I have heard that it’s a good idea to divide your life into percentages (home, work, exercise, going out, etc) and then match your capsule to those percentages. So if you’re in homewear 50% of the time, your capsule should be 50% homewear. Hope that makes sense.
Makes so much sense! I guess I was trying to see if I could get away with a "work capsule" and "just winging it" for homewear....and I discovered that no, that doesn't feel great haha I'll try and figure out some rough percentages for the next one - that'll be fun! Thank you 😊
What helped me keep it exciting for work including work trips is renting clothing. It is relatively inexpensive and cleaning is included. Renting bags at RTR was a chef's kiss for me. I used to have a new bag for each trip. I don't work in fashion anymore and I have enough quality pieces so I don't need to do it, but if I were in the environment where I need to show up every day, I'd rent again.
Agree with you, a capsule wardrobe is not the answer to over shopping clothes. Life, weather, mood are too complex and changing to have the perfect outfit from a capsule working each time. However, I now pay full attention that the clothes I want to get will match most of my wardrobe before I get them. And your brown jacket is very beautiful on you, perfect proportions for your figure 🧡
I live in an area with distinct seasons and I have settled on a system of 1. all year clothes, 2. hot weather mini capsule, 3. cold weather mini capsule. This means that about 70% of my clothes are out all year but as the winter weather ends I pack away the winter mini capsule, and a few months later I bring out the summer mini capsule. I can make do with my all year clothes for the unexpected colder or hotter day without needing to ransack the mini capsule. I really couldn't be bothered doing a capsule wardrobe for every season, but I love not having to look at clothes that are unsuitable for the particular time of year and I enjoy bringing them out and rediscovering them. I use the same system for both at home wear and outside the home (dressier) wear.
Love this and I also have distinct seasons, so 70% year round clothes might be the way to go. I do think I benefited from the "capsule" experiment by putting away the totally unsuitable clothes. Thanks for this advice!!!
I’ve tried a capsule wardrobe a couple of times, and both times I was filled with frustration, rage and misery. The only pros were that I learned that I don’t want to be a minimalist and I don’t want to restrict my use of my own wardrobe. I do love style challenges that get me to use my clothes more or in different ways though. I’m currently doing Unblah Yourself’s 7 day style challenge and it’s helping me to restyle and rediscover pieces I already own. Much more fruitful for me!
I actually think that warm brown jacket looked beautiful on you! I also don't tend to like warm colours, especially warm brown, so I understand your comments about it!
I'm going to give it another chance this Autumn season and see! I also like how it looks but for whatever reason, haven't worn it much yet, so if I can actually wear it I'll probably keep it!
I'm just going to add my tid bit. I started "building my wardrobe" these last few years. Before that, my wardrobe had been a desert of options and as I get older, I appreciate that I now have more options to dress like an adult, in adult situations. However, yes this has been a trial and error practice so some mistakes were made but we are learning and will do better in the future. Thank you for your video. I love your channel. You speak my language.
I don’t capsule but each week I choose 5 pieces I want to style. I usually include both pieces I’m very excited about and things I’m not sure about so I get a chance to wear them and see how I am feeling with those pieces in my closet. This also works for new pieces I haven’t styled yet. I don’t feel restricted at all and tracking what I’m wearing helps me to know how much I have and am or am not using.
This is a great idea. I think I might try one more round of "capsule-ing" just to see if including homewear makes it feel more effective, but I'll definitely still include pieces I'm not sure about too so I can see whether I should keep them. Also thinking of re-organizing my closet space soon, and that might make your "5 pieces" idea even better than capsuling/storing away items for me too. I'll keep posted!!
It’s such a pet peeve of mine that most capsule wardrobes are for “elevated basics” and/or work wear. Like. It feels confusing to me that people are claiming to (or actually do?) spend most of their time in gently elevated cardigans and slacks. Do they? I’m a performer so my “work wear” is either active wear or costuming, which def confuses the whole concept of a capsule wardrobe. But also what about people who work in uniforms, or who have multiple different kinds of work wear that they need, or or or . . . Anyway, sometimes I feel like fashion influencers are designing tips and tools for a life nobody really lives. It doesn’t surprise me that it didn’t really match how you spend your days! I appreciate your willingness to try stuff, admit when/in what ways it didn’t quite work, and try something else.
Yessss I am noticing this more the more I do these little experiments - the "influencer advice" on many many categories is quite out of touch with those living a more offline life, I have several of the "financial" and "minimalism" -oriented advice lists that don't really apply to me as well regardless of the adaptations the creator might acknowledge...some things really just don't make sense depending on the life you live. Love to meet another performer as well!! I definitely don't spend my home time in gently elevated cardigans and slacks but your description of this gave me a good laugh 😁
Things I knew wouldn't work for me - faux leather pants and denim maxi skirts. Not even tempted to buy either. That rust colored suede jacket though is not bad - it looks better on you than you think it does (if you wore it with a black turtleneck you would have a great look for fall/winter.)
Thank you! I think what throws me off is that to me it also reads very "classic" and I'm just not sure about that either - but I'll be giving it another try this year! I might put a twist on your idea with a gray turtleneck just because I seldom wear black unless I'm performing (and then I always wear black, which is why I don't in daily life 😅)
I started building a curated wardrobe basically from scratch about 3 years ago. It’s just now starting to feel well rounded. In the beginning it was capsule based because of general limitation. I found it very…. Well…Limiting…. I’ve remained selective about what comes in and what is removed, but the reality is there are just phases about what I want to wear. Sometimes an item sitting in my closet for a while is an indication it’s time to let it go, but more often than not I’m just not in the right “phase” for it. I still love it and eventually I come back to it. Many fashion influencers don’t always bring up the fact that it’s just not economically possible to constantly purge clothing from your wardrobe. I worked hard to curate what I did. I don’t exactly want to do it all over again… Often altering solves my issues. Idk. I think there’s a huge issue of clothing guilt that many people (myself included) are feeling. Fashion has a more noticeable relationship to consumption than other things. Part of that is because clothing is something we physically present to the world and it usually has some kind of shelf life. Our bodies change. Tastes change. Clothing deteriorates! There’s so much pressure to make every clothing decision PERFECT that we feel horrible when we chose “badly”. We tangle our identities up in it too much. I think you are on the right path about being mindful of what you bring into your life. That’s a huge lifestyle change and you’re doing absolutely amazing!!! I love your honesty about everything. It helps me reflect on my own journey! But remember you shouldn’t feel guilt about any of this either. You’re only making massive improvements and growth. It’s all a balance, and you’re learning it. I think part of removing the grip items have on us is realizing that it’s ok if it didn’t work out. It’s ok if we out grew it. We should be mindful but not expect perfection. That’s my take anyway. As a side note you are so stylish and chic! What you choose to wear is very flattering and beautiful on you. Your sense of style will only become more elevated with your continued mindfulness! ❤
Thank you so much and this is a very insightful comment. It also makes sense that limitations will feel limiting - another thing that might "sound" obvious but is kind of inherent in a lot of "capsule" wardrobes, at least in how I've seen them displayed online. And also I am still exploring the idea of "clothing guilt" - what a minefield. Where I am right now it's easier to let go of feelings of guilt because I know I'm on the path to "doing better" and consuming responsibly...but there are still blatant examples of thoughtless overconsumption out there, and I don't like to think about the implications of that kind of behavior on the earth's resources, people's perceptions of normal, etc...it's like being able to balance being critical in our thinking without being judgemental both of ourselves and others. Again, thank you for sharing!
Yep, I work outside of the home 2-4 days a week so I just have black work pants (bootcut for winter and ankle length of summer). I always wear black pants and just swap out tops 😂 In the summer I wear black flats and winter I wear black ankle boots! I know a lot of people must think it’s boring but it’s just so easy for me.
You know, I've been feeling lately that this kind of "uniform dressing" actually works really well to temper the desire to shop for clothes. I've kind of unintentionally been doing that for summer home-wear for the past couple of months, basically rotating the same few outfits...and I actually haven't wanted to look for or buy any clothing for the past few months. I'm curious to see what might happen when I start dressing for work again in Fall and using more of my wardrobe, whether I feel the urge to really simplify or fall back into the trap of wanting to add things!
I hadn’t thought of the angle that you might find out whether you really were going to wear a garment or not by putting it into a capsule, that’s handy! I might put together a capsule to last me for an upcoming holiday but test it out before I go and remove any pieces that I don’t really want to wear so this was useful thanks!
I have a slightly different approach that works for me--its like a bit modular--maybe I'd call it 'Stages of Going Out. I stay home with my kids, thays Stage 1 [werk] and I have a summer uniform for that, as well as a winter. They aren't old, schleppy clothes. They are well fitting active wear that can transition from a workout to chores. Several pieces have bleach stains, but they are my uniform and its not like, $100 tees that I have to be precious with. Stage 2 going out is removing said bleach stained article and adding a nicer jacket, bag, quick makeup and jewelry....it's my 'wealthy housewife running errands after pilates' uniform. Stage 3 Going Out is the rest of my seasonal wardrobe; it's a planned outing and I get to shop my closet. I don't do capsules because i don't want limitations for my fancy going out days. My system *really* works for me, but it requires a smaller collection that is a bit modular. I do it by limiting my color palette and packing away seasonal clothes (my fall palette sweaters are not even in my bedroom once i change over and by October, I'm chomping at the bit to get them out and have a 'new' wardrobe. I think personal seasonal color analysis and figuring out my kibbe type were the keys to fast tracking my process.
I love the "wealthy housewife running errands after pilates" description 😁 And this is really helpful, it's pretty much the practical reality... although my home clothes are kind of schleppy if I'm honest. I'll probably do a video on this at some point - the reality of what I actually wear at home vs. the level of most of my wardrobe... probably need to create my own stages like you have!!
@Alexas.nobuyyear I don't think there's *anything* wrong with schleppy clothes at home, and I did that for the first year or two that I stayed home. But it made me feel how menial and monotonous the work is and...it is. But a tidy little uniform perks me right up and reminds how important my job is.
@@fromscratcheewithstef it is an important job! I do think that when I don't have as high a likelihood that my clothes will immediately get spit up on, I'll also try and pivot to something tidier! 😅
I agree and so far I am keeping it! It really seems to speak of the Autumn season to me so I will try to make a point to wear it this Fall and see how I feel.
Chiming in on the value of a modular wardrobe as opposed to a capsule wardrobe. I love creating modules that work for a particular aspect of your lifestyle or aesthetic, and then integrating the modules together with a cohesive color palette. Using modules rather than capsules allows for more variety in smaller quantities and also gives accountability to the aspects of a wardrobe that most capsule systems ignore. I hate when capsules only reference workwear and say “don’t count your lounge or workout clothes,” when most people tend to have too many accumulated items in those categories that are just taking up space. Considering modules gives a structure for all of the aspects of lifestyle and aesthetic and covers your needs without getting too much inventory. For me, a basic module is 1 layering piece, 2 bottoms, 3 tops, 3 accessories, 2 shoes, 1 outerwear or extra. You can apply this formula to pretty much any season or occasion, add modules to areas of your life that need more coverage, or make smaller modules for areas that need less coverage. I also like to use the module structure as a way to take into account things like socks and underwear and jewelry, even makeup and hair accessories. I guess you could say that it’s a mini capsule, but by thinking of it as modular, the components can be interchanged and used in interesting ways, there’s more versatility, and you’ve covered your whole life and not just your job.
I’m doing a no buy clothes. It was meant to be a year but I’ve lost weight and have some key items that I need to replace so I’m going to push on to the six month mark. I’ve really noticed that it’s made me enjoy what I have and also identify what isn’t serving me. I have a list now of the key items (mainly replacements for the garments I love but no longer fit) that I will be buying in July and also the odd gap and “just because I love it” piece. I’ve also got the whole of my wardrobe now on Open Wardrobe and instead of scrolling for shopping I try to come up with new outfits out of what I have. I’d highly recommend it, especially for experimenting with recreating looks. You may enjoy Gemma MacClean, Harry Makes it Up and Emily Elizabeth May’s channels for creating outfits out of existing items, both Gemma and Harriet are currently in their own no buy years. All the best. X
Thanks for the recommendations - and I commend you on your resolve to make it 6 months before replacing essentials in your new size! Sounds like you're making conscious decisions about the new purchases you plan to make - feel free to keep posted as I always love hearing about people's wardrobes!
Thanks! And yeah I was influenced HARD on tiktok! People can make things look so cool on there and I really got sucked into the fantasy world...glad to hear it's not just me!
I’m digging Indyx. I track all of my outfits (sometimes even my house clothes). It might help you decide if a capsule of any kind is useful for you. I’m about to switch jobs (requiring a very different wardrobe) and I think it will be extremely helpful in deciding what and when to purchase items and challenging myself to use pieces I can see I am not wearing.
Ooh have fun navigating the new job and possibly new wardrobe too! I'd love to hear updates. I did put my "Spring Capsule" clothes in Indyx, and already had every clothing piece I own in SmartCloset, and I really like having it all digital too. Hoping to have Indyx as my "clothes I have vetted and know I'm keeping" app...I just got sporadic about entering in the outfits. I think if I do so I need to make it a daily habit, so including house clothes, to make it stick. I do want that data, so perhaps this is my next step!
I finally just declutterred all of my clothes made of synthetic fibers, and it was basically my whole closet! I am sad to get rid of some pieces but the majority of it I haven’t worn in quite a while. I work from home so I am usually in loungewear and sweats most of the day 😂 and I finally realized that I probably (hopefully) won’t be back in an office setting so I don’t need that many clothes anymore. I have been slowly switching to more natural fibers and I have a pretty good base set of clothes already so I inadvertently created a capsule wardrobe that I know I will get a lot of use from. In a way, it helps with overconsumption because in my quest of finding new clothes I realized synthetic fibers are in almost everything nowadays and I’m trying to avoid that. It can be tricky though. I did get caught up in the shopping aspect of it and it caused me to buy other things that I didn’t necessarily need, but I’m working on it! Also, I know I shouldn’t be telling you about something to buy lol but I noticed you’re wearing your hair in a ponytail again and you’ve mentioned that it can cause headaches. I also have long hair and finally found the best hair clip, I got mine from miniso but kitsch sells a similar style, I think it’s called a banana clip, it is like a straight line but has a loop in the middle. I’ve tried a lot of hair clips in my lifetime and I finally found one that actually holds my hair and doesn’t cause headaches, just thought I would share!
Hooray for natural fibers and no office work (hopefully!) I have actually seen banana clips recently and looked into them, thank you for the recommendation! I have a feeling that they still may not work for me just due to the weight and slipperiness of my hair (and my reluctance to use hairspray/product) and I really need to try one on in person before buying...so if I see one in a physical store I might give it a go but otherwise, the no buy stands strong hehe I'm glad to hear they work for you though!!
In my case, decluttering and also SHOPPING my closet while I do a no buy month makes me exercise the creative muscle required to put up new outfits using what I already have and like. You have so many great basics pieces … high quality. How about trying to recreate Pinterest outfits you see yourself in? It works for me ❤ I don’t like capsules , I like being creative everyday with things I enjoy, styling, changing shoes makes everything fresh
I think recreating pinterest outfits could be really fun! I might try this especially a bit later as summer comes to an end when I'll probably be more motivated to play with my clothes again (I don't work outside the home over summer, so don't have a lot to "dress" for)
I have no idea if you'll see this but I will totally buy the leather vest from you! Also, I think it is totally normal to slip up during a no buy. What is important is that with your purchases you learned something about what you do and don't like so even if you broke your no buy you still gained insight into yourself. I think the best way to make a capsule if you're feeling like it doesn't fit your life completely because you have different aspects is to start with an empty rack or place to store your clothes and as you wear things for like 2 weeks add those items to the rack (clean of course.) You'll naturally build a capsule. From there just have fun playing dress up and putting on different combinations. If you decide you're lacking something shop your remaining closet.
I'll be listing everything on Mercari soon, are you on there? I'll probably mention it in a video/do a "decluttering" video getting that done sometime this summer when I have the time to get everything listed. I also really like your idea of how to develop the capsule. I might end up doing that or something similar for the next one. Thanks!
Black leather pants are my go to when having a date nite. But surely not buying any synthetic ever more… I’d rather buy a second hand real leather . The brown jacket I have one similar and love it so much ! Over a white tee , I would never get rid of it
I am in the process of building my capsule wardrobe and to solve your home, work, athletic wear problem, maybe you should try working in modules. If you do a 5x4 (5 tops that go with 4 bottoms) for each of those aspects of your life that's 27 pieces and maybe you have pieces that can crossover so it would be less. If each module didn't work with any item in the other you would still have 60 outfit combinations. If you wanted to stick with 40 pieces you would still have 13 bonus pieces to extend any of the modules, or for colder months use as outer layers, etc. For me it's easier to work in modules. I also found that I would pick a 5x4 wear it for a week (out of my current clothes) and make notes, what worked what didn't and then maybe tweak that module. I also made notes on items that I am keeping in my capsule but they aren't really a perfect item, like I have a pair of linen pants and I like the overall shape and look but they are low-waisted and when it's time I would like to replace with a mid-rise or a high-waisted pair. If you do things more incrementally you might understand better what is practical for your lifestyle, constraints, etc.
Wow this is a great idea and I'll definitely keep this in mind when designing my summer capsule soon. I'm going to try to include clothing for all of my life categories this time and this looks like a wonderful way to structure that. Thanks so much!!
@@Alexas.nobuyyear I hope it helps. I find it less overwhelming. It also helps you identify wardrobe gaps, and for me I am using it for color. I really want color in my wardrobe and segmenting it by module takes the pressure off of picking only a few colors or patterns. I am okay if things in my modules don't necessarily mix with the other modules. As long as I am getting a lot of wear and joy out of my pieces.
I think a capsule is good for people that have problems with coming up with outfit ideas to begin with. I have a different problem. I have too many ideas and love too many items in my wardrobe so I have a hard time with deciding on the key item of the day. I have a planning app and love to just put outfits together instead of scrolling shopping apps. So I end up with like 5 outfit ideas for any particular day. I put them in the app calendar planner and decide on the day which one goes best with the mood of the day. Maybe a strict capsule just isn't for you?
Yes this is a great point! I do think that for those of us who enjoy putting together outfits, perhaps a capsule won't actually "solve any problems" for us. I also have wardrobe apps with outfit planning and enjoy putting together outfits, and find that I don't actually go out enough to wear every "look" I've created 🫣
@@Alexas.nobuyyear oh same 🤣 I work from home 90% of the time and will likely never get to wear all my creations. Still good to have them on file for uninspired days 😅 it helps me with the change of seasons. I always need some time to get back into it, so I can check old combos for inspo
Hello!! I love watching your videos :) I really appreciate your commitment to experimentation and reflection along the way. You've helped me think differently about my behaviors and choices. Would you ever consider creating a slack channel or discord channel to invite more conversational back-n-forth about these topics? This video prompted a lot of thoughts and questions for me that I'd love to pose in a more private place if possible. Just a thought!
Thank you, and I'm honored that you would ask that! Haha I have to confess that I had to do some googling about slack and discord, because I've never used either of those before. I'd consider that sometime later when there's less going on work-wise for me, it does sound like it could be fun 😃 Maybe I shouldn't have gotten rid of Instagram, because then I guess I'd have DMs 🤔 ...always happy to chat in comments here but understand if privacy is preferable.
So basically it's a religious preconception/connotation - I did a quick google search to verify that I wasn't going to spout nonsense 😅 but I guess especially in areas where "Pentecostals" or "fundamentalist Christians" are a prevalent religion, you'll see a lot of full-length denim skirts because they "are commonly worn by women whose religious beliefs prohibit them from wearing trousers" and can also be identified by their long, uncut hair. (Quote from the google search)
@@Alexas.nobuyyear thanks, i had no idea! I tried wearing those because i liked the look, but couldn't fully function in them as i have long legs and wide steps. Lol
There is a youtuber, I think her name is Hannah. She shares a percentage process that she created, similar to what others mention below, just more detailed. I think this could work for you. I think many of us have this fantasy vision when we buy clothes of a lifestyle we don't lead. I know I have way too many event outfits.
Oh yes, I actually watched her video recently and tried to get some kind of percentage of my activities and clothing needs! I just misguidedly thought I didn't need to "capsule" for non-work clothing. But perhaps I'll try again and actually reflect my whole real life needs in the next one...
in feeling the pressure to declutter, it may be unrealistic to wish it were a "final" thing. life is a series of transitions. If you are unsure about things like that beautiful suede jacket, allow yourself to put that away to think about some more. If you have the privilege of having somewhere to store things, set aside some space for that, even as you want to be mindful. Down the road, if you get rid of something that you later miss, having reasonable storage and the capacity to store that, would be good.
Absolutely I think you're right about this and I HAVE put the jacket away, and actually the faux leather pants too, despite how sure I was that I didn't want to keep them back when I filmed this video. I realized that the fact that I DID re-buy them is maybe a sign that I should hold onto them, if only to prevent that urge from coming back in the future! Like you said, since I have the space I may as well do this slowly and mindfully.
@@Alexas.nobuyyear I was grateful my mom kept a lot of her old clothes because there was a time I wanted her old coats, etc. if you can interest your kids in them, do so, ask them.
Since you like Tibi I used to have separate capsules for different things and it got 2 confusing Amy from tibi talks about having a cohesive wardrobe and how to create a wardrobe that can be used for multiple places ! I good question is why you are not wearing your nice clothes ? Clothes are meant to be worn out to serve you and not you to serve them . ( the article in on the tibi website really good info) hope it helps help me for sure I even used my nice clothes to the park with my child
Yes I guess I could wear more of my nice clothes - might just be a new habit to get used to! It's just the stuff that can't be washed that I think I would still reserve for work only (a couple of100% silk shirts) but you're right that I could probably still wear more of it all the time! I might feel better too. I'll look for that article, thanks so much for the recommendation!
Love your content and the way you talk. I have almost the same items as you showed in this video to declutter:) A side note: you always remind me of another TH-camr, a French lady called Justin Leconte. I seriously thought you guys are somehow related. She wears the same ring as you do in almost all her videos. Maybe you are also a subscriber of hers?
I actually forgot to mention that in my "things I was influenced to buy" video but yes the ring is one of Justine Leconte's own designs! I forgot about it because I wear it literally everyday, so even though I was influenced it has become part of my signature style too. I hadn't realized I might be similar to her in other ways and I'm flattered by the comparison! 😊
Hey, thanks for sharing your experience. Your video got me thinking about having too many pieces of clothing and whether things actually get used or not. Like you said, we only have so many opportunities to get dressed up and often times we end up repeating outfits. So in those days when you were a frequent shopper, do you think you got your money’s worth in wearing/using pieces that you bought?
I find this tricky because the concept of "getting one's money's worth" can be subjective - I feel like in some ways the answer is easily, "of course not!" because I was buying more clothes than I needed and some that were mistakes or regrets (and still have more than I need, working on paring down). But also one could say I did get value from what I bought, because while I definitely over-consumed, I tried to learn with each purchase mistake and also after I stopped buying fast fashion, I found I could resell most of my "mistake pieces" on secondhand sites. (I also didn't get deep into debt). I guess finally, one could say I still haven't "gotten my money's worth" on certain pieces in my closet still to this day, regarding how much I actually wear an item, but perhaps I'm getting some worth simply from how much I like the item, in a bizarre way. Hope that makes some kind of sense and thank you for awakening some thoughts! (Ask a simple question, get a complicated answer - sorry! 😅)
@@Alexas.nobuyyear I fully get your point and thanks for the reply - it’s true that things can be appreciated in numerous ways and we can still feel joy from owning something even if we don’t use it frequently.
Love the idea of having a capsule wardrobe, but it requires some work. I want to do a color test to help find what looks good with my skin and just take some time to figure out my style. I have pieces i love, but i also don't go anywhere to wear those pieces. Update: My no buy is failing. The only god thing is that i am more aware, and my spending has decreased slightly. I'm going to keep the no buy thing since it's helping me to be aware.
Awareness is the first step!!! And any step in the right direction is still taking you along the path closer to where you want to be, as cheesy as it sounds to put it like that 😂 You can do it!
It was an interesting school district 😄 but yeah I definitely paired them with a more "academic" top. Maybe I also got more leeway in the high school orchestra department...musicians are all "strange" anyway, right?
I think a weekly capsule is more realistic. I look at my diary for the week on a Sunday and the weather for the week ahead and then build a capsule which is more realistic
I think you're right about it being more realistic - but as I discovered I kind of abandoned the planning aspect after a couple of weeks as it was! Then again I am the kind of person to be caught without an umbrella on days where rain is forecast, so that might be another "me" problem...😅
Definitely keeping the jacket for now! The vest is just not comfortable for me to wear and move around in so unfortunately even if I did keep it I don't think I'll actually wear it! 😅
Believe it or not I have had some real leather pants! However they were just a little too short, so I passed them on. You're right that they're definitely better to wear though.
I have heard that it’s a good idea to divide your life into percentages (home, work, exercise, going out, etc) and then match your capsule to those percentages. So if you’re in homewear 50% of the time, your capsule should be 50% homewear. Hope that makes sense.
Makes so much sense! I guess I was trying to see if I could get away with a "work capsule" and "just winging it" for homewear....and I discovered that no, that doesn't feel great haha
I'll try and figure out some rough percentages for the next one - that'll be fun! Thank you 😊
I saw that too and it makes so much sense!
What helped me keep it exciting for work including work trips is renting clothing. It is relatively inexpensive and cleaning is included. Renting bags at RTR was a chef's kiss for me. I used to have a new bag for each trip. I don't work in fashion anymore and I have enough quality pieces so I don't need to do it, but if I were in the environment where I need to show up every day, I'd rent again.
Agree with you, a capsule wardrobe is not the answer to over shopping clothes. Life, weather, mood are too complex and changing to have the perfect outfit from a capsule working each time. However, I now pay full attention that the clothes I want to get will match most of my wardrobe before I get them. And your brown jacket is very beautiful on you, perfect proportions for your figure 🧡
You could wear a cosy roll neck or even a jumper under the brown jacket in autumn/ winter and a shirt in warmer weather. It’s amazing.
I'm really going to try and wear it this autumn!
I live in an area with distinct seasons and I have settled on a system of 1. all year clothes, 2. hot weather mini capsule, 3. cold weather mini capsule. This means that about 70% of my clothes are out all year but as the winter weather ends I pack away the winter mini capsule, and a few months later I bring out the summer mini capsule. I can make do with my all year clothes for the unexpected colder or hotter day without needing to ransack the mini capsule. I really couldn't be bothered doing a capsule wardrobe for every season, but I love not having to look at clothes that are unsuitable for the particular time of year and I enjoy bringing them out and rediscovering them. I use the same system for both at home wear and outside the home (dressier) wear.
Love this and I also have distinct seasons, so 70% year round clothes might be the way to go. I do think I benefited from the "capsule" experiment by putting away the totally unsuitable clothes. Thanks for this advice!!!
I’ve been watching your videos out of order, and I see you got your sweater! 😊
I’ve tried a capsule wardrobe a couple of times, and both times I was filled with frustration, rage and misery. The only pros were that I learned that I don’t want to be a minimalist and I don’t want to restrict my use of my own wardrobe. I do love style challenges that get me to use my clothes more or in different ways though. I’m currently doing Unblah Yourself’s 7 day style challenge and it’s helping me to restyle and rediscover pieces I already own. Much more fruitful for me!
Ooh I might have to look into that one! I'm interested in perhaps a different "style challenge" for the upcoming Fall season 👀
I actually think that warm brown jacket looked beautiful on you! I also don't tend to like warm colours, especially warm brown, so I understand your comments about it!
I'm going to give it another chance this Autumn season and see! I also like how it looks but for whatever reason, haven't worn it much yet, so if I can actually wear it I'll probably keep it!
I'm just going to add my tid bit. I started "building my wardrobe" these last few years. Before that, my wardrobe had been a desert of options and as I get older, I appreciate that I now have more options to dress like an adult, in adult situations. However, yes this has been a trial and error practice so some mistakes were made but we are learning and will do better in the future.
Thank you for your video. I love your channel. You speak my language.
Thank you!
I don’t capsule but each week I choose 5 pieces I want to style. I usually include both pieces I’m very excited about and things I’m not sure about so I get a chance to wear them and see how I am feeling with those pieces in my closet. This also works for new pieces I haven’t styled yet. I don’t feel restricted at all and tracking what I’m wearing helps me to know how much I have and am or am not using.
This is a great idea. I think I might try one more round of "capsule-ing" just to see if including homewear makes it feel more effective, but I'll definitely still include pieces I'm not sure about too so I can see whether I should keep them.
Also thinking of re-organizing my closet space soon, and that might make your "5 pieces" idea even better than capsuling/storing away items for me too. I'll keep posted!!
It’s such a pet peeve of mine that most capsule wardrobes are for “elevated basics” and/or work wear. Like. It feels confusing to me that people are claiming to (or actually do?) spend most of their time in gently elevated cardigans and slacks. Do they?
I’m a performer so my “work wear” is either active wear or costuming, which def confuses the whole concept of a capsule wardrobe. But also what about people who work in uniforms, or who have multiple different kinds of work wear that they need, or or or . . .
Anyway, sometimes I feel like fashion influencers are designing tips and tools for a life nobody really lives. It doesn’t surprise me that it didn’t really match how you spend your days! I appreciate your willingness to try stuff, admit when/in what ways it didn’t quite work, and try something else.
The artificial scarcity aspect of capsule wardrobes irritates me as well. If you own it, use it. If it’s not useful, help it find a new owner.
Yes! "Artificial scarcity" is the perfect way to summarize what I felt about not having access to everything I own through the capsule process!!!
Yessss I am noticing this more the more I do these little experiments - the "influencer advice" on many many categories is quite out of touch with those living a more offline life, I have several of the "financial" and "minimalism" -oriented advice lists that don't really apply to me as well regardless of the adaptations the creator might acknowledge...some things really just don't make sense depending on the life you live. Love to meet another performer as well!!
I definitely don't spend my home time in gently elevated cardigans and slacks but your description of this gave me a good laugh 😁
Things I knew wouldn't work for me - faux leather pants and denim maxi skirts. Not even tempted to buy either. That rust colored suede jacket though is not bad - it looks better on you than you think it does (if you wore it with a black turtleneck you would have a great look for fall/winter.)
Thank you! I think what throws me off is that to me it also reads very "classic" and I'm just not sure about that either - but I'll be giving it another try this year! I might put a twist on your idea with a gray turtleneck just because I seldom wear black unless I'm performing (and then I always wear black, which is why I don't in daily life 😅)
I started building a curated wardrobe basically from scratch about 3 years ago. It’s just now starting to feel well rounded. In the beginning it was capsule based because of general limitation. I found it very…. Well…Limiting…. I’ve remained selective about what comes in and what is removed, but the reality is there are just phases about what I want to wear. Sometimes an item sitting in my closet for a while is an indication it’s time to let it go, but more often than not I’m just not in the right “phase” for it. I still love it and eventually I come back to it.
Many fashion influencers don’t always bring up the fact that it’s just not economically possible to constantly purge clothing from your wardrobe. I worked hard to curate what I did. I don’t exactly want to do it all over again… Often altering solves my issues.
Idk. I think there’s a huge issue of clothing guilt that many people (myself included) are feeling. Fashion has a more noticeable relationship to consumption than other things. Part of that is because clothing is something we physically present to the world and it usually has some kind of shelf life. Our bodies change. Tastes change. Clothing deteriorates! There’s so much pressure to make every clothing decision PERFECT that we feel horrible when we chose “badly”. We tangle our identities up in it too much.
I think you are on the right path about being mindful of what you bring into your life. That’s a huge lifestyle change and you’re doing absolutely amazing!!! I love your honesty about everything. It helps me reflect on my own journey! But remember you shouldn’t feel guilt about any of this either. You’re only making massive improvements and growth. It’s all a balance, and you’re learning it.
I think part of removing the grip items have on us is realizing that it’s ok if it didn’t work out. It’s ok if we out grew it. We should be mindful but not expect perfection. That’s my take anyway.
As a side note you are so stylish and chic! What you choose to wear is very flattering and beautiful on you. Your sense of style will only become more elevated with your continued mindfulness! ❤
This comment was really helpful. I struggle with summer clothes and this comment helped me discover why.
Thank you so much and this is a very insightful comment. It also makes sense that limitations will feel limiting - another thing that might "sound" obvious but is kind of inherent in a lot of "capsule" wardrobes, at least in how I've seen them displayed online.
And also I am still exploring the idea of "clothing guilt" - what a minefield. Where I am right now it's easier to let go of feelings of guilt because I know I'm on the path to "doing better" and consuming responsibly...but there are still blatant examples of thoughtless overconsumption out there, and I don't like to think about the implications of that kind of behavior on the earth's resources, people's perceptions of normal, etc...it's like being able to balance being critical in our thinking without being judgemental both of ourselves and others. Again, thank you for sharing!
I'm eagerly awaiting your book, ok?! I want more of your thoughtful discussion!
Yep, I work outside of the home 2-4 days a week so I just have black work pants (bootcut for winter and ankle length of summer). I always wear black pants and just swap out tops 😂 In the summer I wear black flats and winter I wear black ankle boots! I know a lot of people must think it’s boring but it’s just so easy for me.
You know, I've been feeling lately that this kind of "uniform dressing" actually works really well to temper the desire to shop for clothes. I've kind of unintentionally been doing that for summer home-wear for the past couple of months, basically rotating the same few outfits...and I actually haven't wanted to look for or buy any clothing for the past few months. I'm curious to see what might happen when I start dressing for work again in Fall and using more of my wardrobe, whether I feel the urge to really simplify or fall back into the trap of wanting to add things!
I hadn’t thought of the angle that you might find out whether you really were going to wear a garment or not by putting it into a capsule, that’s handy! I might put together a capsule to last me for an upcoming holiday but test it out before I go and remove any pieces that I don’t really want to wear so this was useful thanks!
I have a slightly different approach that works for me--its like a bit modular--maybe I'd call it 'Stages of Going Out. I stay home with my kids, thays Stage 1 [werk] and I have a summer uniform for that, as well as a winter. They aren't old, schleppy clothes. They are well fitting active wear that can transition from a workout to chores. Several pieces have bleach stains, but they are my uniform and its not like, $100 tees that I have to be precious with. Stage 2 going out is removing said bleach stained article and adding a nicer jacket, bag, quick makeup and jewelry....it's my 'wealthy housewife running errands after pilates' uniform. Stage 3 Going Out is the rest of my seasonal wardrobe; it's a planned outing and I get to shop my closet. I don't do capsules because i don't want limitations for my fancy going out days. My system *really* works for me, but it requires a smaller collection that is a bit modular. I do it by limiting my color palette and packing away seasonal clothes (my fall palette sweaters are not even in my bedroom once i change over and by October, I'm chomping at the bit to get them out and have a 'new' wardrobe. I think personal seasonal color analysis and figuring out my kibbe type were the keys to fast tracking my process.
I love the "wealthy housewife running errands after pilates" description 😁
And this is really helpful, it's pretty much the practical reality... although my home clothes are kind of schleppy if I'm honest. I'll probably do a video on this at some point - the reality of what I actually wear at home vs. the level of most of my wardrobe... probably need to create my own stages like you have!!
@Alexas.nobuyyear I don't think there's *anything* wrong with schleppy clothes at home, and I did that for the first year or two that I stayed home. But it made me feel how menial and monotonous the work is and...it is. But a tidy little uniform perks me right up and reminds how important my job is.
@@fromscratcheewithstef it is an important job! I do think that when I don't have as high a likelihood that my clothes will immediately get spit up on, I'll also try and pivot to something tidier! 😅
I‘d love to see more fashion content ❤❤❤
Next week 👀
I quite like the warm brown on you! It I do understand your reasoning. I loved this video. Thank you!
Thank you Leah! I liked it better reviewing the video too than I thought, maybe I really do just need to wear it more to appreciate it 🤔
The warm brown leather jacket is a gorgeous piece of clothing! I hope sincerely that you kept it?
I agree and so far I am keeping it! It really seems to speak of the Autumn season to me so I will try to make a point to wear it this Fall and see how I feel.
Chiming in on the value of a modular wardrobe as opposed to a capsule wardrobe. I love creating modules that work for a particular aspect of your lifestyle or aesthetic, and then integrating the modules together with a cohesive color palette. Using modules rather than capsules allows for more variety in smaller quantities and also gives accountability to the aspects of a wardrobe that most capsule systems ignore. I hate when capsules only reference workwear and say “don’t count your lounge or workout clothes,” when most people tend to have too many accumulated items in those categories that are just taking up space. Considering modules gives a structure for all of the aspects of lifestyle and aesthetic and covers your needs without getting too much inventory. For me, a basic module is 1 layering piece, 2 bottoms, 3 tops, 3 accessories, 2 shoes, 1 outerwear or extra. You can apply this formula to pretty much any season or occasion, add modules to areas of your life that need more coverage, or make smaller modules for areas that need less coverage. I also like to use the module structure as a way to take into account things like socks and underwear and jewelry, even makeup and hair accessories. I guess you could say that it’s a mini capsule, but by thinking of it as modular, the components can be interchanged and used in interesting ways, there’s more versatility, and you’ve covered your whole life and not just your job.
Ooh, my brain really likes the idea of modules. This might be a better way to explore next time!! Thank you!
@@Alexas.nobuyyearthe 4x4 capsule by the Vivienne Files works like this
I’m doing a no buy clothes. It was meant to be a year but I’ve lost weight and have some key items that I need to replace so I’m going to push on to the six month mark. I’ve really noticed that it’s made me enjoy what I have and also identify what isn’t serving me. I have a list now of the key items (mainly replacements for the garments I love but no longer fit) that I will be buying in July and also the odd gap and “just because I love it” piece. I’ve also got the whole of my wardrobe now on Open Wardrobe and instead of scrolling for shopping I try to come up with new outfits out of what I have. I’d highly recommend it, especially for experimenting with recreating looks.
You may enjoy Gemma MacClean, Harry Makes it Up and Emily Elizabeth May’s channels for creating outfits out of existing items, both Gemma and Harriet are currently in their own no buy years. All the best. X
Thanks for the recommendations - and I commend you on your resolve to make it 6 months before replacing essentials in your new size! Sounds like you're making conscious decisions about the new purchases you plan to make - feel free to keep posted as I always love hearing about people's wardrobes!
Thank u for sharing your journey!!!!!! I left tiktok bc I realized it was making me shop. I cant wait for your closet video!!!! That will be so fun.
Thanks! And yeah I was influenced HARD on tiktok! People can make things look so cool on there and I really got sucked into the fantasy world...glad to hear it's not just me!
I’m digging Indyx. I track all of my outfits (sometimes even my house clothes). It might help you decide if a capsule of any kind is useful for you. I’m about to switch jobs (requiring a very different wardrobe) and I think it will be extremely helpful in deciding what and when to purchase items and challenging myself to use pieces I can see I am not wearing.
Ooh have fun navigating the new job and possibly new wardrobe too! I'd love to hear updates.
I did put my "Spring Capsule" clothes in Indyx, and already had every clothing piece I own in SmartCloset, and I really like having it all digital too. Hoping to have Indyx as my "clothes I have vetted and know I'm keeping" app...I just got sporadic about entering in the outfits. I think if I do so I need to make it a daily habit, so including house clothes, to make it stick. I do want that data, so perhaps this is my next step!
I finally just declutterred all of my clothes made of synthetic fibers, and it was basically my whole closet! I am sad to get rid of some pieces but the majority of it I haven’t worn in quite a while. I work from home so I am usually in loungewear and sweats most of the day 😂 and I finally realized that I probably (hopefully) won’t be back in an office setting so I don’t need that many clothes anymore. I have been slowly switching to more natural fibers and I have a pretty good base set of clothes already so I inadvertently created a capsule wardrobe that I know I will get a lot of use from. In a way, it helps with overconsumption because in my quest of finding new clothes I realized synthetic fibers are in almost everything nowadays and I’m trying to avoid that. It can be tricky though. I did get caught up in the shopping aspect of it and it caused me to buy other things that I didn’t necessarily need, but I’m working on it! Also, I know I shouldn’t be telling you about something to buy lol but I noticed you’re wearing your hair in a ponytail again and you’ve mentioned that it can cause headaches. I also have long hair and finally found the best hair clip, I got mine from miniso but kitsch sells a similar style, I think it’s called a banana clip, it is like a straight line but has a loop in the middle. I’ve tried a lot of hair clips in my lifetime and I finally found one that actually holds my hair and doesn’t cause headaches, just thought I would share!
Hooray for natural fibers and no office work (hopefully!)
I have actually seen banana clips recently and looked into them, thank you for the recommendation! I have a feeling that they still may not work for me just due to the weight and slipperiness of my hair (and my reluctance to use hairspray/product) and I really need to try one on in person before buying...so if I see one in a physical store I might give it a go but otherwise, the no buy stands strong hehe I'm glad to hear they work for you though!!
In my case, decluttering and also SHOPPING my closet while I do a no buy month makes me exercise the creative muscle required to put up new outfits using what I already have and like. You have so many great basics pieces … high quality. How about trying to recreate Pinterest outfits you see yourself in? It works for me ❤ I don’t like capsules , I like being creative everyday with things I enjoy, styling, changing shoes makes everything fresh
I think recreating pinterest outfits could be really fun! I might try this especially a bit later as summer comes to an end when I'll probably be more motivated to play with my clothes again (I don't work outside the home over summer, so don't have a lot to "dress" for)
I have no idea if you'll see this but I will totally buy the leather vest from you!
Also, I think it is totally normal to slip up during a no buy. What is important is that with your purchases you learned something about what you do and don't like so even if you broke your no buy you still gained insight into yourself. I think the best way to make a capsule if you're feeling like it doesn't fit your life completely because you have different aspects is to start with an empty rack or place to store your clothes and as you wear things for like 2 weeks add those items to the rack (clean of course.) You'll naturally build a capsule. From there just have fun playing dress up and putting on different combinations. If you decide you're lacking something shop your remaining closet.
I'll be listing everything on Mercari soon, are you on there? I'll probably mention it in a video/do a "decluttering" video getting that done sometime this summer when I have the time to get everything listed.
I also really like your idea of how to develop the capsule. I might end up doing that or something similar for the next one. Thanks!
@@Alexas.nobuyyear of course! looking forward to it!
Black leather pants are my go to when having a date nite. But surely not buying any synthetic ever more… I’d rather buy a second hand real leather . The brown jacket I have one similar and love it so much ! Over a white tee , I would never get rid of it
I am in the process of building my capsule wardrobe and to solve your home, work, athletic wear problem, maybe you should try working in modules. If you do a 5x4 (5 tops that go with 4 bottoms) for each of those aspects of your life that's 27 pieces and maybe you have pieces that can crossover so it would be less. If each module didn't work with any item in the other you would still have 60 outfit combinations. If you wanted to stick with 40 pieces you would still have 13 bonus pieces to extend any of the modules, or for colder months use as outer layers, etc. For me it's easier to work in modules. I also found that I would pick a 5x4 wear it for a week (out of my current clothes) and make notes, what worked what didn't and then maybe tweak that module. I also made notes on items that I am keeping in my capsule but they aren't really a perfect item, like I have a pair of linen pants and I like the overall shape and look but they are low-waisted and when it's time I would like to replace with a mid-rise or a high-waisted pair. If you do things more incrementally you might understand better what is practical for your lifestyle, constraints, etc.
Wow this is a great idea and I'll definitely keep this in mind when designing my summer capsule soon. I'm going to try to include clothing for all of my life categories this time and this looks like a wonderful way to structure that. Thanks so much!!
@@Alexas.nobuyyear I hope it helps. I find it less overwhelming. It also helps you identify wardrobe gaps, and for me I am using it for color. I really want color in my wardrobe and segmenting it by module takes the pressure off of picking only a few colors or patterns. I am okay if things in my modules don't necessarily mix with the other modules. As long as I am getting a lot of wear and joy out of my pieces.
I think a capsule is good for people that have problems with coming up with outfit ideas to begin with. I have a different problem. I have too many ideas and love too many items in my wardrobe so I have a hard time with deciding on the key item of the day. I have a planning app and love to just put outfits together instead of scrolling shopping apps. So I end up with like 5 outfit ideas for any particular day. I put them in the app calendar planner and decide on the day which one goes best with the mood of the day. Maybe a strict capsule just isn't for you?
Yes this is a great point! I do think that for those of us who enjoy putting together outfits, perhaps a capsule won't actually "solve any problems" for us. I also have wardrobe apps with outfit planning and enjoy putting together outfits, and find that I don't actually go out enough to wear every "look" I've created 🫣
@@Alexas.nobuyyear oh same 🤣 I work from home 90% of the time and will likely never get to wear all my creations. Still good to have them on file for uninspired days 😅 it helps me with the change of seasons. I always need some time to get back into it, so I can check old combos for inspo
Hello!! I love watching your videos :) I really appreciate your commitment to experimentation and reflection along the way. You've helped me think differently about my behaviors and choices.
Would you ever consider creating a slack channel or discord channel to invite more conversational back-n-forth about these topics? This video prompted a lot of thoughts and questions for me that I'd love to pose in a more private place if possible. Just a thought!
Thank you, and I'm honored that you would ask that!
Haha I have to confess that I had to do some googling about slack and discord, because I've never used either of those before. I'd consider that sometime later when there's less going on work-wise for me, it does sound like it could be fun 😃
Maybe I shouldn't have gotten rid of Instagram, because then I guess I'd have DMs 🤔
...always happy to chat in comments here but understand if privacy is preferable.
Ok i am INTRIGUED: what is the preconception about the long denim skirt? I honestly have no clue as I didn't grow up in this country.
So basically it's a religious preconception/connotation - I did a quick google search to verify that I wasn't going to spout nonsense 😅 but I guess especially in areas where "Pentecostals" or "fundamentalist Christians" are a prevalent religion, you'll see a lot of full-length denim skirts because they "are commonly worn by women whose religious beliefs prohibit them from wearing trousers" and can also be identified by their long, uncut hair.
(Quote from the google search)
@@Alexas.nobuyyear thanks, i had no idea! I tried wearing those because i liked the look, but couldn't fully function in them as i have long legs and wide steps. Lol
There is a youtuber, I think her name is Hannah. She shares a percentage process that she created, similar to what others mention below, just more detailed. I think this could work for you. I think many of us have this fantasy vision when we buy clothes of a lifestyle we don't lead. I know I have way too many event outfits.
Oh yes, I actually watched her video recently and tried to get some kind of percentage of my activities and clothing needs! I just misguidedly thought I didn't need to "capsule" for non-work clothing. But perhaps I'll try again and actually reflect my whole real life needs in the next one...
This is def an issue for me. Then I go “I’ll just go to more events” so then I’m spending more money not to waste money 😂
in feeling the pressure to declutter, it may be unrealistic to wish it were a "final" thing. life is a series of transitions. If you are unsure about things like that beautiful suede jacket, allow yourself to put that away to think about some more. If you have the privilege of having somewhere to store things, set aside some space for that, even as you want to be mindful. Down the road, if you get rid of something that you later miss, having reasonable storage and the capacity to store that, would be good.
Absolutely I think you're right about this and I HAVE put the jacket away, and actually the faux leather pants too, despite how sure I was that I didn't want to keep them back when I filmed this video. I realized that the fact that I DID re-buy them is maybe a sign that I should hold onto them, if only to prevent that urge from coming back in the future! Like you said, since I have the space I may as well do this slowly and mindfully.
@@Alexas.nobuyyear I was grateful my mom kept a lot of her old clothes because there was a time I wanted her old coats, etc. if you can interest your kids in them, do so, ask them.
though of course they wouldn't know much about what they will want in say, ten years.
Since you like Tibi I used to have separate capsules for different things and it got 2 confusing Amy from tibi talks about having a cohesive wardrobe and how to create a wardrobe that can be used for multiple places ! I good question is why you are not wearing your nice clothes ? Clothes are meant to be worn out to serve you and not you to serve them . ( the article in on the tibi website really good info) hope it helps help me for sure I even used my nice clothes to the park with my child
Yes I guess I could wear more of my nice clothes - might just be a new habit to get used to! It's just the stuff that can't be washed that I think I would still reserve for work only (a couple of100% silk shirts) but you're right that I could probably still wear more of it all the time! I might feel better too.
I'll look for that article, thanks so much for the recommendation!
Love your content and the way you talk. I have almost the same items as you showed in this video to declutter:) A side note: you always remind me of another TH-camr, a French lady called Justin Leconte. I seriously thought you guys are somehow related. She wears the same ring as you do in almost all her videos. Maybe you are also a subscriber of hers?
I actually forgot to mention that in my "things I was influenced to buy" video but yes the ring is one of Justine Leconte's own designs! I forgot about it because I wear it literally everyday, so even though I was influenced it has become part of my signature style too. I hadn't realized I might be similar to her in other ways and I'm flattered by the comparison! 😊
Hey, thanks for sharing your experience. Your video got me thinking about having too many pieces of clothing and whether things actually get used or not. Like you said, we only have so many opportunities to get dressed up and often times we end up repeating outfits. So in those days when you were a frequent shopper, do you think you got your money’s worth in wearing/using pieces that you bought?
I find this tricky because the concept of "getting one's money's worth" can be subjective - I feel like in some ways the answer is easily, "of course not!" because I was buying more clothes than I needed and some that were mistakes or regrets (and still have more than I need, working on paring down). But also one could say I did get value from what I bought, because while I definitely over-consumed, I tried to learn with each purchase mistake and also after I stopped buying fast fashion, I found I could resell most of my "mistake pieces" on secondhand sites. (I also didn't get deep into debt). I guess finally, one could say I still haven't "gotten my money's worth" on certain pieces in my closet still to this day, regarding how much I actually wear an item, but perhaps I'm getting some worth simply from how much I like the item, in a bizarre way. Hope that makes some kind of sense and thank you for awakening some thoughts!
(Ask a simple question, get a complicated answer - sorry! 😅)
@@Alexas.nobuyyear I fully get your point and thanks for the reply - it’s true that things can be appreciated in numerous ways and we can still feel joy from owning something even if we don’t use it frequently.
Love the idea of having a capsule wardrobe, but it requires some work. I want to do a color test to help find what looks good with my skin and just take some time to figure out my style. I have pieces i love, but i also don't go anywhere to wear those pieces.
Update: My no buy is failing. The only god thing is that i am more aware, and my spending has decreased slightly. I'm going to keep the no buy thing since it's helping me to be aware.
Awareness is the first step!!! And any step in the right direction is still taking you along the path closer to where you want to be, as cheesy as it sounds to put it like that 😂
You can do it!
you wore leather pants as a teacher?? you are the bravest person
It was an interesting school district 😄 but yeah I definitely paired them with a more "academic" top. Maybe I also got more leeway in the high school orchestra department...musicians are all "strange" anyway, right?
I think a weekly capsule is more realistic. I look at my diary for the week on a Sunday and the weather for the week ahead and then build a capsule which is more realistic
I think you're right about it being more realistic - but as I discovered I kind of abandoned the planning aspect after a couple of weeks as it was! Then again I am the kind of person to be caught without an umbrella on days where rain is forecast, so that might be another "me" problem...😅
That warm brown suede jacket mixed w/ the sleeveless leather vest suits well w/ denim pants. Keep them pls.
Definitely keeping the jacket for now! The vest is just not comfortable for me to wear and move around in so unfortunately even if I did keep it I don't think I'll actually wear it! 😅
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Nothing like real leather pants. If you ever get a pair you will know.
Believe it or not I have had some real leather pants! However they were just a little too short, so I passed them on. You're right that they're definitely better to wear though.