The Ultimate Capsule Wardrobe For Mature Plus-Sized Women

Capsule wardrobes are all the rage, but how do you successfully build one to fit your curvy body and mature style? 

Your basic capsule wardrobe contains about 30-40 items that coordinate to build different outfits with less effort. Each item in a capsule wardrobe pairs with every other piece in the collection, including shoes and accessories.

Now that we know what a capsule wardrobe is: Let’s learn how to create one based on our preferences. There are several things to remember when planning your plus-size capsule wardrobe. 

  • First, choose your signature color. While most of your wardrobe will contain neutrals, you should also have a great color that pops. 

  • Second, think of what you are most comfortable wearing. I would spend every day in yoga pants and a t-shirt, but sometimes I need to look presentable to the general population. So, I also consider comfort when purchasing dressier items such as dresses and blazers.

  • Third, take your personality into account. What do you want to be known for? Do you have an undying love of plaid or a deep disgust for Crocs? Let your personality shine through in your choices.

Every plus-size capsule wardrobe needs these things:

Neutral T-shirt

Pop of Color T-Shirt

lane bryant

Perfect Sleeve Crew-Neck Tee

$36.95

*comes in 12 colors, sizes 10 - 40

macy’s

Trendy Plus Size Flutter-Sleeve Top

$34.59

*comes in 4 colors, sizes 0x - 4x

JEANS

LANE BRYANT

Signature Fit Straight Jean

$79.95

*sold in petite, short, regular, long, sizes 12 - 40

lane bryant

Tighter Tummy High-Rise Skinny Jean

$89.95

*comes in regular, petite, short and long, sizes 12 - 40

Little Black Dress

BLAZER

sweaters

L.L. bean

torrid

Everyday Soft Cardigan Crew Sweater

$55.90

*comes in 4 colors, sizes 00 - 6x

button-ups

NORDSTROM

Button-Up Tunic Shirt

$59

*comes in 4 colors

kohls

Plus Size Croft & Barrow® Tailored Button Front Shirt

$78

*comes in 4 colors, sizes 0x - 5x

SKIRTS

Arula

SLACKS

LANE BRYANT

TANKS & CAMIS

torrid

Super Soft Rib High Neck Tank Top

$29.90

*comes in 18 colors

LEISUREWEAR

SUNGLASSES

ray ban

RB4376

$158

*comes in 7 colors

ray ban

RB3682

$147

*comes in 3 colors

JEWELRY

KILLER SHOES

TORRID

Scrunch Ballet Flat

$35.90

*comes in 4 colors

PLAIN WHITE TENNIS SHOES

LARGE TOTE

SCARVES

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Kimberly Hays Grow

Kimberly is a content writer dedicated to helping women live their best lives through kindness and self-love. When she's not working, Kimberly enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her four cats.

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