The Closetboard Journal

Get dressed, better.

Practical, researched guides to wearing more of what you already own. Capsule wardrobes, outfit formulas, dressing for the weather, and shopping less but better.

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Camel trench coatDark straight jeansWhite teeBlack ankle bootsTaupe leather tote
 Capsule wardrobes How to build a capsule wardrobe you’ll actually wear Most capsule guides start with a shopping list. This one starts with your week, the clothes you already own and a two-week test, so the capsule you end up with is one you’ll wear. 7 min read
Dark straight jeansRed cardiganWhite teeBrown loafersTaupe leather tote
 Getting dressed Full wardrobe, nothing to wear? Why it happens and how to fix it A rail full of clothes and nothing to put on is one of the most common style problems there is. It’s rarely about owning too little, and it’s fixable in a morning. 8 min read
Navy blazerCream wide-leg trousersWhite teeBrown loafersBurgundy top-handle bag
 Style basics How to match colours in outfits: the colour wheel, made wearable You don’t need a natural eye for colour, just a handful of rules that hold up on real clothes. Here’s how the colour wheel works when you’re getting dressed, and the pairings that never let you down. 8 min read
Cream double-breasted blazerCream wide-leg trousersBlack teeBlack broguesBeige structured bag
 Organise How to organise your wardrobe so getting dressed is easy Most wardrobes don’t need more space. They need to show you what’s in them. Here’s how to set yours up for getting dressed, not just for storage. 7 min read
Navy blazerDark straight jeansWhite teeBrown loafersBrown leather belt
 Shop smarter How to stop impulse buying clothes (and still enjoy getting dressed) Clothes are among the things we regret buying most. Here’s how to spot your triggers, build in a pause and only bring home pieces you’ll actually wear. 7 min read
Camel trench coatDark straight jeansChocolate knitTan suede Chelsea bootsTaupe leather tote
 Digital wardrobe How to make a digital wardrobe you’ll actually use A photo of everything you own sounds like a lost weekend. Done the lazy way, it’s a couple of hours spread over a fortnight, and it changes how you get dressed. 7 min read

Capsule wardrobes

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Cream wide-leg trousersWhite band-collar shirtBrown loafersBrown leather beltTaupe leather tote
 Capsule wardrobes The capsule wardrobe checklist: 30 pieces, and which ones you need 7 min read
Navy blazerDark straight jeansWhite band-collar shirtBrown loafersBrown leather belt
 Capsule wardrobes A men’s capsule wardrobe that works from Monday to Sunday 6 min read
Camel trench coatDark straight jeansBlack teeBrown loafersBlack sunglasses
 Capsule wardrobes A travel capsule wardrobe: how to pack light for any trip 6 min read
Camel trench coatCream wide-leg trousersChocolate knitBlack ankle bootsTaupe leather tote
 Capsule wardrobes A winter capsule wardrobe for cold, wet British weather 6 min read
Navy blazerCream wide-leg trousersWhite band-collar shirtBlack broguesBeige structured bag
 Capsule wardrobes A work capsule wardrobe for the office, however many days you’re in 6 min read

Getting dressed

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Navy blazerDark straight jeansOatmeal knit topTan suede Chelsea bootsBeige structured bag
 Getting dressed How many outfits can you make? The real maths, piece by piece 6 min read
Camel trench coatDark straight jeansChocolate knitTan suede Chelsea bootsTaupe leather tote
 Getting dressed How to plan outfits for the week in 20 minutes 7 min read
Navy blazerDark straight jeansWhite teeBrown loafersBrown leather belt
 Getting dressed How to style a blazer, from the office to the weekend 7 min read
Cream double-breasted blazerCream wide-leg trousersBlack teeBlack broguesBurgundy top-handle bag
 Getting dressed Outfit formulas that always work, and how to write your own 7 min read
Camel trench coatDark straight jeansRed cardiganBlack teeBlack ankle boots
 Getting dressed What to wear by temperature: a degree-by-degree guide from 0° to 30° 7 min read
Camel trench coatDark straight jeansChocolate knitBlack ankle bootsTaupe leather tote
 Getting dressed What to wear in the rain, from drizzle to a proper downpour 7 min read

Style basics

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Dark straight jeansChocolate knitWhite band-collar shirtTan suede Chelsea bootsBrown leather belt
 Style basics How to find your personal style (without starting from scratch) 6 min read
Navy blazerDark straight jeansWhite band-collar shirtBrown loafersBrown leather belt
 Style basics How to mix patterns: the rules, the pairings and when to break them 6 min read
Camel trench coatDark straight jeansWhite teeTan suede Chelsea bootsTaupe leather tote
 Style basics How to build a neutral wardrobe that isn’t boring 6 min read
Navy blazerDark straight jeansWhite band-collar shirtBrown loafersBrown leather belt
 Style basics Smart casual dress code: what it means and what to wear 7 min read
Cream double-breasted blazerOlive column dressBrown loafersBurgundy top-handle bag
 Style basics Wedding guest dress codes decoded: what each one means in the UK 7 min read
Red cardiganBlack midi dressBlack ankle bootsBurgundy top-handle bag
 Style basics What to wear on a first date: outfit ideas for every kind of plan 6 min read

Organise

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Camel trench coatCream wide-leg trousersWhite band-collar shirtBlack ankle bootsTaupe leather tote
 Organise Cost per wear: how to work it out, and when it misleads you 6 min read
Cream wide-leg trousersChocolate knitWhite teeBlack ankle bootsBurgundy top-handle bag
 Organise How to declutter your wardrobe without regretting it 7 min read
Dark straight jeansWhite band-collar shirtBlack broguesBrown leather beltBlack sunglasses
 Organise How to track what you wear, and why outfit repeating is good 7 min read

Shop smarter

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Camel trench coatDark straight jeansChocolate knitWhite teeTan suede Chelsea bootsTaupe leather tote
 Shop smarter Buy less, wear more: how to build a sustainable wardrobe 6 min read
Navy blazerOlive column dressBlack broguesTaupe leather tote
 Shop smarter Clothes swap and lending: how to share clothes with friends 6 min read
Camel trench coatCream wide-leg trousersWhite teeBrown loafersBlack sunglasses
 Shop smarter How to find clothes from a picture or screenshot 6 min read
Cream double-breasted blazerDark straight jeansWhite teeBrown loafersBeige structured bag
 Shop smarter How to find dupes of clothes you love, legally and well 6 min read
Camel trench coatDark straight jeansWhite band-collar shirtBrown loafersBurgundy top-handle bag
 Shop smarter Second-hand clothes shopping tips: how to find pieces worth keeping 7 min read
Navy blazerCream wide-leg trousersWhite teeBlack broguesBrown leather belt
 Shop smarter Women’s to men’s clothing size conversion: how to shop across sections 8 min read
Cream double-breasted blazerDark straight jeansBlack teeBlack ankle bootsTaupe leather tote
 Shop smarter How to do a wardrobe audit and find what’s missing 6 min read

Digital wardrobe

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Cream double-breasted blazerBlack midi dressBlack ankle bootsBurgundy top-handle bag
 Digital wardrobe Can an AI stylist help you get dressed? An honest look 6 min read
Cream double-breasted blazerCream wide-leg trousersBlack teeBlack broguesBeige structured bag
 Digital wardrobe How to photograph clothes at home for a clean cut-out 6 min read
Cream double-breasted blazerDark straight jeansOatmeal knit topBlack ankle bootsBurgundy top-handle bag
 Digital wardrobe Do you need a wardrobe app? What they do and how to choose one 6 min read

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