Where to start your wardrobe. Basic wardrobe

How many items should be in a capsule wardrobe?

I know very few girls who like to have a huge wardrobe. As a rule, regardless of the level of income, my Clients and acquaintances prefer to have not the most huge, but functional set of things.

A wardrobe that consists solely of items that they like, go for and actually wear.

The larger the wardrobe, the more difficult it is to manage. The more it costs. And it doesn't always pay off.

Of course, if you wish and have the opportunity, you can simply collect beautiful things. But this is a rare story. Still, most of us do not want to put things in wardrobes, but wear them, making up different sets with them.

I don't like bloated wardrobes either, I always have a minimum set of things, on the basis of which I can quickly create maximum combinations. This is called capsularity. When everything fits together.

And this is not science fiction, but real reality :-)

Let's figure out together how to turn your things and accessories into the perfect wardrobe designer!

How to create a versatile capsule wardrobe?

All universal wardrobes are created according to the same principle:

SIMPLE FIT

The basis of a modern basic wardrobe is modern basic things, sorry for the tautology, but you can’t say it any other way :-)

This photo shows a modern base.

And here - an outdated base, do not expect a miracle with such a wardrobe. The story that if you have perfect jeans, a blue pantsuit in your wardrobe, arm yourself with a little black dress and a V-neck jumper, in the 21st century, it looks more like the Myths of Ancient Greece.

Components of a modern capsule wardrobe

Here are 4 pillars on which the modern base is being built:

1. SIMPLE FIT

2.ANY COLOR

3.PRINT

4.INVOICE

Anything basic goes with anything basic! This is how a capsule is obtained, in which there are few things and many kits.

ONE COLOR PALETTE

In addition to the simplicity of the cut, we need to make sure that everything matches in color.

Choose 1 temperature or 1 saturation for the entire wardrobe. So you will definitely be sure that absolutely all things are combined with each other.

In fact, there are a lot of options for color combinations, this is what I teach in my online school.

And, I remind you, the modern basic wardrobe is colored! Not black, not gray and not blue, namely colored :-)

ACCESSORIES

A bright basic bag, stylish shoes, simple earrings, watches, basic chains and bracelets. Neutrality and simplicity are needed in order to easily combine things in a total look.

Simply put, the less "bells and whistles" in the design of a thing, the more versatile it is. These are the things that most of us actively wear every day. It is logical to invest most of the budget in what comes in handy more often. And not in the "frills" that we wear on the strength of once a year.

Here is my mini set

GO TO PRACTICE

And now I'm showing you not a complete, but a mini-capsule to lay the logic. The list of things in each wardrobe is selected individually, depending on personal needs, relevance, lifestyle, dress code. Someone to the playground, someone to the office, someone lives in a cold climate, someone in a hot one, someone wears skirts, and someone does not, and so on.
Adjust the general principle for yourself, removing and adding things at your discretion:

▪️trousers or jeans
▪️skirt or shorts
▪️dress
▪️ cardigan or jacket
▪️t-shirt or top
▪️any basic shoes
▪️any basic bag
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Imagine that you have 5 things (not counting the bag and shoes, which we will just add to everything), you get 6 sets and 4 more for them for creative girls :-)

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1. T-shirt + jeans
2. T-shirt + jeans + cardigan
3. Dress
4. Dress + cardigan
5. T-shirt + skirt
6. T-shirt + skirt + cardigan
7-10 POSSIBLE: dress+skirt, dress+skirt+cardigan, dress+jeans, dress+jeans+cardigan

So girls! Good taste is not only beautiful things, but above all brains :-)
Someone first buys, and then painfully thinks. And someone first invents, and then buys and wears.

Is this a problem? Of course not! After all, you can learn how to combine colors and shades, choose things according to your figure, create a basic wardrobe that suits you and wear everyday things in style, you can INDIVIDUALLY learn in my online school on the Basic course from anywhere in the world at a convenient time :)

In order to look stylish and fashionable every day, it is not at all necessary to buy branded items in expensive boutiques, which, as a rule, require large financial costs, or save a certain amount for several months in order to purchase a thing that you have long wanted to have in your wardrobe. You just need to know how to create your stylish wardrobe.

The perfect wardrobe - how to create?

For many of the fair sex, the ideal wardrobe is the one in which there are things that meet the latest fashion laws, and everything else they should be bought in expensive boutiques and, of course, by no means on sales. The ideal wardrobe, in fact, is a wardrobe that reflects the individual style of a woman. But how to create the perfect wardrobe, what should be included in it, you can consider in more detail:

1. First of all, you need to get rid of things that have been weighing in the closet for quite a long time, have not been worn for a long time, things that do not sit well, are fat, have lost their appearance.
2. Of the things, you can definitely leave a black turtleneck and a skirt, exclusive, vintage items, if they are in excellent condition.
3. For convenience, you can hang things in colors from cold to warm colors. Neutral colors such as white, black, grey, should be hung separately.

Wardrobe principles

There are several principles for preparing a wardrobe:

All these nuances should be taken into account, and when the question arises of where to start updating the wardrobe.

Choosing the right wardrobe

Before many women, sooner or later the question arises of how to choose the right wardrobe. When choosing clothes, it is worth considering the features of the figure. Types of figures are divided into the following types: triangle, hourglass, trapezoid, rectangle. A description of each type is provided below:

• Triangle. This body type is characterized by broad shoulders and relatively narrow hips. Therefore, it is worth choosing clothes that emphasize a beautiful waist and hips, that is, wear light-colored trousers, narrow or wide belts.

• Women with an hourglass figure are characterized by a narrow waist, wide hips and a décolleté. On such a figure, any thing will look perfect. Such a figure can be emphasized with fitted clothes, and it is better to choose trousers with a low waist. Wide and narrow belts can be chosen as accessories. But clothes with a large pattern, and those that are too tight, should be avoided.

• Trapeze. It features wide hips, a narrow waist, and narrow shoulders. Women with this type of figure should not wear tight-fitting clothes. It is best to wear things that do not fit very tightly at the bottom. And the top should be voluminous, with an open neckline, square neckline.

• For this type of figure, like a rectangle, the proportionality of the hips and shoulders is characteristic, and the waist is slightly pronounced. Things must be selected so that they create volume in the chest and hips, semi-adjacent or straight silhouette.

Basic wardrobe - choice of clothes

Basic wardrobe - these are things that are suitable for any situation, will become the basis of any outfit. Every girl needs to know how to choose clothes for a basic wardrobe. Not every woman knows how to choose the right things so that they harmoniously combine with each other, often clothes of different styles are combined in one image: classic is combined with sports, business with everyday. But the image will turn out to be harmonious, complete, if the clothes of the basic wardrobe are chosen correctly.

Below is a list of what should be in the basic wardrobe:

Dress - case. Perhaps this is the first thing that should be in the basic wardrobe. Such clothes should be without voluminous, bright elements. This dress goes well with different styles. It is suitable for going out into nature, it will be appropriate for a walk, in a club, on a date.

The image of each woman is unique and unrepeatable. It includes a wide variety of things in various styles and colors. But the presence of individual things is not all that is in the general wardrobe. Its core is a basic set of things that everyone must have. Why is this needed and what does the basic wardrobe of a modern girl include? Let's consider further.

Mainly, the things that we select as a base and as a special option are distinguished by their practicality. The basic wardrobe consists exclusively of those elements that can be easily combined with almost any option, they are quite versatile and often comfortable. Another distinguishing feature of such things is the restraint of design. Here you will not find bright prints, special finishes or ruffles; absolutely discreet, even classic options.

So what then is the need for a basic women's wardrobe?

1. To dilute bright clothes. For example, a discreet thing from the base will perfectly brighten up a bright bottom and vice versa.
2. These are the perfect companions for everyday wear when you need something simple, comfortable, but at the same time stylish.
3. For easy picking. As mentioned earlier, the "base" is very easy to combine with almost any kind of clothing, accessories or shoes. Thus, the problem of "nothing to wear" practically disappears.

Modern stylists recommend having at least 2-3 “basic” things in stock. In general, we can say with confidence that without a base, a complete wardrobe is considered simply inferior. Now you should pick up the base and find out what applies to it.

Basic shades and elements

As a rule, not all manufacturers produce a separate series of things marked "basic", which are just included in the basic wardrobe of a modern girl. And this greatly complicates the process of selecting this type of clothing. So you need to figure out what the base includes. Also below you will find recommendations for choosing shades. In addition, there are many photos of the basic wardrobe on the Internet - take a look at them to find something that suits you.

Top

There may be different options here. Usually 2-3 different models are enough for each season.

• T-shirt or T-shirt. The main colors are, of course, white, black, beige. As for beige, you should choose the most neutral shades, which will only slightly shade the overall range of your future image. Sometimes gray, blue or blue tones become good options. But again, you should pay attention to the fact that the color is not flashy, calm.





Tops and T-shirts



• Shirt or. The shades of the base for the shirt are white, cream, sometimes or beige. Don't overdo it with saturation.



Blouse with a bow as a base option






Shirt examples

• Turtleneck. Warmer option from the base. Here, more saturated, deep shades can be used, but at the same time, those that can be easily included in the overall range of the wardrobe. These are white, black, brown, gray, blue, beige tones. Muted shades of the above tones are an ideal harmonious option.

Bottom

Almost all possible elements of the bottom are black. is considered the most calm and neutral color, and if we talk about clothes, it also gives harmony, attractiveness. Here are the elements that are considered the base here:

Other options

There are other things that should definitely be included in the basic wardrobe:

1. Classic element of outerwear. Get yourself a standard beige, or black medium length or - to choose from for your style. These models are ideal for both romantic and business casual look.







Basic outerwear






Outerwear models



2. Trouser suit or skirt suit. The standard for a business lady and a very comfortable everyday option for work.







Jackets and jackets

3. Pumps. A timeless classic that goes well with both pants and skirts. Undoubtedly, preference should be given to black and models. Your choice of open or closed spout.





Base of summer shoes






Demi-season base models

4. It's probably worth buying in the first place.





Black dress styles

5. A very important element of every girl's wardrobe - basic too. Two sets in black and nude to match any look. And for ladies with forms, one more recommendation: get a quality base for the base.



6. Accessories. Buy a ready-made kit or build it yourself. A handbag, gloves and a scarf that perfectly match each other will perfectly complement your autumn and.

Before you go shopping, carefully consider the photos of modern models. Very often, their clothes can include basic wardrobe items. This will help you make the right and stylish choice in the department.

Variants of basic dresses for different seasons

Choosing the right style

For a basic wardrobe, you need not only standard classic shades, but also standard styles. Do not forget about the features of appearance: the recommended options can be slightly adjusted for yourself, as well as your wardrobe.

Top details

Bottom elements

To dilute the basic wardrobe and add some spice to it, you can pick up a few more elements that complete the picture.

Base Accessory Options

Do not forget to get acquainted with fashion trends from designers every new season. Study photos of models and feel free to experiment!

I'm still wandering through the back alleys of my brain, trying to come up with a convenient and understandable blog post about the vast topic of basic wardrobe. I wanted to continue the tactic of itemized enumeration and, following the bags, gut the shoe shelf. But I realized that before that it would not hurt to dedicate one or two posts to excellent tediousness to more global issues. If only because they will arise constantly. So let's better deal with them right away and live in peace.

One of the main phobias about the basic wardrobe is related to the colors of things in it. I have even gotten used to almost every conversation on the subject of the base with a promise that it will not be all gray. I won’t draw feathers in rhinestones there either, but I can guarantee one thing: you can make the basic wardrobe of even the most “gray” color tone moderately cheerful. In short, today about universal shades.

It was not in vain that I mentioned the color type. Bayan, but still once again: the basic wardrobe differs from person to person not only in the list of his personal "universal" things and styles, but also in color scheme. Therefore, alas, there is no single list of shades that each of us can rely on when compiling our base. And such googling illustrations of the basic wardrobe are an absolute evil for the majority:

The other extreme is a literal understanding of "one's own" color at the base of the base. Because this, for example, is also not a basic wardrobe:

It's just a wardrobe capsule created around one particular color. And such a concentrated approach will inevitably lead to an unchanging daily total look. Every day like this - as if bust:

Therefore, to create at the same time a diverse and not boring base, you can and need use almost most of the personal color palette. And she, for a moment, covers all the colors of the rainbow in general with a correction for the color type of a particular person. Here, for example, is a more or less expanded palette of a girl of a dark, neutrally warm color type:

Everyone has such a palette, of course, will have their own. But this fifty-odd shades, in principle, is quite enough to understand the picture of your wardrobe future. At the same time, there is enough for everything: both for accents, and for the background, and for the base - even for feathers with rhinestones, it will remain. The point is small: to select in a pile those universal shades that can serve as a basic wardrobe.

I must say right away that the base above is not very typical, because it was compiled for deep coloring in a very creative style. But in any case, from the palette to the basic wardrobe, I usually drag between 50 and 70 percent of the docher shades, depending on the individual. And it's not conventionally gray, black or white. I take a little bit of everyone - but only those that pass the test with my three favorite rules of #hardest-dropout.

So. Rule number one: do not allow white and black to the competition

Okay, I screwed up a bit. Bright and cold color typesmay consider h pure textbook white and black as base colors. Actually, because these are two very bright and very cold colors that are able to kill the appearance of the vast majority of the Slavic population. After all, many of us, as you know, are distinguished by natural softness of varying degrees of severity.

But this is just closer to the second rule, so let's move on.

Rule number two: base shades are the most complex and incomprehensible

This, it seems to me, is a very logical and direct golden rule. The meaning of the basic wardrobe is the ability to easily combine into outfits with absolutely any, even your most extravagant acquisitions. In our today's case - under-tucked in the color plan.

It's only on beautiful streetstyle pictures that under the most incredible thing there is another perfect incredible thing - and together they look like a great set. In our harsh reality, at best, you have to spend unplanned money on a "companion", which most often turns out to be completely unsuitable for any other use in the wardrobe. At worst - hysteria in front of the closet on the topic "nothing to wear" or put on as is. All options are impassable.

Best of all, it is complex shades that cope with the task of basic things. That is, those in which several colors are already initially involved. Because such "incomprehensible" shades will somehow overlap with any bright or accent colors of your outfit. And therefore - to create a harmonious inflorescence that is pleasing to the eye without any mental effort on your part.

Here I will make it clearer on the example of specific shades. In the top row, I placed a simple shade of red, which was unsuccessful as a base, and its more versatile, convenient counterparts below.

For myself in the store, I usually recognize the basic shades like this: if you can’t immediately name the color or something with two or three dashes (gray-brown-crimson) starts spinning on your tongue, then the shade is what you need. We take!

For the sake of experiment, you can now imagine your most incongruous item from your wardrobe and "wear" it with something from complex shades, suitable for your color type. Well, how can you go out to people?

Rule number three: if you don’t know what to choose, buy a golden dozen

This lifeline in the form of twelve shades that go to the vast majority of people has long been replicated on the Internet. Actually, I myself once stumbled upon it on the net, but whoever doubted did not believe it. Therefore, she repeatedly ran on herself and voluntary test subjects. Works. Here is the magic layout:

I specifically brought shades with names, because the color rendition of the screens of our gadgets is better to shoot yourself right away. We definitely won’t understand each other and we’ll all get confused. And the names of the shades will explain a lot. Because the secret secret of universal shades is in their complexity and simultaneous muffledness. That is, in fact, these shades are formed mixing different shades plus adding gray. Here’s the garbage I toiled last night, for example, dismembered the color of the sea wave from the diagram above in Photoshop:

Look at its composition in the spectrum and the level of gray content. Look, gray not only knows how to muffle any bright color, but at the same time brings it half a step closer to the opposite shade on the color wheel (and such pairs are known to create the most curious combinations). In general, all this makes universal colors truly basic and suitable for all color types.

By the way, for complete happiness, my favorite bronze shade is missing here. And he, too, is such a bridge between different metals, combining all their qualities to the state of universality. Remember, I talked about this last time?

Well, actually, and all my color conclusions for today. If you want, you can now create a color base for yourself at your leisure. If something doesn't work, whistle. Let's figure it out.

And I'll remind you about beauty quest who is on his own head. I happily catch beautiful painted faces in a box and will do it until Tuesday 17 November. Come on, who has not yet decided on a make-up, go for it. It’s Friday night, there’s a reason to create a trendy face :) Well, where to create it, take a picture there. And if you take a picture, then send it already.

How often do we flip through glossy magazines and put them aside with the thought that looking stylish is for the rich and famous? As usual, we take out the usual pair of jeans and a sweater from the wardrobe - the image “and to the feast, and to the world, and to good people” is ready.
And now it's time for the holiday. And in my head is the eternal female thought-problem “What will I wear?” On the eve of each celebration, we run around a bunch of stores, review online offers in search of something new, beautiful and original. Finally, it would seem that the most beautiful dress was found, and it also included a handbag, shoes, and even beads with a bracelet.

But why is there nothing to wear again for the next outing? How much more money do you need to spend on things that then gather dust in the closet?

So, we create our ideal wardrobe for all occasions. And at the same time we solve the main women's problems associated with it:

• full closet, but nothing to wear;
• why I don't look stylish;
• Why is it difficult for me to combine things with each other.

What is "Basic Things"

First of all, the basis of an ideal wardrobe is simple things from the Basic category. They must meet a number of requirements.

1. Basic wardrobe should be selected individually. No general measurements like “your wardrobe must have a beige trench coat, a black jacket, a vest”, etc., will help you create your ideal wardrobe. Each woman has her own taste and color palette, and this must be taken into account.

2. Basic wardrobe must be neutral. Don't be afraid of a monochrome, gray or pastel palette. Firstly, it serves as an excellent background for one color accent in the image (it can be a scarf, bag, shoes, or one of the clothing items). Secondly, the monochrome image itself already looks stylish (provided that it is matched according to your appearance color type).

3. Basic things should not have active elements or prints. A pattern on a sweater, patch pockets on trousers, ruffles on a shirt, decorative zippers on a pencil skirt - and these are no longer the things of the Basic Wardrobe. When combined, there is a strong imbalance in the image.

4. All things of the Basic wardrobe should be easily combined with each other. This is also achieved by selecting them according to the principle of a simple style and a single color palette.

5. When trying on your wardrobe, take a close look at how you look.- any thing should fit the figure perfectly!

Basic wardrobe - the basis of your image

You will say, the Basic wardrobe is somehow boring and unoriginal. But not at all. Simple things will serve as a wonderful backdrop for you. Add a bright accent to them - and you are guaranteed a stylish look. And the next time you go out, you will change your question: “what should I wear?” to a more interesting one: “what do I want to look like today: strict, businesslike, romantic or simple and laid-back?”

Secrets of the Basic Wardrobe

The most effective and correct solution for a stylish girl, which saves both time and money, is to create a Basic or capsule wardrobe. It provides for the purchase of a minimum number of simple things that are ideal for your figure and your type of appearance, and makes it easy to combine things with each other for all occasions. You will always look stylish at minimal cost!

Basic wardrobe based on your color type

An ideal selection, a la 10 things in your wardrobe, does not exist. Each girl is individual: with her own taste preferences, the rhythm of life, and especially the color type of her appearance. You have noticed that some colors suit you, while others, on the contrary, make you look tired. This is the notorious color type of appearance - the basis for building any wardrobe.

Once I read an opinion on the forum: “I can’t stand home-grown divisions into color types, so I select the colors in the wardrobe solely by my reflection in the mirror,” I remembered that until recently this concept seemed too tricky. Basically, girls choose the color of their wardrobe according to taste preferences. Every time you choose clothes, you carefully peer into the mirror in the fitting room. And the seller, of course, assures that the color really suits you.

So, over time, many different shades accumulate in the wardrobe (either you wanted something colored, then gray, then beige, then bright, then green is in fashion). As a result, the wardrobe has no structure, things are difficult to combine with each other, and many are not worn at all. Therefore, if you are not too lazy once and determine your appearance color type (spring, summer, autumn, winter) and a suitable color palette, it will become much easier and faster to select clothes in a store. You will "see" your colors immediately and you will not need to rely on someone else's opinion. In addition, a single wardrobe palette makes it possible to combine all things with each other and create many bows.

Thus, half the work is done. Your wardrobe, in any case, will suit you because you have chosen "your" right colors.
Now let's try to present our figure in the most advantageous light (dreaming about the ideal - "hourglass" - is often useless).

To do this, we determine our type of figure (pear, apple, hourglass, triangle, rectangle). What is it for, you ask? For example, you are a “pear” (pronounced waist, small chest, and fairly voluminous hips). In this case, you should avoid the same tight-fitting top and bottom, or a clear emphasis on the bottom of the outfit. A straight cut of a skirt or trousers without active elements, a waist emphasized by a belt and additional volume for the top (a scarf, a large sweater, ruffles) - and you have the perfect hourglass figure.

Given such secrets, you can easily learn which areas (top, bottom, waist or neckline) should be emphasized as the most advantageous, and in which it is better to avoid unnecessary emphasis.

Pay attention, you can read a mountain of magazines, review all fashion channels and your head will be full of glossy advice. But, you need to understand - how to navigate in their diversity and try on these tips for yourself?
The Academy's free lessons on the intricacies of creating your Basic wardrobe and a great look will help you with this.

And the next step will be the selection of the right things in Shafe!