What is a Capsule Wardrobe?
A capsule wardrobe consists of a limited number of clothing items that fit together to form a variety of different outfits. Pieces tend to be solid in color or have a simple pattern. The goal is to be able to create outfits that are functional and stylish for many occasions with only a few items.
Benefits of a Capsule
- Quick and easy: With only key items to choose from, getting dressed will be faster than ever. With a capsule, it’s more likely that almost any outfit combination will match. Each outfit will come together with ease with a smaller selection of pieces to choose from.
- Cost saver: Having a capsule wardrobe may reduce shopping for items that don’t fit into the rest of your wardrobe. This helps eliminate barely worn items that ultimately end up getting pushed to the back of the closet.
- Sustainable: Curating intentional pieces that one can mix and match reduces consumption and clutter. Focus should shift to quality over quantity.
Key Pieces for an Office Capsule Wardrobe
White Dress Shirt
A slim fit dress shirt will be the most essential clothing item in your capsule wardrobe. A white office shirt will match with any pant, jacket, or shoe. Browse our wrinkle–resistant and non-iron dress shirt options to help make your morning routine quicker and easier.
For warmer days, we offer moisture–wicking performance dress shirts for men as well.
Blue Dress Shirt
Selecting a shirt of a color other than white will easily change up an outfit, giving your capsule wardrobe range. Specifically, a blue dress shirt will update your whole look, even if the other pieces remain the same, and keep it professional. Try customizing the design details, such as the cuff and collar, for some variety. Full list of customizable elements for dress shirts.
Navy Suit
A high quality and well-fitted suit is an important part of an office capsule wardrobe. With one suit, you can mix and match the separate jacket and dress pants to increase the number of outfits within your wardrobe. Take it a step further and complete your look with accessories such as ties and pocket squares.
Grey Trousers
Grey trousers are sleek and professional, providing you with the ability to either dress your capsule wardrobe up or down. Grey is a great staple color that matches well with most other colors and is universally flattering. Paired with a button down and suit jacket or sweater and vest, the grey dress pant creates elevated and versatile options to wear to the office.
Navy Sweater
For cooler days or if the AC is on high, sweaters are great alternatives to work dress shirts in your capsule wardrone. Fitted, neutral-color sweaters are stylish while maintaining comfort at the office. They’re less bulky than jackets and a more professional option than sweatshirts. You can wear them alone or with a spread collar dress shirt underneath.
Vest
A vest offers a perfect outer layer. Throwing one on immediately enhances style and functionality and completes the look for almost any office outfit. Vests fit well into a capsule wardrobe because they are a comfortable option for in between seasons.
Proper Cloth’s Office Essential Capsule
With the help of our style experts, we’ve curated 20 different looks with only 6 pieces for your convenience. Proper Cloth’s Office Essentials Capsule collection.
Assemble Your Own Capsule With a Stylist
If you’d like to create your own capsule wardrobe based off of your preferences and style, book an appointment with one of our stylists for assistance. We will help you assemble and customize an updated wardrobe with stylish and timeless pieces.
There are plenty of other good sources on capsule wardrobes, but no matter who you ask, the most important part will be making sure your pieces can mix and match easily.