Look I’m not going to lie – I am not by any stretch of the imagination a minimalist. I’m usually a “more is more” kind of person. Case in point: I live in a two-bedroom condo and all the closets are full. However, I am also painfully aware of the damage to the environment caused by the fashion industry, specifically fast fashion, and so I’m trying to be more considerate.
What is a Capsule Wardrobe?
Have you heard the term “capsule wardrobe” and wondered – what the heck is that?? It is defined as “a small collection of clothes that can be put together in different ways and includes everything you would normally need to wear”[1] In this case, capsule means small and compact (as opposed to like a time capsule, which refers to a container filled with stuff from a certain period).
A capsule wardrobe would include clothes, shoes, and accessories (jewelry, handbag, sunglasses, etc.). It would not include things like undergarments, sleepwear, loungewear, activewear, etc. It’s intended to capture outfits you would wear when you’re outside the house.