I've been working on my capsule wardrobe for a couple months now, and finally solidified my winter capsule a couple weeks ago. But last week was the first time I really got to try it out, since I had togo back to school. Last Tuesday was the first time since finalizing my capsule that I had no other choice but to wear real pants, so I took to my closet to challenge myself to come up with 30 different outfits as sort of a kickstarter for my first real capsule (follow along here).
The weather the first week was all over the place: nearly 60 on Monday and cooling off until it snowed and iced on Friday. Not exactly the winter weather I was hoping for to debut my winter capsule. That may have been a blessing in disguise though - those couple days of warmer temperatures helped me see which items might also work for a fall and/or spring capsule. And by the end of the week I did get some sweater weather like I was hoping for!
One of the things I want to accomplish this season is to keep track of how often I wear different pieces. I can already see myself reaching more for some than others, and settling back into old habits of wearing the same things over and over again while neglecting others. The tally so far:
Chambray shirt (J. Crew Factory - similar): 1
Fairisle sweater (Loft): 1
Black marled pullover (Loft) : 1
Ivory turtleneck (Banana Republic - similar) : 1
Gray & white marled sweater (Loft) : 1
Black pants (H&M): 2
Gray skinny jeans (7 for All Mankind): 1
Dark wash straight leg jeans (7 for All Mankind): 2
Black booties (Zappos): 3
Brown riding boots (Pink & Pepper - similar) : 1
Tan oxfords (Steve Madden): 1
Probably the most surprising to me this week was that I wore these jeans not once, but twice. They're the best fitting jeans I own (and came with a price tag to prove it), but since they're not skinny I'm never sure how to wear them since I mostly wear booties. This week I was able to wear them with my cutout oxfords (with socks - not sure if that's a real look, but #yolo I guess) and with tall boots. I always thought the legs were too wide to be able to wear with boots, but these are so tall you couldn't even tell.
So far getting dressed in the morning has felt like a breeze, and my 37 items feel like more than enough to create all kinds of different outfits!
I'm always in awe of people who are successful with a capsule wardrobe! I love clothes a little too much...
ReplyDeleteI just bought a pair of straight legged/sky scrapper jeans from Express online. I wasn't sure about them either, since I mostly wear skinny jeans now. Glad to hear you were able to use them! Fingers crossed that mine fit and are versatile as well.
ReplyDeleteI love all of these outfits for your first week- I can't wait to see the next few weeks too!
ReplyDeleteok that last sweater is SUPER cute but I really really don't need it (Kristen, close that Loft tab NOW.. it's ok, it only comes in Petite and regular is even a bit short on me.. nope, found it in regular.. gosh darn it.).. seriously you would be so ashamed of me and how much I have spent this month and we still have 6 days to get through.. like really, you'll be just as embarrassed for me as I am for myself.. like I don't want to post it, it's that bad. But this isn't about me! Lol. I love all of your outfits - and I was always weary of oxfords because I would want to wear socks with them so glad to know it can be done (or at least, I wouldn't be the only one, lol). can't wait to see the other outfits you put together!
ReplyDeleteI love all your outfits!!! I wish I loved everything in my closet. I need to work on getting rid of the pieces that make me feel bad!!! And I totally wear boot cut jeans still and I wear them with whatever the hearts wants. No shame in my game.
ReplyDeleteI need that first sweater. Holy moly. You're adorable.
ReplyDeleteFor the record, I'm loving my capsule wardrobe too! I can't wait to figure one out for Spring!
Cute outfits! Nice jeans are worth every penny!
ReplyDeleteI've been loving seeing your outfits on instagram! Totally related to what you said today about high-waisted jeans. A little something hanging out the back every time I bend over is not a good look lol I have a pair of dark wash straight leg jeans that I haven't been wearing at all lately. They actually fit me better than my other jeans, but I'm such a skinny jeans gal. I'll have to try them with my high boots. Love all your looks :)
ReplyDeleteGirl your sweater game is on point! Every look is adorable and unique. I could never capsule it myself, so I'm digging following along with your success :)
ReplyDeleteYou are just the cutest!
ReplyDeleteI love the sweater and jean look! It's comfy but cute! After buying grown up clothes for the past year I finally realize that I need spend a little more of clothes so they last me longer! Loft and their flash sales has been my best friend :)
ReplyDeleteLove ALL of these. You know how to make a sweater look gooooood guuurl! ;P
ReplyDeleteNow how do I make wearing sweaters look so good?!?!? They always look so boxy on me!
ReplyDeleteYou're doing great but I agree-the weather last week made fashion REALLY difficult.
ReplyDeleteI love this, can't wait to see the rest of the outfits! It's a realllly good thing I'm on a spending freeze right now or my online carts would be FULL
ReplyDeleteYou are doing such a fabulous job with this! Im so impressed. I love them all!
ReplyDeleteI have a habit of wearing things over and over too - which sometimes I think is fine, but it is nice to challenge yourself to not get in a rut! These outfits are all adorable. I especially love how much texture you have going on - my current favorite way to add interest to fairly simple (jeans + sweater) outfits. Chic and cozy!
ReplyDeleteI love your outfits!!! I'm a bit fan of sweaters and jeans/black pants so I think you pulled all the outfits off perfectly. I also get in the habit of wearing the same things a lot, so I have a ton of outfits from Pinterest saved to my computer and I usually pick one of them to recreate when I'm having a hard time figuring out what to wear! It's fun :) But it also makes me realize I have wayyyy too many clothes, lol.
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