Capsule wardrobes created by Alison Gary of the Washington D.C. fashion blog Wardrobe Oxygen. Looking for inspiration on how to have more style with fewer items in your closet? You’ve come to the right place! Capsule wardrobes for stay-at-home moms, business travelers, telecommuniting, retirees, vacationers, and more. Scroll through the archives to also find tips on how to extend your style, pare down your wardrobe without sacrificing your style, and how to look stylish on a budget.
Fashion designer Donna Karan created the first capsule wardrobe in 1985 with her “7 Easy Pieces” collection. This was a capsule of clothing items for the working woman to simplify getting dressed each day. I’ve been creating capsule wardrobes at Wardrobe Oxygen since 2005. I believe in the power of capsule wardrobes for achieving big… Continue Reading Spring Capsule Wardrobe + How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe
If, like me, you rocked refined denim trousers in the 2000s, you will be thrilled to see that they are back. Refined denim is a big trend in 2025, and it extends beyond trousers to blazers, vests, dresses, skirts, and pants in a variety of cuts and silhouettes. When I saw that Talbots has a… Continue Reading Refined Denim Mini Capsule Wardrobe
Previously, I shared a work-friendly capsule wardrobe for the creative minimalist. It is a collection of three bottoms, two jackets, four tops, two pairs of shoes, two bags, a belt, and glasses that can make a month’s worth of looks not just for the office but everyday. green blazer | green trousers | ivory jacket… Continue Reading Work-friendly Creative Minimalism Capsule Wardrobe: How I Made It and How to Expand It
Any creative puts their personality into their work. A signature falsetto, the use of a certain color, or media, or flower. I consider making capsule wardrobes a creative act, and my capsule wardrobes are known for color, use of makeup, and jewelry for additional versatility, and almost always contain a Breton stripe top. But not… Continue Reading Work Friendly Capsule Wardrobe for the Creative Minimalist
It has been a while since I created a capsule wardrobe and today’s features Talbots! Go through Wardrobe Oxygen’s archives, and you’ll see that I am a big fan of the Talbots winter collection and how well it creates a mini capsule that can have you looking chic for almost any occasion on your holiday… Continue Reading A Talbots Holiday Capsule Wardrobe
A late summer capsule wardrobe in two color stories to show you how to extend your summer wardrobe into fall with style. Continue Reading Late Summer Capsule Wardrobe, Two Ways
A summer capsule wardrobe of 30 looks for a waterfront vacation and it all fits in carry-on luggage! Everything up to XXL with much available in plus sizes. Continue Reading Summer Capsule Wardrobe: Waterfront Vacation
A bunch of us, myself included, us are heading out for vacation this summer. Beach and lake getaways, road trips, family vacations… what the heck do you pack to keep it simple, light, but be ready for whatever your holiday brings? I hope this summer travel capsule wardrobe will help guide you! Packing for my… Continue Reading Summer Travel Capsule Wardrobe For Grown-ass Women
Welcome to Deep Winter, the time of year after the holidays when the days are dreary, the temps are low, and many of us are feeling a bit overwhelmed by the “New Year New You” mentality of January and exhausted after the holiday season. We may be a bit softer or a different clothing size… Continue Reading A Cozy Chic Winter Capsule Wardrobe in Both Misses & Plus Sizes