Clothing Capsules

This summer I started reading about clothing capsules. The first article was written by a lady who had gotten rid of all her clothes and only purchased a small selection of clothes to wear every day. The concept was intriguing, but that model seemed too extreme for me. Then I found a blog called un-fancy. In it she talks about seasonal clothing capsules (January-March, April-June, July-September, October-December). For each season she chooses the following:

15 tops

9 bottoms

9 shoes

2 dresses

2 outerwear 

And then unlimited accessories. Plus she doesn't count pjs or workout clothes. I liked this idea a lot! Simplifying your clothing choices and being creative with your wardrobe. Also realizing that you don't need as many clothes as you might think, if you'll pick good quality, pieces you love! 

In September I decided to get started. After having a baby, I was frustrated going through my clothes trying to find the ones that fit and I felt comfortable in. It was frustrating and a bit hard on my self-confidence so I tried on clothes and picked out the ones I felt good in and put the rest away. And you know what? It felt great! I had options. I could see everything I could wear. And once I picked my outfit for the day, I didn't have to change. 

I am working on losing the baby weight and the weather has changed significantly in the past 2 months. So I decided to choose my capsule monthly for now. It really works for me. I don't feel bored with my options because I get to do a little moving around and editing every time the calendar turns. I can bring out a new shirt or pair of pants I'd been waiting to wear and hadn't been able to yet and it's quite motivating to see if something fits after 30 days that hadn't the previous time I'd tried it on. I am enjoying this clothing capsule model; feeling less stress about picking my clothes each day. I feel like I'm wearing my "favorite clothes" all the time, and well, why shouldn't I be? I'm very excited about the LulaRoe clothing I have begun to get and I know I'm getting 3 new pieces for Christmas because I picked them out! :) And can I just say that I'm having a hard time waiting?! The pieces are just super comfortable and wonderful quality and I want to wear them all the time! I see more purchases in the future, but now that I'm able to filter them through my clothing capsule mindset I choose them according to my favorite color scheme and what will mix and match best with the wardrobe I have. Smart shopping!
Enough of my jabbering for now. But I thought I'd share this idea in case it inspires someone else to try it as well!

To life... full of beautiful, simple clothing!