If you feel like everyone on social media is going capsule crazy, you’re not alone. Here at Blue Bungalow, we’re always discussing the beauty of a capsule wardrobe, and we thought it was time we shared our secrets with you.

If the idea of less stress, more time and saving money sounds good, keep reading to learn more about the illustrious capsule wardrobe.

The idea of creating a new wardrobe out of what you already have might be a little daunting but we’re here to help. Now, you’re going to have to bear with us, the first step is to clear out your current wardrobe. You don’t have to go full Marie Kondo, just start by looking at what you wear often and what makes you feel special. Once you know what makes you feel like YOU, it is time to say adieu to the no-noes (we understand if you need a few minutes to part with the old favorites that aren’t quite right anymore). It doesn’t have to be goodbye forever, why not donate your old clothes to a local charity or pass them on to a friend!

Now that you have an idea of what you like, you are probably wondering how much to include. Our talents at BB lie more in fashion than maths, so we don’t have a magic number for you, however, we recommend sticking to 30-40 items. This allows for the perfect mix of tops, bottoms, dresses, and outerwear! This is not a hard and fast rule, so feel free to chop and change depending on the season. Remember this can include things you already own, you don’t need to go out and buy 30 new items (but you are more than welcome to!).

Keeping your wardrobe limited to the essentials makes it easier to formulate a capsule wardrobe planner. We recommend making sure your items contain comfortable and classic basics with a smaller mix of feature pieces. This will make planning what to wear a breeze!

The next step is to dream up (maybe even quite literally, cleaning can be tiring!) what styles, shapes, and colors you want to focus on in the coming season. For this step, we recommend checking out the Instagram accounts of your favorite influencers, Blue Bungalow’s own Pinterest board, or even our BB live videos.

We make shopping easy at Blue Bungalow with fabulous filtering tools like our Outfit Finder quiz. Simply tap through a few questions and see what our super smart online stylist recommends for you!

If you’re after a more comprehensive approach why not book with one of our lovely stylists are for a virtual styling session?

How you organize your capsule wardrobe is ultimately up to you but here are three rules to follow if you want to build the wardrobe of your wildest fantasies!  

1. Only include styles you love!

Getting dressed for the day becomes so much easier when you love everything you have. If your trusty jeans are no longer bringing you joy, it is time to say goodbye. You wouldn’t keep hanging out with a friend that makes you unhappy, so why let your clothes hang out in your closet!

2. Mix and match

Pick items that pair together well. While a wardrobe of 30 statement items may be fun, you’ll soon feel like you’re running out of options. By choosing styles that are easy to mix and match the outfit possibilities are endless. This doesn’t mean you can’t stand out - try playing around with bright and loud accessories to let your personality shine.

3. Keep it fresh

Your capsule wardrobe doesn’t have to last forever. At the end of the season, if an item is no longer making you feel your best, it is time to swap it out for something else. The aim of a capsule wardrobe is to have clothes that you want to wear. Swapping items out will help you feel fresh and fabulous!

We’re glad you asked! Our ultra-stylish team has come up with some outstanding capsule wardrobe essentials. Pair these pieces together for endless comfy and fashionable outfits.

We hope you have fun cleansing your closet and shopping to create the perfect capsule wardrobe! Our wonderful customer experience team is always happy to give a hand with personalised shopping recommendations. Find out how to contact the team here!

Have you built a capsule wardrobe before? Let us know what your must-have pieces are in the comments below!

BBxx