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

Everything else, such as a great leather jacket and a trusty pair of boots, can come from your capsule wardrobe. — Fiona Ward, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2026

Wundermost Ultra-Soft Nulu Crewneck Long-Sleeve Shirt This luxuriously soft long-sleeve is the perfect addition to your fall capsule wardrobe. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

That said, there’s still a place for cowboy boots in your fall capsule wardrobe. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

These 10 fall fashion trends capture that same energy and are perfect additions for your fall travel capsule wardrobe—all available at Amazon, from $30. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 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