Sudoku Summer Outfits

I don’t know why I am asking this as I probably already know the answer, but here goes:

Have you ever stood in front of a wardrobe full of clothes and felt as though you had nothing to wear?

The problem is rarely a lack of clothes. More often, it is a lack of inspiration.

Enter Sudoku Wardrobe Method.

Originally designed to help travellers pack lighter for holidays, it is equally useful at home when you’re looking for fresh outfit ideas from pieces you already own.

The principle is simple.

Choose a small collection of tops, bottoms and accessories that all work together. Then mix and match them to create multiple outfits.

For our Summer Sudoku Wardrobe, we’ve chosen:

Four Tops

• White T-Shirt
• Navy T-Shirt
• Breton Top
• Linen Shirt

Four Bottoms

• Dark Blue Jeans
• White Trousers
• White Shorts
• Navy Knee Length Skirt

Four Finishing Pieces

• Summer Knit
• Driving Shoes
• Statement Necklace
• Everyday Bag

At first glance, this might not seem like much. Yet when every top works with every bottom, you immediately create sixteen outfit combinations before you even begin adding layers and accessories.

Add a lightweight knit for cooler mornings, swap trainers for neutral loafers or driving shoes, add a necklace & neutral bag then suddenly those sixteen outfits become many more.

The beauty of this approach is that it works just as well at home as it does on holiday.In fact, I would argue it is even more useful at home, where many of us fall into the habit of wearing the same outfits over and over again despite having wardrobes full of perfectly good clothes

For holidays, it helps you pack lighter and avoid taking clothes you never wear.

At home, it takes the guesswork out of getting dressed. Instead wasting time trying to think about what you can wear every day, you can see new combinations hiding in plain sight within your wardrobe, giving you “The uniform” that we constantly talk about.

It’s also a useful reminder that building a wardrobe isn’t about constantly buying more. It’s about choosing core pieces that work hard and earn their place, then updating these with items from our Seasonal Limited Edition drops.

Whether you’re packing for a week away, planning a summer staycation or simply looking for fresh outfit inspiration, the Sudoku Wardrobe is a simple way to make your clothes go further.

Sometimes all it takes is looking at your wardrobe in a different way

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sudoku Wardrobe Method?

The Sudoku Wardrobe Method is a simple way of creating multiple outfits from a small collection of clothes that all work together.

How many outfits can a Sudoku wardrobe create?

Four tops and four bottoms can create sixteen core outfit combinations before adding accessories, layers and different shoes.

Is the Sudoku Wardrobe Method only for holidays?

No. Although it is often used as a packing method, it can be equally useful for everyday dressing and building a capsule wardrobe.

What clothes work best in a Sudoku wardrobe?

Versatile core pieces in complementary colours work best. Think jeans, trousers, skirts, simple tops, knitwear and accessories that can be mixed and matched.

Some Useful Links For You:

Seasonal Colour Stories at Artichoke 

Core Collections – Stehmann Trousers 

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