Do you have a capsule wardrobe?

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If so, (vaguely), what is in it? I am making an inventory of my wardrobe today, (yes, really 🤓), and am curious how people manage with just a few items in their wardrobe...

I'm working towards this...

So far 1 black and 1 white camisoles for under blouses, 2 blouses, 2 pencil skirts, black leggings, a couple of smart dresses (suitable for work / interviews / funerals / evening wedding receptions), one smart coat, 1 pair of jeans.

No; the idea appeals to me but I can't see how people manage without washing and drying small numbers of items every couple of days.

I do however have an inventory of my wardrobe and it helps me not to buy things I already have; also good for deciding what to wear for a given occasion relatively quickly. I include the year of purchase and whether things need replacing.

I think it's difficult if you live in a climate like the UK where the weather is fairly variable. Or maybe it's just me that needs 6 different warmth grades of cardigan...😄
I also like to dress for how I feel, so enjoy variety in my wardrobe.

Thanks for responses.

@torthecatlady, wow, that is very minimal! I imagine it makes mornings easy though, as you probably don't have to think too much. I always thought I had a small wardrobe, but actually, compared to what you describe, I really don't.

@WitsEnding, I feel validated, thank you . I love a list and, you're right, I was looking at the online sales today and my inventory actually came in very handy! I have listed my dresses and bottoms. About to move on to tops and outerwear. Shoes will be a pain to do, but will be worth it I think, as I always forget what I have and then go to buy more or less the same fecking thing twice .

@thedevilinablackdress, yes, I think that's true as well. The variation in weather in this country means you do end up needing a lot of options. Certainly with footwear, I find I need quite a few options, depending on weather. If I'm packing for a weekend away, I always end up bringing a few pairs of shoes.

OP if you have an iPhone have a look at Stylebook. It’s been my lockdown project and I LOVE it.

Thanks! I would love to use Stylebook, but sadly have an Android! We do have a family iPad, but don't think I'd be allowed on it long enough to inventory my wardrobe! I am looking for an Android version, but not sure what any of them are like. Will have a google.

Not really, for reasons above, but nearly all my clothes are ‘mix & matchable’ so the basic looks are similar and most things go together.

Tornado, I think that is a good plan.

I try to stick to a few colours which all go well together, but there is the odd rogue item which doesn't go, but which I can't let go of!

No as such as not sure what it really means but I have a work wardrobe. Sometimes I’m away for three or four days at a time and working long hours on those days. I have about a dozen dresses in non-crease, dark colours that I can literally throw on in the morning and look presentable, when I put a jacket on. There’s about three styles in four colours each. Nude shoes in summer, black or navy in winter.
Don’t have to think about what to wear.

That makes sense Cherry. I am a SAHM at the moment, but am hoping to go back to work soonish, (great time to be looking for work, I don't think 😩). If by some miracle I find a job, I definitely need a work capsule. I definitely didn't enjoy picking out clothes for work. My last job was in a quite corporate office, so everything had to be pretty plain.