Thank you Erin!! Finally somebody recognizes how homogenized capsule wardrobes have become. You can be a minimalist and still have color in your wardrobe. It is frustrating to watch these videos and find that a capsule wardrobe means neutral colors, a blazer, and a British accent. Not that I have anything against any of those things, but that's not all there is!! That's like only eating vanilla ice cream. Also, it completely ignores where you live, what kind of lifestyle you have, and personal aesthetic (what actually looks good on you). A 20 year old surf instructor from Hawaii is going to have a totally different capsule wardrobe from a 50 year old investment banker from New York city. Personally, I would love to see someone do a color challenge capsule wardrobe, with NO white, cream, black, grey, or navy (except for maybe shoes). That would be really interesting, and a total different take on capsule wardrobe. I bet Karenbritchick would rock this challenge!

@byerinelizabeth

3 жыл бұрын

Omg yessss Karenbritchick has such good style! She mixes colours & prints so well! And I totally agree - lifestyle plays the biggest role in how to curate your closet! It's not a one size fits all thing and it never should be.

@nomvulavmoloko6255

3 жыл бұрын

My colours are navy blue, cream white, grey and Jewel tones. (emerald, fuschia, tangerine, aquamarine, marigold,) I love my wardrobe and it's versatility throughout the seasons.

@gayleritter1199

3 жыл бұрын

Please watch Daria Andronescu, she uses color in many items but makes it interesting in combining classics with them. She’s not stuck in one lifestyle.

@Flower4229

3 жыл бұрын

I feel best in neutrals because it allows my features to stand out rather than my clothes. I also get sick of patterns and designs verrry quickly. But give me a good neutral texture for yearrrs. That’s sustainable TO ME

@keodi1

3 жыл бұрын

@@gayleritter1199 I so agree with this!

Capsule shouldn’t equal boring or plain! Totally agree with you on the leopard skirt!

@byerinelizabeth

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!!

Yes, thank you! I fell for the whole “capsule wardrobe = black/white/grey” thing early on, then wondered why I always felt so down about my closet! Over the past year, I’ve transitioned into a completely different style. I still have a small capsule, but I discovered that my style is far more colorful and vintage than I originally thought. My most worn piece is a mustard yellow Victorian inspired linen midi dress, and I only own one black item (overalls 😂). The idea that brighter colors or patterns can’t be versatile is such a myth. My wardrobe is now a handful of beautiful linen dresses that I wear on repeat, warm toned knitwear, a few basics, and dainty patterns. And here’s the thing - yes, some people do notice that I repeat items fairly often, but it’s never a negative thing. Instead they tell me again how much they love that item I’m wearing. It’s an amazing thing to have a signature style that people recognize and say, “oh, that’s so you!” I think that capsule wardrobes enable us to find that signature style 😊😊❤️

@byerinelizabeth

3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes! I love everything you've said! It's so true, and as long as you feel good in it all that's what matters. I think repeating / rewearing your clothes is such a good thing and I hate how society has conditioned us that we shouldn't. I think that's starting to change though which is so good ❤️

@ShellTay32

3 жыл бұрын

This is so true. I love the neutral thing. But, I have a friend who loves designer clothing. She has a small but elegant high end wardrobe that includes some colors and standout prints. I do notice she wears the same pieces time and again. However, my thought (and everyone who knows her) is WOW! She always looks impeccable and her style is so enviable because it "so her" as you mentioned above. xoxo

"A capsule wardrobe is not an aesthetic." Yessss!

@ElizabethStaeheli

2 жыл бұрын

What does that mean?

@falsehoodbasher7240

2 жыл бұрын

@@ElizabethStaeheli it’s not a style in and & of itself(, I think)

Capsule wardrobe - a curated cohesive wardrobe that includes items that look good on you (undertone, skin tone, hair), express your personality through style, and constantly in rotation. Another tool to make you feel good about yourself.

I don't own a blazer. Feel like such a rebel and a misfit :P

@48hm9

3 жыл бұрын

Same! They look horrible on me and they are in every capsule wardrobe video

@isabeldiaz9717

3 жыл бұрын

Same!!!! A total rebel lol

@byerinelizabeth

3 жыл бұрын

hahah love it!

@rishikapaul4740

3 жыл бұрын

I have a blazer which I got in higher secondary schooldays and still I use them.

@ingridrodriguez3273

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t like blazers even dressed down with jeans. Instead I have a black moto jacket that’s made of cotton. Structured but soft material makes it more my style

I feel a million bucks after adding a lavender purple sweater and skirt set in my capsule wardrobe 💞

To me leopard print is a neutral. I am uncomfortable in button down shirts, white washes me out. I've never followed the capsule wardrobe rules, and am glad you have articulated this for others.

@byerinelizabeth

3 жыл бұрын

I think leopard is quite neutral too! So glad you enjoyed the video ❤️

@jessicawalls5360

3 жыл бұрын

I am uncomfortable in button downs and white washes me out also. Actually my entire wardrobe is black and for this reason I have 3 of the exact same black shirt.I love it and happily wear it every day.

@Romans116Gurl

3 жыл бұрын

I too think animal print is a neutral! It gives me life 🥰

@jasiyah5470

3 жыл бұрын

I'm the exact opposite. I hate animal prints and love button downs.

I’ve started straying away from the traditional capsule wardrobe “look” because it started getting sterile and bland for me lol. Don’t get me wrong, learning about capsules has been an absolute game changer in terms of intentional wardrobe planning & curation. I still love my white button downs and blue jeans. But at the end of the day, capsules are just a tool to help introduce & guide you when it comes to personal style & clothes if you’re uncertain about where to start. After you’ve learned the basics, it should be the launching pad to further hone in on your aesthetic imo. Patricia from A Small Wardrobe actually talks about this topic a bit! She has one video about “Minimalist Wardrobe Archetypes.”

@byerinelizabeth

3 жыл бұрын

Oh amazing, thanks for the recommendation! You're exactly right - having the foundation is a good starting point but then growing it into your own is what's key ❤️

@siacharlz

3 жыл бұрын

Preach

“A capsule shouldn’t be an aesthetic” should be the #1 rule tbh! Thanks girl!

Well done... Brilliant video.. I am so sick of people who are critizing because they say "it doesn't fit the rules" of minimalism or a capsule wardrobe... It is rediculous...and shows they have not understand the concept of minimalism! Any true minimalist will say "minimalism is different for the everyone"... The principle is just reducing stuff to a level that "things" don't stress, exhaust and depress you".. So that you have just what you need to make you relaxed and happy and have time for what is important to you in your life!

Main thing is definitely finding pieces that match and are you. I'm a goth/witchy styled pear shaped woman and I keep it together by doing high waisted black clothes with forest green and purple accents and it works great.

This makes me understand why I can’t find “THE” wardrobe inspo for me on pinterest! While I do gravitate towards neutrals I hate the idea of blazers and trousers when I could add a flowy blouse and a pair of linen pants instead! Definitely gonna take this and make my wardrobe my own!!! Less Pinterest, more me!

@falsehoodbasher7240

2 жыл бұрын

Linen pants ❤

This resonates so much with me! I have a very casual, androgynous style and I feel most like a rockstar when I wear my vintage army flight suit! I love mixing utility and edginess and that is what my "capsule wardrobe" is pretty much made of.

That orange sweater is a great color for you! Thanks for this video! I agree about the flexibilty of each of our "capsules" according to our preferences and what looks best.

Thank you for this video. I have the feeling many people mistake minimalism and a capsule wardrobe with a certain aesthetic just as you mentioned and hopefully your video helps to get some unnecessary pressure off of them and make the experience of a capsule wardrobe not eenjoyable

@byerinelizabeth

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! That's why I wanted to make this video, I know I felt I had to fit in a certain mould when I started but that's just not the case at all ❤️

@ZurditaDinamita

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I don't get why people thinks minimal = neutral tones. Bauhaus art were minimal too, clean structures and no detail, and that creations were full of blue, yellow, red...! So lively yet so simple ✨

So true. I never liked the way black and white striped shirts look on me, yet that is often a staple to the capsule wardrobe.

@byerinelizabeth

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Once you learn what you like / don't like it makes it easier to build up a closet you enjoy! ❤️

I totally agree with you Erin and I loved how you insisted on the word 'individual' because everyone should follow their personal style and what makes them feel compfortable so thank you for being different (unique) and sharing such a great advice ❤

Totally agree! The trick is identifying your personal style. Once you've done that, the rest is easy!

I have been sort of using the idea of a capsule wardrobe as a way to not get bored with my clothes and to shop less... I pick a set of clothes that I am crazy about right now, and put away the others that I still like and wear, but just not so much this month (or for 2 -3 months). It doesn't have any set number of clothes nor a set color palette, and I freely exchange, add or remove items when I feel it's time to do that. That has honestly helped me shop less because I feel like I went shopping each time I open my cardboard box full of clothes. I have never owned a single white tee, nor do I like any of the items that the capsule wardrobe is "supposed to" have, yet I managed to create capsule-like wardrobes for years now. I tend to gravitate towards very saturated colors like red, teal and plum, and hate how I look in neutrals, so if I hadn't adapted what I love into my closet, I wouldn't have been able to do it. I would encourage anyone to experiment with their style and capsules if they haven't tried it yet.

So, my problem is that I've forgotten what my style is like. I used to dress colorfully, with fun patterns and shapes. Now it seems all I wear is black. I can't seem to find clothes that I feel comfortable and confident in. Maybe I should just focus on finding even one louder more fun item that suits me and build around that. That's so hard though.

I think the name "Capsule Wardrobe" can easily create the misunderstanding. I learn from Daria Andronescu about the Wonder Wardrobe method and find it pretty useful to create my own wardrobe with all the items that I love and wear all the time. So I suggest to change the name first. Leave the Capsule Wardrobe for someone who need a closet detox for a few months - like what I did 2 years ago. Basically, I lived with only basic pieces for months and finally realized what I truly need in my wardrobe for a cheerful life. Now my Wonder Wardrobe is full of ruffle blouses, jeans, double breasted blazers, colorful silk scarves & cover-up, sling back shoes... I still keep some basic white tees because they mix perfectly with jeans and a silk scarf or cover-up. But you know, it's my wardrobe and as long as it make me happy, it's fine. And so is yours.

@byerinelizabeth

3 жыл бұрын

Love this! I haven't heard of the Wonder Wardrobe but I think I'm going to look into it! I agree - it's essential to figure out your core style before being able to really expand and grow that quality closet that works for you ❤️

@TrangNguyen_Gabriel

3 жыл бұрын

I think a Wonder Wardrobe is an interesting idea to explore and you should definitely do a video about it. Basically, it's a capsule wardrobe full of interesting pieces & personality like mine and yours - but better because every pieces can mix & match to one another. The more interesting thing about clothes is that when we are conscious about ourselves, we can tame the most difficult pieces in the most unexpected way - like what I have done with the trench coat, palazzo pant and pleated skirt. I think you had experienced the same thing with some of your clothes. Why don't you share about it on your next video. It could be great.

I totally agree and think that this is one of the best videos that explains a capsule wardrobe at its heart but doesn’t make it so that you can’t express yourself within it as most of those lists are want to do.

I like seeing the many different ways you style THAT skirt which "doesn't" belong in your capsule wardrobe.

Wow!!!! I’ve watched a ton of capsule wardrobe videos, and this one is so brilliantly insightful, I’ve had a major lightbulb moment thinking on my wardrobe!! Thanks so much, Erin! You’ve blasted the capsule wardrobe ‘myths’ with fabulous commonsense. Love it. 👍

This is excellent! I hear so many bloggers talk about white tshirts, etc etc and it just doesn’t fit on me! Thank you so much for this ❤️

You have no idea how much I need to see this! For a couple months I’ve become very fustrated with my wardrobe since I’ve minimized soo much (on a minimalist journey) & at the same time trying to create a capsule wardrobe... THANK YOU 🤍

You are right! I was a teenager in the 1980s when capsule wardrobes first appeared. The idea was always to buy a few timeless pieces that reflect your own style - not someone else’s.

Great message. I hate wearing anything restrictive, so blazers and button-downs are really not my thing. If I put them in a minimalist wardrobe, they will be wasted space. I hate dresses and most skirts because I never feel like myself when wearing them. Again, not a basic for me. Just ignore silly people's silly comments about what you can and can't have in your minimalist or capsule wardrobe. Neutrals are a jumping off point, not a destination.

Thank you for this!!! I have watched so many capsule wardrobes and even maximalist all say you need a white shirt, a blazer and neutral staples. I never follow through with any of them because white washes me out, I don't like wearing it and would probably only get one or two wearing before it was stained. I love blazers but never wear them, they just don't fit my lifestyle. I love print tops in beautiful jewel tone colors, neutral pants are fine because they work with the tops. I don't need a lot of skirts and dresses because I just don't wear them often. If I had the recommended capsule wardrobe I would literally have nothing to wear. I garden, I paint, work with animals when I can and get my hands and clothes dirty. This is my life and I am very happy with it. Yes I need decent clothes for running errands, taking classes and socializing but the majority needs to hold up to dirt and be colorful enough to make me feel alive.

As someone whose "staple" items were until recently a bright pink pencil skirt & matching metallic pink stilettos, I wholeheartedly agree! Another interesting dimension to throw into the grinder are kids! Barring the need for maternity and nursing pieces as an inevitable need to expand the ol' wardrobe, the eternal mantra of "invest in high quality pieces" deserves some thought, since a mom's wardrobe is just a magnet for sticky hands, vomit and marker streaks lol. In my pre-kid life I was blessed to be able to afford quality upper-mid-range pieces. No longer lol. To that end, beyond thrifting alone, I've given myself license to buy some new fast fashion pieces (because so much of life becomes second-hand and thrifted anyway), that feel great, but also ones where I know I'm not afraid to throw them in the wash on loop and won't be devastated when forever ruined by a marker. A $30 shirt ruined is a bit more bearable than a $120 shirt ruined.

Oh, you’re soooo right in this video! I’m the first to admit 🙋🏻‍♀️ I used to follow those lists of must haves like a crazy person for years, ending up with more and more clothes and still nothing to wear. My work outfits are quite demanding, but I actually don’t wear them anywhere else. So I need another pieces for walks, Sundays, shopping and other non-work activity. Plus some lounge pieces. That makes my entire wardrobe non-capsule as a whole, but I feel like I do have a few sets of clothes for different occasions. And I love every single piece! :)

@byerinelizabeth

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Lifestyle is the most important thing to take into consideration when creating a wardrobe - I'm glad you've been able to nail down what works for you ❤️

Yasss!! Thank you. When I started my style journey, I forgot that I already had one. I bought Into i that white button down shirt that I never wore. I also brought a pack of white tees and never wore. The black tee -never wore. Jeans -never wore. Denim jacket-never wore . But my leopard button down and my silk camis-, silk midi slip dresses , midi pencil skirts, long cardigan and all blazer colors, I wear all the time. The capsules always get me to but stuff I will never wear. I guess since they were not in my wardrobe, I did not need them. I like to watch when influencers who do capsule and minimalism wear color. I get that neutrals go with everything, but not if you will never reach for them. I only use neutral bottoms -like black, wine or denim pencil skirts and all my bottoms go with all my tops! None of which are white.

When I first heard about capsule wardrobes, I was lucky enough to be told that it's about my core pieces (not everybody else's). And that it's about what you wear a lot because it works for you and your lifestyle and you feel good in it! And those lists! Those lists confused me for the longest time! I've made my own by looking back and finding what I always have in my wardrobe and actually wear!

Absolutely loved this ! A capsule wardrobe so be created around your lifestyle and your personal style. You should be able to still inject your personality into it, this video is much appreciated Erin 💕

@byerinelizabeth

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! We need those pieces that make our wardrobe feel like us! ❤️

Well thank you for this!i love minimal things and colours with just a pop of dark red/burgundy here and there but i feel awful in shirts of whatever colour and they're like in every capsule wardrobe video! In the past i tried buying some shirts but i've never been comfortable in them and just recently i realized "it's ok, wear whatever you like"! It's a great feeling realizing it! Unrelated:your sweater is so autumny-cozy and your lipstick suits you very much🙂🙂😍

@byerinelizabeth

3 жыл бұрын

That's exactly it, just having the mindset that it doesn't all have to be for you and that's okay! & Thank you! I always call that my fall sweater haha ❤️

Totally agree with you here, I am from Bangalore, India and here the weather is 24-28 degree C most of the months, its super pleasant, like 8 -9 months of the year, we neither need coats or boots or super small shorts...We can have layers only if we want or feel cold.

I have always wondered why all youtubers or other peolple who talk about minimalism or capsule wardrobe wear always white-grey-camel-black clothes and i would never come to this idea that you can have capsule wardrobe only in these colors, this is absolute nonsenss. I think you can have super loud clothes in orange, pink and green, but if you love them and wear them constantly, this is the point! I personally don't have capsule wardrobe but I just thought, which are icest colors to me, which are pink, blue, grey, white and camel and I try to buy things in these colors so everything would match and already that has downsized my wardrobe, because everything goes together and then I don't need more and more things.

You're totally right! Sometimes a quirky item can actually be very versatile.

I love this take. I’m planning on some long term (post-Covid) travel and am taking a hard look at my closet and working on what I really want to bring. Your videos have been so great for inspiring me to only go with what I love and built a wardrobe to last. Thanks for the great content!

That sweater looks fabulous on you! Proof that the capsule wardrobe doesn't have to stick to strict 'rules'. That colour makes your skin really glow.

I'm so glad that I stumbled on this video I'm starting my capsule specifically because I've gotten tired of always trying to find an outfit and it would take me forever now that I've seen this video I know where I should start. Thank you so much for the information 😊

I recall my old "color me beautiful"-book, that one had suggestions for the basic capsule in ones colors, and nowhere it said that everything should be black, gray or beige ... My basic color is blue, and everything I get should work with that, and I avoid black, it is a demanding color, looks awful when I am tired or sad.

@catiatavares7757

3 жыл бұрын

This.

@cUser691

3 жыл бұрын

@Dirgni Flesuoh, I remember that “Color Me Beautiful” book. Even though it’s a few decades ago, it helped tremendously in terms of my undertones. Silver makes me glow, not gold. Cooler colors work best for me, etc. Greetings from Chicago

@cUser691

3 жыл бұрын

@Dirgni Flesuoh, I remember that “Color Me Beautiful” book. Even though it’s a few decades ago, it helped tremendously in terms of my undertones. Silver makes me glow, not gold. Cooler colors work best for me, etc. Greetings from Chicago

@downbntout

2 жыл бұрын

Carole Jackson's "Color Me Beautiful" blew up all my cluelessness about what to wear, just as I started to feel mismatched with my Mom's black/white/silver colors. Some books cast very long shadows over our lives! Yes, count me as a KEEP THAT LEOPARD PRINT vote.

A capsule wardrobe is not an aesthetic. Brilliant. Great video! Love your sweater too!

@byerinelizabeth

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️❤️

That leopard skirt is adorable. I loved that you showed all the ways you style it. I like the idea of a capsule wardrobe because purchasing less is good for both the pocket book and the planet. It also causes less confusion and saves time once you've gone through the process of deciding on the pieces and colors. It's fun to use a bit of mental energy to style pieces in different ways and get more use out of each one.

THANK YOU for making these important points, Erin! I’m one who can’t wear black much anymore (except for pants and skirts) and white is too harsh, too. You’ve inspired me to work on new ideas for my wardrobe.

Love this!! Thanks for sharing. I’m getting more into minimalism, and am about to make my first capsule wardrobe. So glad I found this video at the start of my journey! :)

So bang on! I created a minimalist wardrobe that is just insane, super bright colours and amazing patterns and I swear I am somehow pulling off the look - its bold, its nuts and I used to only wear black. I always get compliments and its a year round wardrobe now. When I reduced my wardrobe to only 20 items I found myself revamping it with amazing prints and colours. I wear leopard print panst with racer car shirts, a mix of feminine with tomboy streetwear. I am so happy with my minimalist wardrobe only 30 pieces and its because every piece makes me feel epic and radical! It is far from boring :)

LOVE that skirt and the various ways you styled it. It can be loud or printed and not just plain- like you said- if you love it and it actually goes with a lot of pieces and looks, then it’s actually perfect for a capsule wardrobe!

This is some of the best advice I've heard regarding the capsule wardrobe. Thank you for sharing.

Yes! I have never been drawn to capsule wardrobes because all the outfits look the same - you could tell it was a capsule. They just don't seem to be as versatile as touted to be...changing a purses does not make it a different outfit. I like your perspective. Cute, versatile, NOT boring! Thanks for sharing!

I'm so glad you made this. I followed one of those checklists to make my wardrobe and now I have a black blazer and two pairs of high heeled shoes that I've never worn. I bought them over two years ago and am holding onto them because they're supposedly required for a capsule wardrobe. I have a very casual job and can't walk in heels.

Loveeee this. So glad you spoke about this because I was really into Capsule but it seemed like I couldn't have colors other than white, black, and gray. Really glad you spoke about this, gave so much perspective.

Bravo! I have been working through the whole process and thinking of challenging myself to finish the the process soon and photograph the results!

Finally someone who's bringing this up! Let's stop worrying about what others think.. what you wear should be comfortable and right for YOU only! There are so many beautiful colours, why sticking only to black, grey , white and beige?? Loved this video keep it up 😊

Great video! My capsule is filled with prints and bright colors. Thanks for validating a non-traditional capsule!

Perfectly said! I have always been more drawn to classics and those classics can still look fresh and current when styled. Trends come and go so fast they look dated in 1 to 3 years. The peach silk blouse I bought 25 years ago and has been unworn for ages made the cut for my Fall/Winter edit and I am amazed at how great it still looks and feels paired with my other pieces. I have started packing away out of season clothes and things I am not wearing (especially during covid). That way my closet is more curated and less seems like more.

I feel this way about white Jeans. According to a number of bloggers and minimal enthusiast; white denim jeans are recommend for a minimal lifestyle/capsule wardrobe. After buying a pair ( I did love them but they constantly got stained) My body changed slightly and they were so tight. Recently, I swap them out from a pair of Auburn vegan, suade jeans. They suit myself so well and fit perfectly. In addition to the aforementioned; the whole leather jacket saga... Black yes although very chick can look sometimes too harsh on me ( even though I appreciate/admire the look on other women). I prefer brown. For this reason, I purchased a vegan brown, bomber, leather jacket that I love dearly. So true that everyone's style is different and purchasing items that suit you and your daily lifestyle is they key to a capsule wardrobe. Loved this video!!!

Love this! Couldn’t come at a better time, this weekend is closet clean out! 🥳❤️

Leopard is my favourite print and is always been a staple in my wardrobe. I was just thinking the other day that I love your midi skirt and how versatile it is.

@byerinelizabeth

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I agree, I find it to be so versatile too ❤️

Thank you! I see so many capsule or even just "basics" videos that list so many items I don't even have. Everyone's style is different, and that's the whole point

capsule lists are good guidelines. i've always translated the specific item to what gap it fills in the wardrobe; black blazer = neutral, professional jacket. white t = neutral all-season top. striped shirt = any patterned piece.

I love this video! Thank you! I just started a minimalist lifestyle and found this to be one of the most useful videos to help me start my Capsule Wardrobe. 💕

I totally agree with the ideas in this video! A couple of things that helped me buy less and wear the things I have were the standard advice of knowing my personal style and colors. Now any clothes must fit in this framework. It eliminates a lot of random clothes that are never worn including most things recommended in lists for a capsule. Thanks for sharing these ideas. The goal of a capsule is fewer clothes worn more but not mandatory items.💕

@byerinelizabeth

3 жыл бұрын

Love how you put this! That's exactly it ❤️

I’m glad that you made a video about this. A Small Wardrobe made one about different capsule wardrobe styles that is a good addition to this video you made. There different aesthetics for what is considered a “capsule wardrobe” by the individual. It’s definitely all personal and you’re absolutely right...only collect & keep the pieces that compliment you, your personality and what fits your lifestyle. I fell into the trap of the “traditional” capsule wardrobe and I ended up wasting money on pieces that I never used and didn’t fit into my lifestyle. Love, love, LOVE this video! ❤️

@byerinelizabeth

3 жыл бұрын

Yes exactly! The key is definitely to know your own personal style and likes / dislikes and then that can guide you to building a closet you truly enjoy! ❤️

I once bought a pair of shocking pink suede flats, because I thought they were gorgeous, thinking I was being a bit extravagant. In fact I found them incredibly versatile; they looked great with black, navy, denim, khaki, white. After 6 years of wear I’ve worn them to death - and fortunately managed to replace them 😁

Completely agree! One's Capsule wardrobe is not meant to lose one's own style , personality or preferences. However, the 'Capsule wardrobe formula' that is out there is a very good generic starting point to help people to first learn the difference between chasing fashion trends vs getting long lasting quality pieces, and also teaching people the thought process they need to go through in order to build a wardrobe they really love, with less items. Once we have learnt these skills by following this formula, then we can go to the next step of personalising our wardrobe.

@byerinelizabeth

3 жыл бұрын

Love how you worded this! It's so true. When I really minimized my style and stopped shopping constantly is when I really learned my own style. From there it's easier to build upon! ❤️

Amen, absolutely right. That’s been my belief from the start. I love the styling of different pieces that go together but they don’t always have to be neutrals as we think of neutrals. It could be a red blazer that goes with grey, tan, black and navy. Right on, thanks for this. We are all different and what we are going for is a wardrobe that enhances our indivuality and can be coordinated with many other pieces to get the maximum benefit out of our entire wardrobe. Loved this

I absolutely agree with you! I love and embrace color in my wardrobe, and black and white are just one of the colors for me. Not basic or staples. In colder weather I wear few colored sweaters (and pretty scarves) as my favorite tops paired with dark bottoms. In warm weather I gravitate more toward printed tunic tops. I never feel bored wearing the 5or 6 tops on rotation! Those are my uniform😊

Absolutely right. FYI, I love your jumper. Makes you look radiant.

Excellent Erin, a voice of reason. Love your advice.

I needed this 7 years ago when I was creating my capsule wardrobe. There are some pieces of clothing that I had and loved since the mid 90's' and donated and many I wouldn't have purchased. Thank you for this info. Erin.

@byerinelizabeth

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! My journey was similar - donated things I wish I kept but it's all a learning process at the end of the day ❤️

Just stumbled upon this and wanted to let you know it was really helpful. I especially appreciated your explanations on different clothing choices.

I love seeing how you style the midi skirt. More of that!

Finally! This is right on and so refreshing! I’m gonna do dark greys and purples and maybe creams! Love this💜

Thank you so much for this video. When I began the process of reducing the amount of clothes I have, I got on the “recommended capsule wardrobe” train. Then discovered I never wore some of those items because they really didn’t fit my style or the colors didn’t suit me. Now I wear only what I like.

It just so happens that warm earthy colors are my favorite and I think they look best in me so pretty much only have, black, brown, red, orange, green, and yellow and because of me becoming more environmentally conscious not only about capitalistic consumerism and fast fashion, im realizing that the idea of having a capsule wardrobe is perfect for me and i truly appreciate this video.

Your outfit today is a cozy splash of fall. Love it!

@byerinelizabeth

3 жыл бұрын

haha thank you! I always refer to that one as my fall sweater lol! ❤️

This is a great opening visual, btw! Paired with your video title, it really grabbed my attention. The solid content made me stay 👏👏👏

I decided to do my capsule around a particular brand of clothing. St John Knits are quite expensive but they wind up eliminating a lot of missteps.For example, all the black items even over multiple years match perfectly. They are so beautifully made that they speak elegance with only minimal accessories. So I started with the Santana knit basics in black with my secondary colors of tan, white, and blush pink. By changing up scarves, bags, and jewelry, they look amazingly versatile. I added two pair of black jeans for more casual days.

Perfectly put! There is a lot of social pressure to fit in the "fashion box". Thank you for bringing this to light! Once again you are awesome ❤

@byerinelizabeth

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lorie! So happy you liked it ❤️

I love having a capsule wardrobe. Keeps me from overbuying, wasting money, saves time making decisions of what to wear everyday, my clothes are better quality so I have to shop for replacements less frequently and I actually LOVE and wear everything in my closet. Best decision I made ever to do capsule

I agree with you, Erin! A capsule wardrobe is very personal. I love rich jewel tones. I love black and white, however, red is my favorite color--it's my neutral! My next two favorite colors are royal purple and royal blue. My favorite type of blazer is black or red leather. My favorite footwear is Harley-Davidson biker boots!

Awesome! This makes sence. I didn't realize Is about investing on things that you will wear over and over and works for you through seasons. Great video!!!! I agree.

Thank you so much for the video 🙏 I just recently updated my wardrobe focusing on the colours I love to wear (actually it's just a handful to choose from 😅) then on specific items like gold necklace, grey and beige sweaters 🤢 I spend a lot of money, but now I feel more confident about developing my own style.

I still have my original copy of "working wardrobe" by Janet Wallach from 1981 -- she was a pioneer in the concept of a small core wardrobe based on two colors that worked for you, and could be navy and wine, or tobacco and marigold, but were centered around you. You started from what you liked to wear and built from there. You can build a great capsule wardrobe on camel and ivory, for example, and it can transition from linen/silk in the summer to wool/cashmere in the winter. There's more to life than neutrals!

Totally agree!!!!!!! I live in Miami, black blazer and jeans are the last pieces of clothing I need. I love color and white and I am building my closet with my personal style!

Thank you!!! One of the best capsule explanation on the YTube!!!

Thanks Erin! I just went through my closet. I never had capsule wardrobe as the goal, but I tried to have things I could wear with more than one item. There are a few colors, just my favorites. When I looked at capsule lists it was challenging because it didn't work for what I liked.

Amen, amen, amen! I think the majority of the time the aesthetic look of the capsule wardrobe comes form the fact that it photographs well. Then we go for what we see in the photograph and we want our closets to look as good. But, unfortunately, it doesn’t look or feel good in real life. It doesn’t allow for individuality, weather, occupation, etc. It took me a long time to come to this realization after I started doing capsule wardrobes and I still look for videos like yours to help me get better at it!

I loveee the leopard skirt...you have great style...a capsule wardrobe is a reflection of our personality..i love all your picks.

I've got a pair of hot pink shorts that go with virtually everything! Its a surprisingly flexible colour and cheers me up every time!

You look awesome, Erin. Blazers feel old fashioned to me. Where I live, it is NOT dressy. Blazers feel more “work wear” and city-girl. I DO love how they look and I bought one second hand. I do love it but I don’t wear it. It is just not casual enough to feel like me. I love neutrals but I also love colour. I don’t think I will ever manage a minimalist neutral wardrobe. I just dream of it. I like being creative. I would get too bored with just neutrals. Thank you for the video.

Loved the video. A must watch for sure!

That color sweater looks awesome on you!!! Great video ❤️

Definitely agree with you especially with the black blazer! I have a baby pink and a mauve pink with white check and a white blazer! Always base on your personality

YES! I just made my spring capsule video and I have lots of color and pattern in it :) I loooove your leopard print skirt!

HEYYYY , Good job Erin! totally agree with you!

Ohhh I’m obsessed with that print skirt so nice!

Thank you Erin, this has to be the best advice given regarding a capsule wardrobe. I definitely don't suit black, and while l like white it probably isn't a good colour on me. A capsule should be made up of clothes we love to wear on repeat, and it will be different depending upon where we live and our needs. Just discovered your channel, great content 🙏 ❤️ x