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Let's start with the concept of capsules in clothes.
All the things within the capsule are interchangeable. This means that on different days, for example, the bottom remains unchanged, but the top changes and these things will look harmonious.
Capsule
The term "capsule" and the concept of a capsule wardrobe were introduced into everyday life by the Englishwoman Susie Fo, the owner of a small boutique in London. This happened back in the 70s of the last century.
The main purpose of introducing a capsule wardrobe, a woman highlighted the desire of buyers to look sophisticated and stylish, without laying out a tidy sum every year to buy clothes.
In the 80s, the concept of a capsule and a capsule wardrobe went to the people - they were inspired by fashion designers and began to produce "constructors" - all the things in their catalog were perfectly combined. The first to bring the capsule to the catwalk was designer Donna Karan - in 1985, at Fashion Week, she showed images of the collection "7 Easy Pieces", which included 7 interchangeable items of clothing.
Donna Karan's Capsule Wardrobe
This approach to the compilation of a wardrobe was appreciated even then, but the real boom has learned only recently - the last 7-10 years.
Why many choose a capsule wardrobe is understandable, because this method has undeniable advantages:
There are a lot of fashion terms among stylists and designers, so let's see what the difference is between a capsule and a basic wardrobe.
Recall that the basic wardrobe is a universal set of clothes that allows you to collect a look from interchangeable things for any occasion - whether it is a walk around the city or a trip to the office. The basic wardrobe consists of basic, simple things, usually in a restrained color palette, complemented by accessories or trendy items of clothing.
Basic wardrobe
Basic and capsule wardrobe are often used as equals in meaning and partly correctly so. The base is a large capsule that covers several spheres of life. The versatility of the basic wardrobe is achieved through the use of simple things and diluting them with accessories or fashionable things.
Having purchased 20-30 things of a simple cut and a restrained color palette, you can make 40, or even 60 sets. It turns out that the basic wardrobe = capsule wardrobe, but not reverse - not every capsule wardrobe is basic.
A capsule wardrobe may include several capsules, while things are not combined outside the sets. This happens when a woman has several active areas of life that require radically different solutions.
A capsule wardrobe, for example, may include capsules for:
Keep in mind that the basic wardrobe is things "for the ages", that is, the classic not outdated base. The capsule wardrobe and the capsules included in it can be stylistic neutral and durable or sharp-trending.
A frequent question that arises at the stage of creating capsules is how many things should be in the capsule wardrobe. Usually the number does not exceed 10-12 things without taking into account accessories and shoes. Theoretically, it is permissible to make a capsule of 30 things, but the more, the more difficult it is to combine clothes and complete the capsule.
We will tell you how to make a capsule and where to start separately, and here are the basic rules and principles that you need to know:
DRESS Magazine's Guide to Formulating Capsules and Capsule Wardrobe
We have already decided that the capsule wardrobe consists of capsules and each of them is responsible for 1 sphere of life, circumstance or event.
There are dozens of capsules, but the most common are:
Capsule wardrobes also differ, but not by situational or seasonal signs, but by size.
Capsule wardrobe can be:
Next, consider the ideas of a capsule wardrobe. And if you want to learn how to make capsules and assemble a basic wardrobe - read about it in a separate material from the specialists of the DRESS magazine.
You can assemble a summer capsule wardrobe on the basis of similar shades and get almost a total of onions every day, or use more saturated colors - be careful here, because it is very easy to turn into a "traffic light".
We made the first capsule calm, ideal for summer within the city – we used a white and beige palette. We took only 1 bottom as a basis and picked up several options for the top.
Example of a summer capsule
From this set, which includes 6 things, 2 pairs of shoes and accessories, we collected 6 different outfits.
Combinations of clothes inside the capsule
If you add 1 more bottom to the set - a skirt, for example, or shorts made of dense fabric or denim, there will be not 6 sets, but at least 10-12.
The second example of a summer capsule is more saturated and bold, but less variable. It is ideal if you, for example, are going on vacation to the sea and you want to get the maximum images from a minimum of things.
Summer capsule accent
It turned out to be 7 images - from more restrained and modest, to frankly sexual. If the dress is replaced with a long oversize shirt, you will get another 2-3 sets.
Images from the summer capsule
When compiling a capsule for autumn, it is important to take into account both early autumn and a later period, when it is cold outside. In this case, be sure to include something from outerwear - a coat, a jacket, a fur coat.
Autumn Capsule
Of the 7 things we selected, excluding shoes and accessories, we get 7 bows and another 7, if you add a coat to the image.
Combinations from the autumn capsule
In winter, more attention is paid to outerwear - in it we are most of the time. But you should not forget about underwear - a winter capsule wardrobe should be equally stylish both outdoors and indoors.
We have collected a calm capsule suitable for the average winter.
Winter Capsule
And below in the photo - several options for how to combine things. You can come up with 3-4 more combinations.
Combinations from the winter capsule
The capsule wardrobe in the office is built on the basis of classic things with minor digressions. The basis consists of trousers, skirts, blouses and shirts. Start from the dress code established in the company when compiling a capsule.
We have compiled a capsule in bright colors - suitable in a company where there are no strict requirements.
Office Capsule
From these things come 8-15 different images.
Images from the office capsule
Everyday capsule wardrobe is a set of clothes for every day. Usually the capsule consists of relatively simple, concise things, since they are designed for different situations - a trip to a cafe, a store, a walk and others.
In the everyday capsule it is desirable to include different types of things - and trousers, and dresses, and the top of different styles.
Casual Capsule
From this capsule comes 14 images, 8 of which we have collected in the photo below.
Images from the everyday capsule
A capsule wardrobe for fat girls is no different from all the others. The main thing is to take into account your strengths and weaknesses. Choose things that balance the body, make yourself taller, if you need.
Below is a variant of a capsule wardrobe, or rather, a capsule for spring for fat girls. Such a capsule is suitable for both short stature and taller women.
Capsule plus size
From a small set of things, 10-12 complex multi-layered images are obtained, and in the summer another 3-5 simple, without layering.
Clothing sets plus size capsules
Another example of compiling two capsules for spring is in the material of the DRESS editorial board, where we make a calm capsule of 14 images and a bright one of 8 looks.
What do I need for a capsule wardrobe?
For a capsule wardrobe, you need 6-12 combined things. How to assemble a stylish capsule yourself and what to start from, we told in a separate material.
What is a capsule wardrobe for?
The main task of the capsule wardrobe is to facilitate the process of creating combinations of things and reduce their number in the closet. Properly assembled capsule saves time and money, but without sacrificing beauty and style.
Do they make a capsule wardrobe for the home?
Of course. Modern women strive to look at all 100 even at home and successfully make up capsules and delight home with stylish outfits.
How to make a capsule wardrobe online?
To do this, there are special services that, based on the answers to a short questionnaire and the parameters of your figure, help to collect suitable things. Some services at all, they themselves choose and buy outfits, after which they send them by parcel - all online and almost without leaving home.
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