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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Walsh says that building a capsule wardrobe each season can make shopping and planning outfits less stressful. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026 Anrabess Scoop-neck Ribbed Tank The same effortless staple that anchors your summer capsule wardrobe at home becomes one of the hardest-working pieces in your suitcase overseas, too. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 Best Quince Bags and Shoes Bags and shoes are the icing on top of any good capsule wardrobe. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 From lightweight layers that form the base of a capsule wardrobe to tech favorites and the books that are making it off the shelf, these are the travel essentials Vogue editors swear by. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 19 July 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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