Plus Size Capsule Wardrobe for Apple Shape

Are you looking to build a capsule wardrobe? Are you also someone with an apple shaped body? Whether you’re building a capsule wardrobe from scratch or you’re purging your closet to go minimal, this is the guide for you. Here is how you can build a plus size capsule wardrobe for apple shape body.

What is a capsule wardrobe?

What is a capsule wardrobe exactly? A capsule wardrobe is a carefully curated collection of good, quality clothing pieces that you can mix and match to create a variety of different outfits. It is a great way to get creative and use what you already have in your closet. You’re able to do more with less. A great capsule wardrobe will save you time and money.

A few things to keep in mind when building your plus size capsule wardrobe:

1. Everyones capsule wardrobe will look different based on their style.
2. For apple shapes out there, don’t try to hide your belly!
3. Keep your pieces very basic, and minimal. Neutral colors and solids make it easier to put looks together, and build on top of.

How to Create a Plus Size Capsule Wardrobe for Apple Shape

Step 1: Pick a color scheme (preferably neutral)

This is what the core of your capsule wardrobe will look like. When you start with a neutral color scheme, it’s so much easier to build on it throughout the different seasons. This will be the foundation of your outfits when putting looks together. Black, brown, white, and creams are the easiest to inter-change .

Step 2: Minimize your wardrobe and take inventory

A capsule wardrobe is all about maximizing the wear on a select number of clothing. Go through your current wardrobe to donate/sell/give away pieces you don’t want to have in your capsule wardrobe. Start building your capsule wardrobe by doing a quick inventory of what you currently have. Purge the items that have no use for you nor fit the color scheme.

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Step 3: Choose your core plus size capsule wardrobe pieces

Tops

There are a few tips to keep in mind with what tops to wear. Necklines that highlight your neck and chest area works best. Think of v-necks, square neck line, and sweetheart neck lines.

• A black and white long sleeve
• A black, tan, white sleeveless body suit
• A black and white t-shirt
• White button down
• Crewneck sweater
• Turtleneck Sweater

Bottoms

The most flattering bottoms for apple shapes are anything wide-leg, and flowy. This will balance out the widest part of the apple shape body: the midsection. When it comes to bottoms, you’ll need the following:

• Black wide leg trousers
• Tan wide leg trousers
• Black wide leg denim
• Regular wide leg denim

Dresses and Skirts

• Little black dress
• A black skater skirt

Jackets/Outer Layer

• Leather bomber jacket
• Classic trench coat
• Blazer
• Puffer vest
• Denim jacket

Shoes and Accessories

• White sneakers
• Chunky dad sneakers
• Black loafers
• Black pointed heals
• White booties
• Sunglasses
• Structured cross body bag
• Gold jewelry
• Black baseball cap

Step 4: Create 10 everyday outfits

Now that you have all of your items, use this to create all of your outfits. When you have 10 everyday outfits ready to go, getting ready will be time saving and a breeze. I highly recommend using an app like acloset. You’ll be able to add what you have in your closet directly onto the app, and create looks within the app, like this: