Capsule wardrobes are all the rage, but how do you successfully build one to fit your curvy body for winter 2023? 

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

Lane bryant

Fitted Short-Sleeve Scoop-Neck Ruched-Side Tee

$39.95

TORRID

Favorite Tunic

$25.50

Pop of Color T-Shirt

lane bryant

Fitted Scoop-Neck Perfect Sleeve Tee

$25.99

macy’s

Cotton-Blend Elbow-Sleeve T-Shirt

$44.70

JEANS

LANE BRYANT

Signature Fit Straight Jean

$79.95

*sold in petite, short, regular, long, x-long

TORRID

Bombshell Skinny Jean

$64.50

Little Black Dress

MACY’S

Puff-Sleeve Sheath Dress

$99.98

lane bryant

Sleeveless Polo Midi Dress

$79.95

BLAZER

lane bryant

One-Button Bryant Blazer

$36.99

torrid

Peplum Blazer

$58.17

sweaters

torrid

Tie Neck Pullover Sweater

$42.57

lane bryant

Classic Bracelet Sleeve Tie-Front Overpiece

$29.97

button-ups

NORDSTROM

Button-Up Tunic Shirt

$59.00

NORDSTROM

Oversized Ex-Boyfriend Shirt

$78.00

SKIRTS

NORDSTROM

Pull-On Midi Skirt

$59.00

TORRID

High-Waisted Tiered Midi Skirt

$42.57

SLACKS

LANE BRYANT

High-Rise Straight 4-Season Pant

$79.95

TORRID

Mid-Rise Trouser

$45.17

TANKS & CAMIS

LANE BRYANT

Swing Cowl-Neck Tank

$14.49

TORRID

Scoop Neck Cami

$9.50

LEISUREWEAR

LANE BRYANT

LIVI High-Rise Wicking Legging

$29.00

LANE BRYANT

LIVI Wicking Short-Sleeve Zip-Up Polo

$14.49

SUNGLASSES

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

Ray-Ban Wayfarer

$153.00

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

Tiffany & Co. Pantos Sunglasses

$426.00

JEWELRY

TORRID

Enamel Link Toggle Necklace

$15.92

NORDSTROM

Baublebar Lena Set of 6 Mismatched Huggie Earrings

$45.17

KILLER SHOES

TORRID

Ballet Flat

$23.07

TORRID

Stiletto Heel Pump

$65.50

PLAIN WHITE TENNIS SHOES

keds

Center II Canvas Stripe

$49.95

NORDSTROM

Travelbound Spright Sneaker

$79.95

NEUTRAL HANDBAG

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

Saint Laurent Hobo Bag

$2250.00

bloomingdales

Marc Jacobs Eclipse Leather Hobo Bag

$199.00

LARGE TOTE

saks fifth avenue

Burberry Medium TB Logo Leather Tote

$1750.00

Bloomingdales

MICHAEL Michael Kors Newbury Medium Chain Detailed Shoulder Bag

$398.00

SCARVES

NORDSTROM

Print Modal & Silk Scarf

$45.00

BLOOMINGDALES

Eileen Fisher Organic Cotton Textured Scarf

$82.60

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