A Mindful Closet

I recently conducted an Instagram survey to gauge public opinion on capsule outfits. The majority of people were still fascinated by them, but they were also absolutely intimidated by the prospect of building one.

It made me think about how capsule wardrobes have become yet another thing to get right, another thing to feel like we don't measure up to, another thing for which we don't have the correct items.

Do you have a tendency to wear the same outfits over and over? What's more, guess what? You have a capsule wardrobe whether you realize it or not.

When I asked what the most difficult part of building a capsule wardrobe was, the most common response was sifting through one's whole wardrobe and deciding what to keep and what to discard.

But what if I told you that creating a capsule wardrobe doesn't require you to go through your whole wardrobe? What if it's only a mental exercise to help you figure out what you need and desire to wear? What if you could create a capsule wardrobe out of items that are genuinely comfortable, easy, and lounge-friendly?

My take on a capsule wardrobe doesn't entail sifting through all of your things or going shopping for new items. Those are two completely distinct jobs (ones we tackle in the Making Space course). Pulling out all of the clothes you already know you wear and saving the rest is my idea of a capsule wardrobe.

These days, there are so many choices to be made. When should you go food shopping to avoid encountering the most people? Whether you should go to virtual school, homeschool, or do a combination of the two. If you should conduct socially distanced social visits, how far away should you be, and whether or not you should wear a mask.

I observed and learned so much about capsule wardrobe in a styling event from a famous Singaporean stylist, harngfoong where I was the backstage management.

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