Getting dressed should be fun. But let’s be honest … sometimes standing in front of a closet full of clothes and thinking, “I have nothing to wear,” is a little too familiar.
So we asked the experts at Arktana in Downtown Camas about a simple approach to making a wardrobe more versatile, easier to wear and, most importantly, more you.
Their answer? Think capsule wardrobe.
A capsule wardrobe isn’t about having a closet filled with a certain number of pieces or following a strict set of fashion rules. It’s about having a collection of versatile pieces you genuinely like that can be mixed, matched and layered in lots of different ways.
At Arktana, the idea has become the inspiration behind its Capsule Wardrobe Series, a step-by-step look at the essential building blocks of a wardrobe and how they can work together.
The series starts with some of the basics: denim, basic tees and tanks, layers and footwear. From there, it moves into bags, accessories and those fun, on-trend pieces that can add a little personality to an otherwise simple outfit.
The idea is pretty simple.
Start with pieces that work for your life, then find different ways to wear them.
Take a favorite pair of jeans. They might be your go-to for a Saturday morning coffee run, but change the shoes, add a great jacket and a few accessories, and suddenly you’ve got an entirely different look for dinner.
The same goes for a basic tee.
On its own, it’s just a basic tee. Add a cardigan, jacket, statement necklace, scarf or great pair of shoes, and you’ve created something completely different without starting from scratch.
That’s the beauty of a versatile wardrobe. The pieces don’t have to do all the work individually. It’s how they work together that gives you more possibilities.
And that is really the point of Arktana’s Capsule Wardrobe Series.
It’s not about telling you what your wardrobe should look like. It’s about helping you figure out what works for your lifestyle and your personal style.
Maybe your everyday wardrobe is built around jeans and comfortable layers. Maybe your job calls for a more polished look. Maybe you’re constantly looking for outfits that can go from school pickup to dinner. Or perhaps you’re getting ready for a trip and want to pack fewer pieces that can create more outfits.
There isn’t one right answer.
The trick is finding those versatile pieces that make sense for you.
That’s also where a little expert help can come in handy.
The team at Arktana enjoys helping customers find those pieces that make getting dressed easier and make them feel confident when they walk out the door. Sometimes that means finding a great everyday staple. Sometimes it means refreshing a fall wardrobe. And sometimes it means finding one special piece that gives the rest of your closet an entirely new perspective.
It doesn’t always take a whole new wardrobe.
Sometimes, one new jacket changes the way you wear your jeans. A new pair of shoes gives an old outfit a completely different feel. A great bag or accessory can take a simple look somewhere new.
Think of it as getting more mileage out of the clothes you already love.
The Capsule Wardrobe Series offers styling inspiration, outfit ideas and simple ways to mix, match and layer pieces for everyday life, from coffee dates and workdays to weekends, dinners, travel and everything in between.
And perhaps the best advice from the Arktana team is this: Don’t make your wardrobe work for fashion. Make fashion work for you.
The clothes you wear should fit your life, your personality and the way you actually spend your days.
So, if your closet could use a little fresh thinking, start with the basics. Find the pieces you love. Look for items that can be worn more than one way. Experiment with layers. Change up your shoes and accessories. And don’t be afraid to try something unexpected.
Then follow along with Arktana’s Capsule Wardrobe Series on social media for more ideas and inspiration.
And if you’re still staring into that closet wondering what to wear, stop by Arktana in Downtown Camas. Sometimes all it takes is a fresh pair of eyes to see just how many possibilities are already there.
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