https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:44:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15655 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:12:29 +0000 Rosie 15655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nicole, I love your choices! One question: where are you going to put everything? I didn't notice a bag. </p> <p>This is tough! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15597 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:41:30 +0000 Nicole 15597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK here is what I would pick for 10 spring/summer pieces. I forgot about a bag option...so I guess I'll be carrying everything in my hand!</p> <p><a href="http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/ll230/Nichripar/?action=view&#038;current=tunic002.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s289.photobucket.com/al.....nic002.jpg</a></p> <p>And here are my 10 fall/winter items:</p> <p><a href="http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/ll230/Nichripar/?action=view&#038;current=tunic003.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s289.photobucket.com/al.....nic003.jpg</a></p> <p>Not very colorful, but with only 10 items, color wasn't as much of a concern. Besides, winters in MA are drury anyway... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15487 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:52:21 +0000 Ola 15487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to say no, but then I am just starting to get over my colour-aversion. I usually wear the skirt with green, blue, or (now) yellow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15482 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:38:02 +0000 janegallagher 15482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for showing the pics Ola and for the kind comments. I do love pink in any shape or form and the dress is probably the more versatile shade of pink. It adds colour but it is probably the most understated pink too.<br /> I see that you have used colour with the lemon and the purple, they both make the outfits look completely different. And the olive jacket blends so well with both. I love the skirt too. Would it go with the purple top and olive jacket? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15444 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:14:16 +0000 Ola 15444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just realized that I already have pictures of 4 of the 5 outfits I was planning. #5 would be similar to #1 or #2, but with the clamdiggers instead of jeans. Not in the photos: bag and earrings.</p> <p><a href="http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii271/odrozd/outfit%20ideas/?action=view&#038;current=DSCF1784.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s266.photobucket.com/al.....CF1784.jpg</a><br /> <a href="http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii271/odrozd/outfit%20ideas/?action=view&#038;current=DSCF1786.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s266.photobucket.com/al.....CF1786.jpg</a><br /> <a href="http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii271/odrozd/outfit%20ideas/?action=view&#038;current=DSCF1792.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s266.photobucket.com/al.....CF1792.jpg</a><br /> <a href="http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii271/odrozd/outfit%20ideas/?action=view&#038;current=DSCF1798.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s266.photobucket.com/al.....CF1798.jpg</a></p> <p>Jane, one of the things I liked about your set is how you put it together - it didn't look like you were wearing the same clothes all the time. I loved the bright colours also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15436 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:48:10 +0000 janegallagher 15436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am glad you checked out the blog and the pictures.<br /> Ola - I love your list and I think how we put it all together depends on what we have, our work environment and obviously what we have.<br /> rosebudrmm - I can't wait to see how you interpret the challenge and you are right about the pink dress. I am lucky working in different places.<br /> Antje - Looking back at the pictures I totally agree with you and I am glad I managed to inspire you.<br /> I am due to go on holiday next month I think that will be the next challenge! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15433 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:45:37 +0000 marianne 15433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very impressive! I love the way you use the vest. It really brings the outfits together. Thanks for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15423 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:17:57 +0000 Antje 15423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Jane, those are super outfits. Very well done! My favorite is day 5 - the fuchsia sash over the vest is so fun. Excellent idea. Also really like the fuchisa dress over the pants on day 2.<br /> The only outfit that I don't care so much is the vest over the fuchsia dress, somehow this doesn't go so well together in my opinion.<br /> But you really managed to pick a great set of pieces and combined them in stylish and interesting ways. The vest is a great idea for a versatile piece. I love vests, too, and have often layered them over tops for a funky look. I've never added a belt, though, and now I'm totally inspired to try that. Thanks for the ideas </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15420 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:07:33 +0000 Rosie 15420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jane - wow! You are really working those clothes! Clever to use the dress sash around the waist. When I'm home this weekend I am definitely taking your challenge! </p> <p>One thing I just realized is that since you have a few different work environments the same people don't see you every day! I think if I wore a bright pink dress day in, day out people might wonder if I had any other clothes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15387 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:47:12 +0000 Ola 15387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was thinking of this last night. I think my choices would be<br /> 1 pair of statement earrings<br /> 1 pair of jeans (dark)<br /> 1 pair clamdiggers (black)<br /> 1 skirt (white, blue, green, and yellow print)<br /> 1 cardi (probably white)<br /> 1 jacket (safari olive)<br /> 1 pair of flats (white)<br /> 2 tops (yellow and purple)<br /> 1 bag (white)</p> <p>It's interesting to me because my wardrobe re-do started just a couple of months ago, so I still don't have too many pieces. Because of this I try to go for versatility when I buy anything new.</p> <p>I just realized that I don't have a bag in my list. If I had to have a bag, I think I'd get rid of either the jacket or the skirt. But that would make things a little boring.</p> <p>Whoops - I just realized that you said a work week, meaning 5 days! I was planning 7 outfits, thinking a calendar week. In that case I would go with two tops instead of three (get rid of the orange one) and keep the skirt (I updated my list above). I looked at your blog too, very neat to see what you've put together. It's interesting how each of us takes it in a slightly different direction. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15368 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:26:43 +0000 janegallagher 15368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have now posted pics of my Capsule Wardrobe Challenge.<br /> <a href="http://www.workthatwardrobe.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.workthatwardrobe.blogspot.com</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15362 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:12:35 +0000 janegallagher 15362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes seasons do count. This challenge is for July/August! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15286 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:39:05 +0000 Ana 15286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah--do seasons count? That makes a big difference for me, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15273 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:41:56 +0000 Nicole 15273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm do seasons come into play? Will I have to wear my choices in July and January? I don't know if that's possible where I live. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15270 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:26:22 +0000 Rosie 15270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A thought about keeping a shirt in the mix with dresses: you could make it one that could be worn under or over one or both of the dresses, thus giving you more outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15269 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:24:33 +0000 shiny 15269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, will be sure to check that out.... then can you come over to my house and help me pack for my trip to Paris? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15267 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:19:45 +0000 janegallagher 15267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you are right about the dresses. I have been thinking about this. For my working week which is sort of business/casual i think I would opt for:<br /> 2 dresses<br /> 1 top<br /> 1 cardigan<br /> 1 vest<br /> 1 pair of shoes<br /> 1 bag<br /> I necklace<br /> 1 belt<br /> 1 jeans<br /> Visit my blog tomorrow and I will post the five looks!<br /> <a href="http://www.workthatwardrobe.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.workthatwardrobe.blogspot.com</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15260 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:43:51 +0000 shiny 15260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, a pair of dark wash jeans would be the canvas to start with. </p> <p>Thinking about this some more... </p> <p>I might next consider a color theme - perhaps pick two or three colors that go together. Maybe I'd start with a patterned top that I already have in my closet, for the inspiration. </p> <p>For example, maybe I'd start with this top:<br /> <a href="http://teamsugar.com/look/1557169" rel="nofollow">http://teamsugar.com/look/1557169</a></p> <p>Color theme: white, turquoise, navy. I'm choosing this just for inspiration. </p> <p>This top goes with a white jacket, or a turquoise caridgan. So those would be my two layering pieces, and there's two outfits right there. </p> <p>That leaves me with just two tops left! Ack!</p> <p>This black &#38; white striped top would go with both the white jacket and the turquoise cardi - for two more outfits:<br /> <a href="http://teamsugar.com/look/1548529" rel="nofollow">http://teamsugar.com/look/1548529</a></p> <p>Hmm... maybe I would swap out the third shirt for a pair of white pants, which would go with both those two tops, and the blue cardi. </p> <p>Shoes: I would want a jolt of color for interest. Yellow!</p> <p>Okay but that may seem too similar day ofter day. Hmm.</p> <p>Hmm... dresses might work best here!</p> <p>How about:</p> <p>2 versatile dresses<br /> 1 jacket<br /> 2 cardis<br /> 1 pair shoes<br /> 1 bag<br /> 3 items of jewelry </p> <p>.... yep, dresses would get you more mileage! If both dresses went with the jacket and the 2 cardis, that would give you 6 days' worth of outfits... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15258 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:11:08 +0000 janegallagher 15258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know what you mean about the shirt. I would have to assume that it could all be laundered and fresh to wear. It's really a hypothetical question but I would love to hear your views. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15252 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:23:14 +0000 Antje 15252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, yes, I misunderstood. Oh my, just 10 items including accessories? I'm very glad I don't really have to do this I'd probably pick more tops and shoes, and leave it to one pair of jeans like Shiny. I might make do with one funky black jacket and rather go crazy with fab tops underneath. I can't give up my earrings and would need *at least* two pairs. (And two pairs of shoes at least, for sure.) Anyone counting?? I'm sure I'm over the limit already. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15250 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:18:34 +0000 shiny 15250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ten items is not a lot!</p> <p>3 tops<br /> 1 pair jeans<br /> 2 layering pieces (jackets and/or cardis)<br /> 1 pair shoes (ballet flats)<br /> 1 purse<br /> 2 necklaces</p> <p>Personally, while I could probably get away with wearing the same pair of jeans 5 days in a row, I would want to wear a fresh shirt every day, but you said we had to include accessories. That's ten already... there's not even room for earrings. :-(</p> <p>Even if there was ability to launder during the week, I think I would need at least 3 tops... </p> <p>That's tough!</p> <p>Like your blog! Love the pic with the skirt and converses.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15248 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:14:37 +0000 Rosie 15248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great challenge! Antje, I think she is asking what YOU would choose for your own life! I have to think about this and get back to you. Potentially a good way to come up with a few different capsule wardrobes - help to weed out wardrobe orphans and to see what you might be missing! </p> <p>I just checked out your blog - I need to do exactly what you are doing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15245 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:43:16 +0000 Antje 15245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that's quite a variety of settings. Is smart casual fine for the prison job? And does your consultant gig ask for business casual or business formal? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15242 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:31:28 +0000 janegallagher 15242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a freelance writer.<br /> I spend two days a week working as a writer in residence at a men's prison, one day a week as a media consultant at a women's enterprise agency in Liverpool city centre and two days writing articles from home. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15234 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:09:37 +0000 Antje 15234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, how casual is the workplace? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-wardrobe-challenge#post-15228 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:41:29 +0000 janegallagher 15228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Calling all you creative fashionistas. If you could choose only ten items to see you through a working week, what ten items would you choose. This includes everything including accessories but not underwear!<br /> <a href="http://www.workthatwardrobe.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.workthatwardrobe.blogspot.com</a> </p>