Excelsior! Academy Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 and want to share tips on creating one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 The wiki article on capsule wardrobe offers a set of general rules. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsule_wardrobe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmhearn Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Yes, I think I have that. I used this book to get going:http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B9MAID2/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1397061439&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40 Mine started as an aversion to doing laundry. :-) In order to keep the laundry down, I wanted to pare down my wardrobe. The book helped me focus on the key pieces and colors. I made a list of the necessary pieces. I kept what I wanted from my current wardrobe and got rid of some stuff. Then I made a list of what I wanted to buy and slowly bought a few things. Easy enough. I'm a pretty basic kind of gal though. If you are more adventurous with your wardrobe, you can always get a little crazy with your accessories - shoes, purses, jewelry, scarves, belts, etc. But, keeping the actual clothes simple and basic is helpful. Hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerico Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I think I do... As least a winter one. It started mostly because I had my third baby and after almost two years I still didn't fit into any of my previous clothes. (Well, I can wear some shirts). I started with the basics. A nice pair of slacks for church. 2 pair of jeans. And then the sweats I always have, which is what I wear most days. I have several shirts but added one black, one grey, and one tan cardigan for cold weather layering. Plus black shoes and tennis shoes. I am not sure what to do for summer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I was introduced to the capsule idea last fall. I hang out at youlookfab. com forums for fun now. I did really well with a two pairs of slacks, several coordinating shirts capsule through the winter. I loved adding my faux leather jacket for some youthful edge. Now to work on a couple of summer work capsules... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Totally following this thread because I've wasted oodles of time over the past couple of days reading about capsule wardrobes on the web. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I have a capsule wardrobe for work. I have: two pairs of fine wool trousers, one grey, one black; a pair of black patent leather brogues and a pair of black knee-length boots; four knit tops, similar to this, but in grey or black; four high-necked camisoles that I wear under the knit tops - they are in the colour range purple, grey, mauve and turquoise; two necklaces - one purple, the other a mixture of purple and turquoise; three cardigans - one purple, one turquoise and one black with purple flowers. That's it. Getting dressed is very easy and I always feel pulled together. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmhearn Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I am not sure what to do for summer though. If you don't work, I think the key is in creating a uniform for yourself - just like your sweats in the winter. For me, I typically wear shorts in the summer. I buy them from Gap, Old Navy, or Lands End. I have a few pairs in varying colors - khaki, navy, gray. I like the more tailored flat front type. That way I can wear them around the house or be presentable to go out and bring a kid to an activity. I mostly wear t-shirts or a blouse. I can dress them up a little with a cardigan and ballet flats or go casual with flip flops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Have you looked at Project 333? It's not quite a capsule wardrobe, yet they could meld together nicely. http://theproject333.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macmacmoo Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 When I did a capsule wardrobe one year, I found the guidlines for Sewing with a Plan helpfulhttp://sewing.patternreview.com/SewingDiscussions/topic/66342 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2Two Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I didn't know that there was a term for this! Sounds like a great plan, I despise clothes shopping and this sounds like the way to go for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Once again cultural illiteracy raises its head for me today...my first thought upon reading the title for this thread was...astronaut gear, with visions of stepping into a space module suitably and fashionably decked out :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I would like to work towards this. I have 2 pairs of dress pants and then several tops/sweaters to mix and match with those and 2 styles of shoes that match with it all so I sorta do this for dress clothes. Next I want to do this for more casual but dressier clothes---things to wear out with friends, to the doctor, to church meetings, etc. Maybe nice jeans with a few nicer mix and match tops, etc. My barn clothes are all basic and mix and match..........does that count?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Me! I've been planning a blog post on it forever, but it's a bit of a large topic to cover. I have a funky sense of style, so my pieces Aren't the usual bland ones we typically think of. Anyone can do it. In fact, mine has gotten a tad unwieldy. I'm going to have to purge a bit soon. Mine consists of long and short skirts, black tights, capris, a-style undershirts, layerable tops, cardigans, shrugs, and shawls. In the winter I wear more layers, in the summer, fewer. Everything works with everything. Easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I wish some of you with capsule wardrobes would post some pics. Pretty please??? :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Yes, pictures!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I wish some of you with capsule wardrobes would post some pics. Pretty please??? :001_smile: Or better yet, build me one too! I despise clothes shopping! Hmmm, idea. Maybe I'll post my parameters and put the Hive to work online shopping for me! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerico Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 If you don't work, I think the key is in creating a uniform for yourself - just like your sweats in the winter. For me, I typically wear shorts in the summer. I buy them from Gap, Old Navy, or Lands End. I have a few pairs in varying colors - khaki, navy, gray. I like the more tailored flat front type. That way I can wear them around the house or be presentable to go out and bring a kid to an activity. I mostly wear t-shirts or a blouse. I can dress them up a little with a cardigan and ballet flats or go casual with flip flops. I like this. My problem is more that I want every part of my body covered up. I can only hope my body (arms! legs! tummy!) will be in better shape/looking better by next summer! Also, I am super picky about shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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