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.
I recently visited the DC M.M.LaFleur showroom and tried a lot of their spring and summer offerings. One item I fell for was the O’Hara Blazer in Plaid Sharkskin. A lighter-weight blazer but still full of professionalism and quality construction, this is how to style the boyfriend blazer of 2023 in a sophisticated manner. I… Continue Reading Styling a Boyfriend Blazer: Capsule Wardrobe of Over 21 Looks
My sister Debbie recently went on a weekend getaway to Miami, Florida. She shared that without even planning, she created a capsule wardrobe. I invited Debbie to share what was in her weekend capsule wardrobe for Miami, thinking it may help others who are planning weekend getaways and looking to have everything fit in a… Continue Reading Weekend Capsule Wardrobe: Getaway to Miami in a Carryon
After my recent spring capsule wardrobe, I had some folks reach out asking if I would consider putting together a spring work-friendly capsule wardrobe. One of my DMs on Instagram mentioned they purchased the Old Navy blazer and matching trousers so I decided to make a spring to summer workwear capsule wardrobe based on those… Continue Reading 2 Spring Work-Friendly Capsule Wardrobes + Tips To Create Your Own Capsule Wardrobe
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
As I look through my closet for this season and as it gets colder, I am assessing what I already own, and what I think will work with my existing closet, and I can’t help but think about capsules. What will be my fall to winter capsule wardrobe? What will mix and match, making it… Continue Reading Fall to Winter Capsule Wardrobe: 25+ Looks for Work, Weekend, and Beyond
It’s clear by now that I am a fan of creating capsule wardrobes. Wardrobe Oxygen for many years was known for its capsule wardrobes, but they tapered off in recent years. But in the past couple of years, I really see the value of shopping less, shopping carefully, and working with a capsule mindset to… Continue Reading A Blue, Black and White Capsule Wardrobe for Travel
I recently went to the beach for a long weekend with some of my best girl friends. I looked at what I packed and realized if I added just a couple of items, I’d have a great active beach getaway capsule wardrobe that would extend far beyond three nights. I decided to take some of… Continue Reading Active Beach Getaway Capsule Wardrobe: 1 Carry-on, 27 Looks
Earlier this month, I was invited to visit the DC M.M.LaFleur showroom and check out their summer collection. M.M.LaFleur gifted me four pieces of my choice, but it was hard to pick just four. I’ve struggled with M.M.LaFleur fitting my short, curvy body in the past when shopping online; going in person gave me a… Continue Reading M.M.LaFleur Travel-Friendly Capsule Wardrobe
I am an ambassador for Chico’s, which means each month I choose pieces from Chico’s New Arrivals to style and share on Instagram. For this month, I decided to style pieces from Chico’s Zenergy line, which has been a favorite for a while. And receiving these pieces, I realized they could make a fantastic vacation… Continue Reading Vacation Capsule Wardrobe with Chico’s Zenergy Collection: 6 Pieces, 12+ Great Looks