https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-making-capsules-what-do-you-do-with-clothes-that-go-into-both Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 16:00:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-making-capsules-what-do-you-do-with-clothes-that-go-into-both#post-833629 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:42:06 +0000 Elizabeth P 833629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you asked this question, because when I read about capsules a while ago, I thought of them as more physical than mental, and couldn't get my head around it. I have tons of pieces that I wear to both work and play, so didn't quite know where to start. So I didn't. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-making-capsules-what-do-you-do-with-clothes-that-go-into-both#post-833609 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:21:09 +0000 unfrumped 833609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Plus, you are really talking about outfits within capsules. You are interested in defining your outfits--what you put on in the morning--to make life easier, I imagine and to get the outfit right, after you planned it or tried it out. So your blazer is part of several outfits, and the outfits may have different "vibes" or perhaps worn to different places (work vs. party/not-work) hence capsule.</p> <p>I try to use the ideas to both fill wardrobe gaps (nothing to wear to a party or wedding, hence need items for dressy/party/wedding capsule) or when I have too much stuff in one area (don't buy any more tops that are only used in casualwear capsule) or now also using if trying to move into a new style area or "look" which, if I can give it a moniker and have a mental image, may help me make the right purchases to achieve that goal.</p> <p>It's all for fun and not to get to stressed about but I can see myself doing it, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-making-capsules-what-do-you-do-with-clothes-that-go-into-both#post-833603 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:15:49 +0000 Mia 833603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Ingunn just covered it but I also do my capsules by writing them down after doing "Polyvore on the floor" and/or taking pictures with my phone or camera. Most of my pieces belong to multiple capsules which is why I am so much happier with my wardrobe now. </p> <p>My closet however is organized by type of garment and then colour. Dark to light. </p> <p>Try taking a couple of minutes to lay out an outfit the night before. If you are like me the morning is not the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-making-capsules-what-do-you-do-with-clothes-that-go-into-both#post-833597 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:08:15 +0000 Anonymous 833597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe you have 3 capsules.<br /> Flirty Tailored<br /> Nautical Princess<br /> Mix and Match </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-making-capsules-what-do-you-do-with-clothes-that-go-into-both#post-833596 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:07:11 +0000 Ingunn 833596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn, I agree that you need to keep some kind of record of your capsules. I recommend taking snapshots of the singular items (a phone camera is perfect for his), and make an inventory somewhere - Evernote is my preferred choice, but there are numerous others. Create a table, add a photo into each cell, and now your capsule can be viewed at a glance. Many workhorses can do double duty this way. You can choose items from the capsule you want to make use of, and then pick the actual ones from your closet. I do this, and it really takes the guessing out of getting dressed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-making-capsules-what-do-you-do-with-clothes-that-go-into-both#post-833458 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:38:49 +0000 lyn* 833458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, unfortunately my mental capacity is limited. I was hoping to make a physical capsule and actually print out all the different combinations so I can grab and go in the morning - I don't think I could remember what goes in what capsule without actually going through the motions.</p> <p>I can see myself end up with a yellow top and a green bottom and a red blazer and going HUH? :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-making-capsules-what-do-you-do-with-clothes-that-go-into-both#post-833170 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:41:40 +0000 Anonymous 833170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i only take actual capsules when I travel. I don't physically organize things by capsule. It is more of a mental note. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-making-capsules-what-do-you-do-with-clothes-that-go-into-both#post-833063 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:40:13 +0000 Krista 833063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with the others - I see it more as a mental grouping. I think it's more about knowing what pieces in each capsule the black blazer will go with and that it doesn't have to "fit" specifically into any one place. But I struggle with ambiguity like that, too, so I hear what you're saying! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-making-capsules-what-do-you-do-with-clothes-that-go-into-both#post-833038 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:58:49 +0000 ManidipaM 833038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe you need to set up a 'bridging capsule' </p> <p>I did that for a few items I wear to work at the office or OTG around town as well as to work from home or use as layering pieces in travelling. They now have their own shelf space. I might duplicate them when budget permits if I find laundry is hampering their versatility (capsule 1 in laundry while capsule 2 incomplete without bridging piece) --- provided I still like the piece that much and can still find it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-making-capsules-what-do-you-do-with-clothes-that-go-into-both#post-833019 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:02:25 +0000 Anonymous 833019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have any capsules as such but I agree wit the others that it is more of a mental list of combining. It sounds like your jacket is a workhorse and very versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-making-capsules-what-do-you-do-with-clothes-that-go-into-both#post-833013 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:57:52 +0000 rute 833013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have only 3 capsules (i'm not an expert, I know):<br /> - gym wear;<br /> - lounge wear;<br /> - all the rest (my work wear and weekend wear is all the same) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-making-capsules-what-do-you-do-with-clothes-that-go-into-both#post-833006 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:42:11 +0000 Ingunn 833006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can add the same piece to as many capsules you wish. The idea is not to make physical groups, but to have a plan for which items in your wardrobe that mixes easily with each other. I think a black blazer would fit into a whole lot of capsules, and then it will serve its purpose in your wardrobe even better than if it only could go into one capsule! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-making-capsules-what-do-you-do-with-clothes-that-go-into-both#post-832971 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:48:58 +0000 goldenpig 832971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I admit I'm not a capsule dresser but why can't a piece be in two capsules? I always thought it was more of a mental grouping than physical grouping of items? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-making-capsules-what-do-you-do-with-clothes-that-go-into-both#post-832964 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:24:56 +0000 Vildy 832964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you hang by grouping, just put the blazer between the two. I don't think the capsule idea is supposed to be about having to avoid mixing. The books on it, originally by Janet Wallach?, took a few colors and then broke one of those or both of those out and formed new capsules with other colors. And so on, extending out as far as you liked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-making-capsules-what-do-you-do-with-clothes-that-go-into-both#post-832912 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 04:58:24 +0000 lyn* 832912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My article in question is a black blazer. It goes into my Flirty Tailored capsule and it goes into my Nautical Princess one :(</p> <p>I can't even buy a second black blazer because I really like that one :p </p>