Thank you Erin!! Finally somebody recognizes how homogenized capsule wardrobes have become. You can be a minimalist and still have color in your wardrobe. It is frustrating to watch these videos and find that a capsule wardrobe means neutral colors, a blazer, and a British accent. Not that I have anything against any of those things, but that's not all there is!! That's like only eating vanilla ice cream. Also, it completely ignores where you live, what kind of lifestyle you have, and personal aesthetic (what actually looks good on you). A 20 year old surf instructor from Hawaii is going to have a totally different capsule wardrobe from a 50 year old investment banker from New York city. Personally, I would love to see someone do a color challenge capsule wardrobe, with NO white, cream, black, grey, or navy (except for maybe shoes). That would be really interesting, and a total different take on capsule wardrobe. I bet Karenbritchick would rock this challenge!
Omg yessss Karenbritchick has such good style! She mixes colours & prints so well! And I totally agree - lifestyle plays the biggest role in how to curate your closet! It's not a one size fits all thing and it never should be.
My colours are navy blue, cream white, grey and Jewel tones. (emerald, fuschia, tangerine, aquamarine, marigold,) I love my wardrobe and it's versatility throughout the seasons.
Please watch Daria Andronescu, she uses color in many items but makes it interesting in combining classics with them. She’s not stuck in one lifestyle.
I feel best in neutrals because it allows my features to stand out rather than my clothes. I also get sick of patterns and designs verrry quickly. But give me a good neutral texture for yearrrs. That’s sustainable TO ME
Yes, thank you! I fell for the whole “capsule wardrobe = black/white/grey” thing early on, then wondered why I always felt so down about my closet! Over the past year, I’ve transitioned into a completely different style. I still have a small capsule, but I discovered that my style is far more colorful and vintage than I originally thought. My most worn piece is a mustard yellow Victorian inspired linen midi dress, and I only own one black item (overalls 😂). The idea that brighter colors or patterns can’t be versatile is such a myth. My wardrobe is now a handful of beautiful linen dresses that I wear on repeat, warm toned knitwear, a few basics, and dainty patterns. And here’s the thing - yes, some people do notice that I repeat items fairly often, but it’s never a negative thing. Instead they tell me again how much they love that item I’m wearing. It’s an amazing thing to have a signature style that people recognize and say, “oh, that’s so you!” I think that capsule wardrobes enable us to find that signature style 😊😊❤️
Ah yes! I love everything you've said! It's so true, and as long as you feel good in it all that's what matters. I think repeating / rewearing your clothes is such a good thing and I hate how society has conditioned us that we shouldn't. I think that's starting to change though which is so good ❤️
This is so true. I love the neutral thing. But, I have a friend who loves designer clothing. She has a small but elegant high end wardrobe that includes some colors and standout prints. I do notice she wears the same pieces time and again. However, my thought (and everyone who knows her) is WOW! She always looks impeccable and her style is so enviable because it "so her" as you mentioned above. xoxo
To me leopard print is a neutral. I am uncomfortable in button down shirts, white washes me out. I've never followed the capsule wardrobe rules, and am glad you have articulated this for others.
I am uncomfortable in button downs and white washes me out also. Actually my entire wardrobe is black and for this reason I have 3 of the exact same black shirt.I love it and happily wear it every day.
Capsule wardrobe - a curated cohesive wardrobe that includes items that look good on you (undertone, skin tone, hair), express your personality through style, and constantly in rotation. Another tool to make you feel good about yourself.
I don’t like blazers even dressed down with jeans. Instead I have a black moto jacket that’s made of cotton. Structured but soft material makes it more my style
I’ve started straying away from the traditional capsule wardrobe “look” because it started getting sterile and bland for me lol. Don’t get me wrong, learning about capsules has been an absolute game changer in terms of intentional wardrobe planning & curation. I still love my white button downs and blue jeans. But at the end of the day, capsules are just a tool to help introduce & guide you when it comes to personal style & clothes if you’re uncertain about where to start. After you’ve learned the basics, it should be the launching pad to further hone in on your aesthetic imo. Patricia from A Small Wardrobe actually talks about this topic a bit! She has one video about “Minimalist Wardrobe Archetypes.”
Oh amazing, thanks for the recommendation! You're exactly right - having the foundation is a good starting point but then growing it into your own is what's key ❤️
Great message. I hate wearing anything restrictive, so blazers and button-downs are really not my thing. If I put them in a minimalist wardrobe, they will be wasted space. I hate dresses and most skirts because I never feel like myself when wearing them. Again, not a basic for me. Just ignore silly people's silly comments about what you can and can't have in your minimalist or capsule wardrobe. Neutrals are a jumping off point, not a destination.
Well done... Brilliant video.. I am so sick of people who are critizing because they say "it doesn't fit the rules" of minimalism or a capsule wardrobe... It is rediculous...and shows they have not understand the concept of minimalism! Any true minimalist will say "minimalism is different for the everyone"... The principle is just reducing stuff to a level that "things" don't stress, exhaust and depress you".. So that you have just what you need to make you relaxed and happy and have time for what is important to you in your life!
Main thing is definitely finding pieces that match and are you. I'm a goth/witchy styled pear shaped woman and I keep it together by doing high waisted black clothes with forest green and purple accents and it works great.
This makes me understand why I can’t find “THE” wardrobe inspo for me on pinterest! While I do gravitate towards neutrals I hate the idea of blazers and trousers when I could add a flowy blouse and a pair of linen pants instead! Definitely gonna take this and make my wardrobe my own!!! Less Pinterest, more me!
I have been sort of using the idea of a capsule wardrobe as a way to not get bored with my clothes and to shop less... I pick a set of clothes that I am crazy about right now, and put away the others that I still like and wear, but just not so much this month (or for 2 -3 months). It doesn't have any set number of clothes nor a set color palette, and I freely exchange, add or remove items when I feel it's time to do that. That has honestly helped me shop less because I feel like I went shopping each time I open my cardboard box full of clothes. I have never owned a single white tee, nor do I like any of the items that the capsule wardrobe is "supposed to" have, yet I managed to create capsule-like wardrobes for years now. I tend to gravitate towards very saturated colors like red, teal and plum, and hate how I look in neutrals, so if I hadn't adapted what I love into my closet, I wouldn't have been able to do it. I would encourage anyone to experiment with their style and capsules if they haven't tried it yet.
I think the name "Capsule Wardrobe" can easily create the misunderstanding. I learn from Daria Andronescu about the Wonder Wardrobe method and find it pretty useful to create my own wardrobe with all the items that I love and wear all the time. So I suggest to change the name first. Leave the Capsule Wardrobe for someone who need a closet detox for a few months - like what I did 2 years ago. Basically, I lived with only basic pieces for months and finally realized what I truly need in my wardrobe for a cheerful life. Now my Wonder Wardrobe is full of ruffle blouses, jeans, double breasted blazers, colorful silk scarves & cover-up, sling back shoes... I still keep some basic white tees because they mix perfectly with jeans and a silk scarf or cover-up. But you know, it's my wardrobe and as long as it make me happy, it's fine. And so is yours.
Love this! I haven't heard of the Wonder Wardrobe but I think I'm going to look into it! I agree - it's essential to figure out your core style before being able to really expand and grow that quality closet that works for you ❤️
I think a Wonder Wardrobe is an interesting idea to explore and you should definitely do a video about it. Basically, it's a capsule wardrobe full of interesting pieces & personality like mine and yours - but better because every pieces can mix & match to one another. The more interesting thing about clothes is that when we are conscious about ourselves, we can tame the most difficult pieces in the most unexpected way - like what I have done with the trench coat, palazzo pant and pleated skirt. I think you had experienced the same thing with some of your clothes. Why don't you share about it on your next video. It could be great.
I recall my old "color me beautiful"-book, that one had suggestions for the basic capsule in ones colors, and nowhere it said that everything should be black, gray or beige ... My basic color is blue, and everything I get should work with that, and I avoid black, it is a demanding color, looks awful when I am tired or sad.
@Dirgni Flesuoh, I remember that “Color Me Beautiful” book. Even though it’s a few decades ago, it helped tremendously in terms of my undertones. Silver makes me glow, not gold. Cooler colors work best for me, etc. Greetings from Chicago
@Dirgni Flesuoh, I remember that “Color Me Beautiful” book. Even though it’s a few decades ago, it helped tremendously in terms of my undertones. Silver makes me glow, not gold. Cooler colors work best for me, etc. Greetings from Chicago
Carole Jackson's "Color Me Beautiful" blew up all my cluelessness about what to wear, just as I started to feel mismatched with my Mom's black/white/silver colors. Some books cast very long shadows over our lives! Yes, count me as a KEEP THAT LEOPARD PRINT vote.
So, my problem is that I've forgotten what my style is like. I used to dress colorfully, with fun patterns and shapes. Now it seems all I wear is black. I can't seem to find clothes that I feel comfortable and confident in. Maybe I should just focus on finding even one louder more fun item that suits me and build around that. That's so hard though.
As someone whose "staple" items were until recently a bright pink pencil skirt & matching metallic pink stilettos, I wholeheartedly agree! Another interesting dimension to throw into the grinder are kids! Barring the need for maternity and nursing pieces as an inevitable need to expand the ol' wardrobe, the eternal mantra of "invest in high quality pieces" deserves some thought, since a mom's wardrobe is just a magnet for sticky hands, vomit and marker streaks lol. In my pre-kid life I was blessed to be able to afford quality upper-mid-range pieces. No longer lol. To that end, beyond thrifting alone, I've given myself license to buy some new fast fashion pieces (because so much of life becomes second-hand and thrifted anyway), that feel great, but also ones where I know I'm not afraid to throw them in the wash on loop and won't be devastated when forever ruined by a marker. A $30 shirt ruined is a bit more bearable than a $120 shirt ruined.
I love having a capsule wardrobe. Keeps me from overbuying, wasting money, saves time making decisions of what to wear everyday, my clothes are better quality so I have to shop for replacements less frequently and I actually LOVE and wear everything in my closet. Best decision I made ever to do capsule
This resonates so much with me! I have a very casual, androgynous style and I feel most like a rockstar when I wear my vintage army flight suit! I love mixing utility and edginess and that is what my "capsule wardrobe" is pretty much made of.
Thank you for this video. I have the feeling many people mistake minimalism and a capsule wardrobe with a certain aesthetic just as you mentioned and hopefully your video helps to get some unnecessary pressure off of them and make the experience of a capsule wardrobe not eenjoyable
Absolutely! I don't get why people thinks minimal = neutral tones. Bauhaus art were minimal too, clean structures and no detail, and that creations were full of blue, yellow, red...! So lively yet so simple ✨
I have always wondered why all youtubers or other peolple who talk about minimalism or capsule wardrobe wear always white-grey-camel-black clothes and i would never come to this idea that you can have capsule wardrobe only in these colors, this is absolute nonsenss. I think you can have super loud clothes in orange, pink and green, but if you love them and wear them constantly, this is the point! I personally don't have capsule wardrobe but I just thought, which are icest colors to me, which are pink, blue, grey, white and camel and I try to buy things in these colors so everything would match and already that has downsized my wardrobe, because everything goes together and then I don't need more and more things.
Totally agree with you here, I am from Bangalore, India and here the weather is 24-28 degree C most of the months, its super pleasant, like 8 -9 months of the year, we neither need coats or boots or super small shorts...We can have layers only if we want or feel cold.
Oh, you’re soooo right in this video! I’m the first to admit 🙋🏻♀️ I used to follow those lists of must haves like a crazy person for years, ending up with more and more clothes and still nothing to wear. My work outfits are quite demanding, but I actually don’t wear them anywhere else. So I need another pieces for walks, Sundays, shopping and other non-work activity. Plus some lounge pieces. That makes my entire wardrobe non-capsule as a whole, but I feel like I do have a few sets of clothes for different occasions. And I love every single piece! :)
That's awesome! Lifestyle is the most important thing to take into consideration when creating a wardrobe - I'm glad you've been able to nail down what works for you ❤️
That orange sweater is a great color for you! Thanks for this video! I agree about the flexibilty of each of our "capsules" according to our preferences and what looks best.
Thank you for this!!! I have watched so many capsule wardrobes and even maximalist all say you need a white shirt, a blazer and neutral staples. I never follow through with any of them because white washes me out, I don't like wearing it and would probably only get one or two wearing before it was stained. I love blazers but never wear them, they just don't fit my lifestyle. I love print tops in beautiful jewel tone colors, neutral pants are fine because they work with the tops. I don't need a lot of skirts and dresses because I just don't wear them often. If I had the recommended capsule wardrobe I would literally have nothing to wear. I garden, I paint, work with animals when I can and get my hands and clothes dirty. This is my life and I am very happy with it. Yes I need decent clothes for running errands, taking classes and socializing but the majority needs to hold up to dirt and be colorful enough to make me feel alive.
You are right! I was a teenager in the 1980s when capsule wardrobes first appeared. The idea was always to buy a few timeless pieces that reflect your own style - not someone else’s.
When I first heard about capsule wardrobes, I was lucky enough to be told that it's about my core pieces (not everybody else's). And that it's about what you wear a lot because it works for you and your lifestyle and you feel good in it! And those lists! Those lists confused me for the longest time! I've made my own by looking back and finding what I always have in my wardrobe and actually wear!
Well thank you for this!i love minimal things and colours with just a pop of dark red/burgundy here and there but i feel awful in shirts of whatever colour and they're like in every capsule wardrobe video! In the past i tried buying some shirts but i've never been comfortable in them and just recently i realized "it's ok, wear whatever you like"! It's a great feeling realizing it! Unrelated:your sweater is so autumny-cozy and your lipstick suits you very much🙂🙂😍
That's exactly it, just having the mindset that it doesn't all have to be for you and that's okay! & Thank you! I always call that my fall sweater haha ❤️
I once bought a pair of shocking pink suede flats, because I thought they were gorgeous, thinking I was being a bit extravagant. In fact I found them incredibly versatile; they looked great with black, navy, denim, khaki, white. After 6 years of wear I’ve worn them to death - and fortunately managed to replace them 😁
Completely agree! One's Capsule wardrobe is not meant to lose one's own style , personality or preferences. However, the 'Capsule wardrobe formula' that is out there is a very good generic starting point to help people to first learn the difference between chasing fashion trends vs getting long lasting quality pieces, and also teaching people the thought process they need to go through in order to build a wardrobe they really love, with less items. Once we have learnt these skills by following this formula, then we can go to the next step of personalising our wardrobe.
Love how you worded this! It's so true. When I really minimized my style and stopped shopping constantly is when I really learned my own style. From there it's easier to build upon! ❤️
Leopard is my favourite print and is always been a staple in my wardrobe. I was just thinking the other day that I love your midi skirt and how versatile it is.
capsule lists are good guidelines. i've always translated the specific item to what gap it fills in the wardrobe; black blazer = neutral, professional jacket. white t = neutral all-season top. striped shirt = any patterned piece.
It seems like all the “on-trend” looks this last year have been monochromatic neutral outfits, especially in black or beige. These can be elegant, but they are just too citified for where I live, especially with the 5 or 6-inch heels and structured fancy handbags that always seem to be included. I always seem to want either some color, contrast, or a print item, like a scarf, in my outfits, so I’ve kept doing that. Also, it looks ludicrous when women wear multiple heavy sweaters, coats and scarves, then tip-toe through the snow in evening sandals and bare ankles, while emphasizing the importance of “comfort and practicality”. Also funny, to me, is the combination of $15 Walmart jeans and t-shirts with $5,000 designer handbags or shoes.
I couldn't agree more and I have thought the same thing. Where I live, we have solid 4 seasons. That means cold weather/warm weather. I use one minimalist size crossbody bag.
Absolutely loved this ! A capsule wardrobe so be created around your lifestyle and your personal style. You should be able to still inject your personality into it, this video is much appreciated Erin 💕
I think of a capsule wardrobe as a tool for style, fashion, and dressing. It isn’t about hard rules, it is about making life easier. For me, if a piece of an approach regarding clothing doesn’t work to serve someone, then that piece/thought/rule should be rejected because it isn’t helpful
I still have my original copy of "working wardrobe" by Janet Wallach from 1981 -- she was a pioneer in the concept of a small core wardrobe based on two colors that worked for you, and could be navy and wine, or tobacco and marigold, but were centered around you. You started from what you liked to wear and built from there. You can build a great capsule wardrobe on camel and ivory, for example, and it can transition from linen/silk in the summer to wool/cashmere in the winter. There's more to life than neutrals!
You look awesome, Erin. Blazers feel old fashioned to me. Where I live, it is NOT dressy. Blazers feel more “work wear” and city-girl. I DO love how they look and I bought one second hand. I do love it but I don’t wear it. It is just not casual enough to feel like me. I love neutrals but I also love colour. I don’t think I will ever manage a minimalist neutral wardrobe. I just dream of it. I like being creative. I would get too bored with just neutrals. Thank you for the video.
Yasss!! Thank you. When I started my style journey, I forgot that I already had one. I bought Into i that white button down shirt that I never wore. I also brought a pack of white tees and never wore. The black tee -never wore. Jeans -never wore. Denim jacket-never wore . But my leopard button down and my silk camis-, silk midi slip dresses , midi pencil skirts, long cardigan and all blazer colors, I wear all the time. The capsules always get me to but stuff I will never wear. I guess since they were not in my wardrobe, I did not need them. I like to watch when influencers who do capsule and minimalism wear color. I get that neutrals go with everything, but not if you will never reach for them. I only use neutral bottoms -like black, wine or denim pencil skirts and all my bottoms go with all my tops! None of which are white.
I've been reading The Curated Closet by Anuschka Rees before I start seriously tackling my wardrobe. I really like the exercises the book gives to you, they really make you think about what YOU like, what suits you and your lifestyle.
I totally agree with you Erin and I loved how you insisted on the word 'individual' because everyone should follow their personal style and what makes them feel compfortable so thank you for being different (unique) and sharing such a great advice ❤
I absolutely agree with all your points. Capsule wardrobe should be about you as an individual, build it however makes you feel best and around the clothes you are comfortable wearing.
I feel this way about white Jeans. According to a number of bloggers and minimal enthusiast; white denim jeans are recommend for a minimal lifestyle/capsule wardrobe. After buying a pair ( I did love them but they constantly got stained) My body changed slightly and they were so tight. Recently, I swap them out from a pair of Auburn vegan, suade jeans. They suit myself so well and fit perfectly. In addition to the aforementioned; the whole leather jacket saga... Black yes although very chick can look sometimes too harsh on me ( even though I appreciate/admire the look on other women). I prefer brown. For this reason, I purchased a vegan brown, bomber, leather jacket that I love dearly. So true that everyone's style is different and purchasing items that suit you and your daily lifestyle is they key to a capsule wardrobe. Loved this video!!!
Thank you. I was looking up capsule wardrobes as a way of saving space and investing in better quality clothing but it seemed everyone was just wearing the same thing.
Totally agree!!!!!!! I live in Miami, black blazer and jeans are the last pieces of clothing I need. I love color and white and I am building my closet with my personal style!
Hallelujah, how refreshing to hear someone explain that people are different. I can not wear black and I cannot wear white and I'm so tired of these people saying get a black shirt and a white shirt black pants. Not everyone can wear those colors and I don't want them and I don't have them in my wardrobe.
Amen, amen, amen! I think the majority of the time the aesthetic look of the capsule wardrobe comes form the fact that it photographs well. Then we go for what we see in the photograph and we want our closets to look as good. But, unfortunately, it doesn’t look or feel good in real life. It doesn’t allow for individuality, weather, occupation, etc. It took me a long time to come to this realization after I started doing capsule wardrobes and I still look for videos like yours to help me get better at it!
Well said. I love wearing my lime green tailored blazer. Can wear with orange scarf and shoes, hot pink silk scarf, I also made a coat in the same fabric but has worn out now unfortunately. I could wear them with brown, black, beige in winter, spring, summer, and autumn.
I just went on a 5 day holiday with a very colorful capsule: a teal trench dress, a purple shirt dress, orange pants, a bright pink blouse, a pink and red cami, a brown cami, a brown sweater, a purple hat, a purple and red handbag, red sandals, a red belt, and a scarf with all of the colors (except teal and red). Probably a nightmare for a 'neutral' capsule person :-) but it all worked together, I felt great and I got some compliments on my outfits. So cheers to colors!
I totally agree with the ideas in this video! A couple of things that helped me buy less and wear the things I have were the standard advice of knowing my personal style and colors. Now any clothes must fit in this framework. It eliminates a lot of random clothes that are never worn including most things recommended in lists for a capsule. Thanks for sharing these ideas. The goal of a capsule is fewer clothes worn more but not mandatory items.💕
Yes! I have never been drawn to capsule wardrobes because all the outfits look the same - you could tell it was a capsule. They just don't seem to be as versatile as touted to be...changing a purses does not make it a different outfit. I like your perspective. Cute, versatile, NOT boring! Thanks for sharing!
That leopard skirt is adorable. I loved that you showed all the ways you style it. I like the idea of a capsule wardrobe because purchasing less is good for both the pocket book and the planet. It also causes less confusion and saves time once you've gone through the process of deciding on the pieces and colors. It's fun to use a bit of mental energy to style pieces in different ways and get more use out of each one.
I have always grabbed for black, white, gray, pink (in spring & summer) and wine (in fall & winter). I also like to have something in chambray. Works for me. I don’t like stripes, but I do like a floral...usually one floral blouse is plenty.
So bang on! I created a minimalist wardrobe that is just insane, super bright colours and amazing patterns and I swear I am somehow pulling off the look - its bold, its nuts and I used to only wear black. I always get compliments and its a year round wardrobe now. When I reduced my wardrobe to only 20 items I found myself revamping it with amazing prints and colours. I wear leopard print panst with racer car shirts, a mix of feminine with tomboy streetwear. I am so happy with my minimalist wardrobe only 30 pieces and its because every piece makes me feel epic and radical! It is far from boring :)
I’m glad that you made a video about this. A Small Wardrobe made one about different capsule wardrobe styles that is a good addition to this video you made. There different aesthetics for what is considered a “capsule wardrobe” by the individual. It’s definitely all personal and you’re absolutely right...only collect & keep the pieces that compliment you, your personality and what fits your lifestyle. I fell into the trap of the “traditional” capsule wardrobe and I ended up wasting money on pieces that I never used and didn’t fit into my lifestyle. Love, love, LOVE this video! ❤️
Yes exactly! The key is definitely to know your own personal style and likes / dislikes and then that can guide you to building a closet you truly enjoy! ❤️
I absolutely agree with you! I love and embrace color in my wardrobe, and black and white are just one of the colors for me. Not basic or staples. In colder weather I wear few colored sweaters (and pretty scarves) as my favorite tops paired with dark bottoms. In warm weather I gravitate more toward printed tunic tops. I never feel bored wearing the 5or 6 tops on rotation! Those are my uniform😊
You right 100%! Capsule wardrobes should be based on our lifestyles. As much as I'd love to dress up in heels, trousers and blazers everyday to work, it doesn't work for me because my main job is being a caretaker. I have to take some advice here and there but my capsule wardrobe is my own style at the end of the day.
I don't really adhere to a capsule wardrobe, but I do train myself to be more mindful and only buy pieces I see myself wearing for a long time, but one downside I've noticed that going for the ultimate classic can feel stuffy and old fashioned and pieces that can look very modern on others, can totally not translate when you wear it
Totally agree! It's all about knowing what works for you and what you feel most comfortable in! A lot of the time I admire certain clothing on others but I know it wouldn't work for me & that took me a long time to learn lol! ❤️
I agree with you, Erin! A capsule wardrobe is very personal. I love rich jewel tones. I love black and white, however, red is my favorite color--it's my neutral! My next two favorite colors are royal purple and royal blue. My favorite type of blazer is black or red leather. My favorite footwear is Harley-Davidson biker boots!
I decided to do my capsule around a particular brand of clothing. St John Knits are quite expensive but they wind up eliminating a lot of missteps.For example, all the black items even over multiple years match perfectly. They are so beautifully made that they speak elegance with only minimal accessories. So I started with the Santana knit basics in black with my secondary colors of tan, white, and blush pink. By changing up scarves, bags, and jewelry, they look amazingly versatile. I added two pair of black jeans for more casual days.
Great content! Takeaway: How to build your own capsule wardrobe? --> Find out what works FOR YOU. Pieces that make you feel good and comfortable, that make YOU want to and WILL wear over and over again. Not pieces that others think as proper in a capsule wardrobe. It doesn't have to be a black t-shirt. If it's a hot pink print with stripes, let it be. 2:38 Get what makes you feel good and comfortable. It doesn't have to be a black T-Shirt. 3:46 "The Leopard print dress is one of the most-worn pieces for me. Even if it's not for you." Your capsule wardrobe is totally dependent on you. What makes you feel great and confident. What you want to and WILL wear over and over again. It doesn't have to fit one same-size little box. We are all different individuals. 5:32 Finding out your personal styles. Find out what you love and will wear over and over again. If it's a hot pink print with stripes, let it be.
Thank you! Cuz I was getting bored of other vids bc they all looked the same! The same monotone, same pieces, same minimalism, same same same. This video just affirmed that you can buy unconventional and unique pieces - just learn how to style them around everything you already own or will own.
Wow!!!! I’ve watched a ton of capsule wardrobe videos, and this one is so brilliantly insightful, I’ve had a major lightbulb moment thinking on my wardrobe!! Thanks so much, Erin! You’ve blasted the capsule wardrobe ‘myths’ with fabulous commonsense. Love it. 👍
Thank you! I see so many capsule or even just "basics" videos that list so many items I don't even have. Everyone's style is different, and that's the whole point
Finally someone who's bringing this up! Let's stop worrying about what others think.. what you wear should be comfortable and right for YOU only! There are so many beautiful colours, why sticking only to black, grey , white and beige?? Loved this video keep it up 😊
Ahhh thank you. Finally. Combining black jeans with a striped shirt is something I can come up with myself. No need for tutorials about that 😂 What I leaned from years of having a (quite boring) capsule is to shop in high quality, to really look after my garments and always make sure I can combine every new item in at least 7 cool ways before I buy so I create a vision board beforehand and put things together. Now I’m slowly getting there to have a really interesting capsule with pops of colour and beautiful items, that will last me for a long time.
I totally agree and think that this is one of the best videos that explains a capsule wardrobe at its heart but doesn’t make it so that you can’t express yourself within it as most of those lists are want to do.
100% agree. I've been capsule wardrobing for years but literally don't own blue jeans or a single t shirt! it works for me because it has exactly what I keeps me comfortable, feeling my best and most importantly functional for MYlife!
LOVE that skirt and the various ways you styled it. It can be loud or printed and not just plain- like you said- if you love it and it actually goes with a lot of pieces and looks, then it’s actually perfect for a capsule wardrobe!
Hi Erin. Well said - I'm glad you said it. I do have all those capsule basics, however, if a friend called up and said "let's go to lunch", I would never choose a white t-shirt or button-down, black blazer and jeans. That does not "feel" like me. However, I am working at dressing more mature and classic. I also love that picture from Peggy's Cove. Great video.
When I started the idea of a capsule wardrobe for myself it was based on wanting to have something like the "uniform" I could easily grab and wear to work. At the time I was realizing my closet was filled with colors and patterns that didn't match, because I gravitate towards prints and bright colors. The way I went about it personally was cutting out specific colors completely and only keeping specific colors of work clothes. It became a lot easier to make outfits. Basically I got rid of navy and brown but kept black and gray which I felt went better with occasional bright colors. And got rid of white as well since I generally didn't like wearing it. After a number of years I learned which specific colors I really like wearing and brought browns back in, etc. It was a great exercise for me. And I totally would wear a dress every day if possible because it makes coordinating the whole outfit simple and lets me wear lots of prints as long as I have solid cardigans or blazers. That has become my personal go-to outfit for work. When I buy separate tops and bottoms I still have a tendency to buy colors and prints 😩 so about half my clothes are solid black to balance out my habits...
I'm so glad you made this. I followed one of those checklists to make my wardrobe and now I have a black blazer and two pairs of high heeled shoes that I've never worn. I bought them over two years ago and am holding onto them because they're supposedly required for a capsule wardrobe. I have a very casual job and can't walk in heels.
It just so happens that warm earthy colors are my favorite and I think they look best in me so pretty much only have, black, brown, red, orange, green, and yellow and because of me becoming more environmentally conscious not only about capitalistic consumerism and fast fashion, im realizing that the idea of having a capsule wardrobe is perfect for me and i truly appreciate this video.
I've just lost 15 kg in weight and need to buy new clothes. I've decided to start with a neutral capsule wardrobe, adding some pieces that still fit me. It's great being able to start all over again and I'm looking forward to developing my own very new style.
I just found this video while cleaning out my closet and I agree with this so much! To me, having a capsule wardrobe is having MY OWN and not one that is universal, because such a thing does not exist. I love mixing prints and basic pieces and I have a couple really special things I would never ever give away. To me it was important to get rid of things I never wear and switch to organic cotton for future buys, when I do need something. I am more conscious and I prefer quality over quantity. But what I do wear is my own decision.
Oh thank you so much for this video. I have always tried to persuade myself to like light wash jeans and white shirts, but I have gotten those things in the past and NEVER EVER wear them yet felt like they were necessary. White makes me look like a piece of paper and I am already pale enough, why do I keep trying to make myself wear it?
omg THIS!!! I heard of the capsule wardrobe, looked into it a little online, and pretty much stayed away from the online content surrounding it because it's so prescriptive. My wardrobe is still in it's early stages of development. I don't have enough clothes right now. I'm constantly getting rid of pieces I don't like, and now all I have is stuff I do like...which really isn't that much haha But what I noticed is that I used to have only t-shirts as tops, and I actually don't really like t-shirts. It used to be the only thing I wore bc I don't like blouses, but those aren't the only two types of shirts out there 😂 I went to Savers and got a few spaghetti strap shirts, idk what to call these, but they're loose and cute, and I feel like the muted tones can be worn a couple times a week because bright colors are more attention grabbing. I love bright colors but I just haven't found the right bright shirt yet. Also, I wear clothes until they're worn through. For this reason, and the fact that I just don't know how to "dress up," I often look pretty dressed-down. The whole chic minimalist beige girl look doesn't work for me because my clothes are super worn out. I'd like to try a chic outfit at some point, but my budget is TIGHT and all I can get right now is more of what I know works.
Erin you absolute right about personal style. Actually i never tryed capsule it maked me sick instant. I hate white t-shirt and shirt. It is not my style at all. And i noted by trying a lot of outfits from Pinterest it not fit in real life. Is nice to watch, but it not makes you feel comfortable in casual life. Very important to find your own style. I feel comfortable in abit manish style and i noted just few days ago. Thanks to pinterest with a lot of nice glamour women style what i tryed by my self ;)
Great one! Maybe also have a look at Daria Andronescu. In her system you dont need so called BASICS at all and only take interesting and most loved items in your capsule.
About that thing with white that washes you out, I think it’s bc you where wearing the wrong tone. You see, a person who has pink undertones in their skin and it’s quiet light, will look good in a crisp white t-shirt. But people who have warm or golden skin will look really good in an off white t-shirt that matches their complexion. Hope someone will get a little inspiration from this:)
Agreed! Case in point... my mother-in-law insisted I order my wedding gown in white. I felt that white was too stark for my coloring, my skin tone is olive not to mention I was rocking a tan. When the white dress came in several months later and I went in for my first fitting, it was so disappointing. Unlike the excitement I felt when I'd originally tried on that (ivory) sample gown... it just didn't feel right at all. I begged the shop to reorder my dress for me in IVORY and wham, it was stunning. I felt like a runway model and I was absolutely glowing on my wedding day. The moral of this story: you do you. And never, ever, take your MIL along on the hunt for the perfect wedding dress. (I sure wish someone had told me that 30 yrs ago!)
FINALLY someone to say it. I agree with you. I watched soooo many capsule wardrobe videos, and it was so boring for me. Ok, yes, I admit, having white and black and grey clothes is easier to mix and match, but meh , not my style. I love my floral pants, my white/purple bag etc... and you know what? I wear it all the time! :D You CAN have a colorful capsule wardrobe and be happy with it. So thank you for saying all that, I subscribed, loving your videos and style .
Hahaha i found it so funny since i do own a hot pink blazer and weart it all the time! I havent try a capsule wardrobe yet but i feel im in the process of discovering my own style and its been so fun. Definitely my capsule will have a red trouser and lots of snake print 🤣
Thanks Erin! I just went through my closet. I never had capsule wardrobe as the goal, but I tried to have things I could wear with more than one item. There are a few colors, just my favorites. When I looked at capsule lists it was challenging because it didn't work for what I liked.
Thank you so much for this video. When I began the process of reducing the amount of clothes I have, I got on the “recommended capsule wardrobe” train. Then discovered I never wore some of those items because they really didn’t fit my style or the colors didn’t suit me. Now I wear only what I like.
You are so right! I jumped on a capsule wardrobe wagon and bought myself black and white blazers, in 2 years I wore white blazer only ones! The black still never wore it yet... I wait one more year and if I won’t wear it, I just donate it to goodwill... blazers are just not my thing
The only striped clothing I love is black with skinny white stripes that are wide apart. I have a thick boatneck 3/4 sleeve shirt like that, and I love it so much. I also got a LulaRoe dress like that, but adding a matching blazer seemed like a bit much since I didn’t end up wearing the blazer. I wish I had occasions to actually wear blazers for. I like pairing the dress with solid colored jackets, or my only black leather jacket.
Totally agree with this. Just this year I revamped and curated my entire wardrobe and I didn't get the top same essentials everyone who's into style think I should get. Black and white are not even in my capsule right now. Matter fact navy is my black. I gravitate to it more naturally.
