4 Essentials to Include in a Holiday Capsule Wardrobe

If you aren’t familiar with the term, you may be wondering what a capsule wardrobe is. No, it isn’t something you’d don to be placed in a time capsule going off on holiday to some point in history in any era other than today. A capsule wardrobe is essential items you can mix and match that all go well together and form the basis for a wardrobe, often created season by season. If you are planning a summer holiday, perhaps the first since the start of the pandemic, this year your capsule wardrobe will be more important than ever. Let’s start with these four categories that every capsule wardrobe needs.

1. Lingerie

A wireless bra is one of the things many people omit when planning their seasonal capsule wardrobe. With so much emphasis being placed on colour, style and fit, who has time to think about lingerie? Actually, you should! Can you imagine that sleek summer shift that literally hugs the body without something under to shape and lift for the most feminine appeal? Along with panties and bras, don’t forget that all-important Heist shapewear bodysuit that will do all the lifting and shaping that beautiful shift dress deserves.

2. Blouses

Although you will want to have a few one-piece outfits such as that lovely, soft dress mentioned above that literally clings to you like a glove, the bulk of your wardrobe will be mix and match combinations. Indeed, the purpose of a capsule wardrobe is having a minimum number of pieces that can be worn interchangeably, giving you almost endless possibilities when combined. Blouses and tops should all go with every bottom you choose. Colour matters, but so too does style. If a blouse works with every skirt or pair of leggings and jeans, you know you’ve done it right.

3. Bottoms

The same holds true for bottoms you choose but here you may want to have a little bit of everything. It is going to be summer after all so you shouldn’t choose all ankle-length pants, leggings, or jeans. Switch it up a bit with some shorts, some capris length pants and a few pair of jeans or leggings. Don’t forget a skirt or two in case you want to dine in a semi-formal restaurant while away on holiday.

4. Shoes

You will also want to have shoes for all occasions. One pair of heels should be sufficient but don’t forget to carry along athletic shoes as well as you’ll probably be doing a bit of walking while seeing the sights. Perhaps you will need a few pairs of flats ranging from sandals to ballet style shoes meant for style, not for dance.

Don’t forget that jewelry and hair accessories should be chosen with your capsule wardrobe in mind. Choose styles and colours that match your outfits, and you should be ready for anything your summer holiday throws at you. As a side note, the pandemic is far from over and so you’ll want to have a sampling of stylish masks, just in case. You never know when a new surge will pop up, so it’s better to be prepared with capsule masks. You may not like them, but without them, you may be turned away at the door of some posh restaurant or event. That would put a spoiler on this holiday you have waited long to enjoy.