There are some awesome color capsule wardrobe videos on youtube though, but yeah its definetly harder to do then the boring neutrals - and no, I won't get rid of my flower print skirt just because it does not match with every single other item I have, thank you very much.
A co-worker of mine decided with her new baby that she wanted to simplify her life so she only wears black and white. This way, she could do a load of darks, whites, and the baby's clothes. Sounds a bit crazy, but it works for her. I did the opposite, I switched all of my tops to colorful prints to hide the stains and fingerprints !!! Do what works and is best for you! Tip! If you love it, buy two!
I think that’s genius of her! And good idea for hiding stains! I like a minimal wardrobe because I don’t like making decisions but probably most of all I just end up with one because I am really picky! Thanks for your comment!
I do want to explain the concept of capsule wardrobe. It is for people who want to simplify their life when it comes to choosing an outfit every morning, and learn how to dress well with less. Shop smarter, and not more. It’s learning how to get rid of things that don’t fit our personal style, to wear 100% of our wardrobe and LOVE it! Let’s face it, a lot of us have tons of clothes we never wear. So a capsule is here to help you have less options, for you to wear all of your items. I don’t believe there is anything wrong with wearing the same thing a few times, that’s the goal, to maximize everything you owe and wear ALL of your wardrobe. Now, you really don’t have to wear the same shirt everyday day. My system is, if I have 10 tops, I will wear them one by one. 10 Days have passed until I have to go back to my first one. What I like to do is once I wear something, I put it back in my closet and wear a different item. I do that until I have worn all of them once. Then I go back to the first and just pair it with different things. Let’s say I wore a white blouse with a cardigan and jeans, next time I’ll wear my white blouse with a skirt and a blazer. It really doesn’t feel like I dressed the same. You have to find the system that works for you. If you love to have different types of clothing, like pants, skirts, shorts, skirts, overall ect… it’s supper easy to have so much fun with mixing and matching. If you only like to wear pants for example, then you can play with different colors or cuts of pants. And because you are the one creating the capsule , it works for YOU and your lifestyle, you can absolutely make a capsule wardrobe that is full of colors and patterns. Only you know what your essentials are, and what your basics are. YOU also get to choose how many items you want in your capsule wardrobe. If you like options and still want 15 tops for variety, you can absolutely have that. The problem isn’t the concept of capsule wardrobe, it’s what’s being said that you should have in it or shouldn’t when really, you’re the only person who can make this decision. It’s your personal style that has to be seen through your capsule. I promise you, my capsule wardrobe looks nothing like yours. Because I know exactly how to represent myself the best through a limited amount of clothing and it has my personality. 😊 My best advice, is to take everything you see on social media as Inspiration, not a so called « rule » to follow. If you really like the concept of capsule wardrobe, but all you see on social media is capsules that don’t inspire you at all and represent you, go digging and search for inspiration of people that have a capsule closer to your style. That inspire you to be more creative. A capsule isn’t supposed to put you in a box. Try to create new ways of wearing the clothes you already own, edit your closet, see what’s really missing. But do not buy right away, take your time. Building your personal style is a looong process, it shouldn’t be rushed. I hope this helps somebody! Have a wonderful day!! ❤❤
Fab advice. I am currently trying to work out what styles work best for me , by introducing certain patterns and colour's into my capsule wardrobe. as you say its not about rushing that or even having a set of rules it's what works for you. Love it!
Finally common sense prevails ! Thank you ! 💙 As a baby boomer , I grew up w/ " coordinates " to mix 'n match w/ basics - NOT a capsule !! Choose colors you like & do variations on those for variety . Like the idea of buying multiples , within reason of course , such as white tees or the same tee you love in a few colors ; nice to have two white shirts , maybe a bit different in style , to alternate if that's a staple for you . Also , w/ the capsule wardrobe thing - don't those people ever do real life activities like yard work , painting , dog walking in bad weather , sweat-inducing seasonal house cleaning , etc. ?? Yesterday I started an early Spring garage cleaning ( purge ! ) but not in a cashmere sweater , linen pants & booties - my outfit worn : ancient jeans so thin you could read thru them , a tee the dog had napped on & very well used hiking boots that actually are worn on trails ! Welcome to the real world ... 😂
Tysm. As a mom with a lively toddler I can't wear an item twice because ... Insert one million reasons here. Also I do clean my household and it's so messy especially in hot summer weather. I really struggle finding an aesthetic or capsule wardrobe style and I think that's why, because it's so out of touch with reality for most people's lifestyle
@@sewingwithjazz Agree ! A capsule wardrobe ( a few versatile coordinates ) for " non - home " wear is nice to have ready for special occasions / church , etc. Even w/ my VERY casual country , outdoor lifestyle , I like to coordinate the various seasonal tops , socks , sneakers , etc. I wear w/ basic black yoga pants , jeans , hiking pants . Example - some cute basic tees in your favorite colors are a nice " upgrade " from a dull athletic gray hand-me-down fr.the husband's dresser drawer . 😂
I've been wearing the same clothes every day for my entire grown up life 😂 blue skinny jeans and a black long sleeve top, or tank top if it's warm, or hand knit sweaters if it's cold, or a cardigan.
Yes for sure! I think the idea of a capsule wardrobe is great I just can’t ever seem to get there and well I guess that’s the whole reason behind the video!
@@playingthemomgame I think its not for everyone. Sure, the concept sounds great, but it only works if you have just one style (or styles that intersect closely) and don't have singular favorite outfits. I do enjoy too many styles and I get sad if I can't wear them all depending on my mood. Also, all the basic items might mix and match with everything else, but it does not matter, because I gravitate to have a few favorite combos that I wear always and will prefer over other combinations.
I totally agree with you. I have done the blogger capsule wardrobe challenges a couple of times, and I got bored with the pieces. I didn't want to wear that striped top ever again!! So your point about not fooling anyone is very true. I keep a notebook of the outfits I see and like on TH-cam and other fashion media. Then when I dress up I use an outfit formula from my collection.
I on the other hand am still on the hunt for a stripped top cause I honestly like them and need to cut out one black shirt to lighten up my dark winter wadrobe cause my royal blue coat is the only lively thing in my winter wardrobe.
OMG! THANK YOU! You made so many points that confuse the heck out of a lot of us! I am totally about a lesser wardrobe, not necessarily a minimalist wardrobe but less than more! LMAO! I truly want to maintain a smaller wardrobe but the "rules" of a capsule wardrobe are too hard when everyone wears black as a base! I DO NOT LOOK GOOD IN BLACK! Try finding brown as a base. HA! Not likely to happen. So, Thank You! You are AWESOME!
Good perspective. Realistically, we all already have a “capsule wardrobe” as in we wear the same stuff over and over again and never reach for half our closet. Maybe the more practical way to go about this is to just get rid of the stuff we don’t wear.
You made every point I think about when watching capsule wardrobe videos. I don’t want to wear layers even in the winter and I love color and don’t want 100 variations of taupe in my closet.
I buy what i like and never know how to wear it... now i am learning how to wear my clothes learning from inspiration from you tube... it is incredible, i already own what i need and like "la materia prima è già nelle mie mani" so wonderful to create an outfit unique for me... i think that the problem with to dress is ti find the courage to show what we are/like... for me is to look dated as i adore classic clothes... to show what we are and to accept others can not approve us/like us... the eternal dilemma...
You speak the truth about capsules. I tried to follow the prescription. It didn't work. You hit every point on why I quit! I have figured out what I like to wear and don't care if it fits into anyones opinion of what I wear!
Agreed. Here's the deal: you're going to only wear a t-shirt once, not 3 times, without washing it. You need more than one. Capsule wardrobes really work best when you travel. I have acquired the capsule basics over about a 5 year period.
I always end up bringing the same things when I travel and mixing and matching them it basically becomes a capsule wardrobe. I enjoy the challenge of minimal packing!
That bit about the white t-shirt is so spot on. And many of the same people will also tell you to declutter multiples and they'll feel bad about owning 5 white t-shirts and many pairs of jeans...but like...you wear those things the MOST, why would you NOT have multiples??? It's honestly crazy, and I generally like the idea of capsule wardrobes. They've just become way too specific and "one size fits all".
I used a t-shirt at Shirtspace I love and got it in every color so 9 shirts, I did the same with light weight joggers they had 8 different colors they all look good together because I can't look like a plain piece of paper everyday. Now I did find everything on deep sale. This was better than me hoarding plain capsule pieces from the thriftstore. I got rid of so much clutter. I am glad to see I'm not the only one who thought about everything you mentioned. I will be keeping the cute dresses and my shorts but GOOD BYE NEVER HAPPENING CAPSULE.
Planning for a capsule wardrobe made me really stressed and miserable. I found it so stressful, and I felt really limited. I missed out on a lot of time with my family and friends. I have ADHD so I was really hyperfocused in getting the "perfect" capsule wardrobe items, which took months and months to curate and was super expensive. It feels so liberating to walk into stores now and to buy what I like! Now I have variety! And likely I will have clothes that WILL last me longer because I'm not wearing them ALL the time
My problem with the whole capsule wardrobe videos I see on the internet is that all the clothes are for the same level of formality. I need casual clothes that look put together and elegant. I need dressy clothes for church, restaurants, and concerts. I need messy clothes for camping, hiking, and kayaking, I need at least one evening gown for the 2 or 3 formal events I attend. I need a sparkly cocktail dress for parties and special occasions. The capsule wardrobe people do not address this. Do these people lead bland lives of little variety? I think they do. Here's one thing I do. Whenever I'm buying an article of clothing, I have to have at least four things already in my closet that I can wear with it.
Yes you are right. I sorted my items in two groups, things I like and things l don’t like. After that It was easier to decide what to wear. But I decluttered clothes which have low quality like polyester or acrylic, will be careful about this next time
I think my people including content creators get the concept capsule wardrobe wrong. A capsule wardrobe is just a collection of fewer items that are versatile and should fit one's personal style so it can include color and patterns if that's your thing. Also I don't think anyone is wearing the same shirt 5 times a week.
And then there are those of us who are quite happy with a "uniform". I've never been any sort of fashion chaser and I spent my adult life in an actual uniform. After I retired, I tried out assorted colors and types, but found it was too much crap to keep up with and required too much thought. I then found my civilian "uniform": black pants + black or dark blue t-shirt (white is *so* not my friend). I have a limited assortment of colorful over-shirts (think Hawaiian or similar) to create variety when I think I need it. No brain bits needed on clothing most days and everything literally goes together. Of course, I still have work-out clothes (also uniform-like) as well as "it's okay to be messy" clothes, but a finite amount. Round this out with 3-4 wedding/formal outfits and my closet is VERY manageable--there's actually less on my side of the closet than on my husband's side. Oh, and I don't care if people notice that I'm wearing essentially the same thing everyday.
You bring sanity to this concept. I just can't do it. Maybe it isn't me after all who tinks it's hard. Though I think I found the perfect clothing line for business and travel clothing that also works for most everyday situations, doesn't look boring, and can easily be worn multiple times before washing. Something comfortable, attractive and also scales across the wardrobe. Mostly can be wadded into a suitcase and come out looking great. So I'm a big fan of White House Black Market. I often pick up my favorite pieces on eBay, or other online or outlet sites at a fraction of the price.
It looks hot to me too!!! I live in Florida so too hot and humid to layer 10 months out of a year! I happen to come across your channel and glad I did! Thank you for the common sense approach!
I had landed at around a 40 item, year round wardrobe..... consider it a capsule, consider it coordinated, I just consider my laundry generally under control..... lots of color, I just don't have all the colors. Bright cerulean blue, burgundy, teal (dark and light), purple.... navy, greys, and 1 beige shirt I inherited from my Dad. I paint in whatever I am wearing, or nothing at all if I know the kids won't be home..... just like I did when I had a 6x6 walk in closet that couldn't hold all my clothes, and my kids' were bursting at the seams of their closets too. The difference? I'm more likely to get around to trying to get the paint out of something now because I'm more likely to notice it..... and I likely won't get paint on something else in the process. 😂 Definitely agree that I wouldn't try to start a capsule by buying things. I started downsizing by removing stuff that totally didn't fit. Then I picked 1 neutral (at the time I chose black), so then I could declutter all the navy, all the brown, ect. Picked 3 accent colors that already existed in my closet (I started trying to work Project 333, so I didnt declutter the accent colors I just packed away...... until I realized I didnt wear them anyway. Lol). Having gone from an office environment for work to a uniform dress kitchen, I wound up at about 4 pieces when things shut down in 2020. Declutter into about together wardrobe! It is soooooo much easier than trying to build one. I didnt intend to be at 4 pieces..... I just changed sizes, or things wore out, and I didn't prioritize replacing. 3/16 will be 3 years since I left the kitchen. I'm still trying to find my non-office, put together style. Hoping to land at about 18 pieces.... cause more than 2 layers suck. Lol.
Absolutely, I made a few mistakes when doing my capsule wardrobe. But upon realizing my mistakes I stopped donating my clothes. I just worked with what I had. It has worked amazing. Cause I love color, specially in the summer. I bought a couple of basics just because I needed things to throw on for everyday wear. But overall a “capsule” wardrobe idea was good to stumble upon, back when I was panicking on what to wear.
I really do love the idea of a capsule wardrobe I think it just has to be a bit flexible to actually work! Haha panicking about what to wear we have all been there!!
@@playingthemomgame I have "prebuilt" outfits instead of a capsule for days on which I am panicking. I do plan the outfits in advance when I have the time and headspace and take photos. And you know what? Because my blouse is not "stuck" in yesterdays capsule outfit, I know its free to wear.
Personally, I think there’s nothing wrong with wearing the same thing often. I’m not trying to fool anybody. I just prefer a “uniform” whether that be a flowery dress or my favorite jeans and T. I love the simplicity of having a small wardrobe. I’ve never tried a “capsule” wardrobe. But I love the 10 item wardrobe!
Thanks for making this video, I really relate to all of the points. I find that I often get bored of my clothing, so a capsule wardrobe would be hell for me... the same top over and over and over. I'd be sick of it after a week (if it didn't stink from not being washed!!) I realise that boredom for me is a big thing, so if I buy a new item, I try to donate 1 old item of clothing so I don't just end up hoarding clothes that I don't wear any more (a "one in, one out" sort of rule). I regularly have wardrobe clear-outs to make sure the items in my wardrobe are items that I like and will wear, not just old stuff I got bored of years ago. I prefer organising my wardrobe for the season (e.g. put away big knit jumpers at the beginning of Spring) which helps keep things organised and not just a huge pile of clothes.
I do get bored of just one style myself, so a capsule wardrobe where every item fits with every other item perfectly stylewise is just not for me. I need my fun outliers that spice up a basic outfit.
I have graphic tees. I have colored tees. I have jeans in black & blue. I have several skirts 3 are sari skirts & the rest are black & a few dresses. I try to wear everything all year maybe layering more in cold weather. It's probably more of an expanded capsule? I won't buy anything that doesn't match something I already have. I'm still trying to figure it out & would love to have a pair of nice cowboy boots & a moto jacket.
Thank you! I love bright colors, I’m drawn to prints and I love options. My favorite colors are bright blues (like sky and aqua) and a pink I can’t really describe (possibly like a medium bubble gum?). Those don’t really coordinate well unless I want to look like a child.
New subscriber. I found you looking up capsule wardrobe in hopes of simplifying my closet for less mess. I found the same thing as you stated. Boring… and if I need to dress up I have one outfit to wear to every dress up event. What? Plus I live in a place with 4 seasons, so the whole layering thing only works part of the year. I love real people and social media is so fake. Thank you for acting real, looking real(I have a hard time looking at people with too much make up or obvious plastic surgery) and talking real.
I definitely get 4 seasons too! Thanks for watching and subscribing! All real here haha 😃 (and I am always in search of ways to simplify my closet for less mess!!)
I have a capsule wardrobe, jeans, black jeans and black slacks with every color of the rainbow top, cardigans and jackets, with the exception of yellow and Orange; not my colors. Works for me but I have no room in my walk-in closest either 😂
To me, the idea of a capsule wardrobe is like the idea of living in a tiny house: part of me fantasizes about it, but honestly it doesn't fit my lifestyle AT ALL. Also, like you said, so many of these capsule items are so boring and colorless. Actually, there is a youtuber I like who only wears neutrals, but she wears such edgy unique designs--that stuff is far too expensive for me. And yet, I am creating a capsule bc I'm going to be working abroad for 4 mos and I know it will be next to impossible to buy clothes or shoes there. I also have to look professional. My strategy has basically been to thrift everything! I started w my key items and as I pack, I'm like, "Aw, come on, throw another pair of pants in there. Why not? Maybe I do need one more bag." and before I know it I have more things packed than I planned on. But it'll be interesting to see what I actually wear and what doesn't get a lot of wear. It's an experiment.
Definitely like the tiny house idea! Also working abroad sounds really neat and the perfect time to pack a capsule wardrobe! I do like the challenge part of packing minimally and “capsuly” 😀 and I love thrifting too!
I got interested in capsule wardrobes because I obsessively wear my 'favorite' clothes everyday like I don't own anything else. It also helps me get dressed faster and I KNOW how I'm going to look and feel in it without thinking. Some practices I'm incorporating or already do: 1. No graphic tshirts OR just a couple of them (I'm a little obsessed with my You're on Mute shirt!) 2. Limited number of bottoms: 2-3 pair of jeans, 2-3 pair of dress pants, etc. (I have like 20 pairs of jeans and go crazy remembering which fit I want to wear on different days) 3. Organize my closet by colors and narrow down the choices (I get overwhelmed with too many choices, but I keep shopping for me!) 4. Not too many prints ... using a lot of solid colors is more classic and let's you use the pieces more often (if needed) ... I figured this out from shopping at Eddie Bauer. They sell the same types of clothes all the time because they are basic, non-discerning, and well made. 5. I don't buy outfits! Matchy stuff goes out of style and you really don't wear it. 6. I'm applying 1-5 across my wardrobe: lazy clothes, dressy clothes, street wear, etc. 7. Feel free to buy as many boots, shoes, sneakers, sandals, etc. as your heart desires, LOL
Capsule wardrobes are great for travelling. I think i did this to a degree before i knew what a capsule wardrobe was so i could have case space in case i bought souvenirs for people.
I love this video! Focusing on picking my "uniform" colors and style pieces first helped making my capsule much easier and fun With the uniform i picked what colors make me feel most comfortable and beautiful (e.g. black, blue, red, purple) then i picked clothing styles i feel most comfortable and beautiful in (maxi dress, wrap dress, form fitting tee or tank with high waist trouser or jean, button blouse or crop cardigan with high waist trouser or jean, black skinny jeans with knee boots and oversized sweater or hoodie or blazer, etc) Life is easier now. If its not a color and style piece on my uniform list i don't buy it and I know every day I have outfits that make me feel my best
I’m so bored with all the Capsule Wardrobe videos! I only do the concept when I travel- which makes more sense. I love statement pieces and I can style them several ways, which serves the purpose of utilizing more pieces, more frequently. Having fun watching the anti-capsule videos now!❤Thanks for your video!
you don't have to have everyone else's " basics to have a seasonal capsule wardrobe. I have aa capsule wardrobe just for winter thats black blue and purple with a random emerald green cardi thrown in . I go through the same 2 cardigans and 3 sweaters and black tees and 4 pants and a skirt or two . in summer i live in the same 4 pants 2 skirts a handful of blouses occasional tees from winter and a couple dresses .
I’ve thought the exact same thing about the neutral color thing. The first few vids I saw on capsule wardrobes, I thought, oh that’s nice and simple and classy….then after scrolling through 400 more that looked exactly the same I was like OH MY GOSH DOES NO OKE WEAR COLOR?!? Then I found like 2 videos of a couple ladies who had “colorful capsule wardrobes”. Haha the whole things has just gotten hilarious and sometimes ridiculous. Humans get so extreme on things. Let’s just focus on the main things. Spending/ a little less so we don’t have so much excess. Buying what you like and will wear. Simplicity but also what you enjoy. What’s also funny is how many of these capsule wardrobe ppl always claim that having less clothes makes deciding what to wear effortless and quick. HA. These ppl spend probably the MOST time on their clothes obsessing for hours over what to buy and how to create the perfect wardrobe. Wow. #firstworldproblems
Another boomer here, No offense to the minimalist folks, if it works for them, good on 'em. I just questions whether it actually works for anyone outside of their Instagram pics. The capsule wardrobe concept is very useful for a trip where you are travelling with only a carry on. For a week or two, it's just fine. But as a lifestyle? Heck, I LIKE colour! My personality is not all black, white, and beige. Also, the capsule wardrobe's folk proudly display on social media seem geared towards a life that includes work, partying, shopping, and standing in front of cell phone cameras. Maybe I'm just old and tired, but I spend WAY more time tending my veggie garden and lounging in front of my TV watching MASH reruns than going out dancing in elegant clothes. And if you don't work outside the house, you can go for days without venturing out into a nasty wet cold Canadian winter. So where are all the old comfy sweats and leggings that you got for $4.50 in March because they had Christmas ornaments on them? If you're home alone, those work just fine from October until April, they're really cheap, and they stretch with you after one too many packets of senbai with your warming cup of hot sake! Capsule wardrobes are brilliant for carry-on-only travel, but I have never seen one yet that fits in with the actual daily lifestyle of anyone I've ever known. Perhaps it's time to relegate them to the same forgotten bin as "aspirational groceries" that get thrown away every week and carefully origamied underwear drawers that get messed up every time you do the laundry!
Great video! I like the idea of a smaller closet and wearing what I own. I also don't need 247 outfits. I need about a 2 week rotation between work, church and home. Even at that, it means things are only getting worn a few times a month. I realized how little one needs when I started doing a monthly capsule - no buying new, I just swap in and out things at the beginning of every month based on what I've got coming up next few weeks and the weather. That was eye-opening. Lots of things never got worn. I have too many work and church clothes and not enough casual at home clothing. Finally, it made so clear to me how much I have. How I don't need anything else at this time and how much variety can be gained by the introduction of just one or two new tops/dresses/bottoms.
This video makes my day! Love your perfect sense of reality 😂 Starting with what you already have is the most sustainable thing you can do! When I had my colors and style done, my stylist a great rule of thumb is to make sure that a new piece goes with 3 or 4 items you already have. Investing in good basics is another great tip to make your clothes work a little better for you. Indeed: no need for overconsumption at all! ❤
The capsule has become a uniform & everyone looks the same w/varying budgets. I match pieces b/c there’s one top & bottom in my wardrobe that look best together, then they are worn, washed & hung together. I never feel like I don’t have something to wear or stress out over what goes w/each piece. Keep it simple
My "Pop Color(s)" are Lavender & Sage Green and it makes me extremely happy, lol! I don't care about fashion...I care about functionality and my happy hormones. I believe a smile is my best make-up and that my clothing should feel fun & playful...like my soul.😊
I would definitely have different outfits with a white top as the base: once with some nice pants and I'd spill my lunch on it. a nice centrally located grease stain. Second I'll pair that stained white shirt with a cardigan to conceal the stain, third we have the white shirt under a sweatshirt to go shopping but then it gets too hot and I take the sweatshirt off but now I know everybody can see the stain on the shirt from lunch two weeks ago, and fourth I now have a nice white partially stained shirt to clean house in 😂
I do mostly thrift store shopping and thus nothing matches anything😂 my husband suggested I buy actual outfits instead of separates. Good thinking! Now I'm purging (again) all the items I never wear and starting fresh. I did not get the style gene 😢 I basically wear a hoodie and camo pants and boots most days. I'm a product of the 90's.
I think it took me until just recent years to figure out that if I don’t have something to wear something with, don’t buy it! I have also done a lot of purging and am just trying to rebuild a minimized wardrobe of things I really love. Or at least like 😊
Think colour palette, neutral/essentials first on a more basic colour palette and other stuff just has to compliment those colours like decorating a house kind of. Your favorite colours can fit into it, its just about nailing the right shade.
Couldnt agree with you more! I am so not fun of capsule wardrobes... drives me crazy. Thank you for this video!!!!I hope lots of capsule wardrobe fans watch ut too😃
It looks cold to me considering its below 20 C a good chunk of the year here and then up to 30 for another chunk so it is all very uncomfortable, our tshirt season is like 2 months. I go from crop tops to heavy wool sweater over a long sleeve. I found the most helpful thing was to organize the colour palette and especially for the essentials/basics and fit the extra colours around that, so any colour works, its just the tone has to go. Like home decor kindof. Its less to think about when you get dressed which is the best part to me. You can also experiment by just packing up some of your wardrobe and choosing the ones that match together for your season that you think will be enough, that way you can always reach into the packed bags and pull things out or decide to get rid of or buy a few essentials to make it work. I find this saves clothes. Everything lasts longer. Its easy to tailor to the weather or how things are fitting too.
Totally on the layering. I live somewhere where it’s 100F for a good chunk of the summer and then “normal hot” off season. Every capsule wardrobe setup I read about I would be ROASTING.
The more and more I look into a capsule wardrobe, the more I realise it's just not for me. I would love to have it all organised and neat, and take up little space. But I love to have a lot to choose from!
Thank you for this!! I love the idea of capsule wardrobes but every time I get the idea to try it I get frustrated and quit! I think it’s because I like the aesthetic but my whole wardrobe has color! Thank you for the laughs too! Great video!
before the aesthetics committee jumped on the capsule = minimalism bandwagon people did have capsule wardrobes with color but it just wasn't a "sexy" formula that could be commodified . so once it could be commodified by certain colors type of clothes etc it became mainstream and hand in hand with that minimalism aesthetic of having less but a certain look. I've been trying to be minimalist for 8 years now . what i've learned is its being intentional about what you bring into your life taking care of the things you own and not keeping things that don't bring value to your life. not a certain " look " although I do day dream still of throwing away all my families stuff most days for that more paired down look I won't Lie
Love your comment about color. I've spent a lot of time in the tropics and love how much color everyone there wears. I get back to the mainland US and I'm like....what's wrong with these drab people?
The white t-shirt or even just a white shirt - I have many of them in different styles, materials and textures. But I’m a jeans and dresses gal and have a lot of dresses and my favorite brand of jeans in several styles, washes. This works for me as I will purge twice a year of things I’m not loving.
I’ll never be a fashionista, because once I find an item of clothing that fits well and is comfortable, I buy it in every color I love. Then my clothes are basically a uniform, most of the time it’s the same outfit, just in different colors that I mix and match to not get bored. I’m sure my friends have noticed, but are too polite to call me out. In addition, I own absolutely nothing in white; it’s see-through, it accentuates all my fat bits, and it’s a pain in the butt to try to keep white. I honestly don’t get the obsession with the white T-shirt. I won’t even get white socks or underwear. Seriously, white is banned in my house. 😂
i like to use cohesive principles of capsule wardrobe in a 80-100 piece with 13 colors of neutral, wow, and other colors i like , for all year long , i do like layers but not more than two layers, but that works for me and if i get something new i just trade it out with something im not enjoying wearing.
🤣 This is like describing one's ex with mentioning only their faults. You did make me laugh. And you are right that this is a concept that has gotten a LOT of play and is also often misapplied. I honestly think it was originally meant to help women entering the workforce to select pieces that would work together, but became a minimalist religion. I do think having multiple tops that go with each bottom is smart, and I think having enough to get through a laundry cycle each season is important. 😉
This made me laugh yes it does sound like that! I didn’t even mean for it to be a negative video but apparently once I got going…! 😆 I do actually like the idea of a capsule wardrobe and I bet it works really well in the right situation!
agreed ! being able to get the most bang for your buck and being able to mix and match was a huge eye opener for me ! but then it went from lets be smart and intentional with our clothes to brutaly boring clothing
I love my boring neutrals, I live for black and grey and denim. The layering, I totally agree with. I am menopausal, layering would cause my immediate death from overheating. I just think capsule wardrobes are supposed to make things so easy, but they take TONS of work to tweak those pieces into 75 outfits. NO thanks.
I love clothes too much to pare my wardrobe down to a 'capsule', but because I work outside the home, I do like having a few go-to outfits that I know work well, they look good on me, and so I keep those items in a central area, so I guess that's a capsule wardrobe by default, but without the pressure, lol.
I need colour in my life or I become despondent. I did colour analysis and based my wardrobe around three of the colours that suit me paired with matching neutrals. I stopped buying patterned garments which are more difficult to co-ordinate, and instead embellished with jewellery and scarves.
I have my regular old clothes & added neutral capsule clothes. Now I truly always have something to wear. I don’t think I will ever have to buy any more clothes. I will buy what I want but I don’t need.
That sounds like a great place to be! I am still working on adding some basics to go with what I already have. It is slow though because I am really picky!
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“ if you like color you’re pretty much screwed” …I laughed out loud. So true and so funny, thank you!
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There are some awesome color capsule wardrobe videos on youtube though, but yeah its definetly harder to do then the boring neutrals - and no, I won't get rid of my flower print skirt just because it does not match with every single other item I have, thank you very much.
@@happytofu5 I can’t find any :(
A co-worker of mine decided with her new baby that she wanted to simplify her life so she only wears black and white. This way, she could do a load of darks, whites, and the baby's clothes. Sounds a bit crazy, but it works for her. I did the opposite, I switched all of my tops to colorful prints to hide the stains and fingerprints !!! Do what works and is best for you! Tip! If you love it, buy two!
I think that’s genius of her! And good idea for hiding stains! I like a minimal wardrobe because I don’t like making decisions but probably most of all I just end up with one because I am really picky! Thanks for your comment!
I do want to explain the concept of capsule wardrobe. It is for people who want to simplify their life when it comes to choosing an outfit every morning, and learn how to dress well with less. Shop smarter, and not more. It’s learning how to get rid of things that don’t fit our personal style, to wear 100% of our wardrobe and LOVE it!
Let’s face it, a lot of us have tons of clothes we never wear. So a capsule is here to help you have less options, for you to wear all of your items.
I don’t believe there is anything wrong with wearing the same thing a few times, that’s the goal, to maximize everything you owe and wear ALL of your wardrobe.
Now, you really don’t have to wear the same shirt everyday day. My system is, if I have 10 tops, I will wear them one by one. 10 Days have passed until I have to go back to my first one.
What I like to do is once I wear something, I put it back in my closet and wear a different item. I do that until I have worn all of them once. Then I go back to the first and just pair it with different things. Let’s say I wore a white blouse with a cardigan and jeans, next time I’ll wear my white blouse with a skirt and a blazer. It really doesn’t feel like I dressed the same. You have to find the system that works for you. If you love to have different types of clothing, like pants, skirts, shorts, skirts, overall ect… it’s supper easy to have so much fun with mixing and matching. If you only like to wear pants for example, then you can play with different colors or cuts of pants.
And because you are the one creating the capsule , it works for YOU and your lifestyle, you can absolutely make a capsule wardrobe that is full of colors and patterns. Only you know what your essentials are, and what your basics are. YOU also get to choose how many items you want in your capsule wardrobe. If you like options and still want 15 tops for variety, you can absolutely have that. The problem isn’t the concept of capsule wardrobe, it’s what’s being said that you should have in it or shouldn’t when really, you’re the only person who can make this decision. It’s your personal style that has to be seen through your capsule. I promise you, my capsule wardrobe looks nothing like yours. Because I know exactly how to represent myself the best through a limited amount of clothing and it has my personality. 😊
My best advice, is to take everything you see on social media as Inspiration, not a so called « rule » to follow. If you really like the concept of capsule wardrobe, but all you see on social media is capsules that don’t inspire you at all and represent you, go digging and search for inspiration of people that have a capsule closer to your style. That inspire you to be more creative. A capsule isn’t supposed to put you in a box. Try to create new ways of wearing the clothes you already own, edit your closet, see what’s really missing. But do not buy right away, take your time. Building your personal style is a looong process, it shouldn’t be rushed.
I hope this helps somebody! Have a wonderful day!! ❤❤
Thank you great advice ❤
Fab advice. I am currently trying to work out what styles work best for me , by introducing certain patterns and colour's into my capsule wardrobe. as you say its not about rushing that or even having a set of rules it's what works for you. Love it!
Thank you your comment was so helpful
Finally common sense prevails ! Thank you ! 💙 As a baby boomer , I grew up w/ " coordinates " to mix 'n match w/ basics - NOT a capsule !! Choose colors you like & do variations on those for variety . Like the idea of buying multiples , within reason of course , such as white tees or the same tee you love in a few colors ; nice to have two white shirts , maybe a bit different in style , to alternate if that's a staple for you . Also , w/ the capsule wardrobe thing - don't those people ever do real life activities like yard work , painting , dog walking in bad weather , sweat-inducing seasonal house cleaning , etc. ?? Yesterday I started an early Spring garage cleaning ( purge ! ) but not in a cashmere sweater , linen pants & booties - my outfit worn : ancient jeans so thin you could read thru them , a tee the dog had napped on & very well used hiking boots that actually are worn on trails ! Welcome to the real world ... 😂
Garage cleaning in linen pants! 😂
Tysm. As a mom with a lively toddler I can't wear an item twice because ... Insert one million reasons here. Also I do clean my household and it's so messy especially in hot summer weather. I really struggle finding an aesthetic or capsule wardrobe style and I think that's why, because it's so out of touch with reality for most people's lifestyle
@@sewingwithjazz Agree ! A capsule wardrobe ( a few versatile coordinates ) for " non - home " wear is nice to have ready for special occasions / church , etc. Even w/ my VERY casual country , outdoor lifestyle , I like to coordinate the various seasonal tops , socks , sneakers , etc. I wear w/ basic black yoga pants , jeans , hiking pants . Example - some cute basic tees in your favorite colors are a nice " upgrade " from a dull athletic gray hand-me-down fr.the husband's dresser drawer . 😂
I've been wearing the same clothes every day for my entire grown up life 😂 blue skinny jeans and a black long sleeve top, or tank top if it's warm, or hand knit sweaters if it's cold, or a cardigan.
Capsule wardrobes are great for travel. Not for everyday, at-home, dressing.
Yes for sure! I think the idea of a capsule wardrobe is great I just can’t ever seem to get there and well I guess that’s the whole reason behind the video!
@@playingthemomgame I think its not for everyone. Sure, the concept sounds great, but it only works if you have just one style (or styles that intersect closely) and don't have singular favorite outfits. I do enjoy too many styles and I get sad if I can't wear them all depending on my mood. Also, all the basic items might mix and match with everything else, but it does not matter, because I gravitate to have a few favorite combos that I wear always and will prefer over other combinations.
I totally agree with you. I have done the blogger capsule wardrobe challenges a couple of times, and I got bored with the pieces. I didn't want to wear that striped top ever again!! So your point about not fooling anyone is very true. I keep a notebook of the outfits I see and like on TH-cam and other fashion media. Then when I dress up I use an outfit formula from my collection.
Lol that striped top! 😂 I like the idea of an outfit formula I will have to try that!
I on the other hand am still on the hunt for a stripped top cause I honestly like them and need to cut out one black shirt to lighten up my dark winter wadrobe cause my royal blue coat is the only lively thing in my winter wardrobe.
I love stripes before but now that it became popular because of this "classic" trend I'm sick of it 😂 it's everywhere 🤮
OMG! THANK YOU! You made so many points that confuse the heck out of a lot of us! I am totally about a lesser wardrobe, not necessarily a minimalist wardrobe but less than more! LMAO! I truly want to maintain a smaller wardrobe but the "rules" of a capsule wardrobe are too hard when everyone wears black as a base! I DO NOT LOOK GOOD IN BLACK! Try finding brown as a base. HA! Not likely to happen. So, Thank You! You are AWESOME!
You know what, I don’t look good in black either! Glad you enjoyed the video!!
Good perspective. Realistically, we all already have a “capsule wardrobe” as in we wear the same stuff over and over again and never reach for half our closet. Maybe the more practical way to go about this is to just get rid of the stuff we don’t wear.
You are right, that is basically what we all have anyway!
You made every point I think about when watching capsule wardrobe videos. I don’t want to wear layers even in the winter and I love color and don’t want 100 variations of taupe in my closet.
I buy what i like and never know how to wear it... now i am learning how to wear my clothes learning from inspiration from you tube... it is incredible, i already own what i need and like "la materia prima è già nelle mie mani" so wonderful to create an outfit unique for me... i think that the problem with to dress is ti find the courage to show what we are/like... for me is to look dated as i adore classic clothes... to show what we are and to accept others can not approve us/like us... the eternal dilemma...
You are a breath of fresh air!! All the stylists/ influencers on TH-cam say the same things and have the same sponsors. Excellent points.
You speak the truth about capsules. I tried to follow the prescription. It didn't work. You hit every point on why I quit! I have figured out what I like to wear and don't care if it fits into anyones opinion of what I wear!
I have wanted to try it because I really do like the concept but it just never worked, usually from my very first point of not having any of it! 😆
I think you’re missing the point of the capsule wardrobe. But I understand your points and agree in many ways.
Agreed. Here's the deal: you're going to only wear a t-shirt once, not 3 times, without washing it. You need more than one. Capsule wardrobes really work best when you travel. I have acquired the capsule basics over about a 5 year period.
I always end up bringing the same things when I travel and mixing and matching them it basically becomes a capsule wardrobe. I enjoy the challenge of minimal packing!
That bit about the white t-shirt is so spot on. And many of the same people will also tell you to declutter multiples and they'll feel bad about owning 5 white t-shirts and many pairs of jeans...but like...you wear those things the MOST, why would you NOT have multiples??? It's honestly crazy, and I generally like the idea of capsule wardrobes. They've just become way too specific and "one size fits all".
The "you're not fooling anybody" had me 🤣🤣🤣
Kind of sounds snarky but not intended to be! I’m glad you see the humor in it. I wear the same stuff all the time 😃
I used a t-shirt at Shirtspace I love and got it in every color so 9 shirts, I did the same with light weight joggers they had 8 different colors they all look good together because I can't look like a plain piece of paper everyday. Now I did find everything on deep sale. This was better than me hoarding plain capsule pieces from the thriftstore. I got rid of so much clutter. I am glad to see I'm not the only one who thought about everything you mentioned. I will be keeping the cute dresses and my shorts but GOOD BYE NEVER HAPPENING CAPSULE.
You said what I’ve been thinking about this concept! And I love that you follow up on your points with practical solutions.
Planning for a capsule wardrobe made me really stressed and miserable. I found it so stressful, and I felt really limited. I missed out on a lot of time with my family and friends. I have ADHD so I was really hyperfocused in getting the "perfect" capsule wardrobe items, which took months and months to curate and was super expensive. It feels so liberating to walk into stores now and to buy what I like! Now I have variety! And likely I will have clothes that WILL last me longer because I'm not wearing them ALL the time
My problem with the whole capsule wardrobe videos I see on the internet is that all the clothes are for the same level of formality. I need casual clothes that look put together and elegant. I need dressy clothes for church, restaurants, and concerts. I need messy clothes for camping, hiking, and kayaking, I need at least one evening gown for the 2 or 3 formal events I attend. I need a sparkly cocktail dress for parties and special occasions. The capsule wardrobe people do not address this. Do these people lead bland lives of little variety? I think they do.
Here's one thing I do. Whenever I'm buying an article of clothing, I have to have at least four things already in my closet that I can wear with it.
Yes you are right. I sorted my items in two groups, things I like and things l don’t like. After that It was easier to decide what to wear. But I decluttered clothes which have low quality like polyester or acrylic, will be careful about this next time
I so agree with you! All those BORING neutrals!
I think my people including content creators get the concept capsule wardrobe wrong. A capsule wardrobe is just a collection of fewer items that are versatile and should fit one's personal style so it can include color and patterns if that's your thing. Also I don't think anyone is wearing the same shirt 5 times a week.
And then there are those of us who are quite happy with a "uniform". I've never been any sort of fashion chaser and I spent my adult life in an actual uniform. After I retired, I tried out assorted colors and types, but found it was too much crap to keep up with and required too much thought. I then found my civilian "uniform": black pants + black or dark blue t-shirt (white is *so* not my friend). I have a limited assortment of colorful over-shirts (think Hawaiian or similar) to create variety when I think I need it. No brain bits needed on clothing most days and everything literally goes together. Of course, I still have work-out clothes (also uniform-like) as well as "it's okay to be messy" clothes, but a finite amount. Round this out with 3-4 wedding/formal outfits and my closet is VERY manageable--there's actually less on my side of the closet than on my husband's side. Oh, and I don't care if people notice that I'm wearing essentially the same thing everyday.
“No brain bits needed on clothing” - that is how I feel I don’t want to spend any extra brain bits on what I feel are unimportant things!
You bring sanity to this concept. I just can't do it. Maybe it isn't me after all who tinks it's hard. Though I think I found the perfect clothing line for business and travel clothing that also works for most everyday situations, doesn't look boring, and can easily be worn multiple times before washing. Something comfortable, attractive and also scales across the wardrobe. Mostly can be wadded into a suitcase and come out looking great. So I'm a big fan of White House Black Market. I often pick up my favorite pieces on eBay, or other online or outlet sites at a fraction of the price.
I also love WHBM! I especially love to find their items at thrift stores!
It looks hot to me too!!! I live in Florida so too hot and humid to layer 10 months out of a year! I happen to come across your channel and glad I did! Thank you for the common sense approach!
I had landed at around a 40 item, year round wardrobe..... consider it a capsule, consider it coordinated, I just consider my laundry generally under control..... lots of color, I just don't have all the colors. Bright cerulean blue, burgundy, teal (dark and light), purple.... navy, greys, and 1 beige shirt I inherited from my Dad. I paint in whatever I am wearing, or nothing at all if I know the kids won't be home..... just like I did when I had a 6x6 walk in closet that couldn't hold all my clothes, and my kids' were bursting at the seams of their closets too. The difference? I'm more likely to get around to trying to get the paint out of something now because I'm more likely to notice it..... and I likely won't get paint on something else in the process. 😂 Definitely agree that I wouldn't try to start a capsule by buying things. I started downsizing by removing stuff that totally didn't fit. Then I picked 1 neutral (at the time I chose black), so then I could declutter all the navy, all the brown, ect. Picked 3 accent colors that already existed in my closet (I started trying to work Project 333, so I didnt declutter the accent colors I just packed away...... until I realized I didnt wear them anyway. Lol). Having gone from an office environment for work to a uniform dress kitchen, I wound up at about 4 pieces when things shut down in 2020. Declutter into about together wardrobe! It is soooooo much easier than trying to build one. I didnt intend to be at 4 pieces..... I just changed sizes, or things wore out, and I didn't prioritize replacing. 3/16 will be 3 years since I left the kitchen. I'm still trying to find my non-office, put together style. Hoping to land at about 18 pieces.... cause more than 2 layers suck. Lol.
This is so funny but TRUE! You’re absolutely right 😂😂
Glad you see the humor in it!! 😆
Absolutely, I made a few mistakes when doing my capsule wardrobe. But upon realizing my mistakes I stopped donating my clothes. I just worked with what I had. It has worked amazing. Cause I love color, specially in the summer. I bought a couple of basics just because I needed things to throw on for everyday wear. But overall a “capsule” wardrobe idea was good to stumble upon, back when I was panicking on what to wear.
I really do love the idea of a capsule wardrobe I think it just has to be a bit flexible to actually work! Haha panicking about what to wear we have all been there!!
@@playingthemomgame I have "prebuilt" outfits instead of a capsule for days on which I am panicking. I do plan the outfits in advance when I have the time and headspace and take photos. And you know what? Because my blouse is not "stuck" in yesterdays capsule outfit, I know its free to wear.
Personally, I think there’s nothing wrong with wearing the same thing often. I’m not trying to fool anybody. I just prefer a “uniform” whether that be a flowery dress or my favorite jeans and T. I love the simplicity of having a small wardrobe. I’ve never tried a “capsule” wardrobe. But I love the 10 item wardrobe!
Thanks for making this video, I really relate to all of the points. I find that I often get bored of my clothing, so a capsule wardrobe would be hell for me... the same top over and over and over. I'd be sick of it after a week (if it didn't stink from not being washed!!) I realise that boredom for me is a big thing, so if I buy a new item, I try to donate 1 old item of clothing so I don't just end up hoarding clothes that I don't wear any more (a "one in, one out" sort of rule). I regularly have wardrobe clear-outs to make sure the items in my wardrobe are items that I like and will wear, not just old stuff I got bored of years ago. I prefer organising my wardrobe for the season (e.g. put away big knit jumpers at the beginning of Spring) which helps keep things organised and not just a huge pile of clothes.
I do get bored of just one style myself, so a capsule wardrobe where every item fits with every other item perfectly stylewise is just not for me. I need my fun outliers that spice up a basic outfit.
I have graphic tees. I have colored tees. I have jeans in black & blue. I have several skirts 3 are sari skirts & the rest are black & a few dresses. I try to wear everything all year maybe layering more in cold weather. It's probably more of an expanded capsule? I won't buy anything that doesn't match something I already have. I'm still trying to figure it out & would love to have a pair of nice cowboy boots & a moto jacket.
I agree with you. I've done the same way 4 years ago and it works. I just practice a no buy year for my clothes.
Thank you! I love bright colors, I’m drawn to prints and I love options. My favorite colors are bright blues (like sky and aqua) and a pink I can’t really describe (possibly like a medium bubble gum?). Those don’t really coordinate well unless I want to look like a child.
I laughed out loud because you are so right!!
New subscriber. I found you looking up capsule wardrobe in hopes of simplifying my closet for less mess. I found the same thing as you stated. Boring… and if I need to dress up I have one outfit to wear to every dress up event. What? Plus I live in a place with 4 seasons, so the whole layering thing only works part of the year. I love real people and social media is so fake. Thank you for acting real, looking real(I have a hard time looking at people with too much make up or obvious plastic surgery) and talking real.
I definitely get 4 seasons too! Thanks for watching and subscribing! All real here haha 😃 (and I am always in search of ways to simplify my closet for less mess!!)
I have a capsule wardrobe, jeans, black jeans and black slacks with every color of the rainbow top, cardigans and jackets, with the exception of yellow and Orange; not my colors. Works for me but I have no room in my walk-in closest either 😂
To me, the idea of a capsule wardrobe is like the idea of living in a tiny house: part of me fantasizes about it, but honestly it doesn't fit my lifestyle AT ALL. Also, like you said, so many of these capsule items are so boring and colorless. Actually, there is a youtuber I like who only wears neutrals, but she wears such edgy unique designs--that stuff is far too expensive for me. And yet, I am creating a capsule bc I'm going to be working abroad for 4 mos and I know it will be next to impossible to buy clothes or shoes there. I also have to look professional. My strategy has basically been to thrift everything! I started w my key items and as I pack, I'm like, "Aw, come on, throw another pair of pants in there. Why not? Maybe I do need one more bag." and before I know it I have more things packed than I planned on. But it'll be interesting to see what I actually wear and what doesn't get a lot of wear. It's an experiment.
Definitely like the tiny house idea! Also working abroad sounds really neat and the perfect time to pack a capsule wardrobe! I do like the challenge part of packing minimally and “capsuly” 😀 and I love thrifting too!
I got interested in capsule wardrobes because I obsessively wear my 'favorite' clothes everyday like I don't own anything else. It also helps me get dressed faster and I KNOW how I'm going to look and feel in it without thinking.
Some practices I'm incorporating or already do:
1. No graphic tshirts OR just a couple of them (I'm a little obsessed with my You're on Mute shirt!)
2. Limited number of bottoms: 2-3 pair of jeans, 2-3 pair of dress pants, etc. (I have like 20 pairs of jeans and go crazy remembering which fit I want to wear on different days)
3. Organize my closet by colors and narrow down the choices (I get overwhelmed with too many choices, but I keep shopping for me!)
4. Not too many prints ... using a lot of solid colors is more classic and let's you use the pieces more often (if needed) ... I figured this out from shopping at Eddie Bauer. They sell the same types of clothes all the time because they are basic, non-discerning, and well made.
5. I don't buy outfits! Matchy stuff goes out of style and you really don't wear it.
6. I'm applying 1-5 across my wardrobe: lazy clothes, dressy clothes, street wear, etc.
7. Feel free to buy as many boots, shoes, sneakers, sandals, etc. as your heart desires, LOL
Capsule wardrobes are great for travelling. I think i did this to a degree before i knew what a capsule wardrobe was so i could have case space in case i bought souvenirs for people.
I love this video!
Focusing on picking my "uniform" colors and style pieces first helped making my capsule much easier and fun
With the uniform i picked what colors make me feel most comfortable and beautiful (e.g. black, blue, red, purple) then i picked clothing styles i feel most comfortable and beautiful in (maxi dress, wrap dress, form fitting tee or tank with high waist trouser or jean, button blouse or crop cardigan with high waist trouser or jean, black skinny jeans with knee boots and oversized sweater or hoodie or blazer, etc)
Life is easier now. If its not a color and style piece on my uniform list i don't buy it and I know every day I have outfits that make me feel my best
Finally!!! Thought I was alone in the world thinking this just looks good in the PICTURE 😂😂😂😂
Nope you’re not the only one! The “picture” looks amazing!! Haha
I’m so bored with all the Capsule Wardrobe videos! I only do the concept when I travel- which makes more sense. I love statement pieces and I can style them several ways, which serves the purpose of utilizing more pieces, more frequently. Having fun watching the anti-capsule videos now!❤Thanks for your video!
I should watch some other anti-capsule videos I bet they are fun! 😃 Thanks for watching!!
I just love this! I totally agree with you.
Capsule Wardrobe neither works for me. I prefer more like a seasonal wardrobe for cold and warm including in between weather. Great video! 👍🏽
Yes!! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the sub!!
you don't have to have everyone else's " basics to have a seasonal capsule wardrobe. I have aa capsule wardrobe just for winter thats black blue and purple with a random emerald green cardi thrown in . I go through the same 2 cardigans and 3 sweaters and black tees and 4 pants and a skirt or two . in summer i live in the same 4 pants 2 skirts a handful of blouses occasional tees from winter and a couple dresses .
I’ve thought the exact same thing about the neutral color thing. The first few vids I saw on capsule wardrobes, I thought, oh that’s nice and simple and classy….then after scrolling through 400 more that looked exactly the same I was like OH MY GOSH DOES NO OKE WEAR COLOR?!? Then I found like 2 videos of a couple ladies who had “colorful capsule wardrobes”.
Haha the whole things has just gotten hilarious and sometimes ridiculous.
Humans get so extreme on things.
Let’s just focus on the main things.
Spending/ a little less so we don’t have so much excess.
Buying what you like and will wear.
Simplicity but also what you enjoy.
What’s also funny is how many of these capsule wardrobe ppl always claim that having less clothes makes deciding what to wear effortless and quick.
HA. These ppl spend probably the MOST time on their clothes obsessing for hours over what to buy and how to create the perfect wardrobe.
Wow. #firstworldproblems
“Buying what you like and will wear” It is important for things to check BOTH of those boxes!
Another boomer here, No offense to the minimalist folks, if it works for them, good on 'em. I just questions whether it actually works for anyone outside of their Instagram pics. The capsule wardrobe concept is very useful for a trip where you are travelling with only a carry on. For a week or two, it's just fine. But as a lifestyle? Heck, I LIKE colour! My personality is not all black, white, and beige. Also, the capsule wardrobe's folk proudly display on social media seem geared towards a life that includes work, partying, shopping, and standing in front of cell phone cameras. Maybe I'm just old and tired, but I spend WAY more time tending my veggie garden and lounging in front of my TV watching MASH reruns than going out dancing in elegant clothes. And if you don't work outside the house, you can go for days without venturing out into a nasty wet cold Canadian winter. So where are all the old comfy sweats and leggings that you got for $4.50 in March because they had Christmas ornaments on them? If you're home alone, those work just fine from October until April, they're really cheap, and they stretch with you after one too many packets of senbai with your warming cup of hot sake! Capsule wardrobes are brilliant for carry-on-only travel, but I have never seen one yet that fits in with the actual daily lifestyle of anyone I've ever known. Perhaps it's time to relegate them to the same forgotten bin as "aspirational groceries" that get thrown away every week and carefully origamied underwear drawers that get messed up every time you do the laundry!
Great video! I like the idea of a smaller closet and wearing what I own. I also don't need 247 outfits. I need about a 2 week rotation between work, church and home. Even at that, it means things are only getting worn a few times a month. I realized how little one needs when I started doing a monthly capsule - no buying new, I just swap in and out things at the beginning of every month based on what I've got coming up next few weeks and the weather. That was eye-opening. Lots of things never got worn. I have too many work and church clothes and not enough casual at home clothing. Finally, it made so clear to me how much I have. How I don't need anything else at this time and how much variety can be gained by the introduction of just one or two new tops/dresses/bottoms.
Love it. I live in Florida and the 3rd piece is a capsule wardrobe staple. But I just can't. Tooo toooo hot.
This video makes my day! Love your perfect sense of reality 😂 Starting with what you already have is the most sustainable thing you can do! When I had my colors and style done, my stylist a great rule of thumb is to make sure that a new piece goes with 3 or 4 items you already have. Investing in good basics is another great tip to make your clothes work a little better for you. Indeed: no need for overconsumption at all! ❤
Yes good basics!! I am working on that. It is hard to find good basics!
The capsule has become a uniform & everyone looks the same w/varying budgets. I match pieces b/c there’s one top & bottom in my wardrobe that look best together, then they are worn, washed & hung together. I never feel like I don’t have something to wear or stress out over what goes w/each piece. Keep it simple
Omg... Yes! That was so good and true! Truth is often funny. I laughed. Thank you❣
The truth IS so funny when you take a step back! 😆
My "Pop Color(s)" are Lavender & Sage Green and it makes me extremely happy, lol! I don't care about fashion...I care about functionality and my happy hormones. I believe a smile is my best make-up and that my clothing should feel fun & playful...like my soul.😊
I agree, I could never have a capsule wardrobe. ☺️
Thank you for sharing. It is exactly what I thought. The capsule neutral color actually looks horrible on me.
I would definitely have different outfits with a white top as the base: once with some nice pants and I'd spill my lunch on it. a nice centrally located grease stain. Second I'll pair that stained white shirt with a cardigan to conceal the stain, third we have the white shirt under a sweatshirt to go shopping but then it gets too hot and I take the sweatshirt off but now I know everybody can see the stain on the shirt from lunch two weeks ago, and fourth I now have a nice white partially stained shirt to clean house in 😂
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I do mostly thrift store shopping and thus nothing matches anything😂 my husband suggested I buy actual outfits instead of separates. Good thinking! Now I'm purging (again) all the items I never wear and starting fresh. I did not get the style gene 😢 I basically wear a hoodie and camo pants and boots most days. I'm a product of the 90's.
I think it took me until just recent years to figure out that if I don’t have something to wear something with, don’t buy it! I have also done a lot of purging and am just trying to rebuild a minimized wardrobe of things I really love. Or at least like 😊
Think colour palette, neutral/essentials first on a more basic colour palette and other stuff just has to compliment those colours like decorating a house kind of. Your favorite colours can fit into it, its just about nailing the right shade.
Couldnt agree with you more! I am so not fun of capsule wardrobes... drives me crazy. Thank you for this video!!!!I hope lots of capsule wardrobe fans watch ut too😃
It looks cold to me considering its below 20 C a good chunk of the year here and then up to 30 for another chunk so it is all very uncomfortable, our tshirt season is like 2 months. I go from crop tops to heavy wool sweater over a long sleeve. I found the most helpful thing was to organize the colour palette and especially for the essentials/basics and fit the extra colours around that, so any colour works, its just the tone has to go. Like home decor kindof. Its less to think about when you get dressed which is the best part to me. You can also experiment by just packing up some of your wardrobe and choosing the ones that match together for your season that you think will be enough, that way you can always reach into the packed bags and pull things out or decide to get rid of or buy a few essentials to make it work. I find this saves clothes. Everything lasts longer. Its easy to tailor to the weather or how things are fitting too.
I like that idea of packing stuff away and then bringing it out as needed. And I am also so curious where “here” is for you! 😊
@@playingthemomgame I'm in Montreal :) Its fun because when you want a wardrobe refresh you can basically "go shopping" in your own closet.
Totally on the layering. I live somewhere where it’s 100F for a good chunk of the summer and then “normal hot” off season. Every capsule wardrobe setup I read about I would be ROASTING.
I love the example of all the layers to make different outfits work. So funny. Thanks for smart, sensible thoughts on capsules.
The more and more I look into a capsule wardrobe, the more I realise it's just not for me. I would love to have it all organised and neat, and take up little space. But I love to have a lot to choose from!
Thank you for this!! I love the idea of capsule wardrobes but every time I get the idea to try it I get frustrated and quit! I think it’s because I like the aesthetic but my whole wardrobe has color! Thank you for the laughs too! Great video!
Yes! This!! 😂
before the aesthetics committee jumped on the capsule = minimalism bandwagon people did have capsule wardrobes with color but it just wasn't a "sexy" formula that could be commodified . so once it could be commodified by certain colors type of clothes etc it became mainstream and hand in hand with that minimalism aesthetic of having less but a certain look. I've been trying to be minimalist for 8 years now . what i've learned is its being intentional about what you bring into your life taking care of the things you own and not keeping things that don't bring value to your life. not a certain " look " although I do day dream still of throwing away all my families stuff most days for that more paired down look I won't Lie
Love your comment about color. I've spent a lot of time in the tropics and love how much color everyone there wears. I get back to the mainland US and I'm like....what's wrong with these drab people?
I would love to spend a lot of time in the tropics!! I also love all the bright colors!
About colors
There is cool summer and winter
There is warm spring and autumn colors for you skin color
The white t-shirt or even just a white shirt - I have many of them in different styles, materials and textures. But I’m a jeans and dresses gal and have a lot of dresses and my favorite brand of jeans in several styles, washes. This works for me as I will purge twice a year of things I’m not loving.
I’ll never be a fashionista, because once I find an item of clothing that fits well and is comfortable, I buy it in every color I love. Then my clothes are basically a uniform, most of the time it’s the same outfit, just in different colors that I mix and match to not get bored. I’m sure my friends have noticed, but are too polite to call me out. In addition, I own absolutely nothing in white; it’s see-through, it accentuates all my fat bits, and it’s a pain in the butt to try to keep white. I honestly don’t get the obsession with the white T-shirt. I won’t even get white socks or underwear. Seriously, white is banned in my house. 😂
Amen. You nailed it! Glad I saw your video before I bought any more pieces!!! I can work with what I have. Thank you. 🙏
Thank you for calling this out!!!!
i like to use cohesive principles of capsule wardrobe in a 80-100 piece with 13 colors of neutral, wow, and other colors i like , for all year long , i do like layers but not more than two layers, but that works for me and if i get something new i just trade it out with something im not enjoying wearing.
Funny video! I’m subscribing. You are so down-to-earth.
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🤣 This is like describing one's ex with mentioning only their faults. You did make me laugh. And you are right that this is a concept that has gotten a LOT of play and is also often misapplied. I honestly think it was originally meant to help women entering the workforce to select pieces that would work together, but became a minimalist religion. I do think having multiple tops that go with each bottom is smart, and I think having enough to get through a laundry cycle each season is important. 😉
This made me laugh yes it does sound like that! I didn’t even mean for it to be a negative video but apparently once I got going…! 😆 I do actually like the idea of a capsule wardrobe and I bet it works really well in the right situation!
agreed ! being able to get the most bang for your buck and being able to mix and match was a huge eye opener for me ! but then it went from lets be smart and intentional with our clothes to brutaly boring clothing
As someone that's menopausal, thank you for saying it: it gets too hot! Haha
Finally, the voice of reason.
I love my boring neutrals, I live for black and grey and denim. The layering, I totally agree with. I am menopausal, layering would cause my immediate death from overheating. I just think capsule wardrobes are supposed to make things so easy, but they take TONS of work to tweak those pieces into 75 outfits. NO thanks.
Amen. I hate the way they change their necklace and bag and call it a different outfit. 🙄
I love clothes too much to pare my wardrobe down to a 'capsule', but because I work outside the home, I do like having a few go-to outfits that I know work well, they look good on me, and so I keep those items in a central area, so I guess that's a capsule wardrobe by default, but without the pressure, lol.
I also work outside the home and have my go-to outfits I wear over and over so I kind of have a capsule wardrobe by default too 😃
Hi. I'm new here I'm Patricia from Rhode island. I really appreciate this video
Thank you!!
Hmmmm...i remember when we used to buy what we actually liked..not what we're told to like...yeah yeah im old 🙀
I am a new subscriber . Thanks for this vlog .
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I'm going to be laughing all day. Every point you made cracked me up. You really nailed it!
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The first point you made was exactly my thoughts 🤣 like i have nothing yet so much. Helpful video!!!
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I shop at thrift stores so i am constantly changing my wardrobe to match my mood. When i get tired of something i sell it online.
I love shopping at thrift stores too!
I couldn't agree with you more. 😁
Yes to everything here!! Nailed it!
hahah I had a good laugh with the video! 🤣🤣 Thank you for posting this, everything you say is absolutely true!
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Yes ! Thank you 🙏🏻 Your spot on 🎉
This was insightful. Thanks😅
I need colour in my life or I become despondent. I did colour analysis and based my wardrobe around three of the colours that suit me paired with matching neutrals. I stopped buying patterned garments which are more difficult to co-ordinate, and instead embellished with jewellery and scarves.
I have my regular old clothes & added neutral capsule clothes. Now I truly always have something to wear. I don’t think I will ever have to buy any more clothes. I will buy what I want but I don’t need.
That sounds like a great place to be! I am still working on adding some basics to go with what I already have. It is slow though because I am really picky!
😂 love this!! You got it right!!❤
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LOVE your brown shirt
You're hysterical
My thoughts exactly.
Great video and suggestions. New subbie 😃
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Agreed.
Yes!
😅 i am focusing on fit my size and the colour that look good on me