SYC

Ledonna N.

Any suggestions on how to start? I have a list of summer concerts I will be going to so I don't need to spend any extra coins on clothing, shoes, etc. I have a wardrobe overflowing with clothing I love. But I am in the category of if I see it I just have to have it. I will be playing in my closet to create summer capsule wardrobe geared to my style aesthetic.

Basically little tribal, urban, warrior, androgyny. So far my summer capsule I have one short type play suite, one black jump suit, I was wondering if anyone could give me tips on their experience for a capsule wardrobe. I have the basic comprehension of what it is but I would like some real life feedback.

Summer concerts on the list:
1) Lionel Richie taking my mother for late mother's day present.
2) George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic
3) The Doobie Brothers with my cousin we are big fans

. Thanks in advance.

10 years ago

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Thistle

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I am pretty awful at SYC - when I put my mind to it. Then, I seem to focus on everything I can't have. However, when not thinking about it, I can go months without buying much

So, no advice to give, just wishing you the best of luck.

10 years ago

carter

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I'm no expert, but I can show you what I'm doing at the moment. I'm on PYC (pack your closet) for an upcoming 2 week trip to Europe. I'll end up cutting a few of the tops and maybe one of the pants and adding a couple dresses for the trip, but slide 1 is basically the capsule I'll be pulling from. I started with my dark neutral (black), and added 5 or 6 items. Then added 5 or 6 items in a lighter neutral. Then 5-6 print tops that work with both neutrals. Finally, I added a couple pink items and a basic white tee and blue jeans. Scarves help to mix things up. While every item may not work with every other item, there's a cohesion to the capsule that gives me oodles of options.

The second slide was my late Winter/Early Spring work capsule that I based on the color profile in picture 3.

Key tips: start with your color story for each capsule, and try on the possible combinations to make sure they really work IRL.

Good luck! Looking forward to seeing the results.

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10 years ago

rachylou

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Well I have some mini capsules. Like Almost Cheap & Sleazy Night Out On The Town. It involves one dress outfit, one gold lame leggings outfit. Both are complete with jewelry and shoes. Basically, I'd wear these outfits as-is, over and over.

Then I have bigger mix-and-match capsules - like for work. Really, I've just realised they go by industry - Energy, SEMI, Pharma...

I have to admit I'd plan single & different outfits for each of your concerts, though, because they are special occasions in my book.

10 years ago

viva

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Oh Rachylou. DH would love it if I had a Sleazy Night Out on the Town mini capsule!

10 years ago

rachylou

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Lol, viva. You can do it! And there's always "Easy, But Not Cheap" just to be clear about things

10 years ago

Ledonna N.

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Thistle-your right it is a mindset. Now I just have to get set to change my mind.

Carter-thank you for the help with pictures always helpful.

Rachylou, Viva- Too funny ladies. Maybe I should name my summer caspule hmmmmmm maybe "summer of comic con".

10 years ago

Jen W

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You did such a fantastic job with your Prabal Gurung inspired outfit, could you find photos that represent the essence of what you'd like to wear to these concerts and then recreate them using the clothing you have? Your summer line up makes me want to dance, so I would be sure to focus on comfortable shoes. I think your summer capsule already includes some base outfits to work with. Love the black jumpsuit on you! Perhaps focusing on toppers and accessories would be enough to complete a concert capsule?

10 years ago

Caro in Oz

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LOVE the Doobie Bros.

When starting to make capsules I always start with pants or skirts I love & want to wear & that fit well. I put one on & start playing with my tops, shoes & accessories. Here is one I made with my harem pants All the other pieces here work with my blue & black jeans & a lot of them work with my grey silky track pants too.

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