Discussion about this post

User's avatar
Maureen McLennon Welton's avatar

Reading this is HEALING!! I do this work for myself as well - but loveee “in defense of less” because it doesn’t require starting over AND it doesn’t require boring!!!

Expand full comment
Susan Hammond's avatar

Good article. I too am also a capsule devotee, but describe my approach as "capsule plus." My basic capsule for fall-winter or spring-summer is 30 items...15 tops, 9 pants/jeans, and 6 top layers. These are in my chosen base colors of black, white, ivory, camel or stone, and gray (fall-winter) or navy (spring-summer). Then I add about 20 items for (seasonal) fun with the only requirement being that each addition can be used in at least 2-3 combinations. I also have an all-year LBDs and suits(3) capsule of 10 items for when I need it. These 60 items take roughly 60" of hanging space. I have app 108" of hanging space, so nothing is crowded. A big part of my wardrobe variety is in accessories, but I do also use blues/aqua/teal and blush/rose in the 15 basic tops. Just to put my first 30 items in perspective: this makes 810 distinct outfits ... I'm not bored! If there is a quantity issue, it is that I still have too many choices when I get dressed. Heh.

Expand full comment
2 more comments...

No posts