topic Re: CAPSULE/MINIMAL CLOSET in Fashion

CAPSULE/MINIMAL CLOSET

Shanus — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:14:26 GMT

Has anyone been practicing this popular way of paring down your clothing to only what you wear often and everything can be mixed and matched?

I’ve dressed this way for many years and now it seems many women on YouTube (have to stop going on there) have tutorials how to clear out your wardrobes.

Have you converted to this method?

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Desertdi — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:18:15 GMT

I hang a week's worth of "outfits" on a clothes tree

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ALRATIBA — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:21:42 GMT

I follow Linda. Dano’s method of “looking great.” Everything is mix/match.

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Shanus — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:31:58 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
I hang a week's worth of "outfits" on a clothes tree

@Desertdi I haven’t gone that far, but have gotten down to the supposed 1/3 of what women actually wear in their closet.

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Maggie Nolia — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:35:50 GMT

@ALRATIBA wrote:
I follow Linda. Dano’s method of “looking great.” Everything is mix/match.

Speaking of Linda Dano, where is she?

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Shanus — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:40:47 GMT

@Maggie Nolia wrote:
@ALRATIBA wrote:
I follow Linda. Dano’s method of “looking great.” Everything is mix/match.

Speaking of Linda Dano, where is she?

@Maggie Nolia Hmmm. Good question. I’ll google.

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Shanus — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:48:51 GMT

@Maggie Nolia wrote:
@ALRATIBA wrote:
I follow Linda. Dano’s method of “looking great.” Everything is mix/match.

Speaking of Linda Dano, where is she?

@Maggie Nolia Thank God for Google. Linda Dano’s Husband, Frank passed away in 2004. After some time off, she has returned to TV and can now be seen in a Hallmark series.

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sidsmom — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 13:15:59 GMT

@Shanus

Another resource: Project 333 - Be More With Less

When I was working, I think I naturally became this way.

And it works during my retirement, as well.

I had a ton of black/dark brown/navy slacks, a mess of

cardigan sweaters and collared shirts. If I ever had to get

fancy, I just wore a pencil skirt, heels & the one blazer

I kept in the back of my closet.

The slacks-cardigan-shirt mix works in so many different venues.

And just add blue jeans/flats/tank top w/ cardigan for casual wear.

I’ve purged a bunch since retirement, but....

I truly believe no one is the wiser I only have a handful of clothes.

Shhhhh...don’t tell anyone! 😛

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queendiva — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 13:21:06 GMT

I have limited the colors of my wardrobe to predominantly black, white and denim along with blues and bright pinks/ purples.

I allow a few more colored T shirts in my summer wardrobe because...summer!

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Oznell — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 14:30:43 GMT

I like Jennifer L. Scott, @Shanus, online she's "The Daily Connoisseur", who practices a roughly 10 item wardrobe (give or take) per season. She's wise beyond her years and was greatly influenced by her stint in Paris, where I think she refined her system.

However, as much as I do pare down and donate my clothes on a regular basis, I couldn't do the restricted "capsule" thing.

What I do is more of a "uniform", like others here have described-- usually 3 pieces, in my case. I rotate things in and out of this basic look and it works well for me.

I think a restricted, 10 or 15 item thing works great for people who look good in neutral tops-- black, navy, white. Then they can have fewer tops. Jennifer has that coloring-- "high" contrast, but "low" color value-- very dark brunette, medium skin, dark eyes.

My coloring goes "bland" and washed out in neutral tops, ususally. I need soft, off/colors, like periwinkle, mint, cream, blush, French blue. Only then does my skin light up. So I do need a bit of variety (next to my face) and can't stick to that perfect, all-purpose navy cashmere sweater the fashion editors recommend!

I think I've decided, if you need more colors against your skin, you can definitely have a go-to uniform, but you might need a few more items than someone who (luckily) can rely more heavily on neutrals....

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jackthebear — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 14:56:03 GMT

no I think it's terribly boring

but i am one of those that can make an outfit from what is in my closet

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magicmoodz — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:17:01 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
Has anyone been practicing this popular way of paring down your clothing to only what you wear often and everything can be mixed and matched?

I’ve dressed this way for many years and now it seems many women on YouTube (have to stop going on there) have tutorials how to clear out your wardrobes.

Have you converted to this method?

@Shanus Are you forgetting we have seen the inside of your closet? Or maybe we interpret a pared down wardrobe differently. 🤣🤣🤣

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Zhills — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:22:18 GMT

When DH was in college I only had 6 outfits (could mix & match) and I had to do laundry my day off to have clean clothes to wear next week! Had enough of that! I have a closet full but most can mix & match. I enjoy having a closet full of clothes and looking sharp every day, even though I am retired.

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ILTH — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 17:09:58 GMT

I'd say 80% of my wardrobe has been minimal since Jr. High. Dresses were always stand-alones. And, I wore many different colors. Minimal doesn't mean you have to limit palette. I limit colors (actually, anything near my face) now to cool only because many look awful on me now. Some colors were never great, but, I could carry them off when I was younger. Now, I stick to the ones that were always the best for me.

Also, I prefer quality over quantity. I don't wear fast fashion.

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KathyM23 — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 16:59:04 GMT

This would never work for me. Boring, boring. I love and wear color - all of them. I also like neutrals which to me are browns and greens. Black and white is mostly a no go to me unless mixed with red or a bright pink. I love picking out outfits and want a lot of choices. I have very little black or white.

I could not be happy wearing the same items multiple times in a short period of time. Yes, I have too many clothes, but I am a great purger and do it often. Sometimes daily as I'm going through closets to get dressed I'll try something "iffy" on and dispose of it immediately or if still not sure I may wear it that day and then decide if I want to keep or dispose of it (most often decide to dispose) Although I have alot of clothes,I am lucky in that I have alot of closet, shelf and drawer space and have a good organization system - pants by color in one closet, jackets in another, sweaters and tops by type and color and so on. Works great for me. I know what I have and where it is and have fun mixing and matching. I love getting dressed and also looking at my colorful closets!

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peachesncream — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 18:20:01 GMT

The capsule wardrobes I've seen would be too limiting and rigid for me. I like lots of color. In fact, I need color (more so with age) to light up my pale natural coloring.

I am somewhat of a minimalist. I don't like having oceans of clothes. I keep my wardrobe slimmed down. I add a few things each season, and toss a few older ones.

I've limited the neutrals in my wardrobe, and that helps keep things simple. (If you don't wear black, you don't need black shoes, handbags, boots, jackets.)

My latest strategy is to remind myself that "one is enough." If I have the perfect pink sweater, why do I need more? If I have a favorite pair of athletic shoes, one pair is all I need. Once I've found the best of something, I tell myself "enough already!" This is easier said than done, but it's something for me to think about.

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Trinity11 — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 18:29:03 GMT

I read a magazine/self-help beauty and fashion edition of Vogue years ago...1974.... where it was suggested that women in Paris always streamlined their wardrobes. They didn't wear throw away clothing rather the best they could afford. They were known for having quality over quantity and I have dressed that way since. The entire concept appealed to me and it has served me well over the years.

My closet is a walk in but there isn't a lot in it. I limit shoes, handbags and clothing. I find it easier to get dressed that way and I constantly edit. You won't find dozens of scarves, accessories or t shirts rather a few things I absolutely love.

Works for me and it always has......

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ILTH — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 18:52:01 GMT

@peachesncream wrote:

My latest strategy is to remind myself that "one is enough." If I have the perfect pink sweater, why do I need more? If I have a favorite pair of athletic shoes, one pair is all I need. Once I've found the best of something, I tell myself "enough already!" This is easier said than done, but it's something for me to think about.

I feel your pain. 😃

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GingerPeach — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 19:44:04 GMT

Sorry to go off-topic, but @sidsmom , it's hard for me to believe you are old enough to have retired. You have a very youthful outlook.

Not that being retired means immediately coasting downhill without any brakes! I, myself, would take great umbrage at that since I'm retired, too.

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sidsmom — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:10:47 GMT

@GingerPeach

Your gif made me giggle! Thank you for your kind words🌸

I retired at 52...7 yrs ago. 52, 62, 72...I’ll probably have the

same outlook in the future!

Buckle up...I’m not slowin’ down. Wanna come along??!🌼💛