How to create an autumn capsule wardrobe for your children?

Gone are the days of light summer clothes - autumn is here! It's time to put away the shorts, swimsuits and little blouses and prepare your child's autumn wardrobe. Children's wardrobes are often overflowing and they often wear the same clothes over and over again. So is it possible to slim it down and turn it into a capsule wardrobe?

Let's get to work! Stickerkid lists the steps you need to take to create a capsule autumn wardrobe for your kids. It's an economical, eco-friendly solution that will keep your child's bedroom tidy and spacious!

And while you're at it, don't forget to label all of your child's clothes, shoes and accessories so they don't get lost or mixed up!

Step one: make the list

To create a capsule wardrobe, start by making a list of your clothes, accessories and shoes, and most importantly, note the ideal (and minimum) number of items you should keep for each type of clothing.

Of course, this is not an exhaustive list and you will need to adapt it according to a number of factors, such as your child's age, the climate of the area you live in, how often you do your laundry, or whether your child is in the middle of a growing phase. We suggest:

• About ten everyday outfits (T-shirts, jumpers, trousers)
  
  
• One or two nice outfits for special occasions
  
  
• A light jacket, a rain jacket and a mid-season jacket
  
  
• Three pairs of pyjamas
  
  
• At least a dozen pairs of underwear and socks
  
  
• Two or three pairs of shoes (trainers, light shoes, wellington boots)

Step two: sort the clothes

Say goodbye to light summer clothes! Keep a few warmer items of clothing specifically designed for autumn weather. It's at this stage that the decision is made to keep as few items as possible so that your child's autumn capsule wardrobe can take shape.

Children, like adults, tend to wear the same clothes almost all the time. It's said that 20% of the clothes in your wardrobe are worn 80% of the time. So why not get rid of them all and go for a  minimalist closet? Do you have a weakness for designer clothes for your child? Don't worry, you can buy less but better quality!

A tip for sorting your child's clothes? Keep colours that are easy to mix and match. Choose basic colours and tones that work well in autumn, such as navy, burgundy, beige or grey.

Just like spring cleaning your child's wardrobe, do the same for autumn! It's the perfect time to throw away or donate clothes that are too small or that your child no longer wears.

Step three: clothing labels, essential for a capsule wardrobe!

Once you've carefully sorted your child's clothes and created a capsule autumn wardrobe, all you have to do is put personalised labels on all their clothes, accessories and shoes!

Self-adhesive and iron-on clothing labels can be used to mark all your children's belongings to prevent them from being lost, forgotten or swapped with friends. But which clothing labels should you choose: self-adhesive or iron-on? The choice depends on how you want to use them.

Create clothing labels

Ideal for preparing for camping and holidays, self-adhesive wrap and Peel & Stick labels are attached to the garment label and can be easily removed when required. These multi-purpose clothes labels are handy for removing and re-applying to winter clothes, for example.

Iron-on labels are easy to iron on and can be machine washed at up to 60 degrees. They're durable, super practical and ideal for smaller children and nursery items.

Autumn shoes, ankle boots or trainers can also be personalised. Personalised shoe labels not only prevent your child from misplacing or mixing up shoes, they also make it easier for them to tell left from right.

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Personalise your own clothing labels

All clothes and shoe labels can be personalised with your child's name. It's a fun and playful activity to do as a family!

As well as choosing the colour, text and font, your child can also add a small illustration. Create fun, practical labels that will change the life of every parent!

Step 4: update your children's capsule wardrobe

Your child's capsule wardrobe is ready and all the items are marked with personalised labels for clothes and shoes. If it helps, you can also use a sheet/table to keep your child's autumn capsule wardrobe up to date.

This way you can keep track of their capsule wardrobe and record each new item or each time you get rid of an item of clothing or accessory.

Capsule wardrobe: what to do with surplus clothes?

But what do you do with your child's clothes and accessories that you don't want to keep? Yes, when you go through your child's wardrobe, you're bound to get rid of some clothes or shoes. Especially if they have a self-adhesive label that you can easily remove, you can choose from the following solutions

• Give them away: to friends, family or other acquaintances.
  
  
• Sell them on the internet (Ebay, Facebook Marketplace) or at children's flea markets/clothes fairs.
  
  
• Drop them off at textile collection points to give them a second life.
  
  

Benefits of an autumn capsule wardrobe for your child

Economical

The first benefit of a minimalist autumn wardrobe is that it saves money. Your children often don't need a lot of clothes, especially if they don't wear most of them. Go for what you need, with spare pieces to give yourself a bit of an edge and save money! Do you like to dress your child in designer clothes? Of course, you can buy better quality clothes with fewer pieces. 

Environmentally friendly

An overflowing wardrobe, knowing that your child will hardly ever wear certain items, can have a significant impact on the environment. So think about donating or reselling clothes that are too small or never worn to give them a second life!

Saving space and keeping it tidy

Last but not least! Going from a well-stocked wardrobe to a minimalist autumn wardrobe will save you a lot of space... and certainly bring order to your child's bedroom!