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A mini capsule wardrobe is great for travelers and minimalist who wants to keep a minimal amount of clothes with more outfit combinations. A winter mini wardrobe is one of the many seasonal capsule wardrobes you can create based on your current needs.
In this post, you can learn how to create a mini winter capsule wardrobe that is easy and stylish. Let’s get started!
What is a Mini Capsule Wardrobe?
A mini capsule wardrobe is a smaller collection of curated clothing pieces that can be matched with one another to create multiple outfits. Mini capsule wardrobes usually consist of less than 25 pieces.
A mini capsule wardrobe is great for people who move a lot, travelers, and minimalists. Seasonal mini wardrobes can be stored easily and require less space. It is also easy to organize.
How to Build a Mini Capsule Wardrobe?
Lifestyle & needs
Consider your lifestyle and daily activities. Make sure your mini capsule wardrobe is suitable for your day-to-day activities. For example, if you are a college student, you may need comfortable and easy-to-wear clothes for class & presentable clothes for formal presentations.
Another example is if you are going for a vacation during the winter, if one of the activities is skiing, then you may need more thick clothes or warm clothes that can give you enough warmth.
Choose the basics
Start with the basics. Make sure you have the key pieces to putting outfits together. For example, jeans, sweaters, and a puffer coat. Include winter wardrobe essentials in your mini winter capsule wardrobe.
Those winter wardrobe essentials can keep you warm during the cold season. Some of the wardrobe essentials may be similar to other seasonal capsule wardrobes. For example, t-shirts and button-down shirts. But depending on the season, you may pick suitable fabrics/materials for those wardrobe-essentials.
However, there are good fabrics that can be worn during the warm and cold seasons. Cotton and silk are comfortable to wear during any season.
Pick one main color
Pick one color to be the base of the whole mini capsule wardrobe. You can pick any colors to build around for your wardrobe. For example, teal is your main color. You can have teal tops and base colors bottoms (black, white, grey).
If you are interested in building a colorful capsule wardrobe, head on to my guide here!
Mini Winter Capsule Wardrobe Checklist
This is a guide for your winter mini capsule wardrobe. This winter capsule wardrobe checklist can be adjusted based on your own lifestyle and needs. Here are the staple pieces you need in your mini winter capsule wardrobe:
Top
- Knitted sweater
- Turtleneck top
- Long-sleeve t-shirt
Bottom
- Jeans
- Ribbed leggings
- Wool trousers
Outerwear
- Puffer jacket
- Long wool coat
Shoes & bags
- Boots
- Tote handbag
10 Mini Winter Capsule Wardrobe Essentials
These are the 10 mini winter capsule wardrobe essentials you need to include in your winter capsule wardrobe:
1. Knitted sweater
Sweaters are easy to wear and easy to pair. It is a simple staple piece and you can wear it on its own or pair it with outerwear like blazers, jackets, and coats. You can also layer it over a silk slip dress or pair it with simple jeans.
2. Turtleneck top
A turtleneck top can be a great layering piece. You can choose a chunky turtleneck top or a thinner wool turtleneck top. A thin turtleneck top is a great layering piece that keeps you warm during the cold season.
But for this mini winter capsule wardrobe, a chunky turtleneck top is more suitable and gives more inspiration for outfit combinations.
3. Long-sleeve t-shirt
Long-sleeve t-shirt is also a great layering piece. You can pair it with a wool or cashmere sleeveless vest with a pair of jeans and black boots. T-shirts can also be layered over or under another clothing piece.
4. Jeans
Jeans are a must-have in every capsule wardrobe. It is included in a round-year capsule wardrobe alongside t-shirts and button-down shirts. They are versatile and relevant throughout every season.
5. Ribbed leggings
Ribbed leggings are comfortable and easy. You can pair it with anything to achieve a casual and laid-back look. It can also be worn under different bottoms for extra warmth. Pair a t-shirt with ribbed leggings and sneakers for an easy street-style look.
6. Wool trousers
Trousers are a staple piece in a capsule wardrobe. During winter, wool trousers are one of the great options to keep you warm during the cold season. However, if your skin is sensitive to wool, then you may choose cashmere or fleece trousers.
7. Puffer jacket
A puffer jacket is timeless and evergreen. Opt for base colors like black, white, or grey as they are easy to match and pair. You can layer it over a t-shirt, turtleneck top, or sweater. Depending on your preferences, you can get short or long puffer jackets.
8. Long wool coat
Long coats are classic and give an elegant and sophisticated look to the overall timeless outfit. Black and neutral colors like brown are great colors for long coats as they complement other colors easily.
9. Boots
Winter boots are a must-have especially when it is snowing. It keeps your foot warm and dry. Choose a timeless design suitable for all-year boots, for example, leather Chelsea boots. They are classic and versatile. You can pair it with any outfit to add some structure to it.
10. Tote handbag
Tote handbags have wide space and can keep a lot of items. You can keep your gloves, scarves, beanies, and other essentials during the cold season.
15 Outfits from 10 Pieces for Winter
Knitted Sweater = 5 Outfits
Turtleneck top = 5 Outfits
Long-sleeve t-shirt = 5 Outfits
