Step 1: Assess Your Wardrobe Needs

Let’s begin by evaluating your current wardrobe. To streamline your closet, determine how many pieces you actually need. Not sure where to start? Use one of the guides below. 

How Many Clothes Do I Really Need? This Formula Decodes It.

How Many Items Should Be in a Capsule Wardrobe?

Step 2: Create Your Capsule Wardrobe Checklist

Now that you know what size closet works, let’s make sure you have all the essential pieces needed for a versatile wardrobe foundation. It’s checklist time darling. And I’m giving you options in the guide below.

Capsule Wardrobe Checklist for Small, Medium, & Large Closets

Step 3: Select Essential Pieces

It’s time to build the versatile, high-quality foundation of your wardrobe.

With your checklist in hand, choose items that align with your lifestyle while prioritizing quality over quantity. The lists below will help:

Chic Capsule Wardrobe Brands, at Every Price Point

16 Investment Pieces That Are So Worth it (And 4 That Aren’t)

Step 4: Build Your Capsule

Whether you know it or not, you’ve been preparing for this moment since step one. The time for capsule creation has arrived.

If you’d like to build your capsule from the ground up, this in-depth guide is for you. 

How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe You Actually Want to Wear

If you’d like to model your capsule from a chic minimalist one, explore the capsule below. 

Year-Round Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe

Step 5: Adjust For Each Season 

As the seasons change, adapt your capsule wardrobe accordingly. Explore my curated capsule wardrobes for Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn for loads of outfit inspo. 

Your 2024 Winter Capsule Wardrobe: 15 Pieces, 54 Outfits 

Spring Capsule Wardrobe 2024 | 20 Pieces, 100+ Outfits

Chic Summer Capsule Wardrobe: 25 Pieces, 100+ Outfits

A (Non-Boring) Fall Capsule Wardrobe: Outfits & Style Staples

Step 6: Maintain  Your Capsule Wardrobe

Now that you’ve built your capsule wardrobe,  keep it current and manageable. I regularly assess my wardrobe to make sure it suits my needs.

So I built this guide to maintaining a capsule wardrobe. Because fresh and functional is a must in any closet.

Maintaining a Capsule Wardrobe: How to Update & Refresh

Step 7: Choose the Right Shoes 

Complete your capsule wardrobe with your go-to footwear. While I love a statement shoe as much as the next girl, I recommend a foundation of versatile and comfortable styles that you can mix and match with various outfits. Explore shoes for different seasons below.

Best Capsule Wardrobe Shoes for Women Who Walk Everywhere

Step 8: Add Accessories

Some throw shade at capsules for being boring. But they simply missed the personalization chapter.  Elevate your capsule wardrobe with carefully chosen accessories that enhance your unique style. 

Best Capsule Wardrobe Accessories for Each Season, IMHO

Step 9: Shop Premade Capsule Wardrobes

Building a capsule takes a good deal of planning.

If you’re seeking a convenient and curated solution for your wardrobe needs, shop a premade capsule wardrobe below. Or contact me for a custom capsule wardrobe. 

Shop Premade Capsule Wardrobes 

Step 10: Make Everyday a Stellar Outfit Day

Whether you’re just embarking on your capsule wardrobe journey or refreshing your existing wardrobe, I hope you enjoy creating a flattering and functional closet. 

You’re always welcome at The Elegance Edit, your source for guides, style inspiration, and recommendations for a stunning wardrobe that suits you.

Here’s to a more streamlined, stylish, and sustainable wardrobe.