https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:44:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh/page/2#post-2158402 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 23:46:15 +0000 Jenni NZ 2158402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent reply thank you. I am not sure that being the perfect minimalist is likely to work when a person has a family. Also I very much worry about sustainability of buying and then donating clothing! Presumably without 30 + wears? I see the push-pull you are talking about though. As you probably know I have had the opposite issue to minimalism, buying too much and not donating enough to counter what I was buying. This year I have been much, much better, purchasing only 9 items and being gifted one item. I have also donated 16 items with another 5 ready to go. Of those 21 only 5 have had under 30 wears, mostly past mistakes like high heeled shoes. What I would like to get to is only donating for wear rather than for either discomfort or change of mind. However I am aware that could also become a trap similar to your traps! It also leaves the donated clothing looking worn- which makes the end status of it more likely to be landfill, although I do use a system where it can go to rag recycling. Difficult to make right decisions... I do feel much more in control now though and that I am not wasting resource as I once did. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh/page/2#post-2158309 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 16:18:29 +0000 Helena 2158309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni, that's a great question/comment ... for me I think there are two pitfalls I've fallen into, and it's actually a push-pull between the two as I write it - one is the "I need to be more interesting trap" in which I buy items to "mix things up" (gray and colourful jeans spring to mind) and "I need to be the perfect minimalist" trap in which I over-cull things that I still like to try to attain some sort of black and white capsule nirvana. So I'm happy with this capsule because I feel like balances to pursue one at the expense of the other (and I think if I stay in this mind-set I'll purchase more mindfully going forward and cull less aggressively - which will hopefully let me avoid ruts and evolve my style, while still maintaining a reasonably small closet, which I value). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh/page/2#post-2158275 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 10:01:09 +0000 Jenni NZ 2158275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks very cohesive TG!<br /> I am intrigued about all the things you bought because you “should” have them and then donated them again. Could you elaborate what sort of thing?<br /> To this day I have never owned a denim jacket, or a leather jacket, and I only bought my first ever puffer jacket last year at the age of 58. On this forum it feels like those things are almost “shoulds” as so many Fabbers have them, but maybe you mean more of “the perfect white shirt” sort of thing- which I also don’t own! Essentially I don’t feel those things are me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh/page/2#post-2158269 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 07:24:45 +0000 Cee 2158269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought Canadians just gutted a moose and climbed inside like the Tauntaun scene in Empire Strikes Back ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2158267 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 07:19:57 +0000 Jane 2158267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so impressed by the elegance and simplicity of your approach. Such stylish pieces and so beautifully put together. It must be very relaxing to see the three inches between those hangers! </p> <p>It is interesting about how families influence the approach to fashion. My granny was ever so stylish and always looked at new fashions. I know she would love my wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2158261 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 04:44:30 +0000 Nitsirk 2158261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent advice and tips, Helena! Good to know as wash and wear is so important in these pandemic times. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2158132 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 14:49:00 +0000 Helena 2158132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou, thank you! And you are a beautiful, creative dresser who is on team wear and gets (and gives) great joy with your style ... no need to change it unless it will bring you joy! xoxo</p> <p>Shevia, thank you!&nbsp;</p> <p>Nitsirk, highly recommend that jacket - it's only flaw is that it is TOO warm at times ... which will be just fine with me in Jan/Feb! My friend has several colours and one is from last season, and she says they wash and hold up really well, too.</p> <p>Lisa, high five on the winter chaos ... it gives me stress and black is a great antidote.</p> <p>Thank you Suz and Angie! xoxo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2158129 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 14:29:28 +0000 Bijou 2158129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are such an inspiration, I cannot imagine myself with such a minimal wardrobe. Yet you (and Jenn) prove how considered purchases create the perfect wardrobe. I am sure my largish wardrobe was influenced by my Mother and Grandmother who both loved fashion and had huge closets. You have definitely given me something to ponder...and the opportunity to re-evaluate my spending priorities. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157945 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 03:37:24 +0000 Jaime 2157945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There was a time, not so very long ago, that I had a similar shoe strategy. I had two or three shoes for the year, wore them into the ground and then replaced. Similar with jeans and probably the rest but I don't even remember thinking about it much. Well that is definitely not me now! But I digress - sounds like you are in an excellent place Helena! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157944 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 03:37:16 +0000 Nitsirk 2157944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Helena - I admire your precision in narrowing your wardrobe with colour, event, vibe, and purpose all factored in. I love your palette and Jo Fresh find! I may just check out the Jo Fresh offerings tomorrow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157915 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 01:39:22 +0000 Anonymous 2157915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am nodding in agreement about finding winter gear and outdoor dressing chaotic . I cannot handle the gloves and hats and scarves and coats and boots and now a mask and a purse and blah blah blah . I’m often leaving the house in the middle of winter without gloves or a scarf because I just can’t deal with one more thing ! Black looks good against snow and i winter light and is less visually chaotic indeed . ( this coming from the person who has 100 winter coats and jackets and mitts and scarves etc in every colour - lol!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157910 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 01:08:09 +0000 Suz 2157910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow -- this is incredible! You have really refined it down to the bones and still left room for fun! Love the new sherpa! I also love that you bought a lace blouse for this season.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157895 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 00:30:17 +0000 Angie 2157895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Helena</b>, you carry on listening to your feelings and soul searching. If a black puffer is the winner - milk it :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157886 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 23:53:00 +0000 Helena 2157886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thx CG and high five Minaminu! CG that's a good question ... I have a number of items that overlap seasons, on the other hand I have a few pieces that I tuck away just for particular occasions (like if I have a business meeting which is rare now that I don't have a pt job ) ... So it probably works out roughly like that but not exactly. ..?</p> <p>Nemosmom, one of our grocery stores has a Joe Fresh section ... It's as close to a Target situation as we have here, sadly The season thing was such a revelation! I realized that December through February is reliably cold; June through August reliably hot ... The remaining 6 months aren't reliable for anything - but tend to be transitional and changeable ... So I find for here it's easier to plan if I break it up this way.</p> <p>Angie, it CAN be a little boring for sure, but for me, the winter season and the gear that comes with it always feels so chaotic, and black feels so calm and tidy to me ... So I find black works best for me for these months - even more than other neutrals which is weird but true for me for some reason. I was eyeing some brighter winter accessories though for those days when I want some colour, so maybe for my Xmas stocking! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157856 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 20:10:05 +0000 Cardiff girl 2157856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does this mean you have 28 items for each season?I can only hope to have a closet looking like that,very impressive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157825 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 17:54:56 +0000 Minaminu 2157825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Torontogirl, snap! We could be minimalist cousins . I have been doing seasonal capsule wardrobes for a while and my current winter capsule has less than 30 pieces, mainly due to the limited space but also because I like the simplicity! I like how consistent and colourful yours is! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157812 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 16:40:33 +0000 nemosmom 2157812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Wait wait... you found that great fluffy jacket at the GROCERY store?!?!?! *jealous*<br /></div><div><br /></div>You dad sounds like my dad!&nbsp; He has X number of tops and bottoms and always does a 1:1 replacement. One coat, one pair of gloves, one hat, 4 pairs of shoes!</p> <p>Your capsule looks perfect for your winter! It's a tight, colorful palette, with just enough variety, without being 'too much'. If that makes any sense. All of these colors are so pretty on you, too.&nbsp; You have done a lot of work here!&nbsp; </p> <p>Can I ask a crazy question regarding how you have defined your season? Why Dec-Feb and not Jan-Mar?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157805 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 15:54:25 +0000 Angie 2157805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Helena</b>! I suspect you wear the black puffer a lot more than the peacoat in your Canadian Winter so it gets a LOT of wear!!! I'm curious: are you happy to wear the same black puffer all Winter long? Maybe the variation of a scarf adds the change you crave. Or the outfit underneath! Like my Dad, who does just that ....one coat to rule them all - only his coat is taupe. It can work :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157780 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 13:43:13 +0000 Helena 2157780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much everyone ... Joy, I can't wait to see your outfits!</p> <p>I'll definitely share how it goes; hopefully it won't be too boring!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157778 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 13:23:42 +0000 Murph11 2157778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m in awe of the 3 inches (8cm) between hangers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157756 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 06:04:44 +0000 Anonymous 2157756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! I like your self discipline and color choices. I have been doing something like this. I was so happy to see November end so I could wear holiday colors rather than fall colors. I have been pleased with my December capsule so far. It consists of 9 pieces so far. I’ve found that I need some statement earrings for some festive Holiday Zoom gettogethers.. That would be an accessory so does not count as clothing. For January I am planning a minimal capsule of neutrals with challenges of wearing them together. By January I am tired of color and metallics.<br /> . I don’t count footwear as I change shoes often to keep feet happy and healthy. At 74 I don’t have any corns or bunions, or other problems so far.<br /> In Kansas it got warm enough to start thinking about spring. Now we can have the most snow in April and freezes and snow through May, so Summer does not really start until mid June. I may need to add to the spring wardrobe but am probably ok if I pull from the fall capsule and wear dark brown with pink, olive with aqua and peach, pale blue with black or mint green or citron with mustard. Please keep us updated on your successes and problems with your seasonal capsules </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157723 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 23:38:29 +0000 LaPed 2157723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, 28 pieces for a long winter season is super impressive! Beautiful true-to-you colours. I hope you'll share some WIWs.&nbsp;</p> <p>My family is about the same as yours regarding clothes -- as little as possible, replaced as infrequently as possible. I've had a reputation as the clotheshorse of the family ever since I was a kid, begging my mom and grandmother to take me thrifting. ;)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157717 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 23:05:56 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2157717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just explaining that about the seasonal thing to a friend who might be moving to Florida. My life there was not under my own control, and it was very easy to get sucked under and feel like nothing ever changed, much like people feel about Covid. Setting up seasonal clothing, thanks YLF, made a big difference in feeling like time was measurable and moving in a meaningful way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157716 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 23:00:59 +0000 Helena 2157716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, you gotta do you ... I for one would be a bit sad if you got tooo minimalistic with your style; I admire your artistry, right down to your nails!!</p> <p>Thanks FI!</p> <p>Jenn, I think I am actually a natural capsule wardrobe person, but in the last few years I've gotten too focused on what it *looks* like from outside rather than what I actually like to wear ... which resulted in a lot of churn as I bought, and donated, "shoulds". Not that I won't still make mistakes, but I feel a little more confident in my own style ... which is not sleek and cool urban, but is a little more colourful and mom-ish, which is what I am after all! So hoping I'll find a good balance between being myself and not getting to stuck in a rut going forward ...&nbsp;</p> <p>I think the seasonal thing really helps with boredom ... especially because you live somewhere with a sort of consistent climate, right? (like moderate to hot, vs. the huge freezing to boil swing we have). So in theory you could probably keep the same stuff all the time. I know our spring and fall are very similar, but I still have, let's say a couple of sweaters I would wear only in spring (like a pink one). It makes me feel like I'm shopping when I open a seasonal bin! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157713 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 22:53:37 +0000 Anonymous 2157713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m piling up donations weekly right now . I wish I didn’t Iove fashion so much though- it would be easier to keep a tighter closet going . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157711 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 22:51:12 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2157711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such lovely strong colors—you won’t get bored! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157708 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 22:43:29 +0000 Jenn 2157708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm loving this idea of seasonal capsules, and actually wrote down something along these lines as an experiment for next year. Like you, I have a pretty small wardrobe to begin with, but I was thinking that defining some key pieces for each season and setting others aside might help stave off some of the boredom I start feeling after wearing the same things on repeat for too long. Plus, it'd be a specific time to look forward to new purchases and an anticipated small refresh.</p> <p>I can't remember...have you been doing this for previous seasons or is this new to you? I hope you'll share some outfits as you get into it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157690 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 19:59:10 +0000 Helena 2157690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, I'm in York region so we are not in lockdown ... Yet *sigh*...</p> <p>Suntiger, that's basically it! I have a few things tucked away that I know I won't wear, and this doesn't include a couple of pairs of sweatpants and a couple of sweatshirts. It seems small but actually I'm such a repeat wearer that it will probably be plenty, and my lifestyle doesn't call for lots of different styles of dress ... But I'll keep those wild card spots open in case something really grabs me in the new year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157689 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 19:55:11 +0000 Helena 2157689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, for sure Angie ... Not very exciting but here you go! I also included my hat and scarves; even though they're not part of the capsule count, the colour and contrast counteracts the plain black a little! The Blonde booties are starting to look a little worn, and the navy peacoat needs replacing for sure! but I'm not feeling rushed at the moment.</p> <p>Lisa ... I was laughing the other day at lunch with my Dad, when he told me his wardrobe strategy ... Basically he has 7 rugby shirt and maybe 4 pairs of khakis. When anything gets a hole in it, he replaced the item exactly. If that takes 10 years, all the better. Sub in golf shirts and khaki shorts for summer. One pair of shoes per season plus one pair of golf shoes. One winter jacket and one rain jacket. One hat. One pair of mitts . My sister is about the same. So I am now basically the clotheshorse of my family lol!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-capsule-and-a-fun-find-at-joe-fresh#post-2157686 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 19:49:05 +0000 Anonymous 2157686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is that all your winter wardrobe or like a project 333? Nice cohesive palette!<br /> And lucky find at the grocery store- looks good for the days the house is really cold! </p>