Hey! Wardrobe Capsule Over Here!! Check it Out!!

We throw around the terms "capsule wardrobe", "wardrobe capsule" and "Glam-capsule" a lot here on the blog.  Perhaps you've heard the term elsewhere and didn't know what the heck people were talking about or referring to - so let's start this post with "What is a capsule wardrobe?"

Capsule wardrobe:  The term is widely used in the British and American fashion media, and has been the subject of several popular television series. The term has come to refer to a collection of clothing which is designed using only interchangeable items, in order to maximize the number of outfits which can be created. The aim is to have an outfit suitable for any occasion without owning excessive items of clothing. This is usually achieved by buying what are considered to be "key" or "staple" items in coordinating colours.  ~Wikipedia

This concept is at its most effective when you minimize the contents of your closet to a few key pieces that have the versatility to coordinate and create several different outfits.  The idea behind it is not to have a closet full of clothing, but to have a 'capsule' of fashionable and functional pieces that will create numerous looks, thus saving you space and money - without sacrificing style.

Perhaps you've seen "travel capsules" on Pinterest - where people have come up with combinations of 6 or 7 pieces that will see you through your entire vacation if mixed and matched properly.

So, if someone could show you say 25 articles of clothing (including accessories) that would make a minimum of 35 outfits - would you be interested in learning more?

What if they actually sent you a message each day detailing what outfit to wear and how to accessorize it?

What if they took into consideration your body-type when putting these outfits together - so that you weren't leaving the house looking like a sausage stuffed into a tween outfit?

What would that kind of advice save you - money-wise, time-wise, embarrassment/confidence-wise?

Now you understand the concept of a capsule wardrobe, and the benefits of participating in a program put on by professional stylists.  

Daily Glam has been creating wardrobe capsules for a while now with smashing reviews.  

If you like what you see above,  you are going to be over the moon with the next capsule coming out.  Classic, chic, trendy, and sophisticated all at the same time.   Trust us, most pieces will already be in your closet!

You never have to spend a fortune to look like you did.  Wait - wasn't that a slogan at some time?  

The Winter capsule will be released soon so sign up today!

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Winterize your wardrobe! Easy Peasy!

So how do you "winterize" an outfit?  Really it just comes down to layering.  Add a cardigan to a short sleeved top or leggings and/or tall boots to a shorter dress.  Winterizing is not that hard but there are a few occasions where winterizing can go wrong - if you don't know what you are doing.  No worries, the Daily Glam team is here to dismiss the myths and offer advice. 


1.  Shorts in -30 below weather seems odd.  Although it can be trendy to add tights to shorts it doesn't seem like it would be fashionable when the weather outside is severely cold.  This look could be pulled off in the fall and early spring no problem but should it be left there?  

This look is soooooo cute.  Could totally be worn in the fall and in the spring.  However, for those of us who reside in Canada and the Northern USA - wearing this outfit in January or February may seem crazy but look at the outfit below:

Kind of cute right?  

2.  The Summer Dress - dresses can be winterized -  no doubt about it, but there are some materials and styles where it just needs to be saved for the warmer seasons i.e. silk or rayon, sleeveless or certain maxi styles.  HOWEVER, you CAN wear these materials as a top with a thicker pant and layered with a cardigan.  

The colour and style are best for the warmer seasons.  This is a non-winterizable dress.

Believe it or not this can be winterized.  Add leggings, boots and a cable knit cardigan - BOOM - a successful winterized dress.  It helps that the dress has 3/4 length sleeves, the color can be worn any season and it's short enough to be a top.

3.  Sandals/Open toed shoes - I know we love our open toed shoes but really, we need to save them for the spring, summer and early fall.  Or do we?  By now you can tell that anything can be fashionable if accessorized properly.  Sandals - maybe not, but open toed shoes?  Why not?  Add a pair of tights (in style now) and you can rock the open toed shoe all year round.  We also have our shoe-booties - they are quite fashionable.  Word to the wise - be practical if sporting this style.  If the snow is 5 feet tall, wear boots - WITH CLOSED TOES!

To be totally honest with you, if you were to rock any of the above styles with ultra confidence you could pull it off.  Just make sure you are comfortable and you like what you are wearing.  Remember, you have one chance to make that great first impression...  Make it count!  
When you are uncomfortable, it shows!  Just because it's trendy doesn't mean you have to wear it - lol.

Want more great styling advice from the Pink Ink stylists?  Sign up for the Daily Glam Winter Glam Capsule today!  www.mydaily-glam.blogspot.ca