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Learn how to create a (realistic) capsule wardrobe with data.

  • About
  • My Capsule Wardrobe
    • What is a capsule wardrobe?
    • Tops
    • Pants
    • Skirts
    • Dresses
    • Shoes
    • Outerwear
    • Accessories
  • Projects
    • How much clothing do people own?
    • What styles do people wear?
    • Wardrobe Decluttering: Step-by-step guide
    • Style reference guide
    • 1 dress, 1 month
    • Wardrobe Science
  • Survey
  • Press
  • Learn

Types of personal uniforms

In the previous post, we covered personal uniforms as a concept and how people create them to simplify their daily routine.

While personal uniforms are commonly seen as something professionals wear, such as Mark Zuckerberg and Anna Wintour, personal uniforms can be applied to all facets of our lives including what we wear everyday, to the gym, to formal occasions, and lounging around.

Common personal uniforms 

  • Everyday

  • Work

  • Formal

  • Active

  • Lounge

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Everyday uniform

These are the outfits worn to:

  • Grocery shopping or running errands

  • Informal get together such as hanging out with friends, going to brunch, or a casual party

  • Trip to the library, museum, coffee shop or other public space

See more everyday uniform outfits here.

Work uniform

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These are outfits worn to:

  • Office or your place of work

  • Video meetings

See more work uniform outfits here.

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Formal uniform

These are outfits worn to:

  • Wedding

  • Date

  • Religious house like a church, mosque, or temple

  • Important occasion

See more formal uniform outfits here.

Active uniform

These are outfits worn to:

  • Gym

  • Neighborhood walking or running

  • Hiking/backpacking

  • Yoga

See more active uniform outfits here.

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Lounge uniform

These are outfits worn while:

  • Watching TV

  • Doing laundry or house chores

  • Traveling (airport or road trip)

  • Sleeping

See more lounge uniform outfits here.

Consistency across uniforms is key. If you decide to create your own personal uniforms, your clothing should be able to span multiple uniforms to achieve maximum versatility. There will always be exceptions, for example a black tie outfit will likely only be able to be worn as a formal uniform, but ideally many tops, slacks, and shoes can be worn across multiple uniform categories.  

Conclusion

The types of personal uniforms you need should be determined based on your lifestyle and don’t need to be limited to just those mentioned in this post!

Coming up next:

What are the different types of fashion styles?

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categories: Wardrobe Decluttering
Saturday 02.03.24
Posted by maria
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