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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All three stars recently wore mix-and-match pieces that are the foundation of any great capsule wardrobe. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Button-down shirts are timeless capsule wardrobe staples that can be styled countless ways for summer. — Ariel Bielsky, InStyle, 24 June 2026 As capsule wardrobes, cost per wear and sustainable shopping all gain ground, the appeal of one garment that works two ways suddenly makes a lot of sense. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026 For anyone building a capsule wardrobe, packing for travel or shopping more sustainably, reversible clothing offers one piece that does the work of several. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 26 June 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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“Capsule wardrobe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capsule%20wardrobe. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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