Get inspired to create 30+ outfits from only 15 pieces (4 tops, 3 bottoms, 2 dresses, 2 outerwear, 2 pair of shoes, and 1 handbag) in this brown capsule wardrobe!
What is a Capsule Wardrobe?
A capsule wardrobe is a collection of curated clothing pieces that can be paired to create different outfits.
Capsule wardrobes include a year-round capsule wardrobe, a seasonal capsule wardrobe (summer, spring, fall, winter), or a mini capsule wardrobe.
Generally, there are 25 pieces to 50 pieces in a capsule wardrobe. However, it all depends on your needs and lifestyle.
Mini capsule wardrobes usually contain less than 25 pieces.
How to Build a Brown Capsule Wardrobe?
Include key pieces
Key pieces are must-haves in any capsule wardrobe. It includes t-shirts, shirts, jeans, and trousers.
If you want to create an all-brown capsule wardrobe, choose the most neutral brown shades for key pieces.
However, if you want to build a brown-based wardrobe, choose neutral and base-colored key pieces like black, white, blue, or beige.
Choose different brown shades
To have a dynamic brown capsule wardrobe, pick different shades of brown. This will allows you to create a unique and cohesive brown monochromatic look.
Having multiple brown shades will avoid your wardrobe look too dull and boring.
Create a color palette
A color palette will help you create cohesive outfits. Include colors that complement brown which are different shades of green or you can also choose neutral colors too.
Greens and neutral colors look good together with browns. This will helps you create great outfits and look put-together.
In this brown capsule wardrobe, the color palette would be browns and neutrals.
Play with shapes and textures
A one-color-based capsule wardrobe can be boring and you may lack ideas to create different unique outfits. You can include shapes and textures in your wardrobe.
You can create shapes with wrap blouses or dresses. Corsets are another example that can give a different silhouette. Adding accessories like belts can also create unique shapes.
Different fabric textures like pleats, satin, silk, seersucker, and leather can allow you to create eccentric and special outfits.
Brown Capsule Wardrobe Checklist
Top
- T-shirt
- Button-down shirt
- Blouse
- Sweatshirt
Bottom
- Jeans
- Trousers
- Midi skirts
Dresses
- Maxi dress
- Midi dress
Outerwear
- Blazer
- Cardigan
Shoes
- Flats
- Heels
- Sneakers
Bag
- Handbag
Brown Capsule Wardrobe Essentials
1. T-shirt
T-shirts are a staple piece in a capsule wardrobe. It is versatile. You can wear it every season. It is a great layering piece too.
In this brown capsule wardrobe, you can choose neutral colors for your key pieces to match the brown pieces.
However, browns are one of the neutral colors too, so you can choose brown for your key pieces as well.
2. Button-down shirt
Button-down shirts are another versatile key piece. It can be styled in different ways. You can wear it on its own, layer it under another piece, or make it as outerwear.
You can choose the same brown shades as your t-shirt or you can choose a neutral color like beige. If you want to create brown monochromatic outfits, you can choose different shades of brown.
3. Blouse
Blouses are one of the pieces you can choose to have different silhouettes, shapes, and textures. There are wrap blouses, puffy-sleeved blouses, seersucker blouses, ruched neck blouses, and tie-neck blouses.
The different silhouettes and textures will give a dynamic and stylish look to your overall outfit.
4. Sweatshirt
Sweatshirt is another classic staple in capsule wardrobe. A brown sweatshirt would look good in fall and is a relevant color throughout the year as well.
For a classic piece, stay with the classic fit. It is timeless and evergreen. However, an oversized sweatshirt can never go wrong too.
5. Jeans
Jeans is a must-have in every wardrobe. In this brown capsule wardrobe, you can choose the classic blue denim jeans or go with brown jeans.
Pick the classic fitting like a straight cut jeans, mom jeans or slightly wider jeans. Those jeans are suitable for most body shapes.
6. Trousers
Trousers can be dressed up or down. In a one color based wardrobe, I like to choose the main color for trousers. In this post, it would be a brown trouser.
A dark brown trouser can be worn for formal business events or smart casual events. It can elevate your whole look.
7. Midi skirts
Midi skirts are another piece that looks great on most body shapes. There are many cutting for midi skirts; A-line midi skirts, pencil midi skirts, boxy midi skirts, stealth midi skirts and more.
Personally, I find A-line midi skirts to be the most versatile and look amazing on most body shapes.
8. Maxi dress
Maxi dresses are great for special events like weddings or date nights. They are also a great piece to wear during summer and fall.
You can choose a solid color maxi dress or patterned maxi dress. Make sure to choose a timeless pattern like polka dots, floral, stripes or abstracts.
9. Midi dress
Midi dresses are another great piece to wear for special events too. It can be styled for casual and formal occasions.
For modest dressers, midi dress can be paired with a pair of pants (jeans, trousers, leggings) or long skirts.
10. Blazer
Blazers can be dressed up and dressed down. Pair it with a pair of trousers for formula occasions, and jeans for casual day out. An oversized blazer is more versatile as you can style it in different ways.
Choose a neutral or basic color for blazers to match it easily with othe pieces. Black or beige blazers would be a great option. You can also choose patterned blazers like houndstooth or small plaids blazer.
11. Cardigan
Cardigans are classy and elegant. It can be styled in many ways. You can wear it on its own, as a cardigan (obviously) or style it in a preppy way (wear it on top of the top and tie the sleeve at the front).
12. Flats
Flats are comfortable and easy to wear. For footwears, keep it simple and evergreen. In a capsule wardrobe, you would want them to match nicely with the outfits.
Choose neutral colors or basic colors like black, beige or brown.
13. Heels
Heels can be worn for special events or formal occasions. A classic pumps heels can never go wrong. It is elegant and sophisticated.
14. Sneakers
Sneakers are the go-to shoes during the cozy and laid-back days. Choose the classic signature sneakers like Converse, New Balance, Adidas or Nike.
15. Handbag
A simple brown or black handbag can complete the whole outfit. It is a practical and stylish piece to add in a capsule wardrobe.
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