How to build a capsule sock draw
As awareness of the downsides of fast fashion grows, the culture is shifting towards sustainable fashion, and one of the growing trends of sustainable fashion is the capsule wardrobe. A capsule wardrobe is a carefully curated set of staple items, that are versatile enough to be used again and again in different looks. The goal of curating a capsule wardrobe is to be able to put together a wide range of outfits from a small selection of clothes, saving space, and reducing unnecessary spending on clothes.
As we go into spring, we are all looking at de-cluttering our lives, and a great place to start with that is the sock draw. How many pairs of socks do you own? and how many do you actually wear? Do you find yourself digging through a pile of odd socks and socks full of holes just to find a matching pair that doesn't clash horribly with your outfit? Well, here is how to curate a perfect capsule sock draw.
Style
The best thing about a capsule wardrobe is that it allows you to find your specific style and lean into it. Think about specific colours, patterns or cuts of clothes that you always find yourself reaching for, there is the base for your capsule. The same goes for your capsule sock draw, if you know you prefer a thick wool sock then you want to make sure you have a good selection of those in your sock draw. Creating a capsule is the perfect time to decide exactly what you are and aren't interested in wearing, get rid of anything in your current sock draw that you don’t see yourself reaching for often.
Routine
You must have a wardrobe that works with the way you live your life. Do you go to the gym every other day? Do you like to put on a fresh pair of socks after the shower and before bed? Do you like to change your outfit after work and before your evening plans? Do you do your laundry every other day or every other week? Everyone’s routine is unique, so everyone’s capsule wardrobe is going to look different, but it’s important you don’t just cut down for the sake of cutting down and end up not having enough socks to last you until the next laundry day.
If you think you need a good staple number of good sports socks in your draw, then our three packs are a perfect way to make sure you are always prepared.
Colour
Yes, the colour of your socks does actually matter if you want your outfit to look intentional and put together.
It’s important to think about what colours and tones you wear most often and make sure that the majority of your socks match. For example, if the main colour in your capsule wardrobe is black, with a few other neutrals mixed in, you may want to start with a base of 7 pairs of plain black socks plus a few other neutral colours. These three packs of dark neutrals are a great place to start.
Quality
The purpose of a capsule wardrobe is to be able to get a lot of uses out of staple wardrobe items. Therefore, it’s best practice to make sure your base items are of a quality that they will last long enough for you to get a lot of uses out of. It’s much more cost-effective and sustainable to buy high-quality products that will last a few years than it is to buy cheap products that you will need to replace every couple of months. Plus, there is nothing better than the feeling of slipping into luxury high-quality clothes, you deserve the extra comfort, especially in items that you are going to wear every day.
Extras
Although the point of a capsule wardrobe is to cut back to the basics, it’s still very important to have some fun with your style. Having a few extra pieces in your wardrobe, or in this case sock draw, that aren’t necessarily essential, but that exist to add a bit of extra spice to a look, is important. Patterned or brightly coloured socks are the perfect way to add a little something extra to an outfit otherwise made up of classic pieces.
If you think your sock draw needs brightening up a bit, keep an eye out for the Peper Harow spring/summer 2025 collection, featuring bright spring colours and fun fresh patterns. Available on the Peper Harow website from March 3rd 2025
Conclusion
In order to create a sustainable and space efficient sock draw, in order to reduce your consumption of fast fashion and make the most of every item in your wardrobe, you must go back to the basics and reassess what you need. Think about each item you own and if it is durable and can be worn with multiple different outfits. Think about your routine and make sure you have a collection that suits your needs. Picking sock styles and materials that you know you find comfortable, and designs and colours that are not only versatile but that also make you happy is the key to getting the most out of your casual sock draw.