capsule wardrobe

[ kap-suhl wawr-drohb, -sool, -syool ]

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noun

a small, carefully selected set of clothes that go well together and serve as the foundation of multiple outfits:
Everyone should have a classic white shirt in their capsule wardrobe.

capsule wardrobe

noun

a collection of clothes and accessories that includes only items considered essential

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Word History and Origins

Origin of capsule wardrobe¹

First recorded in 1940–45

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Many mastered the capsule wardrobe long before it became trendy.

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It’s nowhere near a capsule wardrobe, but it’s madness contained.

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The 32 piece collection unveiled on Monday revealed a capsule wardrobe of neutral staples in muted colours - white, beige, light blue and black - and natural fabrics like linen and cashmere.

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"It's great to buy into trends if you think they will fit your personal style and will become a staple in your capsule wardrobe for the next 5-10 years."

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Consider this your capsule wardrobe of vases.

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