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Seawolf
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Capsule Wardrobe
Anyone ever think about doing this? REALLY paring your clothes down to what is classic, fits well, and that you feel good in?
This is a little extreme, but I've been thinking of REALLY weeding through and having a smaller selection of items that I really LOVE. I have items that I love and wear all the time, and items that sit in my closet but I feel guilty getting rid of...
...b/c I'm one of those weirdos who thinks that clothes have "feelings" and that a shirt will be "sad" if I give it away/sell it. NUTTY.
Capsule Wardrobe
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Posted 10/7/14 10:35 AM  |
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Re: Capsule Wardrobe
fantastic article!
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| Posted 10/7/14 10:42 AM |
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Seawolf
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Re: Capsule Wardrobe
I've been reading a bunch of articles on the idea, and I like it a lot. I do have some extra items that I'd keep just b/c I like them, but I'd love to streamline things.
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| Posted 10/7/14 11:01 AM |
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kris01
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Re: Capsule Wardrobe
I LOVE this idea! I have so much stuff in my closet that I never wear. I never know what to wear to work/on weeekends ect.
great article
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| Posted 10/7/14 11:32 AM |
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Seawolf
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Re: Capsule Wardrobe
Two things that I should own but don't - a black sheath dress and plain black heels. Wtf. Getting this done is going to be my new obsession.
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| Posted 10/7/14 11:41 AM |
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Seawolf
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Re: Capsule Wardrobe
I started working on this. Its hard, but I am trying to really streamline. Hopefully I can sell a bunch of items on eBay, and I've started to think about which basics I don't own that I should add. I just ordered a plain black sheath dress and a black cotton cardigan - neither of which I owned.
Any other basics that you guys think a woman MUST have in her wardrobe?
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| Posted 10/9/14 10:30 AM |
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MarisaK
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Re: Capsule Wardrobe
Posted by KittyShops
Two things that I should own but don't - a black sheath dress and plain black heels. Wtf. Getting this done is going to be my new obsession.
Black sheath dress - The Limited's "Collection Sheath Dress". I have it in a few colors and get compliments on it all the time.
Plain black heels .........Nine West Love Fury ....... Or, if you want to get crazy CL Decollette 
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| Posted 10/9/14 10:45 AM |
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MarisaK
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Re: Capsule Wardrobe
I'm on the hunt for a replacement black cashmere sweater - Mine is almost 10 years old and must go this year 
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| Posted 10/9/14 10:46 AM |
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Seawolf
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Re: Capsule Wardrobe
Posted by MarisaK
I'm on the hunt for a replacement black cashmere sweater - Mine is almost 10 years old and must go this year
I've come to learn that I'm not mature enough to own cashmere I always take great care of it for a few months and then I give up and ruin it.
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| Posted 10/9/14 11:01 AM |
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JSDB
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Posted by KittyShops
Two things that I should own but don't - a black sheath dress and plain black heels. Wtf. Getting this done is going to be my new obsession.
Wow I live in both. I bought the black sheath dress with you :) and I love vince camuto and surprisingly Nine West for comfortable inexpensive heels
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| Posted 10/10/14 9:35 PM |
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It's a fantastic idea.
I also have noticed this seems to be the latest turn many fashion bloggers are taking as well.
I have so many items I hold onto that I never wear.
I started getting rid of stuff this summer and it was so liberating.
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| Posted 10/11/14 7:14 AM |
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Re: Capsule Wardrobe
This is such a great idea, and something I am (slowly) currently working on I suffer from so much guilt getting rid of things I never wear, like the money I spent is going to come back and haunt me  Thanks for posting!
ETA: I think this is the week to do what the article actually says, take everything out and try it on! I am excited now!
Message edited 10/11/2014 8:03:23 AM.
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| Posted 10/11/14 8:01 AM |
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Seawolf
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Re: Capsule Wardrobe
Posted by wakemeup
This is such a great idea, and something I am (slowly) currently working on I suffer from so much guilt getting rid of things I never wear, like the money I spent is going to come back and haunt me Thanks for posting!
ETA: I think this is the week to do what the article actually says, take everything out and try it on! I am excited now!
I'm doing it today since it's so gross out.
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| Posted 10/11/14 8:31 AM |
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Re: Capsule Wardrobe
Posted by KittyShops
Posted by wakemeup
This is such a great idea, and something I am (slowly) currently working on I suffer from so much guilt getting rid of things I never wear, like the money I spent is going to come back and haunt me Thanks for posting!
ETA: I think this is the week to do what the article actually says, take everything out and try it on! I am excited now!
I'm doing it today since it's so gross out.
Me two ;)
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| Posted 10/11/14 11:00 AM |
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2BadSoSad
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Re: Capsule Wardrobe
So I did it, I found one on pinterest that I LOVED for work and went out and bought all similar pieces to build it. Cannot wait to try this~ Image Attachment(s):
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| Posted 10/14/14 9:47 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Capsule Wardrobe
Is this for one season?
Where are the summer clothes?
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| Posted 10/14/14 9:54 AM |
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2BadSoSad
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Re: Capsule Wardrobe
Posted by NervousNell
Is this for one season?
Where are the summer clothes?
me? Yes, just for one season - Fall/Winter
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| Posted 10/14/14 10:02 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Capsule Wardrobe
Posted by 2BadSoSad
Posted by NervousNell
Is this for one season?
Where are the summer clothes?
me? Yes, just for one season - Fall/Winter
Oh ok. That makes sense then.
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| Posted 10/14/14 10:04 AM |
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Seawolf
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Re: Capsule Wardrobe
I cleaned house BIG TIME this weekend. Put a TON of stuff on eBay. Replaced 2 pieces that I didnt have (pencil skirt & black sheath) and now I'm just going to strive to be super selective about what I add to my wardrobe.
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| Posted 10/14/14 10:12 AM |
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mrsboss
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Capsule Wardrobe
I so need to do this. I have tons of clothes that I never wear, or were impulse purchases. This will be my goal in the next several months. For quality pieces, where do you prefer to shop ?
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JME78
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Re: Capsule Wardrobe
Posted by mrsboss
I so need to do this. I have tons of clothes that I never wear, or were impulse purchases. This will be my goal in the next several months. For quality pieces, where do you prefer to shop ?
For quality clothes I like Bloomingdales. I also get a lot of great stuff at JCrew - very classic and the clothes fit me extremely well.
Also I find some good stuff at outlets - I prefer Woodbury Commons - DVF and Theory have great stuff.
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| Posted 10/14/14 12:15 PM |
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Seawolf
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Re: Capsule Wardrobe
So, I added these two items, from Loft, to my wardrobe. I actually forgot that I purchased these black wedge pumps a few months ago - I hadn't worn them yet. LOVE that they're not real leather. And I got this dress, which hits slightly below the knee... usually I hate that, but this was really flattering IMO. Image Attachment(s):
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| Posted 10/15/14 10:25 AM |
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tourist
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Re: Capsule Wardrobe
I don't know if I could do this. My problem is not even that I buy a lot of things, but I am not good at basics. The examples I have seen seem so boring. ( although I like the color & patterns in the one 2Badsosad posted.) While I do own a lot of navy blue, I like bright colors & the occasional pattern.
I don't own ANY black dresses.
The issue I do run into though, that a capsule wardrobe could help with is that I don't have "go-to" outfits. I have a Bridal Tea to go to on Sunday & I am at a loss for what to wear.
I also don't have basic black heels--I do have wedges but they are only a 1.5 inch heel. and I have a higher heel that is a peep toe sling back.
I love the idea of shift dresses, but they usually have such a high neckline that I don't find flattering on my large chest.
For those of you that are doing/have done this--are you at a consistent weight? That's the other issue I have.
I don't want to invest in pieces in my current size.
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| Posted 10/15/14 11:25 AM |
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Seawolf
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Re: Capsule Wardrobe
I'm at a consistent weight. I know what you mean about a capsule wardrobe becoming "boring" - I also like color/pattern. I find that I use the basics for bottoms, dresses, and shoes. I use tops and scarves to work in "color" and pattern. I'll wear print blouses with pants or a skirt and a cardigan over it. Then I do a neutral shoe or boot. I do have a few patterned dresses (I kept 2 after my big purge) but I find that b/c I"m bottom heavy, I look better in a solid bottom.
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