Capsule Wardrobes DON'T Work & This Is Why!
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- Capsule wardrobes don't work & this is why! In today's video we will explore three different capsule wardrobe concepts. There are SO many different concepts out there, but we will just be focusing on three for today. I will explain the foundations they are built on, and why some of rules you are intended to follow end up falling a bit short. One of the biggest issues I see with capsule wardrobes is that many times these methods are way too tailored to a specific audience. When a system is too rigid, it makes it difficult for a larger audience to adopt. We are individuals. We all have different preferences and needs within our closets! These capsule wardrobe concepts needs to reflect that if they are going to truly work for many people.
My hope is that I can show you that you absolutely CAN find a way to pair down items in your closet without sacrificing the things you love.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:57 10x10 Challenge
1:30 10 Item Wardrobe
3:23 37 Piece Wardrobe
5:12 What I Recommend
What I am wearing:
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What capsule wardrobe concepts have you adopted in the past? What has worked and what hasn't??
I really love setting the template via a capsule wardrobe and then, in my opinion, the capsule emerges from that. It gives you insight into what shapes and combinations work best, you build from that, and then you tend to recur shape and types of garment across a few different colour or setting combos. So it allowed me to really drill down and identify what shapes work best and how - A line tunic with knee boots and knee length coat or jacket; knee skirts and shorter jackets with ankle boots, skinny leg pants with a fitted blazer, and darts, square or v necks in a-line cuts to flatter my curves. I wouldn’t shop outside this now, because what’s the point? And it means travel is so much easier. I travel a lot for my work, and I just want cabin baggage, and that’s what the capsule allows best. I think being tall makes it easier, because a lot of the capsule/classic staples are easier to wear, ie a trench coat. The capsule means I love everything in my closet, and I can tell at a glance what will/won’t work, but I agree rigid rules about pieces (like a trench) won’t work - what if that’s just not your style? We need to adapt everything for our lives, and only trial and error gets us there, but I just love hearing other ladies’ experiences with it. ❤️
@@lizziebkennedy7505 me too! I find it so interesting how we can truly customize a capsule wardrobe to our needs. The "rules" really only need to apply if they make sense for you 🥰. Thanks for watching!
I think the appeal to a capsule wardrobe (for me at least) is that it functions as the antithesis to consumerism! Use what you have and focus on the essentials instead of buying new things that don’t go into a regular rotation and end up in landfills when they go out of style. Your clothes want to be worn, and often we forget things we purchase/only wear once unless we make a deliberate and intentional decision to add them to our regular wardrobe! Great video 😊
Absolutely all of this! Yes!!! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts 😊.
Agree that even nicer quality clothes and shoes wear out pretty fast when they're constantly in rotation. I don't aim for a super small number of items for this reason, I just go through regularly and donate things that are never being worn. Plus there are always changes in work formality level for me so I think of it as having a couple different 'sets' of clothes I can reach for depending on what's going on!
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences!
It just isn't true. Higher quality stuff lasts longer, especially if you are buying high *quality* and not brand. Too many people equate brand with quality. You have to be smart about material and construction, understanding what stitches last longer, how items are made. You also have to be smart about what rotation means. You shouldn't wear the same pair of shoes or the same sweater two days in a row. Clothing needs breathing. Less can last longer, you just have to know what you're doing.
I loved a capsule wardrobe for my daughter when she was young. It helped me have a template of how much to buy at the start of each season and would usually get everything from the one place at once so everything could be mixed and matched. Now she's older and has her own sense of style we just buy things she likes as we find them and replace basics at the start of each season.
I've done the 10 item wardrobe, and it has worked well for me. I use it as a flexible framework and don't stick to it religiously. I'll have about 10-13 core items, plus extras. I'm extremely limited on space, and it's better for me to have a few things even if they wear out more quickly. Plus I move between the US and West Africa, so I need different styles of clothes for weather and culture. I do have to admit that even though I've been back in the US since May, I've only done a "capsule wardrobe" when traveling, not when at home.
The 10 item wardrobe is definitely a good choice if you have a small space 😄!
That’s fascinating. I’m determined to try it! 🙏
Based on the title, I was not expecting to absolutely love this video and breathe a sigh of relief... and actually 💯 % of what you said, I agree with and it actually brought me a lot of validation and peace. Thank you for making this video. I discovered capsule wardrobes (37 rule) about 4 years ago and have been trying to mimic that. Then last year I discovered Jennifer Scott at the Daily Connoisseur and LOVE all her videos. But I’ve been too scared to commit to the 10 item wardrobe, and I finally realized why a few days ago.
The trouble is, I have 3 different personal styles that I love, depending on my mood, and with being a mom to 4 very young children, I go through outfit changes sometimes 2-3x a day! I’d wear through everything so fast and I need enough to last me in between washes, cause I line-dry all my clothes and I can only do it once every week, not more than that. On really hard days I just need some variety, something to look forwards to. Clothing has been a way to lift me mentally out of discouraging times and honor my self care.
So right now I am ok to keep 2-3 capsules in my closet and rotate them with seasons, and be very intentional about what I purchase and if it goes with one of those 3 aesthetics.
Hi Christiana!
I am so glad to hear this video was helpful to you ❤. It sounds like you have found your own system that works for you, and that is wonderful!
A mum to four kids should have an out on the number limit. You’re living a lot of lives in one!
I really loved your take on this. I’ve personally never fully adopted a capsule wardrobe. I’ve hosted a 10x10 challenge on Instagram which I absolutely loved because it opened my eyes to see how creative I could be with a few items. But I’m personally too fascinated by clothing to keep it paired down a small number of items. However, my style has been going through a major evolution where I’m working on buying more of those higher end pieces. Like you, I wear the crap out of my clothes and regret not having more things in rotation to carry the load. Good work! And congratulations on your channel.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I too have a deep love for all of the items in my closet. I like having variety in certain categories because it keeps things interesting 😉.
There is nothing sustainable about having to constantly wash clothing. Even with spot cleaning, some items like t-shirts and anything that fits close to the armpits area, needs washing more frequently. With a larger wardrobe you can wait longer to fill your machine instead, of loads of small loads. You also need to air fabrics. Jeans need around 3-5 days between wears, it prolongs the life of the garment and helps to keep its shape. Far more practical, to assess your life style and buy more of the categories that you wear more frequently. Plus as women we do see body shape changes during the month, so we all need a pair of pants/skirts that are a little looser for those days:)
Absolutely! Great points made!
exactly ! I always wonder how these people wash their clothes if they are not able to fully load the machne. And secondly how often they have to do so. This would be definitely awfully stresfull for me to think constantly if I have fresh cloth for next days.... I don't have time to wash every other day, or go to the cleaner, or wash in hands, iron....
I use dress shields, they are cotton shields that you tack into the armpits of your clothes. They can be removed after each wear and a new pair tacked in place allowing you to extend the time you wear an item before you put said clothing in the laundry. Meanwhile the dress shields can be washed and reused.
@@ann-mariesweeney1315 What a fantastic idea! I'll have to look into those
What? I don't wash clothes any more than I used to lmao
I have done the capsule wardrobe for the past 2 years and they do work. It has taken me two years to build it. I have picked colors and don't buy things that l don't need. I do occasionally buy pieces but my rule is if l buy something something has to go. I wear my clothes all year round. I started by going to homegoods and bought 3 packs of nice velvet hangers. I also bought a pack of skirt hangers and heavy pants hangers. Hang your clothes backwards. By the end of the season if you haven't worn it purge it. Unless it is a special occasion, winter item, or coat. It works. Just like anything else ya can't quit!
Great advice! Thanks for sharing your experiences 😁.
I used to have clothes for a max 10 days. That was when I was in uni and it worked great for me. Two pairs of jeans for fall and winter, about two pairs of shorts, a few skirts and tank tops. I've also always had one pair of sneaker for everyday wear, a boot (for winter when I just want to look fancy) and a pair of flipflops for summer, a large backpack and a smaller backpack. This worked great but I had to upgrade to an extra pair of shoes for work when I started working.
I downsized around 2012 and I still like it.
That being said, I ain't having just three items, naah, not for me. But I don't really love clothes that much so this works for me.
This video sparked something for me. I have been looking into capsules because I work from home but I also do go to out events on occasion. I think what I really want is something like the ten item wardrobe but for when I leave the house only! It’s been a big shift moving to WFH and changing my clothing consumption has been a big thing. I think eventually too I want to focus on getting more elevated loungewear pieces so I can still feel like I’m getting dressed even if I’m just going to be around the house all day.
That's such a great idea! I totally think the 10 item wardrobe could work quite well for that. I'm so glad you found this video helpful!
I started working in 1978 and life was much different then; clothing was much different then; "what you wear to work" was much different then. I got a job in 2019 and had no idea how to dress for work anymore, so I started watching capsule wardrobe videos and getting an idea how to dress for today. Now, when I go to the coffee shop every morning, I get several baristas complimenting me on my outfits!
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences! I'm so glad you have found a system that works for you.
Most practical, usable ideas about clothing I've heard. Last December, being unable to spend Christmas with my grown up daughters, we each pledged to do something special to celebrate on our own. Mine was wearing Christmas jumpers everyday in December. That sparked my interest in capsule wardrobes. I have spent 2021 trying to wear everything in my wardrobe, assess whether I want to keep it. Apart from a few very special dresses only suitable for a wedding or very special occasions, I am on track. A lot of clothes have gone. The only clothes/bags i have bought this year have been as a result of spending money given for Christmas and birthday. I agree with other comments that having more clothes and thus reducing frequency of putting washing machine on is much more sensible. I have much more space, like what I have, wear what I have and have found new combinations of outfits. But definitely have more than 37 items.
Thank you so much for sharing this, Jane! I love that you discovered capsule wardrobes over Christmas jumpers. It seems like you have developed a system that works and that is fantastic 👏!
Hard agree on outerwear: in a region with real winters, your jacket or coat is 3/4 of your outfit for a big part of the year.
Yep! Having some variety (both in function and style) in your outerwear is a must for those of us who have to endure a true winter!
Same here. I live in the Notheast and we need clothing for every season. Way to difficult to dress with a small amount of items.
So true. In my climate there’s about a month when I have to wear the down coat all the time. Of course, there’s an outfit under it, but coats are such a cool elegant item, I get sooo sick of the puffer coat. But anything is better than freezing out there. Soon puts our outfit in perspective, LOL.
Thank you for making this video! I was not expecting to resonate so much with a lot of your ideas. I very much agree with coats and jackets... if I don't have some sort of "fun" coat I lose interest in fashion in the colder months haha.
I really love the main goal of capsule wardrobing--that you can always style something in a *NEW* way. I think at the end of the day for me it's about rotating items (instead of buying something new) and styling with accessories like you mentioned!
I'm so glad you liked this video!
You are so right about the joy of finding new ways to style something you already have. So much more fun than just running out and buying something new!
Great video Lauren! I also love a more relaxed approach to the capsule wardrobe 😊
Absolutely 😁!
I think the key is to decide on your style, what you love, but to keep it real for your job, lifestyle and hobbies. Matching your wardrobe items is a must, in palate and style, and pairing down what you have and what you are willing to get rid of. There should not be a minimum and maximum set in some sort of strict rule, The person needs to decide on how many items they need to have, themselves. Mixing and Matching is the key to the ideal wardrobe. I would not throw half of my wardrobe away, but store the items until I decide if I can let them go. Like you mentioned, you had to rebuy some of your clothing when it came to a time that you needed something (that you originally had), and then had to go out and buy, because you tossed it. I would veer away from the word capsule and go more for a mix and match wardrobe, weeding out things every season that I may have decided was just not me.
We also have the weather and body weight fluctuation to consider, in these decisions. The ideal is to own less, but invest in great quality items, that will last many years. ITs the cheap fashion that is non sustainable, the toss it after a couple of wears, not only hurts the environment it encourages a 'throw- away' world. I had to learn all of this myself as I had no role model to explain why cheap in not always good. I have invested in items and felt really special wearing them. It is psychological in a way, that you know the jacket you are wearing is really good quality and you feel special wearing it. I am NOT a designer follower, nor do I like someone else's name scrawled across the items, that puts me right off. If you can afford certain items, it is so uncouth to display large logo type items, so the world can see you are wearing Gucci or whatever. subtle is better!!
My Mother had about 40 plus jackets and coats. I imagine someone buys and buys and buys cheap stuff, and are never actually satisfied with what they have or they would STOP!! I tried to push her into getting a really good quality coat, in a high end store, rather than keep buying these cheap items, but she refused. She would never actually treat herself and pay the price for these items!!! It is a shame as she never experienced feeling really special!!
You make so many valid points! Thank you for sharing your perspective with us.
This was such a good video! Thank you! 💗 Lisa
I'm so glad you liked it ☺ ❤!
I decided recently to have a go to capsule wardrobe, which was more about buying new items I needed, but in colours and tones that would all go together. So I bought middle quality in a sale. I find very highly priced items are not worth it, and middle designer ranges (meaning smaller brands, but reasonably well known) have better materials and finishing. I needed a casual selection for the winter that still looked elegant, so sports luxe kinda thing. Tones were neutrals, greys and soft blues, as I have other things in my wardrobe that go. I bought 7 jumpers in a half price sale in those colours. I already had some neutral pants (like cargo or smart track bottoms) and hought a couple more pairs. I have lots of coats, most are in neutral tones so they go with all I bought. I have boots in brown and black, but I bought some smart trainers that are warm for winter. Really, this was to save me time in the mornings, to have a section of clothes I know I can mix and match and will look good.
I do have special items in my wardrobe, some of which are 30 years old and were second hand, vintage or new (but in sale) of very good quality and know how to style them to look modern. I find separates are often better though I like a few dresses. Think about ways dresses can be made warmer - if the colour is darker, you can belt them and wear a sweater or cardigan over in winter. I have liked brighter colours the last few years but this year feel I want lighter neutrals, greys, soft blues, creams, beige, taupe, white.
Last year I bought very little as we were in lockdown from November to beginning of April here (Europe) which meant unnecessary shops were shut and there isn't a huge choice in the town anyway. So I caught up now. I need new T-shirts and a couple more warmer pairs of trousers. My jeans also go with my new purchases for a more casual look.
So I'd say half my wardrobe will be capsule for ease and the other half will be various things I already have and only add to if I see an item I really love and can afford.
Always keep accessories. Put them away and they will come back in fashion later. There are only so many styles of belts, bags and earrings etc to go around.Also remember that when a lot of people are wearing the 'in' style, your old style will look much more individual and eye-catching.
Much as I like natural and good quality materials, if you are washing something a lot, a mix is often better. For instance, I love cashmere and pure wool socks, but they will get holes quickly unless you only wear them in bed! So a mix with 20 percent nylon or so is tougher and lasts longer. Similarly cotton socks will get loose quickly unless a small amount of elasthane or polyamide is inclued. Buy fine merino wool jumpers if you can, and they are often washable and non-itchy. Cashmere is lovely but bobbles quickly. Wool mixed with nylon is often good with knitwear, makes it wash better.
If you can get wool/cotton mix, go for it, but items last longer if washed by hand carefully, if that's possible. Washing machines wear your nice clothes out much more quickly as do dryers. So at least hang fine fabrics up to dry naturally after a short spin.
I love knitwear but it is not always longlasting. If I can keep a sweater looking good for four years, then I'm happy, after which it can become housewear, loungewear and then gardening/odd job wear! Reuse your nice clothes until they wear out if you have the space, and it saves money.
I also decided long ago that small capsue wardrobes could be a go to but would be very limiting. I have a lot of coats and keep them all. Some years I don't wear certain ones and then bring them out again. When you see something you really love at a good price, that suits you and is not too trendy, buy it. You will wear it a long time. I wouldn't spend too much on very trendy pieces unless I loved the item, for instance good shoes or bags, and knew I would keep them a long time.
Similarly, know what colours suit you and what shapes suit your body at the time you are buying it. There are clothes I really like, but on someone else! Don't buy cheap, fast fashion. The cheap material ruins the look, they wash very badly, are wasteful and exploitative, and very often, if you wait, you'll find similar good quality items on sale or discount. ALways think before you buy.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Angela! So much wisdom in your comments.
Prior to watching, I thought you would be arguing against the concept of interchangeability of capsule wardrobes but I agree with what you said! I personally have multiple duplicates of the same functioning piece (color too for tshirts) but I still keep the conceptual benefit of capsule wardrobes which is essentially most of the pieces could potentially be worn with the others. I think investing in essentials with mindful intension but not being so bound by the actually number keeps the functional practicality but the stress away.
Thank you so much for sharing your perspective, Victor! I so agree with what you are saying. Mindfulness is key when it comes to our wardrobes.
I love my variety too, I tried 10 item wardrobe for 5 days and hated it, felt restricted. Capsule wardrobe works for some people, but not all.
Yes! You should never feel restricted when it comes to your wardrobe.
Great video, great points. Trying it for 2 weeks is a great short term trial period. 👍🏼
Absolutely 😁!
Well said. I love your concept.
Currently, I’m trying the Approximately Right 54321 method. However, right off, I added a dress category. Consequently, my summer capsule is 5 tops 5 dresses 4 bottoms 2 shoes 1 handbag
Ohhh! Awesome! Thank you for sharing 😁. What are your most favorite pieces in rotation?
@@laurenromeo my most worn outfit combo this summer is my slim-fit dark wash jeans with a loose silky white sleeveless top.
I’ve never considered a capsule wardrobe, but find it an interesting concept. I thought it was something for Europeans who have the tiniest closets imaginable. 😄 I grew up with a very, very limited number of clothing items, and now enjoy having choices. I happen to have a lot of closet space, but I try to let go of anything that isn’t working for me any more. I do abhor fast fashion and cheap, poorly made clothing.
It seems like you have found a system that works for you and that is great! Space is definitely a huge factor. I too love having some variety in my wardrobe to keep things interesting ☺.
I grew up with very limited clothing as well and as young growing lady I felt so unhappy with this situation. Now in my 50s I have planty of clothes but I have space for it. I love to play with styles and colors and it makes me feel so happy.... I always watch the new trends, but I keep some old quality pieces as well , that I kept and brought back into the life....like very nice leather underarm handbags that were in trend 20 years ago.
What do you mean with Europeans having tiny closest? I´m from Europe (though there can be huge differences from country to country) and my wardrobe is regularly sized
The most well thought out capsule wardrobes are just a guideline...not a blueprint. I agree, not everyone wears 9 shoes and/or 2 jackets...so those items can easily be swapped out for your most worn, go-to stand ins that you feel like " the best you" in.
It's better to have at least 10 of everything - pants, shorts, long sleeve, short sleeve, tanks, dresses, shoes (sandals, sneakers, boots), handbags, etc - sort and store based on color and season. It's like the narrator said - You're going to be doing laundry all the time and your clothes will wear out. I just hand wash a few things once a week, laundromat every two months. I have a small room that I built in some racks plus storage bins that get rotated as the seasons change. It's now my dressing room/walk in closet.
Thank you so much for watching and you bring up some great points ❤️.
Great video! I appreciate the time and thought you put in to it.
I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for watching ❤
Love the way you speak! So clear and concise, and respectful at the same time.
Thank you so much for the kind words!
I never thought of following a certain number rule.. I was going to go with a capsule wardrobe of the things I need and use and that match to a certain extent. Just not too many items. And as a rule not get anything that clutters up my room and never goes with anything else I have. That would be the goal.
All good things! Buy the things you love (but not too much) and use them every day ❤. Thanks for watching!
That was a helpful snapshot of those different capsule versions. I'm about to evaluate my current wardrobe to make it a capsule wardrobe. So excited!
Yay! Let me know if you need additional help getting started 😁.
@@laurenromeo thanks!
I think the 10 x 10 is perfect for packing for short trips. And I like capsules for vacations but I'm too much of a maximalist. I live in the mountains and right now it is in the negatives...think 15 below. So layering is important to stay warm. So lots more clothes. Capsules would not work for me long term. But I do have clothes I still wear that I bought back in the early 90s and beyond and I still wear them.
I so agree with this! A 10x10 is a great solution for a trip.
It doesn't get nearly as cold where I live, but I still need lots of items of clothing for layering when the temperatures drop too.
I also live in the mid-west and totally understand the need for more than 2 jackets 😂
Right?!? We need so many to be prepared 😆!
There’s always the possibility of needing several different pieces of outerwear in just one day!
@@jenniferlavy0910 Truly!
I have 7 dresses
7 tee shirts
7 bottoms for summer
In winter I wear cardigans on top of the dresses and wear thermal tights and boots.
I put jumpers on top of tees in winter .
These clothes don’t need replacing all at once .
I have my boots sandals and trainers and a nice pair of of Mary Jane’s
This season,I have sorted a capsule wardrobe, according to my personal style and life. It has worked for me, I’ve discovered more looks from a fewer number of items by ensuring eg tops all work with a number of bottoms.
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences!
The capsule wardrobe concept is so interesting to me, but it's somewhat of a fantasy--kind of like living in a tiny house. I think if I planned a capsule for a specific time period--like on vacation or if I were to go overseas for a 6-week teaching gig--that's interesting to me. But a lot of outfits I see are frankly just boring to me; also a lot of people include articles of clothing I just never wear--like tank tops or a tube top or sundress, etc. I just swap those for something I *would* wear so that I still have 37 pieces.
I totally understand where you are coming from!
I’m glad that you added you’re from the Midwest . It’s hard to find people who understand the jacket/ crazy weather . 😂😂 followed
I want to collect 4 capsule wardrobes, and have a different one for each season, customized to the weather and the colors and style i would want to wear around that time of year
Sounds like a great plan! Thanks for sharing ❤.
Capsule wardrobes work for me, but I do not accommodate a specific number as proposed by plans of others. I do not set up an artificial limit number , but do as many or as few as please me ,based upon the function that a certain grouping plays . I rebel against the artificial , rigid, and arbitrary rules of others .
Yes! That is absolutely the way to do it 😁
I never understood the idea of having ten things and then “mixing it up with accessories” if you have a bunch of accessories you still have stuff and accessories only help you look different, they don’t help with laundry.
Right! Great point.
Excellent, thank you.
Perspective on the idea of capsule wardrobe built around custom homemade clothing with utility and durability focus in construction. Departure from the priority of sleek I think helps address some of your concerns and happen to align with my sensibilities
I loved hearing your perspective! Utility and durability are essential.
I love the concept of a capsule wardrobe though, I don't aim to just own and wear exclusively an x number of items. 10 items is too little. HOWEVER, it helps me feel cohesive without having to make a huge effort, which makes my life easier ultimately. I love wearing black, white, grey, beige and then a pop of color here and there so it's really convenient for me.
Thank you for sharing your experiences!
You and I definitely share some common ground on this subject 😁.
All works out, and I live in Finland, three jackets/coat enough. I wear repeated clothings, nobody cares, I don't as well. Never liked handbags, 1 backpack enough, good for spine health too.
No earrings, necklace (better than only have few of them is, having none of them) never find it fun or attractive since the beginning, such pink tax/consumer products. Shoes, four pairs, enough.
I'd spend the money on investment instead 😉.
I'm so glad you found a system that works for you 😄.
I used to travel a great deal for business, and figuring out a capsule made my business trip wardrobes much more manageable. Once I figured out I could get three outfits using different layers with a black dress, packing was much easier. It helped that my business trips were mostly all inside climate-controlled hotels, so there wasn’t that much walking (or sweating) involved. With European business trips, I usually needed to take laundry detergent to wash things off in the sink.
jewelery - like the ones you have - is a great way to pep up an outfit. makes one look versitile, even if a person has an obvious signature outfit (I know such peope - creative artists), it makes you look a bit different everytime. that is nice
Thank you!
I’m 6 years in to having 2 seasons and 2 transitional seasons of capsule wardrobes. They work. They work for my kids too. It’s helped me maintain my sanity by reducing fuss and laundry.
Sorry you didn’t like it. But they definitely “work”.
It is absolutely sustainable and the MOST practical.
I think you didn't watch the video in its entirety. I'd suggest watching again 😉.
This was great!
Thanks so much for watching! I'm glad you liked it 😄
I think by nature, most people gravitate to a certain amount of core items. Also it depends on what you are doing in your life. If you’re a nurse full time for an example, you’d need a bunch of scrubs and not necessarily an ensemble of skirts and jewelry. 🤷♀️
Absolutely! 😄
True, when we did a study in my group, of what we actually wore, so many women were shocked at how little of their wardrobe they wore. Fewer than 37 pieces, which is kind ironic ‘cos so many think it’s far too few. I think the truck with capsule is not to get stuck on a single rule number of items, but to max out the benefits of the ideas it’s based on.
Definitely key word being "most" 😅 I'm a historybounder and vintage collector, so I have about 100 years worth of fashion movements per decade in my wardrobe (majority inspired by, but a lot of items genuine dated with my oldest being a 1940s jacket.) I've created essentially mini capsules per decade or aesthetic, but there's no way to experiment and play with so many fashion movements, counterculture, decades and iconic eras with the "Basic™" aesthetic. Capsule minimalism only works for the girls who don't stray from that chic/neutral ideal. I do, yesterday I'll be a hippie and today I'll be a goth and tomorrow I'll be a sock hop cutie and next week I'll rock up in a NeoVictorian tulle skirt. I find capsule wardrobes to simply be too limiting for us kids who are more inclined to creativity and exploration.
And yes, I do go to volunteer work looking like I just dropped out of Woodstock! ;) It's a HUUUGGGEEEE hit with my customers
You mentioned about having to replace clothes every year as impractical . But surely a lot of people are constantly buying clothing that doesn't get worn. I think a ten item wardrobe makes you more mindful of what you buy. To me buying more clothes less often was more expensive then a few new pieces each year as I could reflect my current tastes and stage of life and actually wear the clothing.
If you only have ten items, how do you wash your clothes? Some people don't wash their bottoms so ok, maybe you have 1 pair of winter pants and 1 pair of summer pants and only wash those. You need a winter jacket and a spring/autumn jacket, which don't have to be washed much either I guess. But then you only have six tops to work with, and you can't really wear long-sleeve tops in summer or tank tops in winter, so you get 3 tops for each category. Clothes need at least a day to dry, especially when it's humid. Do you just run one top laundry loads every single day so you can cycle through your three weather appropriate tops? Or are you one of those hippies who doesn't believe in showers and deodorants and thinks wearing the same thing for multiple days is fine lol
Like the only way I could see this working is if you live in a place that's constantly warm. 1 or 2 pairs of shorts, no jackets, and 8 tops with short sleeves you wear year-round, sure. But if you have any variation in weather, this sounds like having to constantly stress about whether you'll have a clean top to wear tomorrow...
Capsules always include skirts and dresses. I've been talked into buying them and they never really work for me. I've finally learned that I just don't like myself in them. They make me miserable.
That's great that you know what works for you and what doesn't! It definitely can take some trial and error. It doesn't help when something is referred to a "staple", when in actuality it doesn't work for a lot of people!
Same here about not liking skirts on myself. My school fortunately for me gave the option for girls to wear pants if they want. I still tried for years to get myself to like skirts because my mom bought them for me, but I just didn’t like the feel of exposed legs? And the fabric touching my legs and all. So I bought longgg skin-colored tights (fleece I think) put black stockings over them and wore them under skirts 😂 It helped with the gender feelings too. I felt like I was playing at being a girl rather than actually being one if that makes any sense. Dresses though I can get away with wearing them over regular tights without having to maneuver anything!
I think a plus for the capsule wardrobe is not so much, "these are all your clothes," but that they are the basis of your wardrobe.
So... your capsule might be mostly in neutrals that mix really well with other items. Or your capsule might be what you buy in high quality (and again, you'd want them to be neutral for more wearability), and the other items you buy are temporary and inexpensive, they might rotate in and out or be trendy or whatever and kind of keep your basics looking "fresh and modern."
I love capsule wardrobes, but not forever/all the time! They definitely have their limits. I love opening my closet and not feeling overwhelmed; seeing curated things that go together; the rest for my wallet and the planet that getting off the consumption hamster wheel affords, and having choices be made so much easier day to day. That said, I struggle with storing things I'm not using, feeling like I can't have access to things I love "once in a while" or didn't include simply because they aren't as versatile, and I worry about things deteriorating or going out of style when I've been storing them out of capsule due to some arbitrary number/set of rules for how I should be dressing. I've pulled great and well-loved sweaters out of storage with moth holes that would have been fine if in rotation, or realized my once-favorite pair of jeans suddenly looks dated when I might have still loved and enjoyed them six months ago. I'm thus moving toward an overall SMALLER wardrobe on the whole that I essentially rotate seasonally - putting away boots and heavy sweaters and coats for summer; putting away gauzy tops, tanks, and sandals for winter. I thought you made great points, and I also prefer to limit "extra capsule" items (swim, lounge, PJ, intimates, accessories minus fashion scarves) to a container limit rather than count them in my capsule. I would rather wear the same sweater, jeans, and shoes but switch out earrings and bag and jacket... I'm also in the Midwest (Missouri), so as much as I try to reduce my outerwear, I struggle to drop below about 10 items and like to have a range of weights, water-resistance, and fanciness. You gained a new subscriber. Looking forward to additional videos!
Hi Rebecca! Thank you so much for taking time to share your experiences. You make a lot of valid points too!
Christina yess v good idea
I don't have a capsule wardrobe persay. I do try to wear what I have though rather than always buying new clothes every season. With the exception of the fact that I needed a new wardrobe this year due to gaining weight on entering menopause.
New seasons in life warrent a wardrobe change for sure. Hope you found some amazing new items to add to your closet 😊. Thanks for watching 😍!
I have a uniform these days, but my life is very casual right now. A tiny house limits me to a certain level of clothes that I change each season.
A capsule wardrobe does not work for me, because I don't really mix and match. I always end on one or two favorite combinations and will ignore the rest. I rather have 1-3 specific outfits that I wear under specific circumstances, e.g. "its warm and I go out for groceries" or "its cold and I am at home". Also 9 shoes for every season? I think I have 9 shoes in general and that includes water shoes and house shoes xD
Yeah...the shoes part seemed a little excessive for me too!
It doesnt work for me cause im afraid the clothes are wear out too fast by washing every week and i wouldnt get enough laundry for a whole machine. And you need clothes for special occasions and 4 seasons
We live in a small unit. Our ceiling height built-in wardrobe space has equal his and hers 85cm wide hanging rods with two shelves above for shoes and luggage. I have a six drawer tallboy as well as a three drawer bedside unit for the rest of my items, bar jewellery.
I maintain what they call a year round capsule of two colours with accent colours. I do not store off season clothes. No matter where I live my wardrobe and drawer sets, along with my current lifestyle have defined what and how much I keep.
I do store some too-small items in a cabin bag but the amount decreases each declutter as my style, lifestyle and care factor evolve. I prefer to keep items that speak to my near future rather than my past or aspirational future.
Each of the nine drawers contains 1-3 categories.
The shelf in my wardrobe defines the number of shoes though I do stack each pair to have more than I really need...13 for the moment as I am not sure if 8 will satisfy my soul.
50 hangers (reduced from 120? I think then 80 as I shifted to using drawers, and found what Sparks Joy) is my limit. Organised by category...L -> R: Dresses and sets -> Coats -> Camis -> Shirts, tunics and tops to go with blue bottoms -> blue bottoms -> Shirts, tunics and tops to go with blue and white bottoms -> White bottoms -> Shirts, tunics and tops to go with white bottoms.
I store all my sewing gear on the floor and shelf below my hanging items.
To see what wasn't worn: I tried turning my hangers back to front but where would I hang my clean worn clothes that I defined by having the hanger back to front. I tried always hanging what I wore to right on the rod. My ocd rebelled against not having like with like. I tried putting them in the guest bedroom wardrobe...then guests arrived so back in my cupboard they go. First worlder here.
For my birthday gift to me this year I settled on turning all clothes inside-out on their hangers right way on the rod, keeping L - R categories and hanging clean worn clothes on back to front hangers. Too easy.
Next year's birthday gift is to revisit the remaining inside out items.
Hi Jo-Anne! Thank you so much for sharing. It sounds like you have a really great system in place ☺️.
I don't have a number limit on my wardrobe but I try not to have an excessive amount. I am retired & own mostly casual clothing. I do limit the colors. I only have black pants (dress and athletic-type), grey athletic-type pants, and blue jeans. My tops are button down shirts and t-shirts. I have some tank tops & camisoles for layering since I also live in the midwest and don't wear a bra (I am very small on top.) I have cardigans and jackets. I depend on those to put over my tops. So basically it's a t-shirt or tank top under a button down shirt, cardigan or jacket. I have no patterned clothing, just solids. I have sleeveless dresses which I keep for special occasions and rarely need but I can put a cardigan or jacket over them. I used to have a lot more variety of clothing but then I'd stand in front of the closet and had difficulty deciding what goes with what. So what I came up with seems to work for me but isn't boring like a true capsule wardrobe.
Hi Elizabeth! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I like your approach!
Summer shoes sketchers two pair flat pumps 1or 2 evening summer sandal 1pair depending on footwear you prefer
Lauren is right really depends on each persons lifestyle
My winter/summer capsule wardrobe has worked for me but it does only because when I travel, I’m ruthless and what I have is what I have
Capsule wardrobes are great for travel!
I buy nice clothes in the fall and winter because I like them better. In summer I have a uniform - white jeans or jeans, t-shirt, sandals. I get a new stack of t-shirts every summer. Summer is messy so why buy nice clothes? Eliminating what I don't like and/or find comfortable basically helps create my capsule. I live in the midwest but hate jackets and coats. I only wear one if it's under 50 degrees. This is a very interesting concept.
Thank you for sharing with us!
I too love a good t-shirt and jeans for those seasons. So simple and easy to care for!
Jennifer l Scott’s wardrobe consists of many high end gifted items, not everyone can afford some of the clothes she promotes. Silk scarfs that cost as much a whole outfit for some. Her earlier videos showed dress from vendors like LandsEnd. Now it Boden, Lilysilk, Mersea and others.
She has always (in my opinion) had higher end pieces in her wardrobe. When I started watching her (about 8 years ago) she was wearing Tory Burch, Rebecca Taylor, A.P.C. & Equipment. All of those brands are really incredibly well made and thus made it easier for her to get away with less items in her closet.
There is nothing in the actual capsule wardrobe concept, which has been around since at least from the 1980s, which stipulates a number of items. The concept is that everything goes with everything else, so you have a lot of outfit possiblities from however many, or few, items you have.
Yep! The more simple you can make the process, the easier it will be.
I hear the laundry thing come up a lot, but isn’t that the point? You want to wear your clothes so much that they wear out. Maybe it’s just the mentality of it that’s hard for people. If you have 50 items that wear out in 6 years vs 25 that wear out in 3, we feel like we got more use out of the 50 only because it lasted “longer.”
However, as women, many of us have changing bodies and tastes and needs anyway. So if we have a wardrobe of 35-40 things that we wear continually for a couple to few years then they wear out, that’s better than have way more things then having to donate bags full because we didn’t wear them out before we no longer needed them.
I just need a capsule wardrobe cuz I'm going traveling for 3 months 😅
I love jewelry and I have jewelry but I don't know why I don't wear it 😓😓😓...and I have gotten rid of some if it and kept the ones I like the most and still not wear them 😔😔😔🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
I have a challenge for you!
Go ahead and pick out one piece to wear every day in the next week. Wearing the jewelry will really help you decipher which pieces work for you and which do not. Also, this will help you develop a new routine. Eventually you may find yourself reaching for your jewelry naturally on a daily basis.
Remember, use the best things you have every single day. You deserve it 🥰!
Clothes hit different when you’re an artist.
Your welcome x
V v good video
Use wash liquid for colours only kinder for clothes
What do you think about the 333 project?
Hi Trang!
I think Project 333 is an excellent starting point! It's meant to be a temporary challenge though. You want to make sure you have a plan in place for your wardrobe when it ends. Thanks so much for watching!
I looked at the 333 capsule idea; it's actually more clothes than I normally wear, but I have a "uniform" for every day that serves my needs and I no longer feel the need to experiment with my look.
@@laurenromeo The 333 stands for 33 items for 3 months, made for people who live in a 4-season climate. You are meant to swap out your wardrobe every 3 months so that your wardrobe doesn't feel stale, and you can change the kind of clothes that you wear as appropriate to the season. If someone doesn't have a plan for the next season, they are missing the point.
At least if you do a fifteen rack challenge your using them good luck everyone im doing a bit more but wearing themx
Been in rotation is better than stuck inside a wardrobe never worn I wear up my tops till I dont like myself in them any more then charity
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Thanks for watching!
9 shoes?! 🤔 I can use a pair or two per season.🤭
Yes! Especially if they are well made, you can definitely get by with less.
Interesting perspective! I love my wardrobe but agree that too small number can end up back firing. I made this video explaining how I balance my wardrobe xCC ua-cam.com/video/NZWowc3XjrE/v-deo.html
Hi! Thanks for sharing your video. I'll definitely check it out 😄
Adriana correct
I agree with some comments off readers
Hi Joanna! Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching this video 😁.
9 pairs of shoes, wow. I wear 1
Hi! That's awesome you have it down to one pair. What style or brand do you wear? Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@laurenromeo I have a pair of classic Dr martens that I wear year round
@@finwilliams2004 awesome! My husband use to wear those every day 😁. A classic!
at one point, I am not sure, if what bothers you with different methods, contradicts each other. I mean, if you can wear out things withing one season (I don't believe, that is for all items at once - but let's say it is for you) - then, at least you have used them up at their original live span. and next season, you can adapt the look. either to one or two fashion items or, when you realize, that you e.g. want to wear less jeans but something else, than this is great for you and not something, that doesn't work. I didn't get these two points in your talk, that you make at different points in the video. I must say, I don't shop in the cheapest stores and rearely shop better quality as well. sure, I have quality outerwear for hiking reasons, that I can reuse outside not hiking. and they last often 10 years. but I also buy some HnM wear from time to time. without haveing a capsule wardrobe (yet) for some reason, I have my favorite outfits, which I re-wear through out a season. except maybe for a single, thin and cheap top, I can wear everything at least two seosons, often three, four. I may have to get rid of one or two items and replace those. that I would need to replace all the items, I was wearing in rotation for 9-12 weeks - that never happened. I wonder, how much did you have to re-purchase? and if t hat specific point did bother you, why didn't you buy some lasting items at least for classic pieces, that you may not want to switch with something new? the costs would have been the same. of course, depending on where you live and what your ressources are. sometimes one has to give oneselve a little push, to dear to go with something expensive. but the good thing is, when you observe yourselfe that closely and notice, what you like and prefer, it get's easier to decide, for which item you pay more and you can tell before buying - you know how to combine it and that it is versitile for you. I think, if you would talk with me about these considerations you have in private, I would encourage you to give some of these 'methods' a second try and do it with a different angle. because, it does sound a bit like, you havn't figured it out really in full. I am still learning myself and I am not happy, that I don't have a structered method to avoid the items, that I don't wear. this is why I am in search for tipps. I don't need a lable for that. sure. no need to assign to a single method name. I am 50. maybe it is normal, that I think like that anyway. that part is true. but some of the benefits of the one or other methods can be explored a bit more thoroughly and tried out more consciously. that is what I have learned now listening to your vide
The point of this video is to open the discussion about why some capsule wardrobe concepts don't end up being a solution. I can of course only speak from my experiences. There are things that may work for you that didn't work for me. That's totally OK 😁.
Iike at least two or three pair of best trousers or jeans separate to day wear day jeans At least two pair of leggings or jeans or three pair of each f day then day tops I think the least would be ten then tops f an evening at least six to choose from ankle boots or boots two of each shoes no more then 3evening ones trainers two pair flat pump two or 3
I just have a wardrobe. With clothes. My rules are: vintage whenever possible (undies and most shoes I buy new), always natural fabrics: cotton/hemp/linen/wood-based (acetate or viscose) and 0 elastic/polyesther. And always bring non-used items to recycling, goodwill or share with a friend. NEVER RESELL. Reselling attitude is the worst for your sustainable wardrobe.
Definitely some great principles to live to by!
What is wrong with re-selling?
@@lizziebkennedy7505 People pay more for a crappier service (bad photos, higher prices, bad measurements, expensive shipping, bad aftercare) than buying from large scale vintage sellers. It also stimulates impulse buys, if I don't like it I just sell it. And it costs you a shitload of precious time. Believe be, bringing no longer used stuff to goodwill will save you money in the end!
I heard it's 50 pieces now
That would make a lot more sense!
people, nobody is monitoring your closet. 37 pieces Nobody is going to come to your house and yell at you if you have 40 items. Why do people get so hung up on these "rules?"
Excellent point!!!
Clothes that have worn out can be repurposed. Blouses can be made into vests. Slacks or jeans can be made into shorts. Dresses can be made into shirts. Be creative and don't waste money.
Great tips! Mending/tailoring is a lost art. I always make sure to mend or tailor what I have first before buying something else 🥰.
A year ago I noticed that over winter, I just freeze. Iʻve always felt cold during the winter, but the older I get, and now that Iʻm on keto, Iʻm much more sensitive to cold. Enter the merino fans. I also camp, and people making camping videos raved about merino and how it doesnʻt stink, how you can wash it and it dries within a day, how you can pretty much get away with not washing merino for a week, a month, a year, if you dare, how durable it is, versatile, wearable in summer and winter, layerable, packable and compact, so many more benefits. I noticed that I donʻt feel like my body heat is being drained, wearing merino, like it does when I wear anything polyester or other man-made products. I stay much warmer and much more comfortable wearing merino.
So I started buying merino products from Amazon. I now have leggings in merino, underwear, bras, long-sleeved tops, one tee-shirt (itʻs all I need), two tank tops, sweaters, hoodies. Iʻm so comfortable in merino.
Recently I found someoneʻs comment that their entire merino capsule wardrobe consists of a button-down shirt, a pair of trousers, a tee-shirt, two pairs of underwear, a pair of socks, a thermal top and a thermal bottom, and two sweaters, one turtleneck and one non turtleneck. He washes his clothes once a month, carefully, dries them by squeezing them out in a towel. Little other drying is needed. He is careful about the deodorant he uses, making sure itʻs not thick and creamy. Between wearings he airs out the clothing. Heʻs had his current set of clothes for three years and is going on 1000 wearings for his trousers. Buy good quality, he says; theyʻll last longer.
I ordered a merino shirt and pair of trousers for my new job and Iʻm going to try this out.
I too am a merino fan!! An absolute staple in my wardrobe for the fall/winter season. Have you tried cashmere?? I actually find that to be significantly warmer than merino wool.
I have a thyroid disease (along with a slew of other health issues) so I am always freezing unless I wear wool or cashmere during this time of year.
the spankled green jacket ---- doesn't look healthy. so irrititaing, when I see that somewhere on the body of a person. that is just not a good look. for the sake of the people, who can be chellanged by that look - consider getting rid of it
You're totally entitled to your own opinions, but I absolutely love this jacket so it isn't going anywhere 😄
You can box clothes up, you don't need to get rid of them!! That's a mistake. Also we don't have high quality clothing in the USA. It's all garbage.
I do agree with you that so many brands have gone down the drain. Quality is very difficult to find these days...but it does exist! I plan to make more content about this subject to help my viewers navigate shopping in late stage capitalism.
Sorry not readers well viewers
Maybe it don’t work for you
You talk about sustainability but opposed to a capsule wardrobe??
Hi! Make sure you watch the video in its entirety 😁.
@@laurenromeo I did half way through and clicked away.
@@spicybrown75 I'd suggest watching all the way through ❤.
You are preaching to the choir trying to replace clothes with good quality items that will last. You can spend a fortune and still end up with crap. One grease or ketchup spot or blood stain and its goodbye piece of clothing.
Hmmmm .... just listened for a few minutes... she's WRONG!!!!
Opinions are like noses, everyone has them 😉. Thanks for watching!