type. This will be your go-to silhouette for most of your outfits.
Lastly, pick out some accessories that best match your personality! These simple steps will allow you to experiment and ultimately define your style.
Step 2: Reduce your closet by half.
Are there items in your closet for years that you have never worn? Do you have clothes that you can’t remember wearing? If so, reducing your closet should be easy! Per Simply Enough, you should reduce your closet by at least 50% to create a proper spring capsule wardrobe.
Ridding yourself of clothing you don’t need creates a more organized closet. Additionally, you can focus more on the items you wear frequently and better determine what your capsule wardrobe will look like. Reduce waste by donating your clothing instead of throwing it away.
Step 3: Select seven to 10 outfits.
Once you have narrowed down the items in your closet, it’s time to put together some outfits for the spring season! First, pick out your staple items and decide how many of each you want in your wardrobe. For example, you may want two jackets, 10 pairs of pants, and 10 shirts. Then, you can further decide the specifics of each staple, like a leather jacket and a sweater. Focus on your bottoms, opting for three pairs of mom jeans and seven pairs of trousers to complete your ensembles.
Another option is to put the outfits together. Pair your pants with shirts, jackets, and shoes. This option is great for fast-paced girlies who need to shave some time off of their morning routines.
Step 4: Pack away items you won’t wear in the spring.
After completing your spring capsule wardrobe, you will have items you can keep but don’t need for the season. You don’t have to give them away; pack and store them. To be proactive, you can create your winter capsule wardrobe before packing it up. This way, all you have to do is pull the items out when the winter season approaches!
Although it may seem like another fashion trend, capsule wardrobes aim to reduce consumerism and help “de-influence” the fashion industry. Furthermore, a spring capsule wardrobe is the perfect way to start if you’ve been trying to break your fast-fashion habits.
What items do you plan on adding to your spring capsule wardrobe? Let us know in the comments below.
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