The hard part was that I have little imagination for clothes so I was just trying to find the same or similar pieces to what she has (except for some I didn't really like).. on the whole, I think it was good as I had a number of coordinating pieces but some of the things I was disappointed with in terms of how they fit so I didn't really wear them anyway.
I think it's a great idea though, I just wish I was better at putting stuff together myself. But also I'm really tall so my options are kinda limited anyway. I just hate ending up with a closet full of random stuff.
Post by rupertpenny on Feb 27, 2016 18:26:41 GMT -5
I haven't gone full capsule but I have become more of a uniform dresser in the last two ish years.
I basically picked some colors and types of clothes I like and try to stick with those. I also try to only buy natural fibers, but I guess that's not that related.
Anyway, I basically wear jeans, a line skirts, silk shirts, Breton stripes, and shift dresses. Mostly in neutral colors. Pretty much everything is comfy and everything matches and it's easy to get dressed.
Again, the natural fibers thing isn't really capsule specific, but I find it helps curb buying things I kind of like but will never wear, mostly because it eliminates almost all fast fashion.
I can't do this because I have to wear suits for work relatively often and I hate suits. So my wardrobe can't just be what I love. But I DO need to pare down significantly and already try to only buy what I like (other than suits, and I donated all my most hated suits) and buy it in several colors. So I'm heading this general direction.
The hard part was that I have little imagination for clothes so I was just trying to find the same or similar pieces to what she has
So, this is me. I am totally unimaginative when it comes to clothing. My standard work attire is jeans (either skinny or boot cut) and a shirt... basically whatever I pull out of the closet. So, I love the idea of a capsule wardrobe, but I'm afraid I'll have a hard time pulling together outfits from multiple pieces.
@stilljustash, with regard to there not being set staples, I guess my fear hear is what I wrote above. Like, I kind of think a capsule wardrobe for me means jeans and casual shirts. I don't know if that's a bad thing or simply what makes sense for me.
rupertpenny , I actually really like the natural fibers idea. It's smart in that I bet you end up with higher quality clothes overall, but it also makes a lot of sense with regard to resisting trends that fade quickly.
Have you seen the style sudoku concept? I love it bc it is very tangible (capsule wardrobes can be too abstract for me) and I found a template on Polyvore that is completely addictive (link). I'm trying to use it to help plan my spring/summer wardrobe.
Have you seen the style sudoku concept? I love it bc it is very tangible (capsule wardrobes can be too abstract for me) and I found a template on Polyvore that is completely addictive (link). I'm trying to use it to help plan my spring/summer wardrobe.
the most recent blog post is whether or not you should make a capsule wardrobe which is fitting.
Like rupertpenny I also have moved toward trying to primarily purchase natural fibers. It is typically much more expensive but I buy alot of things used on ebay/poshmark and have found much better quality pieces at good prices that way.
I am too much of a clothes horse to really have a capsule wardrobe at this point. I am losing baby weight and once I am down to my goal weight I do want to really get rid of anything that is not part of my the look I am going for.
Post by rupertpenny on Feb 27, 2016 19:53:39 GMT -5
I'll also take this opportunity to share my favorite place for basics: grana.com
I am working my way towards having a silk shirt in every color. The sizes are a bit limited, a large is about a 10, but they have said they will be expanding size ranges soon.
I've been looking into this lately. I'm going to need to overhaul a big chunk of my wardrobe in a couple months. I don't have a lot of nursing-friendly tops, but I also don't want to spend a ton of money getting new clothes for what will likely be a transitional period for my weight. I'm kinda lost on knowing how to anticipate what clothes I'm going to need, in what sizes, and what I already have that I'll be able to use. I need to just go through my closet and make piles, I guess.
I've been really worried also that I'm going to fall into feeling frumpy and depressed about my weight / new body / whatever, so maybe planning a capsule wardrobe ahead of time could at least give me some interesting pieces that will make me feel good about myself.
Trying to plan for what I would need after baby had me so stressed out. I had no idea what size I would be or what would be best for nursing. I'll just tell you that pre-baby, I bought several v-neck shirts at Target in a size up from my normal size. I got the ones that are pretty stretchy, so they were easy to just pull down for nursing. Just throwing that out there. I spent way too much time trying to figure it out and I ended up being fine having just those shirts. That was really all I needed immediately and then I was able to decide what worked best for me nursing-wise and could buy more things while on maternity leave.
I've looked at the idea of a capsule wardrobe, but it just seems like too much effort when it's supposed to make things easier. I need to build a work wardrobe from scratch (wore scrubs for 10+ years) and I'm horrified!
Post by whitemerlot on Feb 28, 2016 0:42:03 GMT -5
I'm very interested in this idea. I'm a SAHM and I have very few decent things that I wear. I could get rid of 95% of what I own and not miss it. I'm very blah about my body and spend a lot of time in pjs at home. I need help.
I'm very interested in this idea. I'm a SAHM and I have very few decent things that I wear. I could get rid of 95% of what I own and not miss it. I'm very blah about my body and spend a lot of time in pjs at home. I need help.
So far, my pinterest board for this consists of solid colored tees and jeans... except I work full-time. Good thing my office has a very relaxed dress code.
Post by amberlyrose on Feb 28, 2016 2:14:02 GMT -5
I do it because I don't have enough room for most full wardrobes. I love color, so I just switch out colors each season but keep the same basics for layering. I enjoy it and I pack other seasons in vacuum bags under my bed. Late winter/early spring is light blues and pinks, gray, and white. Late spring, I switch the pinks for greens.
Post by cabbagecabbage on Feb 28, 2016 8:49:41 GMT -5
Being pregnant has sort of forced this upon me. I'm much too cheap to buy a large wardrobe of maternity clothes for my SAHM/nanny/art instructor life. I have used the concept to really decide on a couple key pieces to add versatility to what I have.
Honestly, I like the idea for other people but I feel like I am so many women in my imagination that it wouldn't work long term for me. But it's a good concept for 80% of my time and my regular days and I probably do wear the same 30 things almost always. I still need my vintage and wacky stuff on hand for the days I wake up and must have red lips and a retro dress.
I sort of do this. I only wear dresses and the occasional skirt so my wardrobe is basically the same year round with the addition of tights/cardigan in the winter. It really makes getting dressed easier.
I've been looking into this lately. I'm going to need to overhaul a big chunk of my wardrobe in a couple months. I don't have a lot of nursing-friendly tops, but I also don't want to spend a ton of money getting new clothes for what will likely be a transitional period for my weight. I'm kinda lost on knowing how to anticipate what clothes I'm going to need, in what sizes, and what I already have that I'll be able to use. I need to just go through my closet and make piles, I guess.
I've been really worried also that I'm going to fall into feeling frumpy and depressed about my weight / new body / whatever, so maybe planning a capsule wardrobe ahead of time could at least give me some interesting pieces that will make me feel good about myself.
AE hi rise Jeggings and a pea in the pod vneck maternity tees have been my postpartum wardrobe staple. I bought a few shirts on sale around 6 weeks pp too.
Be kind to yourself, pp body image is hard to deal with.