capsule wardrobe

noun

plural capsule wardrobes
: a selection of clothing items that can be styled in a variety of configurations for many occasions thereby reducing the number of items needed overall
Crafting a well-rounded fall capsule wardrobe often begins from the ground up …—Laura Jackson
… Together, the two have created a capsule wardrobe featuring timeless garments, with a touch of modernity added through accessorizing or less classic pieces.—Olivia Batoul

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Lightweight sweaters are the Goldilocks of capsule wardrobe staples. — Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 With a capsule wardrobe your kid can get dressed quickly and easily. — Jenny Hagel, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026 Walsh says that building a capsule wardrobe each season can make shopping and planning outfits less stressful. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026 No fall travel capsule wardrobe is complete without a versatile jacket. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for capsule wardrobe

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First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of capsule wardrobe was in 1942

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