Capsule Wardrobe

Have you heard about the latest and greatest minimalist trend, the capsule wardrobe?

I first heard of it from Kate, who is utilizing the concept for her maternity wardrobe.

Then Natalie, announced she was trying it out.

And then, I finally found my way to their source, Caroline.

 

Much like the 30 for 30 experiment many tried a few years back,

the capsule wardrobe begins with the concept of narrowing your wardrobe to versatile pieces that you love and teaching yourself to stretch your styling muscles.

With a capsule, however, it is a bit longer than 30 days,

it is a season or three months.

 

The idea of narrowing down your wardrobe to a minimal amount and discovering what you truly miss and need and what you never wear and do not even remember owning

is intriguing to me.

 

I love the idea,

but I also really love clothes

and variety

and shopping

and shoes

and being able to put off my laundry

and clothes...

so I am hesitant.

 

The knowledge that my life is at a transition point,

where I will be packing and moving onto a new stage

that includes sharing a closet for the first time in my life

and with boy,

however,

is tugging at me.

 

Maybe I need to learn to let go a bit more.

Maybe I need to learn what I really need and what is excess.

Maybe I need to downsize before he finds out how much comes with me ;)

Honestly though, it has gone through my head.

 

If I do move forward, I will have to make some adaptations, because I do have a full time job which requires business attire that I do not wear any other day,

and the weather is a bit colder here than Texas

which means snow boots and winter coats of varying warmth

may make an appearance even mid-Fall.

 

What are your thoughts?

 

Have you ever considered doing something like this?

 

What would you do?

 

Hugs,

Christina