Creating a Capsule Wardrobe on a Budget

Do you ever wake up in the morning, walk into your closet and feel like you can't find anything to wear? I am right there with you. Most days, I stare absentmindedly at the clothes hanging haphazardly from their hangers trying to will an outfit idea to pop into my mind. That usually doesn't happen. What does is a pile of clothes strewn about my bedroom floor, much to my husband's chagrin.

To save our marriage (joking of course) and give myself more peace of mind, I've decided to endeavor on a mission to create a capsule wardrobe. I've been doing a lot of research, mostly scrolling aimlessly on Pinterest, and I've started curating a few key pieces. Where did I begin? Trousers! 

As a mom of three, I need clothes that can transition from work to play. They need to be comfy, and it's a huge bonus if they are also cute. That's one of the biggest reasons I love trousers. They are comfy, easy to dress up, look stylish, but they can also be dressed down with a pair of sneakers. 

So, what is a capsule wardrobe? It's a collection of items that can be mixed, matched and intermingled to create many different outfits from a few, carefully selected pieces. Rather than suffering from decision fatigue, capsule wardrobes help decrease the clutter in your closet, make styling outfits easier, and reduces waste. Theoretically, it can also save you money since you don't need as many trend pieces, but that remains to be seen given my spending habits recently.

Here are a few items I've picked up to start my wardrobe collection. Happy curating!

Navy button down vest: https://amzn.to/3J4Zf4C
Navy blazer: https://amzn.to/4aC0fZH
Amazon trouser dupe: https://amzn.to/3U1qH9G
White short sleeved sweater: https://amzn.to/3xjzdbf
Ribbed white tank: https://amzn.to/43LO7Da
Black matching vest and trouser set: ​https://amzn.to/43Hxg4E 
White and blue stripped shirt: https://amzn.to/3J1LYtG
Brown, black and neutral belts: ​https://amzn.to/49rQJr3