Day 3 – Real Life Capsule Wardrobes
Congratulations! You’ve decided what you love. Recognized what doesn’t work for you. You cleared out all your clothes from the closet. Separated clothes based on warm and cold weather. Everything that was the wrong season is boxed up and put away. Now you’re ready to decide what goes back in the closet! Don’t worry I’m keeping this as a
Perfect World vs. Real Life Capsule Wardrobes
It would be lovely if we all had the budget to throw out what we own and buy a perfect mix and match closet, however, most of us don’t live that kind of life, so this is
Items to Aim for in your Capsule Wardrobe
I always include a couple more dresses than what most capsules allow, because I adore them for everyday use, especially in the hot Oklahoma summers!! So don’t view this as a rigid arrangement, but one that works for you. However, you slice it though try to keep it limited to 25 hanging
Shopping for Real Life Capsules
If there is a difference between what you have and what you need, that’s okay, write it down. Wait to go shopping you’ll have a better idea of what you really need when it finally is time to go shopping.
When I did my first capsule I realized I had 95% tops and hardly any bottoms. The two pair of jeans I loved were the exact same cut and wash, so they provided zero variety. I only had black skirts, and hardly any variety of bottoms.
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One to buy for your Real Life Capsule
If you think your struggle is going to be limiting yourself to 25 items, try buying this pack of hangers. Knowing you only get as many pieces as what you can hang was game-changing for me!!!
