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.
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
I’ve struggled with M.M.LaFleur fitting my short, curvy body in the past when shopping online; I decided to visit one of their showrooms to try in person to see if I would have more success. Going in person gave me a whole new perspective, and everything I was trying worked together like a travel-friendly capsule… 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
It’s the time of year when we’re often hating everything in our closets and desiring to buy new new new! However, I hope this spring to summer capsule wardrobe will inspire you to shop your closet and see what you already have that can mix and match… and if you do need to shop, ideas… Continue Reading Spring to Summer Capsule Wardrobe
As I mentioned in previous Weekend Reads posts and shared on Instagram, I just got back this weekend from a week-long trip to Fire Island, Davis Park to be specific. We went with relatives and it was a great getaway before our kids head back to school. I have an Instagram Highlight sharing the trip,… Continue Reading Fire Island Capsule Wardrobe: What I Packed for a Week in August
Universal Standard is one of my favorite fashion brands. High quality, great style, and inclusive sizing (sizes 00-40 with a few long and petite options). Universal Standard often has sales, but starting today the best Universal Standard sale has returned: The Universal Standard Sample Sale! And your gal Alison has made a Universal Standard capsule… Continue Reading Universal Standard Capsule Wardrobe and It’s All On Sale!
I was analyzing my wardrobe and what I wear over and over… and it creates a work from home capsule wardrobe for fall to winter. With the temps changing I am packing up my shorts for sweaters, the sandals for closed-toe shoes and thought it would make sense to share my work from home capsule… Continue Reading Work from Home Capsule Wardrobe for Fall to Winter
We are over two months into staying home in the United States. While some states have opened up and others have relaxed shelter in place directives, other places, like where I live, continue to be locked down. We don’t know what the future holds, how long states will be opened or closed, but I do… Continue Reading A Stay At Home Capsule Wardrobe