What does a Capsule Wardrobe mean for Short Men?
So what makes having a capsule wardrobe especially important for short men? In addition to worrying about which types of items you'll need in your wardrobe, you also have to make sure they all fit properly. As we all know, shopping for clothes that fit as a short man is incredibly challenging. Finding shorter inseams or shirts that have proper porportions is often a fruitless undertaking.
If you’re creating a capsule wardrobe as a short man, then you need each piece to fit well so you can rely on it time after time. Again, don’t forget to check out our post about the fit of your clothes.
Why Do Men Need a Capsule Wardrobe?
First, you're a busy man with little time to spare staring at the inside of your closet while trying to decypher your wardbrobe. Making sense of which items match can be a frustrating time-waster. A capsule wardrobe gives you the confidence to know that all your clothes work together and eliminates the time spent overthinking what to wear each day.
Second, perhaps you’re just not completely confident in your style skills and need a set number of pieces that you know will work together and look good on you. Instead of contantly having to wonder which pieces are stylish, a capsule wardrobe will keep you loyal to timeless core pieces that you enjoy wearing.
There are a lot of reasons you would want to minimize your wardrobe. Ultimately, most guys are simply averse to clutter and items that don’t fit you just right. You’ll be so much happier with fewer clothes that fit than a bunch that don’t. Trust us.
A Short Man’s Capsule Wardrobe Should Look Like...
It should look like you've broken down your wardrobe to the basic essentials you need and love to wear. But the fact is that essentials are different for every man. For example, if you’re in the corporate world, suits going to make up most of your capsule wardrobe. For the rest of us though, there are a more types of items you will want to have accessible to you. Pay attention to what your needs are and make sure you have that covered in your closet. Don’t make it hard on yourself either. We're trying to simplify your life and make it easier to choose what to wear.
In this post, we’re breaking down our top 19 basic items to build a good foundational capsule wardrobe for short men. Pay attention to which items speak to you and your personal style. You may like really like some items - or completely dislike others! That's a good thing though; Use this list as a starting point and pick what you need and like while ignoring what you don’t. This list isn’t meant to limit your options either. Hopefully this list will start you on the path to learning which items make your unique capsule wardrobe.