https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:24:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163774 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 06:42:38 +0000 Bijou 2163774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those new boots are perfect for you. I love your photographed outfit and lovely festive nails - small details like nails can really tie things together too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163719 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 21:17:43 +0000 Anonymous 2163719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the new booties- probably cause I have similar ones that are workhorses! </p> <p>How about having more texture, like your lace top, as the way to add interest? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163704 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:19:14 +0000 Murph11 2163704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the reply, TG. I see your point now! &nbsp;;-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163688 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:17:06 +0000 Helena 2163688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Angie and Windchime! xx Angie you are so right, and lightbulb moment, I get all capsule-y and minimalist in a certain mood, and then plan a wardrobe based on it, so it only fits that mood ... whereas when I am more organic about it, all my style moods get represented! I think a bit of tracking is showing me this too!</p> <p>Murph, the jeans in concept were a good buy ... but this particular pair is skinny, which I am a bit sick of, and also the waist is a little low ... so they are not the most comfortable. They were a thrift purchase, so lower-cost and waste, which makes me a feel a little better, and good quality/brand, but I think I felt a bit rushed and had guilt about them having the sanitize the change room etc hahah ... so a decision made in haste I'd say! In the spirit of 'make it do' though, I will make them do until the spring, at which time I'm hoping I can go to a proper store and try on jeans without feeling so rushed.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163685 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:44:43 +0000 Windchime 2163685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m not surprised that your 28 carefully selected capsule items, with one or two switches, are going the distance for you for winter, especially during stay-at-home. &nbsp;I tried a 30 item capsule a couple different times and found it was plenty. &nbsp;I didn’t even wear all of it. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I love your burgundy boots! &nbsp;Great way to keep things interesting and fun.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163684 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:40:37 +0000 Angie 2163684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GLAD you're staying flexible in all of this <b>Helena</b>, and listening to your feelings! Our daily moods and emotions can successfully govern our dressing needs for the day or month and are not to be underestimated. Yes to getting new burgundy boots, pulling out the V-neck from the holding zone, and wearing non-neutral tops! WELL DONE </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163683 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:39:27 +0000 Murph11 2163683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting read, TG, and I’m nodding along with many of your realizations. Love the boots too!</p> <p>Why did you feel your black jeans were not a great purchase? Thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163679 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:12:06 +0000 LaPed 2163679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the burgundy capsule you're building! It's a perfect colour for you and something about it feels warm and cozy. The boots sound like a smart duplication.</p> <p>I know where you're coming from, reaching for t-shirts this time of year. During the deep winter months, I reach almost exclusively for slim-fitting tops that aren't fussy to layer under knitwear and parkas. My collared shirts take a break until late winter/early spring when the layering situation becomes a bit more flexible.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163678 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:59:00 +0000 Helena 2163678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for the feedback and encouragement!</p> <p>Robin, yes, agreed ... I copped onto it for summer (and I find plain tops work better with white shorts, as the contrast adds 'pop' without any additions ... but I'm not a white pants in winter girl) ... now to apply for winter!</p> <p>Carla, yes, I think they will be versatile, especially with my black and neutral outerwear ... and yes it's funny how layers *don't* work in the cold weather ... with heat, and then wearing a coat and now mask in stores, etc., actually a warm underlayer can be too much ... whereas a t-shirt I can easily throw a hoodie on if I'm sitting at home or going for a walk, and remove it to put my winter coat on so I don't overheat in the car and doing errands! Love the texture idea ...</p> <p>Star, that's a cute and very modern outfit change-up; I've seen this on Instagram and it looks great!</p> <p>Jenni, thank you and yes - this way of doing it is not very everyone, especially those like you with a creative flair ... whereas for me, I wear more different pieces with less choice ... with more choice I default even more strictly to the most basics piece. Horses for courses as Angie says!</p> <p>cat2 - YES! This is how I need to approach it. "Tops that are visually distinguishable" is going to be a key guideline for me this year - thank you!</p> <p>slimcat, definitely some optimism that I may one day go out again :D</p> <p>Rachy, yes ... it could be that I am just sick to death of the gray skies. I usually gravitate to the neutrals at some point in the winter, so it may be coming ... my plan is to roll with it, but then track to see if there's anything interesting to be learned ...</p> <p>Shevia and notsaf, thanks!</p> <p>FI, yes - it's always an interesting exercise to challenge one's assumption about oneself! Amazing how wrong we can be about ourselves sometimes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163673 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:09:44 +0000 RobinF 2163673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like this has been a very useful exercise. I agree about tops with interest, I am always on the lookout for that kind of piece. They are especially useful in the summer when I don't want to add a cardigan for a complete look but I could use some like that for winter too.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163672 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:08:31 +0000 Carla 2163672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Without a ‘third layer’ outfits composed of a ‘plain’ top and bottom can seem boring. &nbsp;This was driven home for me in summer, when it was too hot to wear more than shorts and a t-shirt, but pops up in winter when household temps and activities make a third piece superfluous. &nbsp;The easy solutions for me are patterned pieces or interesting colour. &nbsp;A style goal has been to add more texture. &nbsp;Something that can be <i>seen&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;as well as felt. &nbsp;I haven’t made much progress there, but I persevere!</p> <p>The cranberry colour-way suits you very well, and picking up another pair of boots was an excellent idea. &nbsp;I’ve been wearing my new red combat boots 2 to 1 with the black ones this winter. The coloured ones are surprisingly versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163667 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:34:24 +0000 Star (Lise) 2163667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As someone who wears Polonecks and cords/jeans from Dec to the end of March, I totally get the idea of tops to be a bit more detailed for interest.&nbsp; Just this morning due to a bit warmer weather and already feeling sick of my 'uniform' I layered a short-sleeve button down over a slightly thinner polo just to add some interest (for me) and it is working. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163664 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:27:55 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2163664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cat2, nice list of different kinds of difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163658 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 08:15:31 +0000 Jenni NZ 2163658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS: beautiful new boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163657 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 08:14:40 +0000 Jenni NZ 2163657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I had to reread the old post from a month or so ago about the capsule. I remember last January working out how many items I had worn in that month. I could easily do that again since I have started counting anew for the new year.<br /> I don’t think I want to put a pre-determined capsule aside though? I prefer to have my whole wardrobe available... and the weather can do odd things occasionally, summer storms and the like which are colder.<br /> Anyway it seems like you calculated the numbers you would need quite well... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163653 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 06:16:09 +0000 cat2 2163653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I am packing for a month long business trip I try to pack items that have variation in silhouette, color, pattern and trimming. It feels much fresher if I have long and short jackets, cropped and full length pants, and tops that are visually distinguishable. I imagine a capsule could benefit from a similar mix? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163648 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 04:22:32 +0000 slim cat 2163648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the boots and the idea of pieces with "a bit of interest" - very true in coronavirus timers. I feel like basic things &nbsp;( or things in neutral colors ) don't quite appeal to me too - maybe it's holiday season, or maybe it's a bit of hope I'm feeling now. Anyway - great plan for the future shopping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163646 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 03:50:37 +0000 rachylou 2163646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m thinking grey skies might make neutrals look duller than they would... altho I’m also thinking late January is when I start really liking grey and black... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163645 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 03:30:27 +0000 Jaime 2163645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like your capsule is working beautifully, both in terms of the wearing and the additional insights you have gained. Focusing on classic with a twist tops, a couple of foundational jeans, and fun shoes and earrings sounds like a perfect plan! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163641 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 03:25:47 +0000 notsaf 2163641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like this has been a great exercise for you, and that red is totally your color this season. I added similar red booties to my closet last winter and loved them. Haven't worn them this year because they're on the dressier side, but I'm sure those Biondos will get a ton of wear! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163634 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 23:16:49 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2163634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So interesting to see what you actually wear vs what you expected when you put the capsule together! I can understand instinctively reaching for color at this time of year. On your T-shirts going to from home to the yoga mat—that’s how I wear tops with built-in shelf bras. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe---one-month-musings#post-2163632 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 22:26:51 +0000 Helena 2163632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all, as you know I'm working with a capsule wardrobe for the months of December through February, which I detailed out a bit further <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-freshhttp://">here</a>. I was taking daily outfits photos but decided that wasn't really working for me (plus, stuff got busy with the holidays!) But inspired by some of the tracking posts others have done, I started tracking wears for interest and fun!</p> <p>Here are a few observations I've made after the first month:</p> <ul> <li>The 28ish items I chose have been <b>more than plenty</b> so far. This is of course in part because of lockdown, but also a reflection of my lifestyle, in which blingy earrings, brighter lipstick and smart shoes are all that is needed to make an outfit dressy enough for most occasions.&nbsp;</li> <li>I did <b>add one item from my holding zone</b> - a deep burgundy v-neck - for a slightly different look - I couldn't face another crewneck that day for some reason haha. This got me thinking that with a small wardrobe, I might focus a little more on choosing pieces with some differences - e.g. a few different necklines, shapes, etc.</li> <li>The above point was driven home by my Christmas Eve lacy blouse, which I felt great in even with almost no additional styling or adornment - <b>a top with a bit of detail</b> is something to consider more going forward too, and is a good way to keep simple outfits from being totally boring perhaps.</li> <li><b>My favourite and workhorse pieces get a LOT of wear</b>. Using 30 wears as a (somewhat arbitrary, I know) guideline, I would estimate I am easily tripling that with winter outerwear, and will probably get close to it with jeans over the course of a capsule. Some of my tops may get close too. So I think I can drop some of the guilt about buying new pieces (esp. outerwear) every couple of years, since those pieces are likely to have logged over 100 wears easily.&nbsp;</li> <li><b>Favourite pieces so far</b> have included my button fly jeans, black jeans (surprising since they were not a great purchase - but they are clearing filling a valuable role) and deep red/burgundy tops.</li> <li>Interestingly, my <b>neutral tops are getting less wear</b> than the colourful ones.</li> <li>I observed earlier in the year somewhere that t-shirts are a good piece for me, because they can take me from casual at home, to a bit more polished, to yoga mat without a full outfit change, and are ideal for the heating/coat/layering situations of winter. So I think a good thing I'll <b>keep my eyes out for are t-shirts that meet the criteria noted above</b> (i.e. a bit of interest, different shapes) ... i.e. not super-basic ones.</li> <li>I did make <b>one purchase in the Boxing Day sales</b> - having extrapolated from my tracking that my Blondos have probably clocked up 100 wears at least by now, I purchased an additional pair in the deep red/burgundy that I am enjoying so much. I think they will make a nice complement of sorts with my blanket scarf.&nbsp;</li> </ul> Anyways, I think that's it for now ... thanks for reading and any feedback you might have, and thanks wear-trackers for the inspiration!&nbsp;</p> <p>[old&nbsp;<i>photo just to show the colour complement with the booties ... fingers crossed the tones work nicely!&nbsp;</i>:)<i></i> ] </p>