While many people manage to sift through their boxes to find the clothes and other daily necessities they need after a move, there’s a better way to pack your clothes to avoid this chaos: a capsule wardrobe. Capsule wardrobes are especially helpful for those who are moving for a job relocation and need to hit the ground running at work. You’ll have what you need to look professional without lugging around a huge suitcase or digging through boxes. Keep reading to learn about the basic capsule wardrobe you’ll need for a job relocation.
Capsule Wardrobe Definition
A capsule wardrobe is a small collection of clothing items that you can easily combine into multiple outfits. They often feature lots of neutral and complementary colors and fabrics so that you can easily build an outfit for whatever season or situation you’re going into. You can create a temporary capsule wardrobe from pieces you already have in your closet, or you can buy the pieces you need to build a permanent capsule wardrobe and cut down on the clutter in your closet.
Building a Capsule Wardrobe
To start building your capsule wardrobe, you need to look at the clothes you already have and the climate of where you’re relocating. Ignore all the pieces that won’t keep you comfortable in that climate. If the weather in that climate tends to vary, plan to layer and ignore any pieces that don’t layer easily.
Color Considerations
Pick out a neutral base. Black, navy, gray, and beige are the most common neutrals, and chances are, you have several clothing items in one of these colors that you can use. You’ll need shoes in this neutral color, a blazer, at least one pair of pants, and for those who wear skirts and dresses, one of each. You may find a belt and bag in this color helpful, too.
Choose another neutral color. Now that you’ve picked one of the neutrals we’ve listed above and located or bought the appropriate items, you can add a few more items in another neutral color. You can pick one of the colors listed above that you didn’t previously use, or consider white, cream, and caramel. Add another pair of pants in this color to your wardrobe, ideally a different cut than the pants in the other neutral color, along with another blazer and two shirts. Pick shirts that are the same color but made from different materials, so you still have variety. People who wear dresses can also add a dress in this color.
Find a few accent colors. Now that you have some base pieces to work with, you can add accessories in accent colors. Jewelry, shoes, blazers, scarves, bags, and ties are all great accessories to get in complementary accent colors. You may also want to buy a shirt or a dress in one of these more dynamic colors as well.
The basic capsule wardrobe you’ll need for a job relocation features several base pieces in two neutral colors, along with several pieces in two or three accent colors. With this capsule wardrobe in hand, you’re ready for your job relocation. And if you need a short-term rental when you arrive at that new location, Corporate Comforts can help.