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Secrets of the Capsule Wardrobe: How to Find Your Personal Style & Create a Happy, Confident Closet!
Ready for a Wardrobe Revolution? It’s time to take action! Maybe you’re searching for a simple, unique approach to beauty, or maybe you just want your style to reflect a more self-actualized you. You might be new to the idea of a minimalist lifestyle, or maybe you’ve already “graduated” from Konmari organization techniques and are ready to go deeper! No matter what perspective you’re coming from, if you’re ready for a fresh approach to fashion, then this book was written for you! Together we’ll examine your wardrobe step-by-step, winnowing out the items that need to go and discovering the secrets behind an effortless “capsule” approach. The secret lies in “balancing your bases.” Don't worry, you'll know exactly what that means and how to do it after you read chapter 6... Inspired by the same simple living goals as Marie Kondo’s The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up and motivated by the proactive search for joy and self-actualization found in Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project, this book will take your personal style to a whole new level of gorgeous. A confident, stress-free, happy closet is within reach! Gone are the days of agonizing over what to wear each morning -- your whole closet will mix-and-match by the time we’re done, and you’re going to look amazing! Full of inspiration, motivation, and humor, Secrets of a Capsule Wardrobe will help you take control of your closet and curate your wardrobe into a collection that brings you happiness, freedom, and confidence -- while having fun in the process. Let's get started!
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120 pages, Paperback
Published August 8, 2016
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July 22, 2024New Definition For Capsule Wardrobe!
I loved being able to skim and finish reading feeling empowerment and motivation to create a "capsule wardrobe" that works for me.
Sarah took many schools of thought on what a capsule wardrobe has been defined as and gave examples of why a "predetermined number" of items can challenge individuals to embrace. She is very realistic and flexible with personal choice. She has done her due diligence and uses current references. She also tells you what not to include. Love that she focuses on personal style versus fashion.
New takeaways not read in other books:
1) Probation Section: Wear it now!
2) Well Duh...Section: Do not include in capsule
3) Shoe Lovers: Keep your collection-it's okay!
Agree to disagree (Sarah's writing style gives you permission):
1) Monochromatic Look: Sarah points out it can be boring, but I personally love it. Makes it easier for me to stay committed and works for my lifestyle.
2) Jeans vs Joggers: Sarah suggests keeping one or the other because they are both similar in silhouette, but I am keeping both. I wear both.
3) Choosing 3 Base Colors: I have 4 (Black, Navy, White, & Some Gray).
Loved this book for the old and new tips to empower me and continue to create what works for me. It was a great reminder that this is a personal journey that takes time. I am on board with "less is more,"but I chose to create seasonal capsules. My biggest accomplishment after reading this book last (wish I read it first of 5) was going from nearly 500 clothing items to around 200 (2 capsules). This number works for me because I have time, space and a clothing app. Using a clothing app is like Look book, but better. Yes, I had mental challenges with money spent, just in case, and departing with business clothes after retiring plus I moved from Colorado to Arizona.
If you need motivation for a flexible "capsule wardrobe," this book should be on your reading list. It has remotivated to purge further.
I loved being able to skim and finish reading feeling empowerment and motivation to create a "capsule wardrobe" that works for me.
Sarah took many schools of thought on what a capsule wardrobe has been defined as and gave examples of why a "predetermined number" of items can challenge individuals to embrace. She is very realistic and flexible with personal choice. She has done her due diligence and uses current references. She also tells you what not to include. Love that she focuses on personal style versus fashion.
New takeaways not read in other books:
1) Probation Section: Wear it now!
2) Well Duh...Section: Do not include in capsule
3) Shoe Lovers: Keep your collection-it's okay!
Agree to disagree (Sarah's writing style gives you permission):
1) Monochromatic Look: Sarah points out it can be boring, but I personally love it. Makes it easier for me to stay committed and works for my lifestyle.
2) Jeans vs Joggers: Sarah suggests keeping one or the other because they are both similar in silhouette, but I am keeping both. I wear both.
3) Choosing 3 Base Colors: I have 4 (Black, Navy, White, & Some Gray).
Loved this book for the old and new tips to empower me and continue to create what works for me. It was a great reminder that this is a personal journey that takes time. I am on board with "less is more,"but I chose to create seasonal capsules. My biggest accomplishment after reading this book last (wish I read it first of 5) was going from nearly 500 clothing items to around 200 (2 capsules). This number works for me because I have time, space and a clothing app. Using a clothing app is like Look book, but better. Yes, I had mental challenges with money spent, just in case, and departing with business clothes after retiring plus I moved from Colorado to Arizona.
If you need motivation for a flexible "capsule wardrobe," this book should be on your reading list. It has remotivated to purge further.
August 19, 2020
This was repetitive in places, the links were broken, and the photos were poor quality. It did have some good advice, some of which I already do for example, choosing black and ignoring brown, and hanging all clothes. She wrote this book only for women and tells you men won’t want to help you with this which is very sexist. I liked that she didn’t try and say her way was the only way, and I like that she acknowledged that a person’s capsule wardrobe will be unique to them. There was talk about picking an arbitrary number of items and sticking to keeping that number. I would’ve liked to have seen more discussion on putting outfits together with blazers, etc, rather than just pick one top and one base. The writer makes an interesting point that there may be things you love on other people but just don’t like to wear, for example, I don’t ever wear my blazers but I like looking at outfits with blazers on Pinterest. I also like that she suggests wearing your favourite necklace everyday rather than keeping it in the jewellery box safe, in case it gets lost, something I’m guilty of.
October 11, 2017
Loved the content. Truly, I did. I had a struggle with the font, it gave me a headache :/ Also, it felt more blog-y than book-y. When I read a book I want it to read like a book. So I guess that was a bit weird for me.
I liked her advice on clearing out the closet and the boundaries for a wardrobe. I also liked the quotes at the beginning of each chapter. Much interesting advice that I will try to use.
I liked her advice on clearing out the closet and the boundaries for a wardrobe. I also liked the quotes at the beginning of each chapter. Much interesting advice that I will try to use.
October 26, 2022
Real capsule wardrobe advice
Sarah is a great writer. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and her advice was new and practical. Not at all the usual "just pick 33 things and tada." I will definitely be rereading this, this time to apply her advice to creating a manageable wardrobe I actually love!
Sarah is a great writer. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and her advice was new and practical. Not at all the usual "just pick 33 things and tada." I will definitely be rereading this, this time to apply her advice to creating a manageable wardrobe I actually love!
September 3, 2023
Practical, silly, down-to-earth
Well-phrased how-to book with bite-sized tasks and a simple, carefree tone. I consumed this book in one sitting, but I will definitely pop back into some chapters to follow the step-by-step suggestions more closely. Worth a read, especially if your wardrobe intimidates you. Thanks, Ms. Author!
Well-phrased how-to book with bite-sized tasks and a simple, carefree tone. I consumed this book in one sitting, but I will definitely pop back into some chapters to follow the step-by-step suggestions more closely. Worth a read, especially if your wardrobe intimidates you. Thanks, Ms. Author!
September 26, 2016
Bien de contenidos y de organización. Cumple lo que promete y eso ya es mucho. recomendable.
March 28, 2017
This is just what I needed when I got stuck creating a capsule wardrobe for Project 333. She has a great voice - fun and engaging, and gets you excited about having a fun, not drab, set of clothes. It's a fast read, particularly if like me, you've already weeded out what you don't like but can't quite figure out how to make what's left into a wide variety of outfits. The key really IS in the bases.
April 1, 2017
Excellent book
The easy and less scary way to get a capsule wardrobe that takes into account that everyone is different. Lots of great advice included. I'm very happy to recommend this book.
The easy and less scary way to get a capsule wardrobe that takes into account that everyone is different. Lots of great advice included. I'm very happy to recommend this book.
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