1. Decide on a "uniform" (or two).
2. Choose 2-3 colors and 1-2 neutrals.
3. Plan clothes that can mix and match easily.
A "uniform" is the basic structure that you wear almost every day. For example, my uniform for the fall was a t-shirt, open sweater/blazer, scarf, skinny jeans, and tall boots. I decided to try to change it up just a bit for the winter to wear a sweater, necklace/scarf/button up under, skinny jeans, tall boots. A variation would be a skirt and fleece tights instead of jeans. A second uniform for me (probably more often worn later in the winter) is a long-sleeve shirt with an open sweater.
Here are the sweaters I chose:
1. white v-neck 2. pink v-neck 3. green argyle pattern
4. navy sparkly v-neck 5. cream turtleneck 6. maroon turtleneck
7. green turtleneck 8. red crewneck 9. navy open sweater
The white and pink v-necks are probably the most versatile pieces. For some reason I haven't worn the green argyle sweater much, even though I like it, so I'm hoping having a smaller amount of choices will help me choose it more often. I just got the navy sparkly sweater for Christmas (good job hubby!). The turtlenecks of course can only be worn with a necklace or scarf (not over a button-down). I included the red sweater, even though it is not in my colors, just because I like it. I may possibly also wear a tan open sweater that it like the navy one, if I think of it. Also, I ordered a dark green vest online from Old Navy, which I'm hoping to use as a layering piece throughout the winter (over sweaters) and spring (over t-shirts).
Here are the shirts I chose:
2. denim chambray button-up 2. green 3/4 sleeve button-up 3. peachy pink 3/4 sleeve button-up
The first three shirts I would most likely wear with an open sweater (and possibly a scarf) later in the winter. The second row of button-up shirts I would wear under a sweater.
Here are the bottoms/dresses I chose:
4. teal long-sleeved dress 5. navy 3/4-sleeved dress 6. burnt ochre cords
7. dark pink corduroy skirt 8. jean skirt 9. dark brown corduroy skirt
I pretty much live in jeans/cords 3 seasons of the year. Lately I've been trying to incorporate more color into the bottom half of my wardrobe, so the green and burnt ochre cords are new purchases this year. I have also ordered a pair of tan jeans, which I am looking forward to mixing into my wardrobe. Before I bought the burnt ochre cords, I realized that all my pants were very dark - not very versatile.
The dresses and skirts I will most likely wear with my dark brown fleece leggings and boots. To wear the dresses, I will probably have to pull out a blazer, so I guess I will have to add that to my winter wardrobe. The skirts can be worn with any sweater combination. I would really like to find a denim skirt that is a little longer, since I never feel comfortable wearing this skirt in the spring/summer.
And these are the accessories I chose:
1. teal scarf 2. pink scarf 3. teal/pink paisley scarf 4. leopard scarf 5. purple scarf 6. dark green scarf
7. brown skinny belt 8. gold dangly earrings 9. gold dangly necklace 10. gold dangly earrings (these also have a matching necklace not pictured) 11. owl earrings 12. navy scarf
13. bronze leaf earrings 14. white pearl earrings 15. gold/silver leaf necklack 16. short brown boots 17. tall camel boots 18. tall black boots
Probably I will add the the accessories the brown scarf I just bought (maybe replacing the navy?) and my new elephant earring and necklace set. Also, the reality of winter is that I will probably just wear my black snow boots most days (not pictured).
I'm not super strict with the rules. Any clothing not in the capsule is in a suitcase in my closet. If I think of an item without seeing it, I can get it out of the suitcase. I'm not planning on following the "one item in, one item out" rule.
The main purpose of this exercise for me is not necessarily one about discipline, but rather about limiting my choices and stress related to making decisions. I like to plan, and planning what to wear in advance helps me get dressed more easily in the morning (I'm not a morning person). In August, I turned all my hangers backwards and wrapped my sweaters with a paper, so after a year I plan to get rid of what I have not worn. I'm trying to slowly and consistently reduce what I have to a more reasonable amount. I've made already 43 outfits in Stylebook from these pieces, and I can easily choose from any one of them what I would like to wear. I usually decide on Mondays what I will wear for that week. It's a system that works well for me.
Wish me luck! :)
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