Capsule wardrobe for women 30-35-40-50-60 years old. What is it, how to make it right

A modern capsule wardrobe is a convenient way to create a variety of stylish looks. It is suitable for absolutely every woman, regardless of age, lifestyle and body type.

What is a capsule wardrobe?

Capsule wardrobe - a wardrobe consisting of sets (capsules) of several specially selected items (from 4 to 20), which are folded into a large number of sets and create a cohesive image. The main advantage of the capsule is that each item in its composition is ideally combined with any other garment from the same capsule.

This allows you to avoid the situation of "nothing to wear", spend less money on clothes and get rid of rash purchases of those things that will not fit into the wardrobe.

The capsule wardrobe should not be confused with the basic wardrobe concept. The basic wardrobe consists of things that can be worn anywhere - to work, to the office, to a holiday, to the theater. Basic things are diluted with accessories and combined with different shoes to create looks that are unlike each other.

The capsule, in contrast to the basic wardrobe, belongs to the same style, is selected for different areas of life and for each season. For example, a capsule can be made up of vacation items, work items, or everyday items. However, in some cases, the capsule may consist of items suitable for different occasions (for work and walking).

Types of capsule wardrobes

There are 3 main types of capsule wardrobe:

Capsule wardrobe for each woman is individual - its type depends on the type of activity, hobbies and lifestyle in general.

Wardrobe by seasons

A capsule wardrobe for a woman also depends on the season. For example, in autumn and winter, it is inappropriate to wear summer clothes, so you need to choose warm and cozy clothes.

Autumn

For an autumn capsule wardrobe, you need to choose high-quality knitted, woolen, cashmere items. Clothing items made of tweed, corduroy, leather and suede are also ideal for autumn.

An example of an autumn capsule wardrobe for a woman to work:

• a coat of a basic shade (sand, gray, black) and a cut that fits the figure;
• 1 leather jacket or raincoat;
• 2 blouses made of thick cotton in different shades;
• 1 pair of tailored trousers;
• 1 skirt of strict style (can be made of leather);
• 1 casual dress with a laconic cut;
• 1 sweater in a basic shade;
• 1 turtleneck;
• 1 thick jacket or jacket.

It is recommended to add 1 pair of ankle boots or boots, 1 pair of boots and 1 pair of loafers or oxfords to the capsule.If you need to make a daily capsule, then to the above items of clothing you can add 1 pair of jeans, 1 more sweater or cardigan, 2 knitted T-shirts and comfortable flat shoes.

Winter

The basis of the winter capsule wardrobe is outerwear: down jackets, warm coats and fur coats. They are combined with accessories: hats, scarves and gloves or mittens. Usually accessories are not included in the main capsule, but in a winter wardrobe they are the basis.

In addition to outerwear, it is recommended to add the following things to the winter capsule wardrobe:

• 1-2 warm sweaters (better in different styles);
• 1 woolen dress;
• 1 wool cardigan.

For work, you can use the capsule that is described for the autumn wardrobe. For everyday looks, a high-quality woolen or cashmere suit (pants + sweater, if the dress code permits, you can wear it to work), a parka, a sweatshirt or a hoodie. Plain leather boots in neutral shades are suitable for both office and casual capsules.

Spring

Outerwear for the spring capsule can be taken from the autumn wardrobe and add a denim or light corduroy jacket (for very warm weather). Add 1 chiffon dress, 1 shirt dress and light trousers made of cotton or linen to the spring capsule for office and casual looks. They can be paired with stylish cardigans, 1-2 blouses and plain T-shirts.

From shoes in a spring capsule wardrobe should be present flat boots, white sneakers and classic pumps. They fit any look: office, everyday and festive.

Summer

Many things for a summer wardrobe can be taken from a spring one: denim jacket, shirt dress, cotton trousers.

Also add to the summer capsule:

• 1-2 T-shirts in a basic shade (for example, white and beige);
• 1 sundress or dress;
• 1-2 pairs of shorts (cotton or denim);
• 1 light summer jacket (you can purchase a summer suit consisting of a jacket and shorts; such a suit can be worn to work, if the dress code allows or separately).

A straw hat will fit perfectly into all summer looks made from the listed garments. From shoes to the capsule, it is worth adding ballet flats, sandals. It is recommended to leave white sneakers from the spring wardrobe.

Wardrobe by the sea

A capsule wardrobe for a trip to the sea will help you save space in your suitcase and look beautiful and varied every day.

The following types of clothing should be packed in a suitcase:

• 1 sundress or summer dress (suitable for walks, hikes to the beach and evening looks);
• 2 pairs of shorts;
• 1-2 T-shirts;
• 1 light shirt made of natural fabrics - it can be used both as part of one-piece looks (for example, put on with shorts), or to cover your shoulders with it on the beach;
• 1 cotton or linen trousers;
• 2 leotards and 1 cape or pareo for them.

The number of things depends on the duration of the trip. If you plan to travel for 5-7 days, you can take 1 type of each item listed instead of 2. In case of cool evenings at sea, you should take a denim jacket or cardigan. From shoes to suitcase, you must definitely fold 1 pair of sandals, 1 flip-flops for hiking to the beach and sandals for evening looks.

On every day

A capsule wardrobe for a woman for every day should consist of simple and concise things. In such things, you can go for a walk, go to visit or go to the cinema, or go shopping. Some everyday capsule items are also suitable for the office.

An example of an everyday capsule:

• 1-2 pairs of jeans of different colors and cuts (for example, skinny and mom jeans);
• 1 jumper or sweater;
• 1 shirt in a cage (you can not in a cage, the main thing is that it does not have an office style);
• 2 basic T-shirts (you can color, but it is important that they fit into the color scheme of the capsule);
• 1 skirt (it is recommended to take skirts in a casual style, for example denim, as they are combined with any top from this capsule);
• 1-2 casual dresses;
• 1 coat or trench coat;
• 1 short jacket (denim or corduroy is suitable for spring and summer).

From shoes in a daily capsule, there should be sneakers or sneakers, flat-soled boots and ballet flats (ballet flats can be replaced with moccasins or slip-ons).

Fat woman's wardrobe

Capsules for obese women are built on the same principle as for slim women. However, when choosing clothes, it is imperative to take into account the characteristics of the figure and select combinations that hide flaws.

The following garments should be added to the full body capsule:

• 1 classic straight jeans with a high rise (a low rise visually shortens the figure and adds volume; also, do not choose skinny jeans and jeans with stripes, rhinestones, patterns, as the details draw attention to the legs);
• 1 shirt, slightly loose fit;
• 1 blouse (you can take a blouse with a belt at the waist or with ruffles around the edges or on the chest);
• 1 long, not too thin cardigan (visually increases growth and corrects body volume);
• 1-2 wrap dresses (such dresses have an emphasis on the waist, due to which they create beautiful curves and make the figure more proportional);
• 1 pencil skirt made of dense, slightly stretching jersey (such jersey will allow you to choose a skirt exactly in size; the color of the product can be any, but it is recommended to choose dark shades, as they are “slimmer”);
• 1 pair of high-rise trousers (it is best to choose tapered trousers with bulky hips - they hide full hips and make the figure more proportional due to the high fit and emphasis on the waist).

The main recommendations for choosing a wardrobe for obese women:

• the recommended length of casual skirts and dresses is just below the knee;
• you should avoid trousers and jeans with a low waist;
• the color scheme of the wardrobe should consist mainly of calm and / or deep shades; too light colors are not recommended to be accentuated, as they add volume;
• it is not recommended to wear tight things, as they only emphasize the fullness; otherwise, wear a cardigan over tight clothing.

How to put together a basic wardrobe?

For women of every age, there are rules for creating a wardrobe. The older a woman is, the more simple and elegant her images should be.

For a woman 30 years old

In the wardrobe of a woman who has reached the age of 30, the same items of clothing are allowed as for younger girls. However, they shouldn't be too young.

It is better to choose things from quality materials and calm shades and focus on the classics.

A 30-year-old woman's wardrobe should not include:

• too revealing and defiant outfits;
• jeans with large holes;
• short tops;
• overly tight clothing models.

The listed wardrobe items "cheapen" the image.

35 years

At 35, it is also important to give preference to classic and calm images. Things that are bright in terms of textures, colors and styles are best left for special occasions.

A 35-year-old woman's basic wardrobe should include the following:

• sheath dress (combined with cardigans, jackets and any outerwear, suitable for any occasion);
• 2 white shirts (one of them must have a strict look in order to wear it in the office, and the other can be a semi-free cut - it can be worn in everyday looks);
• dark trousers with a high waist (they can be of any cut - the main thing is that they visually make the silhouette slimmer);
• pencil skirt (length can be slightly above the knee, knee-length or below);
• classic cut jeans;
• 1-2 jumpers;
• a coat and a light trench coat (suitable for business, festive and casual looks).

40 years

A capsule wardrobe for a 40-year-old woman should be elegant and contain items that visually make you look younger. All items from the previous capsule (for a 35-year-old woman) are suitable for compiling the basic wardrobe of a 40-year-old woman.

They can be combined with elegant accessories (better jewelry, but to fit into the image; it can be a gold bracelet paired with a ring, pendant, stud earrings).

Different stoles are very suitable for 40-year-old women - they can be worn not only with outerwear, but also thrown over their shoulders with a shirt or dress.

50 years

A well-chosen basic wardrobe for women of 50 helps to hide the age and highlight the features of the figure. Women in their 50s are encouraged to stick to feminine looks.

The basic wardrobe must include:

• plain shirts and blouses of a semi-free silhouette (you can use bright colors, but muted shades);
• jeans (straight or flared cut);
• formal suit (jacket + pants or jacket + skirt);
• short jacket;
• cardigan;
• turtleneck;
• several dresses of different shades and styles (it is recommended to wear plain dresses, combining them with accessories);
• poncho, coat.

The cut and the degree of fitting of things depends on the type of woman's figure.

60 years

A capsule wardrobe for a 60-year-old woman may contain the same items as listed in the 50-year-old guidelines. However, things should be as simple as possible - without ruffles, curly cutouts, hanging details.

Fabrics should be dense and moderately stiff and smooth. The optimal length for skirts and dresses is up to the knee or below. Also, do not wear things with a deep neckline - the neckline should cover most of the chest.

Important: women of 50-60 years old should give up black and white clothes. Black indicates mourning, while white visually adds age. It is best to use pastel, light or dark colors.

Features of a basic wardrobe for different types of figures

A capsule wardrobe for a woman needs to be selected depending on the figure. There are 5 types of female figures: "Rectangle", "Hourglass", "Apple" "Pear" and "Inverted Triangle".

For each type of figure, there are recommendations for the selection of clothes for the basic wardrobe:

• Rectangle (shoulders and hips are the same width, the waist is straight) - we recommend things with a slight emphasis on the waist (to highlight this area), high waist, slightly shortened sleeves and legs. It is advisable to choose fabrics that are dense and slightly stiff.
• Hourglass (narrow and pronounced waist, shoulders and hips of the same width) - it is not recommended to wear oversized clothes, as they hide the waist and make the figure more complete. For girls with this type of figure, light and flowing fabrics are suitable; too rigid should be avoided. Also, the hourglass is very fit and fitted garments.
• Apple (full top, lush chest, slender legs) - semi-fitted or A-line clothing is recommended (especially dresses, as they help to adjust the proportions of the figure). To highlight the bust, you can opt for a V-neck top. Pants and jeans should not be tight, it is better to choose straight or slightly wide models.
• Pear (small chest, pronounced waist, full hips and ankles) - a fitted silhouette of clothing, smooth lines and slightly flowing fabrics are recommended. With this type of figure, it is important to highlight the upper body, so things with ruffles, frills, voluminous shoulders and sleeves are suitable. Skirts should not be too lush, as they will create extra volume in the hips. It is advisable to choose trousers and jeans in plain colors and without details.
• Inverted triangle (wide shoulders and chest, narrow waist or with a tendency to narrow, slender legs) - it is advisable to choose things of a man's cut (especially shirts), a V-neck and a semi-adjacent silhouette of the top - all this helps to visually make the shoulders less wide. It is better to choose bulky and slightly widened jeans, trousers and skirts to adjust the volume of the body.

A step-by-step process for building a capsule wardrobe

Before putting together a capsule wardrobe, it is necessary to get absolutely all the things from the closet and get rid of those that have not been worn for several seasons, as well as those that have lost their beautiful appearance. By reducing the number of items, it will be much easier to compose capsules.

A step-by-step process for creating a capsule wardrobe:

1. First you need to decide on the spheres of life and the type of capsule wardrobe. If most of your life is occupied by work in the office, then the minimum type of wardrobe will do, in which there will be simple and concise things suitable for work and for a walk. Party outfits can be outside the capsule. For those who have a balance between work, rest and going out (to the theater, to a visit, to a restaurant), the optimal type of capsule wardrobe is suitable.
2. For each capsule, you need to choose 2-3 simple things. For example, jeans, a plaid shirt, and a denim skirt.
3. It is necessary to add other things to the selected wardrobe items, so that they all fit together. It is important to respect the color scheme. For example, you can add a white T-shirt, a plain jumper. Thus, a casual capsule of 5 items is obtained, which are ideally combined with each other.
4. Next, you need to add shoes and accessories to the capsule. White sneakers or sneakers go well with the chosen clothes. From accessories, you can add a cross-body bag or a small backpack. If a capsule is being assembled for the cold season, then you need to add outerwear (leather jacket, trench coat).

Ready-made capsules help facilitate the choice of looks for every woman. With this type of wardrobe organization, you can create a variety of looks from just 5-7 items, while looking different every day.

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