Preparing Your Fall Capsule Wardrobe (Buy Now And Save $$$)

We've all been there – fall comes around, and you open your closet only to find you have nothing but polos and shorts.

So what's a stylish guy to do? Pay a premium to build an entire fall wardrobe last minute? Sure, if you're loaded. But not every guy is that lucky!

Don't worry; as ever, I've got you covered. In today's article, I'll show you how to get the best bang for your buck when building your fall capsule wardrobe.

We'll be covering:

1. What Are The Advantages Of A Capsule Wardrobe?
2. How Do You Build A Fall Capsule Wardrobe?
3. Where Can You Find Deals On Fall Clothing?
4. What Are The Best Fall Capsule Wardrobe Essentials?

#1 What Are The Advantages Of A Capsule Wardrobe?

One of the most common headaches guys run into in their closet is having too many clothing options to choose from but not enough of the right options.

While more options aren't bad, they can be overwhelming, especially when you rarely wear most items. This is where building a capsule wardrobe comes into play.

A capsule wardrobe is a limited selection of clothing items that complement each other. This means you can buy a smaller selection of items and create a larger number of outfits.

This is crucial to understand because most guys don't have an unlimited budget for buying clothes. A capsule wardrobe allows you to purchase and use items frequently with little redundancy.

But where do you start in building your fall capsule wardrobe?

#2 How Do You Build A Fall Capsule Wardrobe?

After you have put together the perfect capsule wardrobe, you can start to add a few fall-specific items. This is done by adding a few staple pieces that complement what you already have.

For most, fall offers mild temperatures mixed with slightly warmer temperatures.

This means that layering will be of the utmost importance because you may leave the house needing a jacket, but it might be warm enough by midday to sport only the t-shirt underneath.

Start with the basics when building your fall capsule wardrobe and add pieces accordingly.

Keep It Simple

Fall is primetime for layering, so you only need a few outer layers and should focus more on the innermost layers.

You want to make sure that interchangeability is at the top of your list when it comes to your wardrobe. Everything should complement each other for ease of use.

With that said, having a few staples and adding additional items as you change seasons is essential.

For this reason, ensure you have the following items in your fall capsule wardrobe:

• A dark three-piece suit 
• A light-colored tweed blazer
• A leather bomber or biker jacket
• An overcoat (dark or light)
• A formal button-up shirt (white)
• 2 casual button-up shirts (flannel or chambray, you choose)
• 2 sweaters (1 shawl, 1 crew neck)
• 2 t-shirts (1 white, 1 black,)
• 2 pairs of Jeans (1 dark, 1 light)
• 2 pairs of slacks/chinos (1 dark, 1 light)
• 2 belts (1 black, 1 brown)
• 1 pair of black dress shoes
• 1 pair of brown oxfords (leather or suede, you decide)
• 1 pair of sneakers (plain white or brown)
• 1 pair of military boots (black or brown)

When it comes to accessories like watches, scarves, or gloves, you can use what you have as most men won't need all of them, so I won't count them in.

#3 Where Can You Find Deals On Fall Clothing?

As it is the middle of summer, fall will be approaching quickly.

Now is a great time to snag up some of last year's sale items at department stores as they usually have sales on previous season items. By now, most men aren't thinking about what to wear in the fall.

While you still might be able to find good deals on last year's fall items, it's usually the most optimal time to purchase these items after the season has ended. This is when retailers try hard to clear space and make room for the next season's clothing.

When they do this, it is a great time to get excellent deals on items that have just gone out of season.

Another great option to buy men's clothing is online at your favorite retailers, as they will often have sales and discounts on items they have in their online inventory but are not yet in prime season.

The most expensive items in your fall capsule wardrobe are the ones you want to focus on, as you can often save a significant amount of money out of season for them.

These big ticket items include:

• Your dark three-piece suit and blazer
• Overcoats and jackets
• Dress shoes and sneakers
• Boots

These items will be some of the most expensive items and can be found discounted out of season. Put these at the forefront of your fall capsule wardrobe search.

#4 What Are The Best Fall Capsule Wardrobe Essentials?

You want to adhere to a few staples when building your fall capsule wardrobe.

Since fall weather can vary, layering will be essential. These few items are crucial as mainstays that can be layered with other items within your wardrobe.

For example, if you experience a rather chilly day in fall and need to wear a suit, an overcoat is essential as that outermost layer because you can simply remove it when you no longer need it.

When it comes to the concept of layering within your fall capsule wardrobe, you want to make sure you nail these following items.

Overcoats

Having a good overcoat to complement your fall capsule wardrobe is crucial.

The overcoat acts as the outermost layer and will be removed whenever you go indoors. This makes for a great option as you can wear it with anything as it offers excellent versatility.

When searching for the perfect overcoat, it's essential to know your size as they usually come in sizes of suit jackets, not regular sizing. After you've nailed the size, focus on color.

Dark-colored overcoats tend to be the most versatile. However, a light camel color can work as well. Stay away from patterns with overcoats as the goal is to be as versatile as possible.

Leather Jackets

A good leather jacket goes a long way. You can choose a leather biker jacket or a leather bomber; it's your call.

Biker jackets can be slightly harder to pull off as most of the time, they will have a larger and more aggressive collar, but they still look great.

A leather bomber jacket is an excellent option because it looks great on all body types and often has more options than biker jackets.

For color, opt for black or dark brown, as that gives you the most versatility with other items in your fall capsule wardrobe.

Sweaters

Sweaters are to fall, what t-shirts are for summer. This means they are a critical piece as they are season specific and offer great versatility when it comes to layering.

So how do you find the perfect sweater?

You want options, so have a couple of different collar choices to give yourself the most bang for your buck.

Having a shawl neck sweater and a crew neck sweater ensures you have all your bases covered.

Make sure you choose neutral tones such as greys, creams, and tans for color. This ensures maximum versatility with other items within your wardrobe and gives you the most options.

That's it, gents.

To learn more about how versatile this concept of capsule wardrobes can be, check out how I turned 16 pieces of clothing into 256 outfits.

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