How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe That Will Last a Lifetime
Not so long ago, the fashion world was buzzing about the concept of a capsule wardrobe—the kind of compact closet that only held a bare minimum of pieces that all perfectly matched each other with great ease and much time saved in the morning. Perhaps because the economic downturn was ramping up at the same time that a furious decade of fast-fashion shopping was taking its toll on the capacity of our closets, the capsule wardrobe appeared to be the solution to everyone's fashion woes. Around that time in 2014, Caroline Rector, a Texan fashion lover who'd had enough of the chaos, began to whittle down her closet to a mere 37 pieces, documenting the process on her brilliant website, Unfancy. Everyone paid attention to her method.
You don't have to have a number, but aim for 50 or fewer pieces.
Treat the idea like a game.
Begin with a simple clear-out.
Take a time-out before refilling your wardrobe.
Don't worry about making it perfect.
Trial-run the process if you're scared to commit.
Be honest about your lifestyle—and what you need from a wardrobe.
Now you can stream-line your wardrobe for good.
Opening Image: Symphony of Silk
This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated by Elinor Block.