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I’m tight on time - because the sudoku approach has fewer pieces, it takes less time to sew.

On the other hand, the sudoku capsule seems like the best option when:

When I’m trying to build up a cohesive color palette - I am greatly drawn to the idea of 1-2 main neutral colors and then pops of complementary colors.

To embrace my love of bold fabric - the “mileage 4” offers a way to incorporate those dramatic prints that don’t necessarily match everything else.

As the foundation of my daily wardrobe - I chafe a bit at the sudoku model (it seems so strict!) and I like the additional flexibility that the 4×4 model provides.

The 4×4 wardrobe seems to work best for me: I’ve thought about both and found that they work best for different purposes, for different times in my life. So which capsule framework is right for you?

The idea here is less structured than the sudoku version - there aren’t a specific number of pre-selected outfits you’re going for - theoretically, you’re going to get even more options because 1) there are more clothing pieces (16 vs 10) and 2) the focus on 8 core neutral pieces means more things are going to mix-and-match. Here’s a template you can use (from The Vivienne Files) - and speaking of which, her website has TONS of great resources on capsule wardrobes, including inspiration 4×4 wardrobes in a variety of colors and seasons. Expansion Four: four items to fill in any gaps (dresses, etc.).Mileage Four: four tops in anything that goes with your first 8 garments.Another Core of Four: four pieces (two tops and two bottoms).Core of Four: four pieces (two tops and two bottoms) in the same neutral color,.While there are several variations, the one I like the best (and see most frequently) runs as follows: Unlike the sudoku method above, the 4 x 4 wardrobe method begins with a color palette and goes from there.Ī Four by Four Wardrobe is a 16-piece group of clothes chosen four pieces at a time, developed by The Vivienne Files.

Especially if you include multiuse clothing pieces. The yellow, red and blue lines give you some easy outfit combinations to start- but the remixing potential is endless.

Pretty neat!Įditor Note: You can also use this for smaller mini capsules too! If you do a 3×3 grid of nine pieces (this version includes no accessories), you can instantly have 9 different outfit combinations. Now, assume that you are buying (or already own) the shoes, and that two of the “extras” are going to be jewelry - and you only need to sew up 10 pieces of clothing for a handmade sudoku capsule. In all, you can make 10 outfits from this one grid: The idea here is that you start with 16 pieces and then every row becomes an outfit (4), every column becomes an outfit (4), and both diagonals become an outfit (2). Inclusive Sizing, Independent Patterns, and the Curvy Sewing Collectiveįrom Colleen Hammond’s website, which has tons of wardrobe sudoku resources.Meet the People Behind the Curvy Sewing Collective.