Skeptical at first...indeed! I didn’t imagine that I could possibly survive, no matter how many of the world’s top fashion editors espoused it. I speak of the ‘wardrobe capsule’ movement...the idea of limiting your wardrobe to 25 or so key pieces that all work interchangeably with each other, complimenting your style and shape. I tell you I literally quivered with fear from the very thought of it...but this is the story of how I came around!
Up until a week ago I would rely on brute force to squeeze my 150+ items into my cubbyhole closet. And my burgeoning collection showed no sign of slowing down...it would not be unusual for me to add a piece or two a week!! Every girls dream right? Wrong...
We are all guilty of it...standing in front of our jungle-like clothing collection and uttering those words...5 little words that make my hubby's eyes roll back into his head...”I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR!” It was finally Gok, (a quirky little British fashion guru) who helped me to see the light...with his punchy stats (did you know most women wear less than 20% of their wardrobe) and his upbeat attitude he made it seem easy! His instructions – loose anything that is ill fitting, not really your style, or that doesn’t compliment your shape...get rid of them all. Think about the type of wardrobe you need...is it corporate or casual? Functional or fantastical? Whatever it is, start with those things with which you simply cannot part and build from there. For me, I needed a fairly casual collection with a few pieces for dinners or the odd evening out. Kindy runs and grocery shopping doesn’t require stilettos and a bodycon, but I wanted more than the predictable jeans and a tee that I would reach for each morning. I wanted to wear something with a little pizzazz that would show my style without going over the top. So, with shaky hands but a determinedly steady heart, I stripped my closet bare and then slowly rebuilt. I must admit I still have a few more than the prescribed number of pieces in my collection, but I have culled a huge amount and it all seems so much easier to manage. And, it’s true...less is more! I’m excited every day now to try different pieces together and I’m working more accessories too...this skeptic has been converted. Keen? Google ‘capsule wardrobe’ and you will find countless articles on the subject...Try Polyvore.com..it’s a great place to practice working pieces together...and fun too. Good luck!
Bri x
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