When time is such a valuable currency, and managing it is top priority, deciding what to wear every single day can be quite the task. But there can be a rather interesting solution.
It is the capsule wardrobe.
So what is the idea behind the capsule wardrobe??
It is to ease the everyday decision-making process of having to think about what to wear. A capsule wardrobe comprises as few as five pieces, and can go up to 15, for whatever time period works for you. The capsule includes everything from top to bottom, barring the bare necessities.
How does one build this phenomenal thing??
- Take a look at your lifestyle. See where you spend the maximum time.
- Figure out what you are most comfortable in.
- Start with a number in mind.
- Try the capsule for a week, and proceed slowly.
The CW is very exciting to work with. The more you start experimenting the better it will get. Moreover, it is focused and becomes a no-brainer after a point. Items can be added to the capsule from time to time, one new item can replace an old.
My capsule for the ladies: 10 pieces
- T-shirt — Solid colour
- Shirt — Stripes/checks
- Trouser — Khakhi
- Skirt — Bright colour
- Jacket — Black
- Stole — Light print/plain
- Kurta with churidaar or leggings
- Bag
- Sandals (wedge heels)
- Printed dress
10 pieces — 7 looks
1. T-shirt + skirt + jacket
2. Kurta + stole + jacket
3. Shirt + trousers + stole
4. Shirt + trousers + jacket
5. Dress + jacket
6. Dress + stole
7. T-shirt + trousers + shirt, unbuttoned and kept open.
Bag and shoes same for all looks.
My capsule for the men: 10 pieces
- Trousers — Navy
- Shirt — Solid colour
- Shirt — Checks
- Jacket — Navy
- Oxford shoes — Dark brown
- Belt — Dark brown
- T-shirt — Solid
- Denims
- Slip-on shoes — Loafers
- Shorts
10 pcs - 7 looks
1. Trouser + shirt + jacket + belt + Oxford shoes
2. T-shirt + shorts + loafers
3. Trouser + shirt + loafers
4. Denims + shirt + loafers
5. Denims + shirt + jacket + Oxford shoes
6. Trouser + T-shirt + jacket + belt + Oxford shoes
7. Shorts + shirt + loafers.