Long-standing readers of this blog will know I love a Capsule Wardrobe Challenge.
I feel so much more creative when my options are restricted.
My first Capsule Wardrobe Challenge was in 2008 and there were several more over the years
The Small Fabric Of My Life: And the winner is........
The Small Fabric Of My Life: The Spring Capsule Wardrobe 2010 Winner is........
The Small Fabric Of My Life: The Fourth Annual Capsule Wardrobe Challenge is Announced
But this year I wanted a Capsule Wardobe Challenge with a twist - all items have to be preloved.
The inspiration came from my joint monthly blog with Australian Blogger Sarah London when we have shared our Second-Hand Stories. Why not create a second-hand capsule?
I have enjoyed coming up with some combinations from my preloved wardrobe and I have learned a few things along the way which I share below.
The brief for the challenge is:
1. Create a Capsule Wardrobe of up to 10 preloved items to create at least five different looks.
2. Jewellery, underwear and hosiery is not included.
My 10 items are shown above and comprises:
2 items of footwear
2 bottoms
3 tops
1 jacket
1 Bag
1 jumpsuit
And here are a few looks I have put together.
I will post my Favourite Five looks in our joint blog next month when hopefully we will share some other looks from felllow style bloggers.
But for now here are my top ten tips
1. Try and create a capsule where every top goes with every bottom.
2. If you include a jacket choose a style and colour that will go with your tops and bottoms.
3. Choose a hero piece that can be dressed up or down and combine with your tops. I have included a jumpsuit.
4. Choose one bag to go with all looks.
5. Choose footwear that works with all your bottoms and hero piece.
6. Consider a base colour and complementary colours.
7. Think about patterns. Clashing can be good but not always!
8. Consider the weather.
9. Think about your daily activities.
10. Be creative.
Now please head over to Sarah's blog here and see what she has to say.
I always learn something new.
See you soon,
Jane X
I love your multiple outfit styling methodology and the results you achieved using it.
ReplyDeleteAll of the outfits you styled and were wearing in the outfit photos above look fabulous,
and you look fabulous wearing them.
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Hello Jane, you are looking super chic and organised m'loverly. You really suit that colour jacket. Oh dear, I have so many clashing items in my wardrobe I've never known where to start in the past :0 Thank you for the tips. Lulu xXx
ReplyDeleteI remember your capsule wardrobe challenges well, Jane! They're so useful for those of us to tight to pay for hold luggage when we go away!
ReplyDeleteThat blazer is a gorgeous colour! xxx
Both outfits looks elegant and chic, and suits you pretty well, specially that jacket. I love the color of it, so refreshing. Good job<3
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