From ” I have nothing to wear” to ” There’s no place in my closet”, wardrobe woes often come in the way of our otherwise impeccable style. Amidst our busy lives in the metros, it’s difficult to put in endless thoughts on these trivial questions every day. Call it the need of the hour or conscious decluttering, the concept of a capsule wardrobe had ushered into the fashion radar as the best cure to our dilemmas. Nudging away from a trend-led style that makes you splurge consistently on outfits that don’t even get to see the daylight more than a couple of times, the idea of a well-thought wardrobe goes beyond just style statement. The first step is to keep a sizeable collection of 50 or fewer pieces that will last you through seasons. Invest and arrange a closet that matches your routine and lifestyle. For a clever city girl, your wardrobe should be encapsulated in a way that it adequately prepares you for work, weekend and everything in between. Following the call to action, we’ve decoded a simple way for skilful wardrobe planning.
Better than Basics
Primarily, stocking up on neutrals that function firmly on functionality is the key to mastering your style statement. A couple of classic button-downs, a pair of well-trimmed pants, a few bustiers and crop tops, a little black dress; clean silhouettes are the defining factors of great style. Even if you’re someone who gets carried away by the thrill of trends every season, investing in fuss-free basics is a no-brainer. With a little skilful styling, you can build any dressy look with your solos and separates. If you work at a formal setting, crisp shirts are the heroes of your wardrobe. Partying after hours? Slip an LBD or a bustier inside your blazer. Fuss-free pants not only cover you for shopping strolls but also weekend brunches.
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Power Pairing
Clubbing solid basics and classic prints is the most failsafe way and ensures you get plenty of room to experiment. Focus on prints that speak your own style or patterns that you can pull off effortlessly. Also, timeless florals, checks and plaids have an innate flair to appeal like any other trend-led statement. Investing in layering pieces is a cornerstone of a versatile wardrobe. A well-tailored jacket can enhance any languid feel of the moment making it look put together thoughtfully. While flirty florals befit any day under the sun, linear patterns sway easily from workweek to airport hauls. A sizeable collection of micro-printed florals and polka dots look fancy from dawn to dusk. You can turn to light layering pieces all year round- from casual Fridays at work to afterparties on weekends.
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Timely & Timeless
As hardcore fashion enthusiasts, we’re bound to get lured by stellar trends seen on the runway every season. Choosing modern new hybrids of classics can be deemed as a smart investment. It’s the easiest way to notch up your game. Since you’re forming a wardrobe that’s transitional, steer away from cringe-worthy fads. In essence, switch your preferences from stark neon colours or OTT blingy numbers to matching separates, jewel tones, floral reiterations that are perfect to swing into any occasion or season. A word for the wise- Invest in new arrivals only for significant occasions like destination weddings and cocktail parties that demand dressier appearances.
Credits: Kanika Goyal , Kshitij Jalori , Archana Rao , Tahweave , Ritu Kumar