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Why I’m Going to do a Capsule Wardrobe

By Pam Greer 5 Comments

My thoughts on Why I’m Going to do a Capsule Wardrobe.  Post may contain affiliate links, full disclosure in sidebar.

T-shirt and shorts for Fashion Over 50

Before we get into the reasons Why I’m Going to do a Capsule Wardrobe, let’s talk about where I am in life and what I do.  I just turned 59.  I’m starting to think about things.  Mainly that I have too many things.  My husband and I are lifetime collectors.  We loved going to estate sales and garage sales.  I used to sell on Ebay back before the rest of the world did.  I have eight chandeliers hanging in my garage.  I think that sentence pretty much sums it up.

It is the same with my clothes and shoes.  I have clothes in my closet that are over 20 years old.  They aren’t in style and they don’t fit my style now anyway.  I’ve been fascinated by the idea of a capsule wardrobe.  It sounds so freeing to just have clothes that you love.  So, I started stage one.  The great purging.  I have sent 5 trash bags full of clothing to Goodwill and I’m still not finished.  It is so freeing, it’s amazing how much lighter I feel.

I have been reading everything I could find on building a capsule wardrobe.  I could do it myself from scratch, but then I found Classy Yet Trendy.  It is exactly what I am looking for!  I’m trying to decide between The French Minimalist Summer or the Summer Essentials.

 

I am really drawn to the simple classic lines of the French Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe.  Since I mainly work from home, I would need to substitute something for the skirts on days that I’m home.  I probably already have many of the pieces.  I love the neutral shades.

 

The Summer Essentials is also very popular.  It adds a few more trendy pieces and another pop of color.

As you can see in the first picture, my stay at home wardrobe is primarily tees and shorts.  I hope that by using a capsule wardrobe, I can get out of my rut a bit and at least be a bit more polished and styled.  Stay tuned as I begin this journey!

Anyone else do a capsule wardrobe?

This week I am linking up with:
Classy Monday | Visible Monday | Hello Monday | Turning Heads Tuesday | I Will Wear What I Like | | What I Wore Wednesday | The Pleated Poppy | Fresh Fashion Forum | Throw Back Thursday | What I Wore Thursday | Thursday Fashion Files |Fashion Friday | Fun Fashion Friday |

Related posts:

  1. Choosing a Fall Capsule Wardrobe
  2. Capsule Wardrobe Step 3 Pick Your Accent Color
  3. Capsule Wardrobe Step One The Closet Purge
  4. Transitioning to Fall with Animal Prints

Filed Under: Capsule Wardrobe, Fashion Tagged With: Capsule Wardrobe

About Pam Greer

Pam Greer can be found at her foodie (and wine, and books, and cats) blog: Sidewalk Shoes, at her professional photography business: Pamela Greer Photography, at her daily photography blog: Pamela Greer 365, and her newest endeavor:Grey is the New Black. By the time you've read this, she has probably started another site.

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Comments

  1. Sherry says

    June 5, 2017 at 6:37 pm

    This seems like a great idea.

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  2. jess jannenga says

    June 8, 2017 at 11:46 am

    I have read about capsule wardrobes and do feel like I have plenty of clothes myself… I bet it was freeing as I send items to Goodwill each Spring. Looking forward to seeing how you get on with the idea.
    Thanks for linking
    jess xx
    http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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  3. Christine Besen says

    June 9, 2017 at 10:49 am

    French women swear by having a minimalist/capsule wardrobe so I completely understand why you’re doing it at this stage in your life. Thanks for sharing at the Moda Thursday linkup!

    Christine

    http://www.bonchicstyle.com

    Reply

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