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

Examples of capsule wardrobe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

No matter what’s on your itinerary, there’s an affordable capsule wardrobe staple ready to earn a spot in your suitcase. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

Add the playful pattern to your summer capsule wardrobe with this blue midi. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Every summer capsule wardrobe needs at least one perfect tank top, and this one is a favorite among shoppers. — Sarah Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for capsule wardrobe

• bathrobe
• earlobe
• microbe
• globe
• jobe
• lobe
• probe
• robe
• strobe
• microprobe