Winter Capsule Wardrobe: functional and stylish winter wear
Focusing on a well-planned winter capsule wardrobe offers you functional and stylish winter wear. The following are some tips for how to curate your closet to work for you!
Categorize your clothing.
Take the time to go through each item in your closet and put them in the following categories: tops, bottoms, solo pieces, and extras (shoes, belts, purses, coats). Go through your items and toss/donate what doesn’t fit or has stains or is torn.
KonMari your wardrobe.
If you have not heard of the KonMari method, I highly recommend you check it out. Basically, touch each item you own and if you do not feel an immediate joy then toss or donate it. Once you have gone through your items, you are ready to create your functional and stylish winter wardrobe.
Utilizing neutrals and classic basics like a good dark wash jean will help establish a tried and true wardrobe. Layering basic tees, sweaters, and pants allows you to get more outfit options from fewer clothing items.
You do not need a lot of clothing to create functional and stylish winter wear.
Curating a seasonal capsule wardrobe is not a new topic for me. In fact, I have written before about my spring capsule wardrobe here. For example, using the site calculator on combineclothes.com, I logged: 12 tops, 10 bottoms, four solo items, and 10 extras. With just this amount of items, I have enough clothing items to generate 1, 360 different outfits. I think I’m good for at least the winter season!
The misconception is that in order to have a great look, you must have lots and lots of clothes. I do not believe that to be true. With lots of clothing comes clutter and your mind will tend to forget what items are available in your closet. Sticking with a few key pieces each season not only helps you identify what you have to wear but it also reveals when there is a gap and a true need to buy a necessary item. In the case of my closet, I have found that I am in need of a classic blazer that can serve as business professional and keep me warm during the winter months. Another closet staple I would like to aquire is a trench coat.
Here is my curated winter capsule wardrobe. From this volume of items alone, I can create over 400 outfit options! Admittedly, I will still add an item or two to this group! Let me know if you choose to create your own winter capsule wardrobe.
