3 TIPS FOR SHOPPING TIMELESS OVER TIMELY
Why investing in a capsule wardrobe will save your wallet and the planet in the long run.
Your capsule wardrobe is like feathers to a bird: meant to stick with you forever.
Billie Eilish put it best in her 2024 Grammy-nominated song “Birds of a Feather”:
“I want you to stay,
Till I’m in the grave,
Till I rot away, dead and buried,
Till I’m in the casket you carried.”
Morbid, but the sentiment rings true.
With the BIRDS OF A FEATHER 2025 Capsule Collection dropping just in time for spring cleaning, here are three key tips for curating your own capsule wardrobe:
1. Opt for Neutrals Over Bright and Bold
While we all love a cheetah print or a hot pink moment, investing in timeless staples will ensure your wardrobe lasts beyond the season.
Think quality denim, classic silhouettes, and neutral tones that pair with anything, for any occasion. Fads aren’t inherently bad, but having a solid staples collection will (ironically) make it easier to incorporate future trends into your wardrobe.
Basics get their name because they basically fit any occasion. Worried your look feels too plain? Zhuzh it up with accessories!
TIP: Struggling to part with that one eccentric piece you bought three years ago, only worn twice, but still promise you’ll keep for a special occasion? Ask yourself if you’d decorate your home with this piece. Chances are, if it doesn’t fit into your overall aesthetic, it probably won’t get much use.
2. Find Your Silhouette
Some silhouettes are universally deemed more “classic” than others—think straight lines, tailored fits. But ultimately, the best silhouette for you is the one you feel most comfortable in.
Comfort leads to wearability. And wearability leads to frequency. And frequency leads to timelessness.
Whether you’re looking for a baggy, or fit-and-flare style—invest in clothing that makes you feel your best, rather than who society forces you to be.
TIP: Still holding onto the piece you promise yourself will one day fit the way it used to? Give yourself grace— your value is not tied to your dress size. If wearing the item doesn’t make you feel your best, then it is ultimately not worth keeping.
3. Quality Over Quantity
The centuries-old saying runs true. Investing in high-quality pieces with the capacity to last beyond a season or two, is the cornerstone of a capsule wardrobe.
Not only will you save money in the long run, but you are also contributing to bigger-picture efforts to limit waste.
The fashion industry is the world’s third-largest polluter, emitting 1.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide each year, while many households have much more clothing than they actually wear.
Slow fashion is the antithesis to fast fashion. When you are curating your capsule wardrobe, invest in pieces from reputable brands who are simultaneously investing in sustainable efforts behind the scenes.
TIP: Find an item you forgot about hiding in the back of your closet or deep in your drawer? Chances are, you likely won’t wear it again. Donate it to someone who will.
Abundance Mindset
In a modern world of abundance, society has taught us to think in terms of scarcity.
When building your capsule wardrobe, remember: less is more. Fill it with items you feel your best in—items that, like birds of a feather, will stick with you forever.
Shop the BIRDS OF A FEATHER 2025 Capsule Collection at ralphlauren.com/BOFCollection. Available exclusively online.