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    Home » Fashion

    Capsule Wardrobe Step One

    LAST UPDATED: October 14, 2024 PUBLISHED: June 13, 2018 By Pam Greer 9 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Are you wondering how to start a Capsule Wardrobe?  It's easy!  This series begins with Capsule Wardrobe Step One - Purge Your Closet!

    Post contains affiliate links, full disclosure on sidebar.

    Woman in white pants, gray t shirt in front of a door

    Why I'm Starting a Capsule Wardrobe

    Last summer on my now defunct Grey is the New Black Blog, I started my capsule wardrobe journey.  Since some of you have been emailing me about how it began, I decide to reshare my first steps of How I Created My Capsule Wardrobe.

    I started a Capsule Wardrobe because I was spending too much time staring at a closet full of clothes trying to decide what to wear.  It was exhausting and frustrating.   It was decision fatigue.

    woman in front of a door in white pants, gray t shirt

    Capsule Wardrobe Step One

    The very first step of building a capsule wardrobe is to purge your closet.  You've probably read The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up.  This book like a lot of other websites tells you to do your closet all at once.  Dump everything out, take water breaks, make your piles.  That wasn't going to work for me.  I knew that somewhere in the middle of it, I would be soooo over it.

    So, I did it in 30 minute a day sessions.  I just started at one end of my closet and worked my around.  Some things I needed to try on and some things were just obviously a no.  The secret is to keep the things you love.  Get rid of the "I might wear these someday" or "I got this on such a good sale" items.

    Woman wearing white jeans, gray t shirt and jeans vest

    After the Closet Purge

    At the end of my closet purge, I had 6 big black trashbags of clothes to donate!  I debated whether or not to try and sell them, but honestly, I just wanted them out.  Feel free to sell if you want, but take those clothes to another room, get them away from your closet!

    Looking at the clothes left in my closet, felt amazing.  I felt lighter.  There was space between my clothes!  I'm not going to tell you how many times, I walked back into my closet just to admire the open space.

    Next week I will go over my Step 2 for Building Your Capsule Wardrobe.

    This week I am linking up with:
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Amy Scott says

      June 28, 2018 at 7:02 am

      Isn’t it amazing how less makes you feel like you have more? I love Marie Kondo and learned so much from her.

      Reply
    2. Jessica A Jannenga says

      June 20, 2018 at 12:38 pm

      Hi Pam,
      in the Spring, I did a closet clean out and got rid of 4 bags myself. I love the detail on your jeans and I am eyeing those sandals, they look comfy and cute!
      thanks for linking!
      jess xx
      http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

      Reply
    3. Ruth says

      June 19, 2018 at 5:25 pm

      I really love those jeans! The side zippers are a cute detail and I totally would get a ton of use out of them!

      http://www.mylittlenest.org

      Reply
    4. Laura says

      June 19, 2018 at 10:33 am

      I agree going through your whole closet at once can be overwhelming! Dividing it into manageable time increments is much easier!

      Reply
    5. Patti says

      June 17, 2018 at 7:38 pm

      Love this series. "I might wear it someday" is the bane of my closet. Thanks for linking up, xo

      -Patti
      http://notdeadyetstyle.com

      Reply
    6. Dawn Lucy says

      June 17, 2018 at 6:44 pm

      Looking forward to following along with your capsule wardrobe! Thanks for linking up!

      OXOX
      Dawn Lucy
      https://fashionshouldbefun.com

      Reply
    7. Linda Cassidy says

      June 15, 2018 at 9:04 am

      love those sandals, and that braid. Thanks for linking up and I hope to see you back next week. Also I have a Pinterest Board A Labour of Fashion where I am adding all the pictures to that Board.

      Reply
    8. Maureen says

      June 15, 2018 at 7:46 am

      Great tips to purge a closet. I didn't always used to have a small wardrobe but since I learned that having too much clothes can be frustrating. I don't buy a lot anymore and just reuse what I have. Love your outfit here such a casual chic look!

      Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com

      Reply
    9. Jane says

      June 14, 2018 at 2:53 pm

      Thanks so much, Pam. I actually have a bag hanging on the doorknob of my closet, but I find every excuse in the world to avoid the purge! My excuse for keeping things is the possibility of an item fitting better when I lose weight. Ha!

      I'm definitely going to get on it. With this oppressive heat and humidity, I need a pick-me-up!

      Jane x

      Reply

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