Too much stuff!!! I appreciate that having too many things to wear is definitely a first world problem, but I do think it’s a frustration that many of us have. I hope that by using a capsule wardrobe, I will simplify my life. So, last week I laid out my thoughts on my Fall Capsule Wardrobe. Just a quick recap: I am narrowing my wardrobe down to 30 items (not including shoes, workout gear, outerwear, jewelry or accessories) to be worn over the next three months. I will not be shopping during that time period but will allow myself a period of time to prepare, shopping if necessary, for my Winter capsule.
I originally said that I would be doing any Winter shopping the last two weeks of my Fall Capsule, but I may open that up a little sooner to allow me to shop around for the best prices (i.e. give me plenty of opportunity to catch one of Loft’s 40% off sales). Shopping will be allowed beginning Dec 15 for the Winter Capsule which will begin Jan 15. I will publish a list ahead of time of things that I want to purchase in order to hold myself accountable.
I came very close to flaking and allowing myself more items, but decided that the caveat permitting me to rotate things in and out should keep me covered. I have several heavier sweaters that I will probably swap in, if and when we begin having cold weather on a regular basis. After spending a little time trying on and mixing and matching things, I’m really excited to get started. Here’s what I’ve selected:
- Black & Cream blossom long-sleeved blouse
- Black long-sleeved blouse
- Gray long-sleeved tee
- Navy long-sleeved linen tee
- Black long-sleeved sweater
- Gray three-quarter-sleeved top
- Black & white striped three-quarter-sleeved sweater (may swap out for striped tee)
- Black short-sleeved lace top*
- Cobalt blue short-sleeved sweater*
- Cobalt blue sleeveless blouse
- Black & white checked sleeveless blouse
- Black short-sleeved cardigan*
- Black & white polka dot long-sleeved cardigan
- Olive green long-sleeved cardigan
- Teal long-sleeved cardigan
- Purplish blue long-sleeved cardigan
- Gray and black cardigan
- Black pants
- Red pants
- Black tweed pants
- Dark jeans
- Regular jeans
- Black jeans
- Black quilted skirt
- Black & gray leopard Print Dress
- Black & white striped Dress
- Black & white polka dot dress
- Plum dress
- Gray sweatshirt dress
- Gray dress
*these are the items I anticipate switching out once the weather is colder
There is a lot of gray and black. But I also have a few colored items and plan on adding pops of color with various accessories. I will try to do a post with photos of the items soon. I just realized that I need to photograph four of these items for my Stylebook app.
Have you tried limiting yourself to a capsule wardrobe? Were you successful?
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