The Curated Closet: A Simple System for Discovering Your Personal Style and Building Your Dream Wardrobe

by Anuschka Rees

Is your closet jam-packed and yet you have absolutely nothing to wear? Can you describe your personal style in one sentence? If someone grabbed a random piece from your closet right now, how likely is it that it would be something you love and wear regularly?

With so many style and shopping options, it can be difficult to create a streamlined closet of pieces that can be worn easily and confidently. In The Curated Closet , style writer Anuschka Rees presents a fascinatingly strategic approach to identifying, refining, and expressing personal style and building the ideal wardrobe to match it, with style and shopping strategies that women can use every day. Using The Curated Closet method, you’ll learn to:

• Shop smarter and more selectively
• Make the most of your budget
• Master outfit formulas and color palettes
• Tweak your wardrobe for work
• Assess garment fit and quality like a pro
• Curate a closet of fewer, better pieces

Including useful infographics, charts, and activities, as well as beautiful fashion photography,  The Curated Closet  is the ultimate practical guide to authentic and unique style.

Genres: Nonfiction, Fashion, Self Help, Lifestyle, How To, Reference, Personal Development

265 pages, Paperback

First published September 20, 2016

About the author

Anuschka Rees is a writer, ex-serial-dieter, and former beauty-fanatic. Despite growing up in the era of female empowerment and body positivity, she spent much of her twenties trying to fix yet another imagined “flaw,” researching diets, and comparing herself to attractive people on Instagram. Eventually she decided to put her INTJ mind to good use and see if she could find concrete, applicable advice for women like her, whose insecurities are keeping them from living their best life. Anuschka’s first book The Curated Closet was a bestseller and has been translated into five languages. She lives in Berlin, Germany with her cats, books, and boyfriend.

Reviews

[Anne White]

2024 Re-read: I've never been able to put my finger on why I wanted to like this book so much but got so little out of it, every single give-it-another-chance time. I think it's what another reviewer said: it seems to make everything harder than it has to be. Eight years later, I still have no idea which are my key clothing items vs. basics, but I've moved on.

2016 Review: "Curated" is to 2016 what "artisanal" was a few years ago. It means approximately the same thing, and that thing isn't necessarily a bad thing, it's just an overused thing. The positive side of "curated" is that it implies something carefully chosen, involving individualized perception and taste; and it also assumes some kind of a "less is more" approach. All of this applies to the advice given in The Curated Closet and on the blog that preceded it, Into Mind. It is a non-multiple-choice way of clothing yourself smarter and better. You don't have to fit into any particular box of physique, season, or blood type, says the book; you can combine elements of this and that, create a style that is your very own.

Unfortunately, assuming that we all have enough fashion sense, say to be able to discern "menswear-inspired French chic" from "Grace Kelly goes to college," is where a book like this leaves some of us in the dust. Some of us don't know our Boho colours from our "contemporary mod," or who Carrie Bradshaw was or what she dressed like (I had to look that up). The open-ended advice of "do what's right for you" can be either empowering or just frustrating. It doesn't matter whether we're told to cut up fashion magazines (which many of us don't have around the house, other than freebie mags from Walmart); or to look at Pinterest for inspiration: the problem, for the average person who doesn't normally spend time perusing these things, is that we still don't know what we're looking for or at.

But if you take this book slowly, in the right order, and don't let it overwhelm you, there is more help included than may first appear. Simply making a list of things you like can get you halfway there, whether you can come up with a name-in-quotation-marks for it or not. If you're happy with the majority of what's in your closet, and it functions well in your current lifestyle, then you probably have an idea of what you need to buy next or what small changes you want to make. I appreciate Rees' advice to to buy new clothes slowly, both for budget reasons and because it's easy to overdo any sudden change.

If you're confused by the personalized colour-palette approach, as Rees points out, that's.only one way of grouping clothes, and she offers at least two other methods that might work better for you. If you can't tell your key pieces from your statements (another irritating word that should disappear soon) or your basics, that's still okay; you might be better off writing down what your usual pattern, uniform, or formula for an outfit is. Do you usually wear jeans, t-shirts, and cardigans? That's fine: just make sure you have enough of everything to get you through to the next laundry day. Obviously the point of a curated wardrobe, for Rees, is not to hang it in a museum but to let it be worn and enjoyed.

If you have a great sense of your personal style, you probably know most of what Rees has to say already. But if you find shopping frustrating, and kind of wish you could get yourself a little more together, this book might be what you need.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

‘The Curated Closet’ is based on a style blog called Into Mind which I've enjoyed reading. The author is preaching to the choir with me, as I already have quite an analytical approach to my wardrobe. (For example, when I got a job after finishing my PhD, I sketched out a workwear concept and did a gap analysis to see whether I could achieve it without buying more clothes.) I noticed that the book didn’t discuss sustainability to the same extent as the blog; possibly Rees is saving that for a sequel. Nonetheless, the ethos being promoted is resolutely anti-fast fashion, which I appreciate very much. Rees’ ‘curated closet’ approach involves less shopping and thinking much more carefully about what you buy. She explains how to arrive at your personal style concept and then apply it to the practicalities of life. This is all very clearly explained in a non-patronising manner. (My style concept has been described by a friend as ‘battle librarian’. I would add to that ‘trying to avoid hypothermia’, as my wardrobe includes no shorts or sandals whatsoever but lots of tweed, wool jumpers, and merino base layers.)

I read the vast majority of this book just before going to sleep and would definitely not recommend this. If you have a remotely analytical brain and/or fondness for thinking about clothes, you will find yourself mentally rifling through your wardrobe and contemplating what is under- and over-represented within. Enjoyable as this was, it kept me awake for much longer than I wanted to be. I will probably work through the ‘curated closet’ approach properly at the weekend, to refine my personal style and improve my wardrobe. I particularly liked Rees’ ideas regarding capsule wardrobes for particular purposes, albeit with potential for overlap. I broadly divide my clothes into Work (smarter), Leisure (casual), and Dressing Up Box (formal & fancy). I would also add that developing a firm idea of your personal style and which clothing items your wardrobe is lacking makes charity & second hand shopping vastly easier. My approach to efficient charity shopping, which has served me well, involves locating the section for my size, then visually sifting by colour, fabric, and shape. If you know your clothing preferences well (eg dark jewel tones, natural fibres, and fitted at the waist, in my case) it’s much quicker to zero in on bargains. Charity shops are both an inexpensive and ethical way to buy clothes. Just today I found a lovely wool and cashmere jumper-dress for £4.50!

In conclusion, as ‘develop your personal style’ books go, this is a very good one. Notably, it advises you to wear what you actually like and ignore ubiquitous rules about ‘flattering your figure’ (ie looking taller and thinner). Perhaps the process might seem a bit detailed and time-consuming for some, however this is totally my idea of fun.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took renewing this book from Overdrive 4 times to finish it because it comes with “homework” assignments to help you discover your personal style (e.g., take a photo of your outfit for 2 weeks and write down how you felt when you wore it, what you liked about it, didn’t like, etc.). The unique thing is that this book isn’t about discovering a style (e.g., classic, bohemian), but YOUR OWN STYLE. I discovered that my own style is a weird hybrid, but now I know what colors and silhouettes I am drawn to and flatter me. I know what needs to be purged from my closet and what things I need to slowly add over time. This book advocates quality over quantity (and teaches you how to recognize quality) and touches on the psychology of shopping and over-buying to fill emotional needs.

[Sharyn Porter · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you are under 30, wear a size 6 and have lots of money, then this is a good book for you.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am something of a fashion disaster, so when this book was recommended to me by my very stylish daughter, I figured I had better read it.
In general, Rees takes fashion far more seriously than I ever will, but the process she offers in this book was still of value even for me. The focus of the book is about figuring out what your own style is, in terms of the things that you like, and then making sure that you align your wardrobe with your own tastes. And if you don't think you have your own style, several of the exercises in the book are designed to help you learn what your style is by examining your own outfits and identifying what you like about them and what you don't, and looking for fashion inspiration from others in magazines or online.
I didn't carry out all of her suggestions, but I did get as far as coming up with a clear picture of what I like and why, and "detoxing" my closet. I was pleased that this book did not make me feel worse about my fashion sense or wardrobe, but instead made me feel that I needed to understand my own taste better and then be more true to myself. Not a bad conclusion.

[Kelsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book would have been great for me about 2 years ago, when I was completely overhauling my closet. However, now that I have a set style, it wasn't really useful. It had pretty pictures though, and there were some activities in there that would be fun to try, like styling a "basic" outfit (think white t shirt and jeans) 6 different ways!

While this is helpful for building your dream wardrobe, I do think that Rees takes it a little bit too seriously, at least to me. Fashion, I think, is fun, and is meant to fun. It's creative and imaginative, and you can wear whatever you want nowadays, so why put rules on it? I found the curating part to be a little too much, and skimmed a lot of those parts.

For example, though of course it's not a die hard rule, and she acknowledges that, I found some tips to be too boxed in. There's a section in there where she wants us to create a color palette for our wardrobe, of three main colors and four accent colors (or something along those lines). I mean, I guess that could help some people curate their wardrobe, but to me, I thought it was too restrictive. I wear mostly neutrals, so black, grey, navy, brown, and military green are very prevalent in my closet, but I like wearing color too! Reds, pinks, pastels, whites, etc. I'm certainly not going to limit colors in my wardrobe to "curate" it.

She also definitely focused on quality over quantity, and while I agree that I'd rather buy something made better than, say, a Walmart t shirt, it's just not realistic for some. If you live in the fashion world like her, where all eyes are on you and what you're wearing, or you make hundreds of thousands of dollars and can purchase $500+ investment pieces, then sure, do that! I just don't think those kinds of people are reading this book, though. I think mostly, it's people like me, who are interested in fashion but will never have or don't want a career in it, and instead just want a few tips on how to create your own wardrobe.

Unfortunately, that's what most of the book spends time on, though. Creating a personal wardrobe. That's fine, but the "discovering your personal style" part kind of takes a back seat. She has good tips on how to do so, like make a board of what you like on other people and yourself, or focus on the way those people style certain things, etc., but I'd say it's maybe about 30% of the book.

Rees definitely takes the minimalist approach to fashion too, which, once again, is fine! However, I like the complete opposite approach. This book was published in 2016, and I do believe that's when minimalism started to come into play in the fashion world. All of a sudden, it was cool to only have enough pieces for 20 or so outfits, and to have everything fit on one rack in a sunlit room, where you displayed your 5 pairs of shoes in front of your clothes, and your sunhat hangs off on the left side of your wardrobe rack. Of course, that aesthetic, and that minimalist approach to fashion, is great for some. However, it doesn't work for me, so I didn't find this book to be that useful.

(Also, I will just never get the concept of a capsule wardrobe. It's so...boring.)

[Katie J · Rating 3 out of 5]

I appreciate that the message is to encourage confidence to express your personal style, but I'm a bit old for that message. I think this would be an excellent choice for a younger reader - maybe a twentysomething who is still defining herself and her style (and has the time/interest in style quizzes). The best guide I've read in years was Marie Kondo... More appropriate for my phase of life.

The models' outfits were pretty but followed one aesthetic. Surprised me that a book about defining your unique style should have such a homogenous approach. I may have found it more interesting if the looks had been more diverse or the models had been from more age groups or body types.

I gave it three stars because it is a thorough, conversational and well-done book for its purpose; I'm just not in the "curated closet" space right now.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Teenage me would have been all over this book. Taking the quizzes, making the inspiration board, the whole nine yards. Adult me doesn't have the time or energy for any of that. Honestly, I'd rather just give the author the $1,100 she states people spend each year on clothes to go out and shop for me.

So the star rating is what teenage me would have given it. I get it, it's a fun book. Who knows, maybe when I retire (or win the lottery), I'll have enough free time that I could find all of the steps in this book fun again.

[Robert Durough, Jr. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I chose to review this book because I was looking forward to someone helping me figure out what I should really do about my thrift store wardrobe and being more selective about what goes in it. The marketing materials for this book lead me to believe it was gender neutral, which is certainly not the case, but a man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do. Keep in mind that my review is intentionally from a male perspective and the book’s potential helpfulness therewith. So, The Curated Closet: A Simple System for Discovering Your Personal Style and Building Your Dream Wardrobe, stylist Anuschka Rees’s first book, is definitely for women; however, there are some things us dudes can learn from it.

I immediately found some great material in the “Closet Diagnostics” flow chart (6–7) and distinguishing between minimalism as a style vs. lifestyle (24–25). I like simple and like to dress that way; I can also be rather judgmental of others’ dress. Rees writes, “Our clothes tell a story. Our clothes reflect our personality and what’s important to us” (42). I agree, which just happens to perpetuate the judgmental attitude (e.g., when I see some of my wife’s students on “business formal” day, I wonder if their “business” is conducted during the night shift on the local street corner—yeah, I said it). So, why can’t I walk around barefoot in a simple robe or a cloak and tunic, and what does it say about me for wanting to do that? *sigh* Okay, moving on.

In order to start assessing one’s current wardrobe, Reese suggests saving photos/images of what we have and what we like (and not necessarily have). A lot of folks (women?) use Pinterest for this, but Rees recommends keeping this offline for ease of use and moving around, which cannot be done on that black hole of social media (50—okay, I added that last bit of judgmental speech). We should look for inspiration and figure out what we really like and fits our current life situation, which does matter (is that an answer to my robe question? *sigh again*). This is where the value of Pinterest can be found (55—yes, I admit it), although there are many other avenues we may take to find such inspiration.

Throughout, Rees asks the reader to pay attention to (definition for ignorant men in parentheses) overall vibe (theme or genre, like gunge or western-country), individual items (shirt, jacket, shoes, etc.), colors, silhouettes (this has to do with cuts, the way clothes fit and/or drape over the body, etc.), materials (big difference between natural and synthetics), and styling (how something is worn/put on). She provides examples of what she likes in these categories on page 61. After cultivating our own “like” list, we’re encouraged to go out, try things on, and begin narrowing that list. (There are lists of fabrics/materials and fits on pages 76–77, but men will find this utterly unhelpful.) Once we’ve determined what our new wardrobe is going to be, it’s time to cull the closet and release the shackles of stuff we don’t need (96–101 are very helpful in that process).

The rest of the book helps with basics, budgets, colors, formality, shopping, wardrobe details, quality (“Part 19,” men can benefit from pages 224–237 on fabrics, seams, tailoring, lining, and details), fitting (“Part 20,” men can benefit from pages 240–247) and maintenance (“Part 21,” men can benefit from pages 250–255).

I think women looking to find a personal style and create a manageable wardrobe therewith will find this book quite helpful. Men will likely want to find a way to casually “borrow” it and take an intentional glance at the pages referenced above.

*I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Knygoje išsamiai aprašyta, kaip susikurti tokį spintos turinį, kuris būtų smart&easy. Šiek tiek susidarė sausos teorijos įspūdis - pasigedau "kaip visa tai įgyvendinama praktikoje" vizualų.

[Katie Petry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was daunting at first because of how detailed her program is (and almost 300 pages!) but I kept reading. I'm glad did because this is the best book about fashion and building/managing your closet that I've read. I enjoyed her math-minded way of approaching things like how to have the right number of the right pieces to avoid "the laundry bottleneck". I also found her explanation and perspective on things you hear all the time like what basics are, key pieces and statement pieces as well as how to determine a color palette, how your current wardrobe is working for you (I geeked out on the pie charts), how to make good shopping choices, how to approach your wardrobe as seasons change, thoughts on capsule wardrobes,...she covered all the bases. This was all super helpful....and many more things like this. I feel like I actually gained tools and LEARNED something! I mean, the images are beautiful but this isn't just a pretty coffee table book. She has a well-rounded approach and gently guides one through figuring out what will work best for them. This was definitely a useful read. I do think her method can also be applied to children's wardrobes as they grow and seasons change and their wadrobes needs need to be assessed time to time.

[Dee · Rating 3 out of 5]

This quick and chatty read offers a few valuable insights - you don't have to narrow your style down to labels like sporty or bohemian, and you don't always have to pay more to get higher quality. The section on accessing a garment's quality was the most helpful, and contained memorable and tangible advice that I'll take with me the next time I'm out shopping. It was also nice to know I'm not the only one who enjoys fashion but hates shopping.

There were a few helpful tips on how to deal with crowded shopping malls and cramped dressing rooms. Plus the value of Pinterest is discussed when it comes to forming your style and discovering your tastes. That was fun, and I actually set up an account and saw the point.

But as another review has already mentioned, there are entirely too many quizzes, worksheets and other activities here that I can't honestly see any woman doing once she's past her teenage years. Turn on some music, grab some snacks and clean out your closet by dividing stuff you don't wear into X amount of categories? Yeah, right.

[Nadine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book covers finding your own personal style, how to detox your closet, how to build your wardrobe based on what type of clothes you need for your lifestyle, outfit formulas, how to shop and make the most of your budget, and how to chose items with the correct fit and quality.

My favorite section covered how to create a mood board and what to do with the mood board. I always see outfits on pinterest and blogs that I love but I never really thought what specifically about these looks that I like. If you look at my board as a whole, I start to see themes with either color palettes or the fit of something. I realized that I should be writing a list down of items that I want to try on and see how they work for me.

One thing I wish this book did offer was maybe more pictures. Though, I can understand why that would have been hard to do. I think this book would be a great addition for the fashionista in your life….or the person who could use some help in the wardrobe department! It certainly has given me great advice for how to get my wardrobe perfect after baby!

[Hannah]

Easily the best book on style I've ever read.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty interesting, and quite in depth. Focuses less on a specific capsule wardrobe, but is pretty logical in the way it ties in finding your style and figuring out how many pieces you might need and which ones would be higher priority to buy, etc. The analytical part was cool, though I don't think I would follow the specific steps. Maybe I'm too lazy? :p

I don't know that the book was super helpful to me; I think I know what kind of styles I like. But it made me think more on the necessity of new things, and maybe stressed being more thoughtful and intentional with purchases vs just buying lots of things that kinda work and that I mostly like because they're cheap, and ending up feeling like I don't love many of them. I think I've been getting to that point for the past few years though, and not just from this book.

[Tarn Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my students just did her research project on fast fashion - and the devastating environmental and social impact of quick changing fashions-and our closets stuffed full of cheap clothes, 70% of which will end up in landfills, releasing toxic gases. So the most valuable element of this book for me was just shifting mindset from fashion to style - the book asks us to define our own style, which is enduring, and to buy fewer pieces - choosing long-lasting fabrics in colors that can mix and match. I also realize that this kind of mindful shopping requires more thought than I normally give. It is going to take some effort. I like to feel good in my clothes, but I don't like to shop or spend time thinking much about clothes, but when I don't, I default to buying cheap things I don't always like that don't make complete outfits - which feeds into the destructive machine of fast fashion.

[Anke · Rating 5 out of 5]

After finishing the book 'Minimal Fashion' today - and it was a bit underwhelming to be honest - I returned today. This was quite different. It gave strategies about how to shop, how to invest your money wisely, how to avoid buying stuff that you will never wear, how to build your wardrobe and so on and so on.
A very informative book. I'm glad I read it.

[Simona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pastaruoju metu vis pagalvodavau, kad reikia pagaliau susitvarkyt spintą. Supratau, kad nebesilaukiu, nebežindau, vaikai vis mažiau ką nors ant manęs atpila ar išpila ir labai pasijuto, kad atėjo kažkoks naujas etapas! 💛

Vieną dieną ėmiau, išverčiau spintą iš ėsmės, atidėjau rūbus, kurių jau tikrai nenešiosiu, kurie stovi, nes "gal dar kada užsidėsiu" arba "gal dar kada tiks". Susidėjau, kuriuos reikia pataisyti, kuriuos paliksiu bandomajam laikotarpiui. O tada puse dienos matavausi ir galvojau, ar turiu pateisinimą, ar turiu su kuo tuos drabužius dėvėt. Aišku, neslėpiu, už kai kuriuos buvo gėda ir nesupratau, kaip jie išvis atsidūrė mano spintoj. 😀 O paskui atėjo nušvitimas, kad kai puse spintos išmetu, staiga atsidarius ją jau turiu, ką rengtis. 😀

Iš viso užsinešimo radau knygą "Tobulas garderobas". Ir kaip ji įdomiai skaitėsi dabar, kai ir pati jau puse darbų buvau nudirbus!

Dėliojausi rūbų derinius, rinkausi spalvų paletes, skaičiau patarimus ir galvojau, kad labiau vietoj ir laiku knygos nė negalėjo būti!

Nedariau visų užduočių labai išsamiai, bet kai kas buvo tikrai smagu ir naudinga! O labiausiai patiko mintis, kad kokybė laimi prieš kiekybę ir kad spintos turinys turi atitikti gyvenimo būdą, o ne įsivaizduojamą svajonių gyvenimą už 10 metų. 😀 Atsiminiau, kaip neseniai su drauge apsipirkinėjom. Man viena suknelė tarsi patiko, nesugalvojau, kur ją nešiosiu, o ji tada sakė "tai gali miegot su ja". 😅

Esmė ta, kad renkantis atsakingai, perkant pagalvojus, ar tiks bent prie kelių turimų rūbų, jį tikrai užsidėsiu, o ne laikysiu spintoj "gal kada prireiks".

Pastaruoju metu supuolė dvi panašios knygos - viena apie namus, kita apie spintos turinį ir abi man jos neša žinią - gyvent savo unikalų gyvenimą, pagal tai, kaip pačiam patogiausia ir gražiausia čia ir dabar. 💛 O atėjus laikui leist sau pakeist nuomonę. 🙂

[Rachel Schultz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent advice.

[Silberschnitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sehr sehr hilfreich, konnte vieles aus diesem Buch mitnehmen :)

[JoAnna Darda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I chose to read this book as a gentle collection of suggestions rather than follow it like a workbook. This was a helpful and timely read for two reasons. I am entering my late twenties, and I am finding that my clothing/lifestyle needs are shifting, and my body requires different fits and silhouettes than what worked in my early twenties. I am also trying to transition to wardrobe that is mostly self-sewn and/or ethically/sustainability produced. This book helpful in distinguishing what I currently own that works well, and in developing strategies to thoughtfully add and subtract pieces appropriately. This is a good read for anyone looking to pare down a large wardrobe of unworn garments. It is also a good read for individuals who are their own clothes as a way to plan out particular patterns and fabrics that will create functional and well-loved additions to their closets.

[Elisabeth Ensor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun book! If you like clothes, want some direction on how to curate a closet you love and how to develop a deeper sense of your style this book is for you!
I've learned I already like vintage and feminine pieces but now I realize it doesn't bother me if everything doesn't mix and match. I like stand alone garments like printed dresses etc for summer- I honestly never want to have a closet full of neutrals just because they match each other- that is so boring to me. I want unique and fun pieces!

I loved her idea of photographing yourself for 2 weeks to see what you like and don't like about your wardobe. It's been fun seeing what I truly dress in as a homeschool mom who likes to wear her best 💕hoping to make some good shopping choices in the future! Highly recommend ✨✨✨✨✨

[Wamuyu Thoithi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Generally glad that I read this. I learned a few things. Pick this book up if you want some tips on crafting personal style and you have a few hours to spare.

I liked:
• the practical tips, exercises, templates etc.
• info on the psychology of shopping
• guides on how to craft ones style and build closet capsules by considering fabric, silhouette, cut, necklines, details, colour etc
• The Deep-dives on fabric, seams, alterations, tailoring, and how to know “quality” were 🙌🏾


Some criticism:
• The photos used added NO VALUE. Should have gone with illustrative images to bring the tips to life. More case studies too.
• The book was longer than necessary and got repetitive. It could have been half the length.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don’t consider myself a follower of fashion, so this book contained a lot of advice I found helpful. I especially appreciate the author’s guidance on how to create your own style profile regardless of what’s in season at the moment or what type of body you have. There are several flowcharts included in the book which did not display correctly in my kindle, so I switched to the print copy. I’m planning on reading certain chapters again when I can really devote my time to completing the tasks she has outlined.

[Annelies · Rating 4 out of 5]

In dit boek legt blogger Anuschka Rees haarfijn uit hoe je een garderobe kunt opbouwen die écht bij je leven past. De opdrachten helpen je om zicht te krijgen op je persoonlijke stijl en op de kledingstukken die daar bij aansluiten. Ik heb veel gehad aan haar tips en ga nu veel gerichter op zoek naar kledingstukken die echt "ik" zijn, in plaats van alleen maar leuk en mooi. Miskopen zouden nu - in theorie - verleden tijd moeten zijn!

[Kristiana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. Rees does an excellent job bringing in context and history to explain how our relationship with clothes has changed over the years. Her research is great and her examples are wonderful. She touches on consumerism and being a more discerning shopper. The Curated Closet speaks to being intentional with what you wear and what/how/when you buy. It was great.

[Amanda Hunsberger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quintessential reading on minimalism & style, the quality & capsule wardrobe. I'm not really into clothing/style, but I got a lot out of this book. It helped me accept and even love my unique style, clothing and fabric that works for me, and my color palette. A surprise favorite.

[Leigh Kramer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great resource for anyone looking to refresh or redefine their wardrobe. I have a pretty good sense of my own style and what's missing in my closet but this still proved to be a helpful guide.

[nicole ❁ུ۪ · Rating 4 out of 5]

this made me realise how much of my clothes look like ass and how much of them i don't wear.
great book, liked it a lot. very interactive and has a lot of helpful tips.

[Kitty · Rating 5 out of 5]

alustasin selle raamatu lugemist e-raamatuna, aga kohe umbes teise peatüki jooksul sai selgeks, et tegu on teosega, mis jääb mu isikliku raamatukogu kullafondi, kohe Sali Hughesi ilu-, Marie Kondo koristus- ja Samin Nosrati söögitegemisraamatute kõrvale. seega panin tellimuse teele, aga tarneajad on siin koroonaajastul nagu nad on ja paberraamat jõudis kohale siis, kui e-raamatuga just lõpetasin. ni juhtuski võibolla esimest kora elus, et lugesin ühte raamatut mitte lihtsalt kaks korda, vaid kaks korda JÄRJEST - hakkasin lihtsalt otsast uuesti pihta kohe ja enne lõppu järele ei jätnud :)

selline minu jaoks isiklikult täiesti uudne, aga samas oh-kui-loogiline lähenemine riietusele ja garderoobile. mitte ühtegi nõuannet selle kohta, mida üks või teine inimene peaks või ei tohiks kanda; kõik algab sinu enda elust, maitsest ja vajadustest ja lõppeb ka sellega. antakse väga praktilised harjutused väga loogilises järjekorras - kuidas teha kõigepealt kindlaks, mis riided sul üldse on ja mida sa kannad; mis sulle tegelikult meeldib; mida sul tegelikult vaja on; kuidas sellest kõigest panna kokku sulle sobiva suuruse ja stiiliga garderoob, seejuures mõttetult raha kulutamata. kasulikke õpetusi on ka selle kohta, kuidas üldse riidepoes käia (ostunimekirjaga, selgub!) ja kuidas kvaliteeti ära tunda (see läheb päris detailseks juba, et mida vaadata teksariide või mida naha puhul, kuidas õmblusi kontrollida jne).

kahjuks seoses kuudepikkuse kodusistumisega ei ole ma enamust neid harjutusi veel läbi teinud, aga võtangi nüüd raamatu kolmandat korda otsast lahti ja hakkan vaikselt pihta. mul ausalt ei ole kunagi olnud riiete suhtes mingit erilist kirge, aga nüüd justkui tekkis!