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

Sarah Jessica Parker just proved why clogs deserve a spot in your fall capsule wardrobe. — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2026

While the Automet Square-neck Ribbed Long-sleeve Top may seem like your standard run-of-the-mill white long-sleeve top, don’t underestimate its value in a winter capsule wardrobe. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2026

Every capsule wardrobe could use a pair of Levi’s, and this timeless pair is a no-brainer for your regular rotation. — Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2026

Consider this proof that straight-leg blue jeans are the cornerstone of any fall capsule wardrobe—and the easiest way to make the simplest outfit look effortlessly polished. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 7 Oct. 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