" I guess you must have the desire to want to change and you must make a choice to put into practice these changes on a daily basis. When you do this, you will eventually reach a tipping point whereby you consciously change the way that you live.
There will be no looking back- "
I have to say that now opening my wardrobe is such a joy! I can actually see all my clothes (not jam packed next to each other) and it is such a liberating feeling to not wonder what to wear for the day. I don't have to waste precious time (where in fact I could be spending it in more productive way) because I know all my 11 core items plus the extras will suit me perfectly.
I still love to shop but not as I did before...yes, yes, yes you read it right. I don't have the urge to shop and I can leave a shopping trip without purchasing something. I now do more window shopping for research purposes (and fun!) and not buying.
I really love my closet now and everything in it ...and NEVER feel like I have nothing to wear. I can easily pull out something to wear and know that will always look good on me, presentable and will represent me.
If you choose your capsule wardrobe carefully, you will literally force yourself to only use the best things you have and over time you become accustomed to it and can be trick yourself out of ' saving the best for later.'
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If your fashion budget is on the lower end, avoid over-spending on the core items of your wardrobe. Purchase the best that you can afford but you do not need to make all of your core items 'investment pieces.' Save the big splurges for the following items: coats, shoes, sunglasses, handbags, cocktail dresses, jean, watches and jewelry.
These items will last you a long time so quality is of the utmost importance, Also if the above mentioned items are quality, they can really dress up a moderately priced outfit and make it look expensive.
With regards to maintaining and going forward you should adapt overtime for what is right for you.If you are doing the experiment to the letter and are only using your 11 or more core items and you are having a wardrobe revelation carry on! If you find that you need to add more pieces into your capsule wardrobe to make it really work for you, then that is OK too. The exercise is extreme and even though I truly employed the 11 core Item Wardrobe- it might be right for you.
Hopefully, going forward, you will take the best that this challenge has to offer by becoming more discerning towards the clothing you bring into your wardrobe. You will look at your wardrobe like you look at your home and not allow clutter into it. And ultimately, you will get one step to defining your true style.
I would love to hear your thoughts, observations and experience on the capsule wardrobe.
See you next week! :) xx
See you next week! :) xx
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