The Guide to a Capsule Wardrobe
If you’re looking for a guide to the perfect comfy and effortlessly cool capsule wardrobe, we at The Edge have created one for you. Some people think having a capsule wardrobe means sacrificing your style, but trust me — that’s wrong. A capsule wardrobe consists of versatile, high-quality and timeless clothing pieces that can be mixed and matched to create the most chic style.
The first step to a capsule wardrobe is tanks and tees that are white, black and grey. A solid tank and tee are the proper foundation of every cool girl outfit. It is the most straightforward start and can lead you to layer things on top. We also love an outfit where the tank is worn on its own. Some of the best places to get tanks and tees are Skims, Zara, Brandy Melville, Aritzia, Garage and White Fox.
The second step is to wear baggy jeans. Baggy jeans are an absolute favorite of ours and something we cannot stay away from, and they, without fail, give an undeniably cool look. Some of the best baggy jeans styles are the Levi’s Pro Jean, Abercrombie low-rise jeans, Motel Rocks low-rise jeans and the Boyfriend jeans by GRLFRND.
The third step would be sweaters and cardigans, which are crucial. Sweaters and cardigans are such an excellent way to add a pop of color and always make the outfit more fun. Some of the places we believe have the best sweaters and cardigans are Zara, J Crew, Free People, Ralph Lauren, American Vintage and Peppermayo.
A fourth step is adding on a stylish pair of black or grey sweats for a comfier look, especially when you don’t feel like wearing jeans. Motel Rocks has the cutest straight-leg sweatpants—our personal favorite style—along with matching baby tees, oversized tees and hoodies.
The fifth step is adding a denim or bomber jacket. A great jacket is always a staple in our wardrobes. You can never have too many! Some of the best places to find stylish jackets are Levi’s, Zara, Lioness, Revolve, Lovers and Friends, Motel Rocks and Peppermayo. We also love a good blazer for an effortlessly elegant and polished look. If you’re looking for blazers, check out Zara, Motel Rocks or even Amazon for some great finds.
Step six is investing in comfy pants that aren’t sweatpants, such as linen pants, striped pants and track pants. Comfy pants like these keep you comfortable while making it look like you put in more effort than you actually did. I love to buy my linen pants from Brandy Melville, and I have found some super cute track pants from Subdued.
Step seven would be some fun sneakers. They come in many fun colors and styles to add color to your look. I also love the Aloha sneakers; they are so fun and unique. This seems simple, but pairing ankle socks with sneakers makes it much more fashionable. Of course, Uggs and ballet flats always make the outfit more fun and cute.
Step eight involves finding fun jewelry, such as hoops, earrings, bracelet stacks, rings and statement necklaces. Some of our favorite places to get jewelry are Revolve, Electric Picks, The Dirty Chic, Emma Pill, Free People and Amazon!
We hope this guide will help you build your own capsule wardrobe. If you find yourself guilty of indulging in basically every micro trend, that cycle ends with building a capsule wardrobe! Find your personal style and feel more confident. Enjoy being a million times more stylish!