{"id":409005845,"date":"2020-02-04T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-04T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=409005845"},"modified":"2019-12-27T02:26:01","modified_gmt":"2019-12-27T08:26:01","slug":"capsule-wardrobe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/capsule-wardrobe\/","title":{"rendered":"Build Your Vintage Inspired Capsule Wardrobe With These 27 Items"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-409005847\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/capsule-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/capsule-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/capsule-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/capsule-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/capsule-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/capsule-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/capsule-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wouldn&#8217;t it be incredible to pare down your wardrobe to just twenty-seven items, and still be able to create awe-inspiring vintage outfits? Vintage style is all about creative expression, and at first glance a capsule wardrobe might seem to be just the opposite &#8212; boring, functional, and no fun at all. But that&#8217;s not true! You can enjoy the benefits of having a capsule wardrobe (like saving time, saving space, ease of traveling, and increased personal style), while still enjoying all of the fun, funky feel-goods of being a vintage junky. Here&#8217;s how.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Bottoms_The_Foundation\"><\/span>7 Bottoms: The Foundation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-64911bb84c8e4\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-64911bb84c8e4\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/capsule-wardrobe\/#7_Bottoms_The_Foundation\" title=\"7 Bottoms: The Foundation\">7 Bottoms: The Foundation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/capsule-wardrobe\/#7_Base-layer_Tops_Building_the_Outfit\" title=\"7 Base-layer Tops: Building the Outfit\">7 Base-layer Tops: Building the Outfit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/capsule-wardrobe\/#7_Cover-up_Tops_Finish_It_Off\" title=\"7 Cover-up Tops: Finish It Off\">7 Cover-up Tops: Finish It Off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/capsule-wardrobe\/#6_Everything_Else_Shoes_and_Accessories\" title=\"6 Everything Else: Shoes and Accessories\">6 Everything Else: Shoes and Accessories<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"attachment_409005855\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409005855\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-409005855 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/jeans-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/jeans-2.jpg 720w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/jeans-2-374x500.jpg 374w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409005855\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/bestcuteoutfitideas.com\/50-best-outfits-to-wear-vintage-high-waisted-jeans-in-style-high-jeans-outfit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bestcuteoutfitideas.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The &#8220;bottoms&#8221; that you wear, like pants and skirts, will form the foundation of your outfit. To get your wardrobe down to just twenty-seven items, we advise that you have seven bottoms available. You&#8217;ll want to be able to dress for any occasion, from a casual day with girlfriends, strolling in the park, to a big meeting at work with your boss. Therefor, you need a range of casual to formal bottoms. Here&#8217;s a list:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Casual Jeans (one)<\/li>\n<li>Dress Pants (one)<\/li>\n<li>Leggings (three)<\/li>\n<li>Mini-Skirt (one)<\/li>\n<li>Shorts (one)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With these bottoms to choose from, you can make creative combinations (like leggings paired with mini skirt) or keep it simple and streamlined, such as just wearing your dress slacks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Base-layer_Tops_Building_the_Outfit\"><\/span>7 Base-layer Tops: Building the Outfit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_409005856\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409005856\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-409005856\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/white-top.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"790\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/white-top.jpg 790w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/white-top-439x500.jpg 439w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/white-top-768x875.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409005856\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cowgirlsuntamed.com\/catalog.php?item=5430\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cowgirlsuntamed.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Your capsule wardrobe should include seven base-layer tops. What we mean by base layer is that the top is either short sleeved or sleeveless. You should have one black tee, one white tee, and one printed tee. The same goes for your tank tops. The sleeveless formal top should be single-toned (no stripes, fancy designs, or polka-dots please!). Embrace your vintage style here &#8212; choose a casual white tank top with vintage lace at the hemline, or a flowing, <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/boho-chic-thrift-style\/\">boho chic tee<\/a> in a pretty paisley print.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tee (three)<\/li>\n<li>Tank (three)<\/li>\n<li>Sleeveless Formal (one)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Cover-up_Tops_Finish_It_Off\"><\/span>7 Cover-up Tops: Finish It Off<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_409005857\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409005857\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-409005857\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/plaid-top-800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/plaid-top-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/plaid-top-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/plaid-top-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/plaid-top-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/plaid-top-1333x2000.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/plaid-top.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409005857\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glamour.com\/story\/14-ways-to-wear-your-favorite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glamour.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Include seven cover-up tops in your arsenal of pieces. Cover-up means that it has sleeves, and covers more skin than your base-layers. However, it doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean that you have to wear this <em>on top<\/em> of your base layer. In contrast, you might wear a button up plaid top under one of your white tee shirts, as shown in the pic above. In most cases, though, this layer will be worn over your tee or tank.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Button-Up (two)<\/li>\n<li>Cardigan (two)<\/li>\n<li>Wrap (one)<\/li>\n<li>Dress It Up (one)<\/li>\n<li>Cozy Casual (one)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Everything_Else_Shoes_and_Accessories\"><\/span>6 Everything Else: Shoes and Accessories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_409005858\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409005858\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-409005858\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/boots.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/boots.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/boots-333x500.jpg 333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409005858\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chictopia.com\/photo\/show\/336264-seasons+change-vintage-scarf-vintage-boots-vintage-dress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chictopia.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>To be able to create outfits for all occasions, you need to have footwear on hand that is also suitable for a variety of activities. We recommend four pairs of shoes, ranging from casual to formal. An example might be ballet flats, heels, sneakers and <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/boots-this-summer\/\">vintage knee-high leather boots<\/a>. In addition, have one colorful scarf on hand, as well as one hat. These two items will give you countless new options to play with!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shoes (four)<\/li>\n<li>Scarf (one)<\/li>\n<li>Hat (one)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This capsule wardrobe does not include accessories like jewelry, belts, or watches. When you add those items in, you have even more options for spicing up an outfit or adding vintage flair. Do you feel drawn to going the capsule-wardrobe route? If so, leave a comment below to tell us what you love about capsule wardrobes. 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