To create a capsule wardrobe can be difficult, but it includes the basics you need to be in trend with the Scandinavian fashion style. Here are some tips on how you can create yours:
- Dark and light colors
Try to have 2-3 pieces per clothing item and use a combination of both dark and light colors to have a variation. Some dark colors: dark grey, black, dark brown light colors: beige, offwhite, light grey. When it comes to shoes, usually 1-2 pairs are enough. Try to find shoes that are classic and that can be worn with any type of outfit.
2. Higher quality on fabric
Buying clothes made of higher quality fabric such as wool, linen and cotton can prevent form over-buying. Clothes made in fabrics like polyester tend to get ruined faster and even after a few times of wear you can see the usage on the items. Buying high quality clothes can last you a lot longer and helps save money in the long run, rather than buying a new piece every time it gets wearing damages.
3. Keep the items you actually use and get rid of the rest
Take a look at your wardrobe and go through which pieces you have not worn for the last few months or the last season, and only keep the ones you have. Remember not to throw away the clothes, but recycle them at a store, donate them, or sell them.
4. Wear and try
Look at the pieces you have chosen for your capsule wardrobe, and try them on. try different combinations, even ones you don’t think will go together. That way, you can discover new outfits with new ways and styles to use your clothes.
5. Staple pieces
Try to look for staple pieces that can be combined with different things. Here you should go for plain clothes without large logos or patterns, as it can be difficult to style with everything. For example, if you are looking for a sweater and you find a sweater that you think is nice, find out if it goes with some or all of the pants you have.