5 Types of CAPSULE WARDROBES : Which ones for you? : Minimalist Fashion : Emily Wheatley

Back in the day, we called it ¨mix and match¨ wardrobe and a ¨hand me down¨ wardrobe. Can anybody relate?

As I was listening today, I remembered that in years past, before ‘capsule’ wardrobe was a thing, I had just that. I raised3 kids as a single mom and couldn’t afford much. Everything I bought and owned could be interchanged with each other and I didn’t have any prints. I think I probably had 30 pieces because that’s all I could afford. Now that my children are grown, I have more disposable income & way too many clothes. It’s funny how your videos always make me reflect on what’s important and letting go of the unnecessary. Thank you for the great video! 🥰

I had to watch this video twice because I just needed to let this sink in…I got work to do. I put on a blouse I bought some months ago and pulled it off so fast my head turned. 😂 I realized the root reason why I like your channel so much. When I look at all of your pieces you feature they are mostly pretty casual but you style them so well I barely realized how casual your items are. I have a super casual lifestyle and I keep feeling like I don’t have many outfit options, and it’s because I need more basics. 🤦🏻‍♀️💡 I need to stop buying things that I can’t style with other items. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ Plus I need to hang the right things together so I can see my options. Thank you Emily the lights are finally turning on ❤

At 4:17 I could tell that was a module created by Daria Andronescu without even checking the link, her take on the whole module/capsule wardrobe thing is so recognisable and unique, she's almost the only person I can think of who incorporates a whole metric ton of colour into everything. (I also follow her here on Youtube, she's well worth checking out!!)

i have a 4-season work/personal capsule with 35pcs + a 4-season activewear capsule with 19pcs (outerwear included, shoes/access. excluded). these are subject to fluctuation (my work/personal capsule may be 25-40), but i have all my bases covered & it's so easy to get dressed. the work/personal grouping has button ups/blazers/skirts/trousers that can be paired with sweaters/tanks/tees/jeans/shorts to achieve the balance of professional vs. casual that i need for any particular day. activewear is separate so i don't sweat in or destroy "regular" clothes.

I definitely have a multiple modular wardrobe, because what I have to wear to work is not what I like to wear everyday. I do however need to work on thinning out my massive wardrobe so it is a little more cohesive. Thank you for explaining the differences.

This helps clarify, I do get confused listening to different approaches. 💖

I have followed you for several years. This is one of my favorite videos that you have done!

I have to watch this video again when I'm not doing Pilates, because I feel like I identify with all the capsule types in one regard or another. I'm definitely a minimalist, but realize that I also have to have some boho. And despite being in 4 season Chicago I wear a lot of my pieces year round. Lots to think about before the replay. Now back to my figures 4s. :)

I think I mix different capsules wardrobes: I have my clothes by color in my closet and I have a seasonal wardrobe on a rack with a definite colour palette but I keep pulling some items from my closet according to different inspirations within the season. I don't keep away any clothes as I shop sometimes off season and I want to see what I already own so I don't buy duplicate....

You are always super helpful! I’m definitely a seasonal CW girl! But with a twist, I have one core neutral CW for every season of 15-20 peaces, and then I add another one of 15-20 peaces that I change every month. That way I change the vibe, the color palet and patterns so often and I don’t get bored. Every month is exciting and I’m learning to avoid shopping like crazy!

Thank you so much for another great video!👌 The theory behind the different types of capsules really clears up much confusion👏 However, I have come to realize that I'm a maximalist - I love colour so much that I need a rainbow of options, and love to dress in one colour top to toe😍 So, as many maximalists I'm drowning in clothes. Online searches provide no help for maximalists to set limits. I think starting on modules will be a good beginning, but could you perhaps come up a few guidelines for exploded wardrobes that still give a lot of options, both with different colours and styles (as we are a few who like to play with many styles), as well as 4 different seasons? Maybe not with a lot of pictures, but just like today, easy, brilliant diagrams?❤

Thanks Emily! ❤

So glad I found you. You have the same outlook on fashion as I do. I enjoy the outfits and the content. Thank you!

I have a large walk-in-robe so am lucky that I have a lot of space - my capsule wardrobe easily has over 100 items and has clothes for all seasons - my entire wardrobe is made up of black, white and red including my accessories like scarves, beanies, bags, belts and shoes - no other colours, just black, white and red. While I don’t do stripes I have a few abstract patterns and my bit of extra is florals. I very rarely buy new, most come from OpShops and markets as I love things that are different to the mainstream and I don’t follow fashion trends - I absolutely love my wardrobe.

watching this 3 days late, BOY worth the wait!

I’ve done seasonal CW for most of my adult life. I’ve done the essentials too, around 50 pieces or so, including accessories. Options was challenging, then I totally loved it. Might try it again for this spring.

Thanks so much for making minimalism and a capsule wardrobe so easy to understand. Much appreciated … l’m working on it !

Thanks so much for the breakdown of variations in capsule wardrobes. I've been reworking for awhile and building out a wardrobe that really works for me. The majority of my efforts have been focused on what I can now identify as a Foundational Core CW! Working now on adding a couple of core colors per season to keep it interesting...

Love love love your content ❤