📌 Origins
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The term was coined by Susie Faux, a London boutique owner, in the 1970s.
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Popularized by Donna Karan in the 1980s with her “Seven Easy Pieces” collection.
📌 Benefits
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Saves time in outfit selection
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Reduces clutter
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Encourages mindful shopping
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Cost-effective and sustainable
📌 Core Principles
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Minimalism – Keep fewer, high-quality pieces.
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Versatility – Clothes should mix and match effortlessly.
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Timeless Style – Neutral colors, classic cuts.
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Sustainability – Reduce waste by buying only necessary items.
Uniqlo’s Minimalist Approach to Wardrobes
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Case Study: Uniqlo’s LifeWear collection emphasizes timeless, high-quality, and mix-and-match pieces.
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Key Highlight: The brand encourages a "Buy Less, Buy Better" philosophy to reduce fashion waste.
What is Capsule wardrobe ?
A capsule wardrobe is a curated collection of versatile, timeless, and essential clothing pieces that mix and match to create multiple outfits.
Wardrobe Audit (Before Applying Capsule Wardrobe)
Total Items: 55
Category
Final Quantity
Breakdown
Tops
Category
17
2 graphic tees, 3 solid tees, 7
shirts, 5 sweaters
Bottoms
12
2 jeans, 6 trousers (1 ripped, 3 black, 2 beige), 2 shorts, 2 joggers
Outerwear
7
3 jackets, 1 blazer, 2 hoodies, 1
overcoat
Shoes
6
2 sneakers, 1 boots, 1 formal
shoes, 2 sandals
Accessories
13
3 bags, 3 scarves, 2 cap, 5 Socks
Unused or Excessive Items
Rarely Worn: 2 graphic tees, 1 blazer, 2 jeans, 2 Checkbox Shirts
Excess Items:
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Not enough plain basics (only 3 solid t-shirts)
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2 joggers but rarely wear them outside
Gaps in My Wardrobe
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Need more neutral-colored basics (white/black tees, beige trousers)
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Need better layering options (versatile jacket instead of blazer)
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Need formal wear (only 1 formal shoe, need 1 more for versatility)
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Reduce excess shirts & graphic tees
My Capsule Wardrobe Transformation
Decluttering, Simplifying & Maximizing My Style
Wardrobe Audit ( Applying Capsule Wardrobe)
Total Items: 28
Category
Final Quantity
Breakdown
Tops
Category
10
4 solid tees (white, black,
beige, navy), 3 shirts (1 white, 1 black, 1 striped), 2 sweaters, 1
lightweight knit
Bottoms
5
2 classic jeans (1 blue, 1
black), 2 neutral trousers (1 beige, 1 black), 1 jogger
Outerwear
4
1 blazer, 1 jacket, 1 hoodie, 1
overcoat
Shoes
4
1 white sneaker, 1 black formal
shoe, 1 boots, 1 versatile sandal
Accessories
5
2 bags (1 tote, 1 backpack), 2
scarves, 1 cap
Solution to Wardrobe Gaps
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Remove Unnecessary Items
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Add Missing Essentials
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Upgrade for Quality & Longevity
