How to build a capsule wardrobe

Lately I’ve been on a mission to streamline my closet. I have maternity wear mixed in with what I’m wearing at the moment plus a cupboard full of stuff that almost fits again post bub. There is also a bunch of pieces that I haven’t worn in years that are headed for the donation bin.

My number one problem was having so much in my wardrobe, I couldn’t actually find anything to wear. So that is where I started, by getting rid of all the ‘never going to wear pieces’. I then packed away all the maternity clothes into a box in the spare room. Next, I invested in a cheap clothes rail from Kmart and pulled out my key pieces. I also grouped together everything else such as dresses, basics and workout gear. Once this was done I had a clear picture of what my colour palette was and any gaps for when I go shopping next (hello new winter coat).

So I’m now left with a rail of easy to grab capsule pieces and a tidy wardrobe with everything else. I know the craze at the moment is to purge yourself of everything you own but I’m practical in the sense that so much of my stuff is plain and basic, and not one season wonders, that it would be crazy to chuck it all.

Check out my list of how I put together my version of a minimalist capsule wardrobe. Your closet will love you for it.

Colour palette
Blush
Black
Grey
White
Stripes
Denim

Key pieces
Black blazer
Blush blazer
Checked blazer
Denim jacket
Light wash jeans
Dark wash jeans

Basics
Oversize shirts
Black leggings

Seasonal
Winter coat
Wrap dresses
Swimwear

Footwear
Boots
Loafers
Converse
Wedges

Accessories
Clutch
Large tote
Patterned scarf
Fine jewellery

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