https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-40-piece-capsule Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:14:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-40-piece-capsule#post-2306714 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:32:20 +0000 Sal 2306714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha Carla - I don't think thermals and gloves would need to be in the quantity</p> <p>What I realised would be that there would be very little choice - if I went to the beach I would have one pair of shorts to choose from and for work I would be relying on formula (and probably about six outfits for each season)&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Until I was 35 I was probably like this - we moved around a few times - I had small maternity capsules - and I had enough work outfits to get through a bit more than a week - and I definitely had a LOT LESS SHOES! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-40-piece-capsule#post-2306653 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 17:35:53 +0000 Jenn 2306653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a great capsule, Sal. I like how you managed to get your color, pattern, texture, and shine all into not very many pieces.</p> <p>This is a really fun, creative exercise because it forces you to look at what you have and think about how you could really get more out of individual pieces. I think it's beyond my mental capacity right now because I'm spending all my fashion energy focused on my upcoming <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=12222">travel capsule</a>. As it turns out, that's not an altogether different problem, although there's less seasonality and edge cases to take into account.</p> <p>Honestly, though, it's making me feel like my wardrobe is a little too large. Instead of feeling grateful for my variety, I'm like...hmm...how can I streamline more? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-40-piece-capsule#post-2306625 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 16:04:27 +0000 Carla 2306625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, Friday was super cold and I had to go outside. &nbsp;I ended up&nbsp;<i>wearing&nbsp;</i>10 items! &nbsp;LOL! &nbsp;That’s 1/4 of the allotment! &nbsp;<i></i> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-40-piece-capsule#post-2306607 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 14:54:25 +0000 Nadya 2306607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also did this a thought experiment. One thing it clarified for me is how much I lean on my workhorses, as shown in this capsule, and I need to more deliberately wear my accent or statement pieces just because they’re fun. The summer part of this capsule is heavily influenced by two week warm weather vacation I took in January, so I know at least part of this works in real life. &nbsp;Totally agreeing with others that I don’t <i>want</i> to have such a small wardrobe, though!</p> <p><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=12516">https://youlookfab.com/finds/c.....tion=12516</a><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-40-piece-capsule#post-2306569 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 04:43:56 +0000 Jessikams 2306569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I probably have more than 40 items in each category! (Hangs head in shame) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-40-piece-capsule#post-2306568 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 04:41:22 +0000 Suz 2306568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, it looks do-able.&nbsp;</p> <p>I could barely barely do it: I <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=12523">made up a capsule here.&nbsp;</a></p> <p>The truth is, in my climate (not a climate of extremes, but still a true 4 season climate) I would be struggling both summer and winter with this.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't have enough coats or knitwear to get through a winter. Nor enough summer tops -- I'd have to do laundry almost daily.&nbsp;</p> <p>I could not truly dress for every occasion.&nbsp;</p> <p>It's an interesting experiment, though, for sure. Much easier if gear does not have to be included in the total.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-40-piece-capsule#post-2306557 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 03:13:58 +0000 Sal 2306557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No I won’t do it- I love variety a bit too much! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-40-piece-capsule#post-2306552 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 03:06:34 +0000 Bijou 2306552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A small wardrobe is not for everyone and most definitely not for me. This looks like a wonderful travel wardrobe across a variety of climates and activities. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-40-piece-capsule#post-2306547 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 03:02:58 +0000 Jaime 2306547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think we all *could* by why would we? Regardless, your capsule looks great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-40-piece-capsule#post-2306543 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 03:01:07 +0000 Sal 2306543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I won't do it either - I like the variety and it would be hard to make do in a few areas</p> <p>.&nbsp; Editing out things I still like and wear (even not very often) is not sensible</p> <p>. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-40-piece-capsule#post-2306535 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 02:41:19 +0000 Tanya 2306535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great exercise and good looking capsule, Sal! I am impressed - I could never do this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-40-piece-capsule#post-2306530 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 01:57:13 +0000 Sal 2306530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a play around (to procrastinate about working)  and think I "could" do</p> <ul> <li>48 pieces clothes and shoes </li> <li>plus about 20 of active wear and gear</li> </ul> Which could leave 6 spaces for accessories like 2 hats (1 winter and 1 summer) 2 scarves and 2 bags</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=12521">https://youlookfab.com/finds/c.....tion=12521</a></p> <p>The collection is here - without the gear which is mostly not in finds</p> <p>It's a fair representation of my closet - not included are the pieces that get worn 2-5 times a year and a few duplications</p> <p>I'm not going to do this - but it gives me the idea of what is important </p>