A good tip is to pay attention to the color that you are drawn to, find that color palette that you love and stick to it. I found that every time I bought something that didn't fit into my color palette I got bored of it quite quickly
Or the reverse of that. I would buy things just because I loved the color or the print, but never wear it because I didn't like the style or cut of the item!
Or the reverse of that. I would buy things just because I loved the color or the print, but never wear it because I didn't like the style or cut of the item!
Sometimes when you're getting older, it's not always clear what could be your new style or silhouette and I tend to buy clothes that used to suit me when I was younger.
I also keep looking at beautiful pieces that would have looked great on me even just a few years back, and it is really hard to get over the fact that I have changed and need a new style.I am slim size uk 12,, but the skin is not the same, bits sag 😥 and things don't look right. Most of the pinterest boards and style magazines either show young women, or older celebrities who are just as young looking, very skinny and have tons of cash to spend on themselves!! I know Helen Mirran, and those older instagramers, but they are gifted their clothes and often have personal stylists as well. Yes someone once told me of Beth Dajali (can't quite remember the name)..fine, but often rather frumpy style and just not me...exactly what I want to avoid in fact....oh what a dilemma 😂🤣
For those who have already made these mistakes: in some cases it makes sense to invest in a sewing machine and learn the basics. I had sooo many items that were good but had only that tiny thing that bothered me (a bit too wide or too long or too boring) and just by changing up that little bit I could wear those clothes again and didn’t have to buy new ones! 🙂
Amen. Being able to repair your favorite garments that have just one small defect , instead of throwing them away and replacing them, is super sustainable. Often I hear youtubers saying "I will take this to the dry cleaners to get hemmed" or whatever, and that is so expensive! Especially if you are short and every pair of pants needs to be shortened. Learn how to do stuff yourself: hemming, replacing a button, taking in the waist of you lose a little weight, etc. It's crazy expensive to pay someone to do those simple repairs.
My sewing skills have always helped me with the basics like shortening or narrowing a garment, repairs, etc. I’m 61 and my Mom is still teaching me more complicated alterations, we are taking in the shoulder of two blazers now! Just a note: my new Singer sewing machine cost only $200, and was delivered by Singer directly to my door for free, within 3 days. Where I live, it pays for itself by the time you get about 6-7 items hemmed by a tailor, I buy at least that many too-long trousers in a year.
I just wanted to thank you for your channel. I naturally tend toward minimalism and have tried the capsule wardrobe for years. A few years back I went on the keto diet, lost a lot of weight, and now at age 62 for the first time in my life I can actually look stylish. Your channel has helped me figure out how to make that work. And now that I have a new job and have to get dressed every day to go to work, this channel has been an immense help. Iʻm also a veteran thrift store shopper; 90% of my wardrobe comes from the thrift stores. Last night -- so excited!!! -- I found an amazing black leather biker jacket at the Goodwill. I already have a very worn and distressed and very loved black leather jacket, but this one has all the silver zippers and angles, and I never would have looked twice at it before now. I can hardly wait to wear it!!! Thank you so much for all your tips and inspiration. Muah!!! xo
It's best when we realize that clothing isn't a sustainable happiness provider at all. It's temporary, and if we can discover happiness in things more permanent and non material, we're happier over all and clothing matters less.
very good mindset to have - I have to work on this because I get really upset when something happens to an item that I love wearing, but it doesn't truly matter in the grand scheme
I agree, clothing doesn't make you happy. It's like a butler; there to gracefully do what you need it to do, and direct all the attention to you (not itself).
I know when I was younger, a lot of my impulse buying came from other people’s influences or even just out of boredom. I feel like it’s been a struggle throughout my 20’s; trying to define not just my style, but also my life in general as an individual. I’ve made a lot of these mistakes that you listed here, but I’m glad that that phase of life is past me now 😊
Yes I totally agree with you🤗 love my capsule wardrobe now, but my first mistake was sizing down too much! I only had 30 items and then I got stressed with washing especially during traveling!
I love to think of life as imperfectly perfect or perfectly imperfect, however you like ✨ mistakes are lessons; bad habits are an opportunity for great habits and skies the limit. Reach for the stars so high that it seems you’ll never reach them but you’ll surely come close! Be you, be free, and be the inspiration within the canvas. That’s how I’ve traveled my way into this journey of minimalism.
My worst mistake was falling in love with a particular style of shirt, and rushing out and buying it in another colour and print whenever that brand had a sale. Obviously I couldn't wear them all so inevitably stuck to a few favourites, keeping the others for 'best'. Then one day I realised my passion for them was spent and I was left with at least 6 unworn shirts to find new homes for 😕. These days I stick to a max. of one additional version of a loved item, and won't repurchase until they are worn out. Chances are that by then, I'm ready for a change.
I agree with you! One thing I could add is that - let it take time! It's a fun process that I think never will end since your wardrobe always can be tweaked to fit your everchaning lifestyle. This you can't really get around, especially if your looking for your items second hand 😊
I am a plus size woman and my weight goes up and down depending on my emotions, lifestyle or daily activities. So , my problem is keeping multiple sizes of all the things i love to wear. With that being said i have way too many clothes 🤷🏾♀️
I'm always drawn to buying white blouses, shirts, and t-shirts! I think it's because I feel comfortable with them. I have to consciously tell myself, "No!" LOL
Wear what you feel comfortable in. White is nice for warmer weather and it keeps you cool. Be true to your own style and enjoy it. Greetings from Switzerland.
i have the same problem with stripes ... like i have 10 striped clothes and most are white with black stripes it just draw me in 🤣🤣🤣 i need to remind myself of this everytime i go shopping
Thank you! This is always so true for me. I’ve felt so much better since reducing my wardrobe and enjoying what I already have. I find I’m happier and taking better care of the things I do have already. This idea of buy, buy, buy is not doing any good for anyone and is so wasteful. 🙏
I would also add - going to fast, not giving yourself the time to test what you really need, what you really like. I have spent a lot of money at the beginning of re doing my wardrobe on pieces that were not good for me. In theory perfect, but just not really mine. I bought expensive trench - Now i know it was too short (i like maxi), and too formal (I prefer round raglan shoulders instead of classic fit and so on). I bought a leather jacket - wrong collar. I bought shoes - once again, not proper cut for me. After that i stopped investing and focused on thrifting cheap things for year and a half. After that I sold or gave away a lot of this things but finally I really KNEW what i like, which colors, which styles, which fabric. Maybe people that used to have a lot of clothes can skip this step, but if you start from zero and you don't have the standard hourglass figure and standard classic/minimalist taste in fashion i really recommend not focusing on the investment pieces and reducing the amount of clothes too early.
Mother Of Pearl I did make a video with that a while back love! ❤️ its called “warm climate” capsule 💋💋 www.uselesswardrobe.dk/how-to-build-a-seasonless-capsule-wardrobe-for-a-warm-climate/
Very light fabrics! It's not as hot bc I'm in the northeast, but on very humid days or times when I've gone to florida/tropical climates I def focus on the fabric. Look for flowy lightweight fabric skirts and shorts, or dresses. You can't go wrong with some nice high wasted wide leg linen pants/skirts/shorts and a loose cotton tank, with cute wedges or sandals.
Good points! I had bought 2 t-shirts because "everyone" said you need to have striped tops in your capsule wardrobe - a "staple". I have worn them a few times, but you know what? ….I really don't like stripes! LOL! So in the donate pile they go. I love some of the booties and dressier items but my lifestyle is such that I just don't wear a lot of that. Really taking a look at your lifestyle is sooo important.
I enjoy hearing your calm input on wardrobe selection! Thank you Signe and Morten for sharing your values and a bit of your lives with us! You are a blessing to me!
😔 Talk about getting real with myself. I moved from a large city to a small town 19 yrs ago! Only in the last 3 yrs did I finally let go of my city attire. Hello VERY relaxed & basic wardrobe. I embrace & love it 🤗
My favorite of your mistakes is "Dress for your dream life" not your reality, Bingo, Bingo, Bingo. It doesn't change that much but does elevated my look and I "Feel" and am in fact more comfortable. Thank you for some simple realistic and attainable goals. Ta,Ta
I have one that’s important to where I live; that mistake is to not taking the weather into consideration. Here in January, where temperatures usually are around -20 to -40, we can have warm days of above 0 for a couple of days before temperatures drop again. We also snow in June sometimes or early September but two days later it’s 30C. So I learned to not put away too many seasonal items because we never know when we might need them. I love your videos by the way.
T-shirts are my downfall. Black, white, navy and gray. I found a brand a few years ago and bought one in each color. Worn them for a lot of years. They are getting pretty threadbare so I went to get replacements and found them on sale. A huge sale. I bought 3 of each color in two different sizes. I love them! That's the easy part. I keep trying to find my style. I don't know that I ever had one. I struggle and then impulse buy thinking I've finally figured it out only for that item to end up at the back of the closet or given to a friend. Sometimes I don't think I'll ever understand the world of fashion! I loved this video so much I'm saving it! Thank you so much! Take care!!
Great tips and another wonderful video! Thank you! I admit my favorite clothing weaknesses are: striped shirts, jackets/blazers, white tee-shirts, and white button down blouses, and pretty much anything navy blue! Menopause has brought some body changes with regards to fit, comfort, and style in my life. I have been streamlining my closet into a capsule wardrobe of neutrals. My color palette is: Navy, Black, Gray, White, Tan, and Off-white/cream. My overall style is traditional. I mix and match solid, color, separates from my wardrobe to create my outfits. Then I add accessories like scarves, hats, shoes, jewelry, and handbags to complete my look. With basic solid colored pieces to select from, it provides me with variety to pair pieces together to suit my mood or dress for an event. Best Wishes to you!
You have so many good things to say, Signe, and I very much appreciate your wisdom..... I say this even though I am much older than you are - which says a lot about how wise you really are!!!
That was really to the point! So true! I can't agree more. I personally used to buy clothes I look good in, but they ended up lying in my closet almost untouched(( just in case///I thought ///I stopped doing this recently and now my wardrobe is much more close to being perfect)Thank you for reminding us some things!
I have been a shopaholic lately, mostly on thrift shops. I usually am drawn to floral and striped dresses, as well as pastel collared shirts. Watching this made me re-realize how enough the items were in my wardrobe already. 💙
Struggling with finding the accent colours I want in my wardrobe. I have read and watched so much about skin tones and undertones . Now I am overwhelmed narrowing down to two three accent colours.😌
My problem is: if I find something I really like and fits me nice-I want to buy it in every color!! Then I get bored cause I’m essentially wearing the same top only in a different color!!!
That's why I really don't like buying clothes online. The hassle of returning it. :/ I don't have a capsule wardrobe, but I probably should as I end up wearing the same things all the time... I always end up with too many grey items! Now I know that, whenever I gravitate towards something grey my brain goes "You don't need anymore grey!"
I got carried away online shopping during the pandemic lockdown, which for me lasted from February 2020 to mid-May 2021, about 16 months. I was so bored, isolated and stressed, that it felt like receiving a new package of clothes was the only thing to look forward to. It did help keep me cheerful, but it’s time to stop now, late-June 2021.
Daria Adronescu also does a fantastic job of colorful capsules on her site. She even has a series where she takes inspiration from famous art and works with the colors.
Great video, I agree with you, should be clothes for real life, otherwise it does not make sense. Thank you Signe, like your apartment too, I also live in a great modern apartment, lots of light.I moved here in 2017 after I lived and cruised for 7 years on our boat. It is different to live on land again, but good. Thanks for all the effort you put in your video,s.
I would love to have 80% of my wardrobe basic and the rest seasonal, but it depends so much on your climate. In winter I need wool coats and jumpers and long sleeves for underneath. Right now I'm melting from heat so I need light flowy dresses, shirt etc. I know I won't even need long sleeve shirt for a few months...
i remember reading about the capsule wardrobe concept 7 years ago in a business book. i took economics at uni and for one class we had to read some business books we were interested in and the capsule wardrobe was in one of them.
Just went shopping to get staples and I think I did a pretty good job. Instead of buying items that I like but don’t know what I would match with at home I thrifted multiple items that will tie outfits together and go effortlessly with multiple pants/shirts
Hello Signe, I'm 35 and still trying to define my style I think... The only thing I know is that comfort prevails over anything. I hate feeling like I'm wearing a costume, even if it is more "trendy" to dress a certain way... I don't wear skirts like never ever, except for dresses in the summer. I have found my staple pair of jeans which is the ASOS Ridley denim pants. They fit perfectly, they are not expensive, and when one pair gets worn out I have it recycled. I know ASOS is not a sustainable brand but some of us can't afford sustainable items. I'm on a tight budget and I'm doing everything I can to improve my impact on the environment. As you say, it's better to do what we can than doing nothing at all.
I'm always drawn to open cardigans. They're comfortable and I love how they complete an outfit. I always have to tell myself "No" when I find one I like. I have enough.
Mistakes I made or make that I need to avoid and/or address: 1. Dressing for other people (I feel as though I've lost the sense of who I am) 2. Retail Therapy (because of stress from #1) 3. Buying the same style in multiple different colors
I love your vibe. Sometimes a person grows into items as our life changes. I boufht a plaid jumper in London. Fell in love with it for awhile then forgot about it. Found it again and voila! Back in love with it. Take time. Don't overwear something ... Let it find its magick! Xoxo
First off...awesome and inspiring video! I have been following you for quite a while and you always come up with new ways to keep me motivated to follow a sustainable and conscious wardrobe. Thank you for that. Also, you are one of the few influencers that I will watch all of the ads before the video to give you every penny I can for all your hard work. My weakness when it comes to shopping (90% of my wardrobe is thrifted) is Breton tops, I am ashamed to say how many I have. But the only patterns I wear are stripes, polka dots and leopard print. You also inspired me to get the Cladwell App and I am still loving it 249 days later. I find it does an amazing job of suggesting items that may have been forgotten in my closet, keeps me on track to wear and love what I have and points out items that I am not loving and need to pass along. Cheers!
I have a lot of items, but this year I'm making a determined effort to wear them all and not buy more. I don't want to donate any more things right now and I've stopped buying new things. What I have isn't a capsule wardrobe, but it's not growing. Maybe I'll get there eventually. Helpful video, Signe.
I am always drawn to colourful jackets and knit sweaters when thrift shopping! I have enough though so I don't buy them anymore. Great channel! I love your videos!
When I have similar items I try to pay attention to which one I choose more often and use that lesson: I have several white t shirts and always reach for the crew neck not the V neck and for the loose one not the fitted one. I can use that fact when I need a new sweater, shirt... Also I bought a midi skirt with some sort of feathers attached to it: it looks more like evening wear but I wear it now with t shirts or chambray shirt which break the formal look , look trendy and I will use that skirt more often
This was very helpful thank you! I keep being drawn to white t-shirts and knitwear a lot. I think a common mistake is not taking care of your wardrobe properly. I mean, washing your pieces wrong, not using the right type of detergent, not hanging/ironing it right,... I kept getting frustrated and buying more white t-shirts because of sweat stains, but now I avoid it by taking them off the first thing coming home, and soaking the armpits.
I love your style. I keep coming back to your videos because I'm exactly like you style wise (but still making mistakes). I'm always drawn to black jeans, black and white stripped top and everything black (trousers, jacket, shoes). I always try to add colors (even if I don't like them that much) and I don't know why I'm still doing that. I tend to have difficulties to just let go of some clothes too ...
I’m always buying anything velvet lol also I only thrift now which takes away the environmental guilt but I’ve lost sight of the other reasons behind wanting to have a capsule wardrobe! Need to get back to simplicity
Yes on the not to copy. I never wear cardigans or the button down shirts so mine does not have any.😁 Mine is bkack, gray, white with a few "wild cards" as in color in there.
Hi bella,I feel like you made this vidéo specially for me I am doing these 6 mistakes and maybe more hhh. Thanks for your tips i hope they find an echo in my mind and i can improve my choices. Xox Algeria
Thanks Signe. Another great video. I’ve made all of those mistakes but I am learning! I had to call a halt to buying jeans as I really had enough. Buying dresses is where I can forget about my actual lifestyle! Where am I going to wear this?! My occasional capsule definitely needs work. Also when I develop a colour crush I need to remind myself I only need one or two items. My wardrobe is a work in progress 😘
I really liked your tips. Would love to hear more on the psychological side of the subject, e. g. how to overcome scarcity mentality, from your personal point of view. Btw, I soooooo related to your recent blog article (about having children or not etc.). Keep going strong! ❤
Something I do (and I get away with because I am not in a super corporate environment) is separate my two capsules into work and non work. When I fewl myself not having enough items (usually in the work one as I wear it the most) I have a look through non work and see if anything can be moved over. I'll usually find one or two items that I think I'm bored of that I can add in and feels like a total refresh. I sometimes move items the other way as well 👌🏼
I would love to see you tackle this, too Signe. My childhood deprivation has led me to just buy way too much. I’m 61 and unbelievably, this still drives me.
Great video, thanks. I'm always drawn to mid to dark blue tops - and the colour doesn't really suit me at all, lol! I've just started picking out the key "classic" pieces out of my wardrobe, to which I can then add some "trend" items and maybe then the rest can go. Maybe.
Solid, helpful information. I need a white t-shirt, have yet to find the "one" so I won't buy one to just have it. Still want a few basic tank dresses, haven't found any that appeal to me, I do enjoy trying stuff on to narrow down what I prefer. Thank-you for the video. ❤
When it comes to buying things repeatedly, I am a huge sucker for forest green dresses. At one point I had like three of the same color, similarly styled green dresses. It got to the point where my parents would ask why I was wearing the same thing everyday. lol
This is nothing new, but since I started writing lists of specific clothing pieces I am missing in my wardrobe (eg red turtle neck pullover) I shop way less! I have by no means a capsule wardrobe, but it’s a lot better than it used to be and I am happy with the pieces I have
I am guilty of almost evetything you said, but I am trying to improve. The item of clothing that I'm always drawn to is blazers, I'm addicted to buying them, especially in sales, when I get a real bargain.
And the only recommendation I consider I´ve struggled with too is If you feel you´re in need of some specific piece of clothing for some occasion, like a white t-shirt in my case; try not to buy more than that ( I mean of various colors, just in case). In the end you will regret it.
When I find a basic that fits, is the right color, and I love the fabric, I buy multiples. I always have. I have found that when I find something I love, they'll discontinue it. I know from experience that I'll love that item and be wearing it 15 years from now, so it isn't a waste. That perfect black t-shirt? Those perfect straight-leg or boot-cut jeans? Let me have 5 of each because I'll go to my grave still wearing them.
my repeat item is green/khaki shorts... im just always on the lookout for the perfect pair so I have so many of them! im convinced that I will never find the right pair :(
Loved this video. Every point so true! I’d add at least for me, “browsing” online is the worst for maintaining a capsule. I speak from experience! It’s very hard not to purchase if you’re constantly checking new in etc.
You will see me mimic your style on the Cladwell app! I love your style & when I’m in a rut I come to your video /instagram and boom 💥 so thank you !! ⚡️❤️
Would love to watch it till the end, but the background music... I don't think you need it. You have a great personality, you are pretty engaging and you have great information. The music was distracting.
As always, a well thought out, beautifully delivered video....You have good content, ideas and such a king, gentle spirit....I think you are an old soul my sweet child...and BTW......its never to early for ice cream........LOL...Big Hugs
Thank you so much Signe! This video is very helpful and full of good advices! You are such an inspiration! For me the thing most difficult to do is don' t copy other's capsule wardrobe anf find one right for my self! Thank you again for this video!💕💕💕💕😘
One big mistake for me is buying synthetic-fiber fabrics. I’ll fall in love with an item, convince myself that, this time, I will wear it, then I wear it once, or not at all. These are also the worst fabrics in terms of environmental costs, so I feel doubly bad about them. I’ve had a strict no-synthetics rule for a few years now, but still have unworn polyester items I need to purge, they’re just taking up space, cluttering my wardrobe and making me feel bad.
I really need good recommendations for white tee shirts! I always seem to find that they stain, yellow, or get bizarrely stretched out...no matter the price point...HELP!
A good tip is to pay attention to the color that you are drawn to, find that color palette that you love and stick to it. I found that every time I bought something that didn't fit into my color palette I got bored of it quite quickly
Thank you!
Or the reverse of that. I would buy things just because I loved the color or the print, but never wear it because I didn't like the style or cut of the item!
Or the reverse of that. I would buy things just because I loved the color or the print, but never wear it because I didn't like the style or cut of the item!
Sometimes when you're getting older, it's not always clear what could be your new style or silhouette and I tend to buy clothes that used to suit me when I was younger.
I’m struggling with this exact thing right now 😬
Ladame Auxfleurs Me too!
I also keep looking at beautiful pieces that would have looked great on me even just a few years back, and it is really hard to get over the fact that I have changed and need a new style.I am slim size uk 12,, but the skin is not the same, bits sag 😥 and things don't look right. Most of the pinterest boards and style magazines either show young women, or older celebrities who are just as young looking, very skinny and have tons of cash to spend on themselves!! I know Helen Mirran, and those older instagramers, but they are gifted their clothes and often have personal stylists as well. Yes someone once told me of Beth Dajali (can't quite remember the name)..fine, but often rather frumpy style and just not me...exactly what I want to avoid in fact....oh what a dilemma 😂🤣
I salon hear you ladies.... 56 and 30 in my head lol.....finding it better to cover up more
@@chowes41 and these pictures show some looks which doesnt look good in real life. Its just the right light and pose and editing (and a day of work).
For those who have already made these mistakes: in some cases it makes sense to invest in a sewing machine and learn the basics. I had sooo many items that were good but had only that tiny thing that bothered me (a bit too wide or too long or too boring) and just by changing up that little bit I could wear those clothes again and didn’t have to buy new ones! 🙂
Binkybombastic great idea, and even better if you buy one second hand! Second hand sewing machines are generally great quality
emma dontwantmynameallovertheinternet Good idea! I wish I would have considered that option, too.. 🙈
Amen. Being able to repair your favorite garments that have just one small defect , instead of throwing them away and replacing them, is super sustainable. Often I hear youtubers saying "I will take this to the dry cleaners to get hemmed" or whatever, and that is so expensive! Especially if you are short and every pair of pants needs to be shortened. Learn how to do stuff yourself: hemming, replacing a button, taking in the waist of you lose a little weight, etc. It's crazy expensive to pay someone to do those simple repairs.
My sewing skills have always helped me with the basics like shortening or narrowing a garment, repairs, etc. I’m 61 and my Mom is still teaching me more complicated alterations, we are taking in the shoulder of two blazers now! Just a note: my new Singer sewing machine cost only $200, and was delivered by Singer directly to my door for free, within 3 days. Where I live, it pays for itself by the time you get about 6-7 items hemmed by a tailor, I buy at least that many too-long trousers in a year.
I just wanted to thank you for your channel. I naturally tend toward minimalism and have tried the capsule wardrobe for years. A few years back I went on the keto diet, lost a lot of weight, and now at age 62 for the first time in my life I can actually look stylish. Your channel has helped me figure out how to make that work. And now that I have a new job and have to get dressed every day to go to work, this channel has been an immense help. Iʻm also a veteran thrift store shopper; 90% of my wardrobe comes from the thrift stores. Last night -- so excited!!! -- I found an amazing black leather biker jacket at the Goodwill. I already have a very worn and distressed and very loved black leather jacket, but this one has all the silver zippers and angles, and I never would have looked twice at it before now. I can hardly wait to wear it!!! Thank you so much for all your tips and inspiration. Muah!!! xo
It's best when we realize that clothing isn't a sustainable happiness provider at all. It's temporary, and if we can discover happiness in things more permanent and non material, we're happier over all and clothing matters less.
very good mindset to have - I have to work on this because I get really upset when something happens to an item that I love wearing, but it doesn't truly matter in the grand scheme
I agree, clothing doesn't make you happy. It's like a butler; there to gracefully do what you need it to do, and direct all the attention to you (not itself).
I know when I was younger, a lot of my impulse buying came from other people’s influences or even just out of boredom. I feel like it’s been a struggle throughout my 20’s; trying to define not just my style, but also my life in general as an individual. I’ve made a lot of these mistakes that you listed here, but I’m glad that that phase of life is past me now 😊
Yes I totally agree with you🤗 love my capsule wardrobe now, but my first mistake was sizing down too much! I only had 30 items and then I got stressed with washing especially during traveling!
That's my fear - endless laundry. Clothing gets dirty a variety of ways - sit in something, brush against a car, spills.
Agreed. Sizing up to our true best-fit size looks so much more flattering, elegant and classy.
I love to think of life as imperfectly perfect or perfectly imperfect, however you like ✨ mistakes are lessons; bad habits are an opportunity for great habits and skies the limit. Reach for the stars so high that it seems you’ll never reach them but you’ll surely come close! Be you, be free, and be the inspiration within the canvas. That’s how I’ve traveled my way into this journey of minimalism.
My worst mistake was falling in love with a particular style of shirt, and rushing out and buying it in another colour and print whenever that brand had a sale. Obviously I couldn't wear them all so inevitably stuck to a few favourites, keeping the others for 'best'. Then one day I realised my passion for them was spent and I was left with at least 6 unworn shirts to find new homes for 😕. These days I stick to a max. of one additional version of a loved item, and won't repurchase until they are worn out. Chances are that by then, I'm ready for a change.
I agree with you! One thing I could add is that - let it take time! It's a fun process that I think never will end since your wardrobe always can be tweaked to fit your everchaning lifestyle. This you can't really get around, especially if your looking for your items second hand 😊
I am a plus size woman and my weight goes up and down depending on my emotions, lifestyle or daily activities. So , my problem is keeping multiple sizes of all the things i love to wear. With that being said i have way too many clothes 🤷🏾♀️
I'm always drawn to buying white blouses, shirts, and t-shirts! I think it's because I feel comfortable with them. I have to consciously tell myself, "No!" LOL
Wear what you feel comfortable
in. White is nice for warmer weather and it keeps you cool.
Be true to your own style and
enjoy it. Greetings from Switzerland.
I'm glad someone else has this problem. It's so bad my husband/friends joke about this....
i have the same problem with stripes ... like i have 10 striped clothes and most are white with black stripes
it just draw me in 🤣🤣🤣
i need to remind myself of this everytime i go shopping
Me, too, I just feel more like me in a white “top” of some kind.
Thank you! This is always so true for me. I’ve felt so much better since reducing my wardrobe and enjoying what I already have. I find I’m happier and taking better care of the things I do have already. This idea of buy, buy, buy is not doing any good for anyone and is so wasteful. 🙏
I would also add - going to fast, not giving yourself the time to test what you really need, what you really like. I have spent a lot of money at the beginning of re doing my wardrobe on pieces that were not good for me. In theory perfect, but just not really mine. I bought expensive trench - Now i know it was too short (i like maxi), and too formal (I prefer round raglan shoulders instead of classic fit and so on). I bought a leather jacket - wrong collar. I bought shoes - once again, not proper cut for me. After that i stopped investing and focused on thrifting cheap things for year and a half. After that I sold or gave away a lot of this things but finally I really KNEW what i like, which colors, which styles, which fabric. Maybe people that used to have a lot of clothes can skip this step, but if you start from zero and you don't have the standard hourglass figure and standard classic/minimalist taste in fashion i really recommend not focusing on the investment pieces and reducing the amount of clothes too early.
Could it be possible to make a video on how to dress on very hot days and still be stylish. I live in texas and its so hot down here.
Mother Of Pearl I did make a video with that a while back love! ❤️ its called “warm climate” capsule 💋💋 www.uselesswardrobe.dk/how-to-build-a-seasonless-capsule-wardrobe-for-a-warm-climate/
Very light fabrics! It's not as hot bc I'm in the northeast, but on very humid days or times when I've gone to florida/tropical climates I def focus on the fabric. Look for flowy lightweight fabric skirts and shorts, or dresses. You can't go wrong with some nice high wasted wide leg linen pants/skirts/shorts and a loose cotton tank, with cute wedges or sandals.
@@liz.c.726 thank you so much for sure I with try these ❤️❤️
Good points! I had bought 2 t-shirts because "everyone" said you need to have striped tops in your capsule wardrobe - a "staple". I have worn them a few times, but you know what? ….I really don't like stripes! LOL! So in the donate pile they go. I love some of the booties and dressier items but my lifestyle is such that I just don't wear a lot of that. Really taking a look at your lifestyle is sooo important.
I enjoy hearing your calm input on wardrobe selection! Thank you Signe and Morten for sharing your values and a bit of your lives with us! You are a blessing to me!
Having a few great pieces that make me happy when I wear them over and over provides much more happiness to me than having new clothes!
😔 Talk about getting real with myself. I moved from a large city to a small town 19 yrs ago! Only in the last 3 yrs did I finally let go of my city attire. Hello VERY relaxed & basic wardrobe. I embrace & love it 🤗
My favorite of your mistakes is "Dress for your dream life" not your reality, Bingo, Bingo, Bingo. It doesn't change that much but does elevated my look and I "Feel" and am in fact more comfortable. Thank you for some simple realistic and attainable goals. Ta,Ta
I always buy white t-shirts. But they always get dingy eventually so I feel ok with it. They're just my favorites and all I want to wear!
My one item: plaid button-up flannels in fall colors.
I have no idea why. The obsessed.
Also blue jeans.
I have one that’s important to where I live; that mistake is to not taking the weather into consideration. Here in January, where temperatures usually are around -20 to -40, we can have warm days of above 0 for a couple of days before temperatures drop again. We also snow in June sometimes or early September but two days later it’s 30C. So I learned to not put away too many seasonal items because we never know when we might need them.
I love your videos by the way.
T-shirts are my downfall. Black, white, navy and gray. I found a brand a few years ago and bought one in each color. Worn them for a lot of years. They are getting pretty threadbare so I went to get replacements and found them on sale. A huge sale. I bought 3 of each color in two different sizes. I love them! That's the easy part. I keep trying to find my style. I don't know that I ever had one. I struggle and then impulse buy thinking I've finally figured it out only for that item to end up at the back of the closet or given to a friend. Sometimes I don't think I'll ever understand the world of fashion! I loved this video so much I'm saving it! Thank you so much! Take care!!
I'm drawn to ,like you,stripes,jeans ,jackets ,bags!!! You are so so right with what you're saying!! Thank you 👍👍
Great tips and another wonderful video! Thank you! I admit my favorite clothing weaknesses are: striped shirts, jackets/blazers, white tee-shirts, and white button down blouses, and pretty much anything navy blue! Menopause has brought some body changes with regards to fit, comfort, and style in my life. I have been streamlining my closet into a capsule wardrobe of neutrals. My color palette is: Navy, Black, Gray, White, Tan, and Off-white/cream. My overall style is traditional. I mix and match solid, color, separates from my wardrobe to create my outfits. Then I add accessories like scarves, hats, shoes, jewelry, and handbags to complete my look. With basic solid colored pieces to select from, it provides me with variety to pair pieces together to suit my mood or dress for an event. Best Wishes to you!
All these tips are really spot on. I think people live in their dreams instead of reality often.
I’m always looking at new white tops... even though I have many that I love, I like having more options lol
You have so many good things to say, Signe, and I very much appreciate your wisdom..... I say this even though I am much older than you are - which says a lot about how wise you really are!!!
yup, i'm a repeat bretton top purchase offender - i luv the crisp-ness of them and good quality bretton top always makes me feel fresh and chic
That was really to the point! So true! I can't agree more. I personally used to buy clothes I look good in, but they ended up lying in my closet almost untouched(( just in case///I thought ///I stopped doing this recently and now my wardrobe is much more close to being perfect)Thank you for reminding us some things!
I have been a shopaholic lately, mostly on thrift shops. I usually am drawn to floral and striped dresses, as well as pastel collared shirts. Watching this made me re-realize how enough the items were in my wardrobe already. 💙
Struggling with finding the accent colours I want in my wardrobe. I have read and watched so much about skin tones and undertones . Now I am overwhelmed narrowing down to two three accent colours.😌
My problem is: if I find something I really like and fits me nice-I want to buy it in every color!! Then I get bored cause I’m essentially wearing the same top only in a different color!!!
I am always drawn to white button downs and finding the "perfect" one! I am working on this! :P
That's why I really don't like buying clothes online. The hassle of returning it. :/ I don't have a capsule wardrobe, but I probably should as I end up wearing the same things all the time... I always end up with too many grey items! Now I know that, whenever I gravitate towards something grey my brain goes "You don't need anymore grey!"
I got carried away online shopping during the pandemic lockdown, which for me lasted from February 2020 to mid-May 2021, about 16 months. I was so bored, isolated and stressed, that it felt like receiving a new package of clothes was the only thing to look forward to. It did help keep me cheerful, but it’s time to stop now, late-June 2021.
Daria Adronescu also does a fantastic job of colorful capsules on her site. She even has a series where she takes inspiration from famous art and works with the colors.
Pamela JL Alexander true! Love her content 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Great video, I agree with you, should be clothes for real life, otherwise it does not make sense. Thank you Signe, like your apartment too, I also live in a great modern apartment, lots of light.I moved here in 2017 after I lived and cruised for 7 years on our boat. It is different to live on land again, but good. Thanks for all the effort you put in your video,s.
I would love to have 80% of my wardrobe basic and the rest seasonal, but it depends so much on your climate. In winter I need wool coats and jumpers and long sleeves for underneath. Right now I'm melting from heat so I need light flowy dresses, shirt etc. I know I won't even need long sleeve shirt for a few months...
i remember reading about the capsule wardrobe concept 7 years ago in a business book. i took economics at uni and for one class we had to read some business books we were interested in and the capsule wardrobe was in one of them.
Just went shopping to get staples and I think I did a pretty good job.
Instead of buying items that I like but don’t know what I would match with at home
I thrifted multiple items that will tie outfits together and go effortlessly with multiple pants/shirts
Hello Signe, I'm 35 and still trying to define my style I think... The only thing I know is that comfort prevails over anything. I hate feeling like I'm wearing a costume, even if it is more "trendy" to dress a certain way... I don't wear skirts like never ever, except for dresses in the summer. I have found my staple pair of jeans which is the ASOS Ridley denim pants. They fit perfectly, they are not expensive, and when one pair gets worn out I have it recycled. I know ASOS is not a sustainable brand but some of us can't afford sustainable items. I'm on a tight budget and I'm doing everything I can to improve my impact on the environment. As you say, it's better to do what we can than doing nothing at all.
I'm always drawn to open cardigans. They're comfortable and I love how they complete an outfit. I always have to tell myself "No" when I find one I like. I have enough.
This is my favorite capsule wardrobe video. I have made ALL these mistakes!!! What a time saver! Thank You!
Mistakes I made or make that I need to avoid and/or address:
1. Dressing for other people (I feel as though I've lost the sense of who I am)
2. Retail Therapy (because of stress from #1)
3. Buying the same style in multiple different colors
I love your vibe. Sometimes a person grows into items as our life changes. I boufht a plaid jumper in London. Fell in love with it for awhile then forgot about it. Found it again and voila! Back in love with it. Take time. Don't overwear something ... Let it find its magick! Xoxo
I love everything with a black/marine background with white dots
First off...awesome and inspiring video! I have been following you for quite a while and you always come up with new ways to keep me motivated to follow a sustainable and conscious wardrobe. Thank you for that. Also, you are one of the few influencers that I will watch all of the ads before the video to give you every penny I can for all your hard work. My weakness when it comes to shopping (90% of my wardrobe is thrifted) is Breton tops, I am ashamed to say how many I have. But the only patterns I wear are stripes, polka dots and leopard print. You also inspired me to get the Cladwell App and I am still loving it 249 days later. I find it does an amazing job of suggesting items that may have been forgotten in my closet, keeps me on track to wear and love what I have and points out items that I am not loving and need to pass along. Cheers!
Michele Brunskill Thank you so much for your support Michele honestly! ❤️ thank you!! And I’m so happy to hear you love Cladwell too!
I have a lot of items, but this year I'm making a determined effort to wear them all and not buy more. I don't want to donate any more things right now and I've stopped buying new things. What I have isn't a capsule wardrobe, but it's not growing. Maybe I'll get there eventually. Helpful video, Signe.
I am always drawn to colourful jackets and knit sweaters when thrift shopping! I have enough though so I don't buy them anymore. Great channel! I love your videos!
Number 5 definitely a problem for me! I'm always drawn to cashmere jumpers, especially if they are in the sale!!! 😂👍💖
When I have similar items I try to pay attention to which one I choose more often and use that lesson: I have several white t shirts and always reach for the crew neck not the V neck and for the loose one not the fitted one. I can use that fact when I need a new sweater, shirt... Also I bought a midi skirt with some sort of feathers attached to it: it looks more like evening wear but I wear it now with t shirts or chambray shirt which break the formal look , look trendy and I will use that skirt more often
This was very helpful thank you!
I keep being drawn to white t-shirts and knitwear a lot.
I think a common mistake is not taking care of your wardrobe properly. I mean, washing your pieces wrong, not using the right type of detergent, not hanging/ironing it right,... I kept getting frustrated and buying more white t-shirts because of sweat stains, but now I avoid it by taking them off the first thing coming home, and soaking the armpits.
I love your style. I keep coming back to your videos because I'm exactly like you style wise (but still making mistakes). I'm always drawn to black jeans, black and white stripped top and everything black (trousers, jacket, shoes). I always try to add colors (even if I don't like them that much) and I don't know why I'm still doing that. I tend to have difficulties to just let go of some clothes too ...
I loooooooved that you had the screen of you in all your combinations of outfits!!! That was an excellent visual tool! More please! 👏😃👏😃👏
I buy the same exact repeat items all the time! 💗🙏🌺
Thank you for this! I am so guilty of hitting the sale racks and I compromise my style EVERY time.
Omg totally true! Im always buying beige sweaters and cardigans😂
I’m always buying anything velvet lol also I only thrift now which takes away the environmental guilt but I’ve lost sight of the other reasons behind wanting to have a capsule wardrobe! Need to get back to simplicity
Yes on the not to copy. I never wear cardigans or the button down shirts so mine does not have any.😁 Mine is bkack, gray, white with a few "wild cards" as in color in there.
Hi bella,I feel like you made this vidéo specially for me I am doing these 6 mistakes and maybe more hhh. Thanks for your tips i hope they find an echo in my mind and i can improve my choices. Xox Algeria
Striped shirts of all styles are my weakness. 😁
Thanks Signe. Another great video. I’ve made all of those mistakes but I am learning! I had to call a halt to buying jeans as I really had enough. Buying dresses is where I can forget about my actual lifestyle! Where am I going to wear this?! My occasional capsule definitely needs work. Also when I develop a colour crush I need to remind myself I only need one or two items. My wardrobe is a work in progress 😘
This was really enjoyable to watch. I feel a little less alone in my mistakes on this journey.
I really liked your tips. Would love to hear more on the psychological side of the subject, e. g. how to overcome scarcity mentality, from your personal point of view. Btw, I soooooo related to your recent blog article (about having children or not etc.). Keep going strong! ❤
Something I do (and I get away with because I am not in a super corporate environment) is separate my two capsules into work and non work. When I fewl myself not having enough items (usually in the work one as I wear it the most) I have a look through non work and see if anything can be moved over. I'll usually find one or two items that I think I'm bored of that I can add in and feels like a total refresh. I sometimes move items the other way as well 👌🏼
I would love to see you tackle this, too Signe. My childhood deprivation has led me to just buy way too much. I’m 61 and unbelievably, this still drives me.
Great video, thanks. I'm always drawn to mid to dark blue tops - and the colour doesn't really suit me at all, lol!
I've just started picking out the key "classic" pieces out of my wardrobe, to which I can then add some "trend" items and maybe then the rest can go. Maybe.
I love all kind of jackets and coats, so when I Shop, I always want to buy some. But I made it a rule to buy only things I need in my closet.
Solid, helpful information. I need a white t-shirt, have yet to find the "one" so I won't buy one to just have it. Still want a few basic tank dresses, haven't found any that appeal to me, I do enjoy trying stuff on to narrow down what I prefer. Thank-you for the video. ❤
@@shelbycook1126 I've been looking at the Air t-shirt, actually. Concerned about sizing, do they have a good return policy?
When it comes to buying things repeatedly, I am a huge sucker for forest green dresses. At one point I had like three of the same color, similarly styled green dresses. It got to the point where my parents would ask why I was wearing the same thing everyday. lol
Thank you, for all the information. I seen to gravitated towards tees as well.
This is nothing new, but since I started writing lists of specific clothing pieces I am missing in my wardrobe (eg red turtle neck pullover) I shop way less! I have by no means a capsule wardrobe, but it’s a lot better than it used to be and I am happy with the pieces I have
Enjoyed this - prefer this style of
video.
Im obsessed with ever striped black n white shirts, light denim and mmmmmm everything black 🙈🙈 Im only learning still
Polka dots are my big weakness, I absolutely love them!
I am guilty of almost evetything you said, but I am trying to improve. The item of clothing that I'm always drawn to is blazers, I'm addicted to buying them, especially in sales, when I get a real bargain.
I’ve made most of these mistakes except following the trends. Definitely tend to over but white/ black and striped tees 😬
And the only recommendation I consider I´ve struggled with too is If you feel you´re in need of some specific piece of clothing for some occasion, like a white t-shirt in my case; try not to buy more than that ( I mean of various colors, just in case). In the end you will regret it.
When I find a basic that fits, is the right color, and I love the fabric, I buy multiples. I always have. I have found that when I find something I love, they'll discontinue it. I know from experience that I'll love that item and be wearing it 15 years from now, so it isn't a waste. That perfect black t-shirt? Those perfect straight-leg or boot-cut jeans? Let me have 5 of each because I'll go to my grave still wearing them.
my repeat item is green/khaki shorts... im just always on the lookout for the perfect pair so I have so many of them! im convinced that I will never find the right pair :(
Loved this video. Every point so true! I’d add at least for me, “browsing” online is the worst for maintaining a capsule. I speak from experience! It’s very hard not to purchase if you’re constantly checking new in etc.
You will see me mimic your style on the Cladwell app! I love your style & when I’m in a rut I come to your video /instagram and boom 💥 so thank you !! ⚡️❤️
I'm drawn to red dresses with floral prints.
Would love to watch it till the end, but the background music... I don't think you need it. You have a great personality, you are pretty engaging and you have great information. The music was distracting.
Lenysea Normally I am not stressed by the music but this time it was hard to wach. So I agree with you...
The music was great. People bitching about music… no wonder some countries are in shit neck deep with such behaviors.
I always go for high heels 🙄 i love them and wear them, but I have sooo many. But I definitely worked on it the last 2 years.
Great reminder, I’m pretty sure I’ve made all of these mistakes!
Stripes, navy white is my go to.
Signe, this is SOOO spot on for me!
As always, a well thought out, beautifully delivered video....You have good content, ideas and such a king, gentle spirit....I think you are an old soul my sweet child...and BTW......its never to early for ice cream........LOL...Big Hugs
Thank you so much Signe! This video is very helpful and full of good advices! You are such an inspiration! For me the thing most difficult to do is don' t copy other's capsule wardrobe anf find one right for my self! Thank you again for this video!💕💕💕💕😘
I'm always so drawn to denim jackets! I can't get away from them.
I am always tempted to buy light blue shirt s - I already have 10 in my wardrobe!
Oh how I would love for you to come and deal with my overflowing wardrobe!!
My weakness are white shirts/button down shirt ,stripe shirt and black trousers 🙂
me too!
Really useful information, and Oskar is so chilled. XX
One big mistake for me is buying synthetic-fiber fabrics. I’ll fall in love with an item, convince myself that, this time, I will wear it, then I wear it once, or not at all. These are also the worst fabrics in terms of environmental costs, so I feel doubly bad about them. I’ve had a strict no-synthetics rule for a few years now, but still have unworn polyester items I need to purge, they’re just taking up space, cluttering my wardrobe and making me feel bad.
I really need good recommendations for white tee shirts! I always seem to find that they stain, yellow, or get bizarrely stretched out...no matter the price point...HELP!
i always buy white shirts
Veja shoes? 😊
Thank you for the great tips