How to Curate a Capsule Wardrobe + A Special Announcement!
Stay until the end, I have a special announcement!
Are you spending your mornings frustrated, annoyed, rushed, and running out the door? Are you wasting more and more money on clothes you are never going to wear? Do you want to spend less and worry less?
Q the capsule wardrobe! But what is a capsule wardrobe, Carrie?
It’s a curated collection of clothing, shoes, and accessories of about 30-40 pieces that are used for a defined period as your wardrobe.
What is the point of it and what does it do?
It reduces overwhelm, simplifies your wardrobe, and allows you to focus on pieces in your wardrobe that you love to wear and provides the ability to experiment with those pieces. Especially if you are just starting out with trying to attain your authentic style.
How do you put together a curated capsule wardrobe?
I thought you might ask and I’ve got you covered! First and foremost, you must have an organized closet! Meaning, you already completed your closet detox per my closet detox guide. If you have not, start there first. Once this is done, move to step 1.
Here are the steps to putting together your curated capsule wardrobe:
Only select items you really love-no seriously. This is not the time to choose that top you want to wear because it’s been sitting in your closet and you feel guilty you haven’t worn it. This type of piece and selection will only drag you down and that is not the point of a curated capsule wardrobe. Select several tops that you absolutely love in your closet that you can mix and match with pants and skirts. I suggest selecting a variety of tops, such as neutrals, solid colors, varying sleeve types, blazers and/or cardigans and/or jackets, and varying prints and a selection of pants, skirts, and/or dresses, as well as a handful of shoes. Lastly, you want to add in some accessories.
underwear (including socks and tights) and sleepwear do not count toward your 30-40 pieces- I just wanted to make this clear.
Opt for clothes you can mix and match with several items- because your capsule wardrobe is only 30-40 pieces with accessories included, you need to be mindful of selection clothing that can be mixed and matched well with one another. Think of this when you are laying out your pieces.
Don’t over complicate it- your capsule wardrobe should last you around 3 months and it should be fun, not stressful. That’s the point of it. To make getting dressed easier and straightforward.
Put your capsule wardrobe in a designated area of your closet- I am perfectly fine with you setting aside your selected capsule wardrobe in the front section of your closet so that you only select these items for the next 3 months. This way, you will not be tempted to scour the rest of your closet. But following the same manner of organization as I provide in the closet detox guide.
To start, try putting together 10 items and using only those 10 for a full week and see how you feel. You can always adjust with these 30-40 pieces throughout your 3 months.
This process will not only help you to get to know your authentic style and wardrobe better, but it will also help you in determining what looks best on you and teaches you how to put together outfits.
When I sometimes need a downgrade in my wardrobe, I practice the capsule wardrobe process and it does wonders for pulling me back to my best self.
If you are planning to try it, leave a comment for me on social media (Facebook and Instagram handles are both @storytellerstylist) as I would love to hear your results.
OK, now for my special announcement!
I’m moving away from my weekly blog and starting a YouTube Channel! Yes, I will be bringing you videos instead of a weekly written blog. I find that the content will be more beneficial to you and I will be able to provide you with more tailored details around styling tips, advice, and information. My channel is also called Storyteller Stylist. More information to come!
Additionally, I’m adding a group styling service to my available packages. This will allow you to book a group of up to 4 women together for either a virtual styling service or in-person if you are local to the Cincinnati area.
Exciting right!
All of the details will be shared soon.
I love serving you, my audience, and now I am excited I get to in a bigger way!
Thank you for trusting in me.
Happy New Year!
XO,
Carrie
