If you want to save time and money on clothing but still look good, a capsule wardrobe is the way forward.
This way of organizing your clothing makes getting dressed easier and keeps your wardrobe free of clutter.
It’s also more sustainable than buying fast fashion items, which can go out of trend very quickly.
What actually is a capsule wardrobe, and why would you want one for your children?
The key word is ‘versatility’ because a capsule wardrobe is a limited collection of clothes that you can combine well and use for multiple occasions.
In the wardrobe, you should have separate pieces, plus a few seasonal pieces.
Clothing for children isn’t cheap, so you want to be investing in quality over quantity, which a capsule wardrobe allows you to do.
This way, you’ll save money and not have to fork out as frequently for clothes for your kids.
The fact you’re investing in quality over quantity will give your children confidence in their clothes, too.
Unfortunately, kids compare themselves to others a lot and can suffer for it, but the capsule wardrobe provides them with good quality clothing that they love. This boosts their confidence.
Capsule wardrobes reduce the stress of deciding what your kids should wear.
When you’ve got to get the kids ready on a morning, the capsule wardrobe makes the decision of what to put on them much easier because it’s not full to the brim with clothes.
You’ll also have space for the many other belongings kids accumulate.
How To Create a Children’s Capsule Wardrobe
Now you understand the benefits of building a capsule wardrobe for your kids, it’s time to start putting the wardrobe together.
Below are some tips on how to create a cracking capsule wardrobe for your offspring.
1. Choose one or two brands that best fit your kids and your budget
Sizes, styles, colors, and prices all vary greatly, depending on the brand.
So it’s best to choose just one or two brands that suit your budget and of which the clothes fit comfortably on your kids.
This creates consistency in your kids’ wardrobe and will make it easier to combine their clothes.
2. Create the wardrobe between seasons or sizes
When the kids need clothes is the best time to create the wardrobe. Between seasons or when they’re between sizes tends to be a good time.
Kids grow fast, so you can maybe expect this to be around every three months.
Early in the season is the best time to shop for the best selection and sizes.
3. Build the wardrobe in one or two trips
Kids clothing is cute, but it can trigger impulse purchases by doting parents. The best way to get around this is to just buy everything within one or two trips (or one or two sessions if you’re buying online).
It’s more pleasant than making several frustrating journeys to the shops.
But most importantly of all, this ‘get it all done in one go’ mindset helps to keep the wardrobe itself consistent and cohesive, whereas making several trips could see you buy all kinds of weird and wonderfully random pieces!
4. Start the ball rolling with 10 to 12 pieces of regular clothing
That might not seem like enough, but you’ll be surprised!
Think five or six different tops and bottoms. Don’t include onesies and undershirts if you’re shopping for toddlers.
Kids go through their clothes pretty quick, so you’ll be washing a lot, which is why so few items will feel like enough.
Denim is one item of kids clothing you’ll often see in a capsule wardrobe for kids. A capsule wardrobe is an excellent way to save time, money, and stress when it comes to clothing your kids.
Simple choices. Good clothing.
You won’t regret the time you spend building the wardrobe. Why not give it a shot?