Can someone that loves color enjoy a capsule wardrobe?
Q: Can someone that loves color enjoy a capsule wardrobe? Gabriel R. From Palm Bay, Florida
Answered by Fashion Stylist Kenny Hazelwood
A: Everyone has a unique style that speaks to their personality. A colorful wardrobe is a great way to tell people who you are. Maybe you are outgoing, happy and approachable… And you wear clothing that reflects that. Imagine what you give other people when they see you expressing yourself. At the very least you are going to make them smile. So, yes absolutely you can easily create a capsule wardrobe that is full of color and doesn't feel juvenile or too loud.
A capsule wardrobe is a way to structure your wardrobe and challenge your buying habits, in a way that is meant to make it easier and a lot more inspiring to get dressed in the morning. A good capsule wardrobe is one that you feel like wearing again and again. And colors may very well be part of that equation!
Below are three key tips for creating a capsule wardrobe that will stand out in the sea of neutrals.
Bold Color Palette
An easy tip to identify what colors look best on you and what you naturally gravitate to, look in your closet. Is it blues and greens or reds and yellows? Now, we get to build a capsule collection using 3-6 different colors in the same shade or hue. That can be pastel, vibrant or muted hues and a few neutrals like white and grey that serve as grounding colors.
Versatile Fashion Staples
Time to choose wisely. The goal is of a capsule collection is that you have a wardrobe that can be versatile and last you through a season without purchasing new items. Its your choice if you want multiple capsules one for work and formal events and one for weekends and activities, that can support every season. Choose Fashion staples that t continually inspire a new look, like a printed overcoat, or a white button up shirt that will go with bright blue trousers or red skirt easily. The items you choose should inspire outfits using the pieces you already own.
Professional Or Casual Focused Collection
Whats the purpose of the capsule collection, is it for work primarily consisting of suits and blouses or great casual wear, spring dresses and tees and rompers. What ever the focus, it should be items of quality and cohesiveness. Start by choosing a brand or retail store whose style, fit and price range resonates with you. Take inspiration from their marketing campaigns that mix and match their pieces. We love colorful brands like J. CREW and Lily Pulitzer.