Ok, for someone who really isn't bothered about clothes...here's another thread upon the subject. Don't worry I'm still not bothered..but I saw an article in a magazine whilst on holiday about "capsule wardrobes"..I've heard of the concept before, but have never really taken much notice, but I read this article and what they said struck a chord with me. Basically buy a smallish amount of really good quality items for each season and make them all items that will mix and match with each other, so basically you can make about 20 different outifts out of a really small amount of clothes. They suggested a blazer style jacket, got one of those anyway, a trenchstyle coat, a good pair of jeans again I have these, but other than that it was a decent shirt, a really well cut pair of trousers, breton striped top, a white and a grey t shirt, a light fabric midi skirt, there were a few suggestions for footwear, bags and accessories as well. I was on the John Lewis site before I knew it ordering like nobody's business. Here goes..Ordered the trenchcoat, a shirt, a pair of trousers, a t shirt, a skirt, and a breton striped top. All good brands like Hobbs, Joules, Ghost, French connection, a couple of JL's own brand. Stuff was all in the sale and I spent about £150! Not only that they also accidentally sent me a pair of matching trousers to go with the shirt I ordered, and didn't charge me for them...oops! Won't wear them with the shirt cos it would look like I'm wearing pyjamas as they have vertical stripes..but they fit a treat and go great with the t shirt. The quality of the stuff looks amazing and now I don't have to think about clothes for a long time..not that I did in the first place lol!
So no more picking up cheap throwaway fashion, it's all about investment wear from now on. As the article said I've matched up all the separates and I have loads of amazing outfits..Now just somewhere to wear them! To make room I also bagged up and donated a whole lot of clothes that I hardly ever wear. Has anyone else tried the capsule approach to clothing?
So no more picking up cheap throwaway fashion, it's all about investment wear from now on. As the article said I've matched up all the separates and I have loads of amazing outfits..Now just somewhere to wear them! To make room I also bagged up and donated a whole lot of clothes that I hardly ever wear. Has anyone else tried the capsule approach to clothing?