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Your internship allowance has to cover lunch, Grab rides, bills, and somehow a whole wardrobe too
The good news? You don't actually need that many clothes to have plenty of outfits. A capsule wardrobe is basically a carefully picked collection of versatile pieces that you can mix, match, and rewear without your closet taking over your room.
Here's what to shop for if you're building one without blowing your intern salary:
1. Tops to carry your everyday outfits
Think basic tees, tanks, blouses, and shirts that can work with almost every bottom in your wardrobe. These are the pieces you'll reach for when you're heading to the office, meeting friends, or lepak mamak after work.
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2. Cardigans and sweaters for the freezing offices
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Because sometimes the office aircon feels like it's set to Antarctica. Keep a few easy layers on hand for cold meeting rooms, rainy days, or when you just want to make a basic outfit look more put-together.
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3. Versatile bottoms to mix and match
Jeans, trousers, skirts, or leggings, depending on your style and dress code. Stick to easy-to-match shades like black, white, denim, beige, and grey, and you'll get way more mileage out of every top.
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4. Dresses for instant outfits
For the days when putting an outfit together feels like too much work, throw on a dress and call it a day. Keep one or two casual options, plus a slightly dressier piece for dinners, events, or those last-minute plans.
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5. Accessories to keep your outfits from looking the same
This is where you can have a little fun. A belt, necklace, scarf, or pair of earrings can make the same basic outfit look completely different without buying another top.
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The Capsule Wardrobe Rule Of Thumb
Before buying something new, ask yourself: Can I style this with at least three things I already own?
If the answer is no, it might be better left in your cart and your wallet will thank you!
