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Maureen McLennon Welton's avatar

Capsules have a time and a place. I use one to deal with fluctuating size. except for accessories, the idea of buying clothing “for life” makes me terrified of gaining or losing weight, which is a part of life for many people😊

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Isabel's avatar

I feel this so much. As someone who gained a lot of weight recently, I had to get rid of most of my wardrobe because the clothes just didn’t fit and holding onto them in the hopes they would fit again one day was unhealthy for me. I don’t think it’s reasonable to buy things with the commitment that I will never get rid of them. Instead when I buy something I try to think about, if I do need to get rid of it someday is it high enough quality that I’ll be able to resell it so it doesn’t end up in a landfill? That’s been helpful for me.

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Maureen McLennon Welton's avatar

Thank you for sharing! I am publishing a post on this topic today, I think you’d appreciate it!

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Sheila (of Ephemera)'s avatar

I will admit it, I’m one of those people who has a wardrobe, full of unique items, and it is just as fun and creative making as you might think.💕 I have pieces that I’ve archived for future wearing – you know, those pieces that are just too good to give up on, but are just not quite right at the moment, in this fashion bubble – but will be great in five or 10 years when they come around again. I am intensely bored with the capsule wardrobes full of neutrals and barrel legged jeans.

Thank you for this excellent article, colour me a new subscriber.✨

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Kelly Williams's avatar

Interestingly I *just* took 3 pairs of pants, 1 sweater and 1 jacket and put them in a bin to store. Why? Because I knew they didn’t reflect my style right now BUT they are quality pieces in silhouettes that will, likely, be back “in style” someday.

I also watched the Emma Chamberlain video and had lots of feelings; mostly that she has the privilege of donating 90% of her wardrobe and still have 35 shirts. I’m not sure we should be touting capsule wardrobes with her as the icon of it 🤣

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Wanda Rincon's avatar

Love your take 💖 and you writing more about your thougths not just data scientist mode. I’ve been trying to find a word for how I feel with clothes because I’m not a fast-fashion trend adopter nor a minimalist. And a collector is perfect.

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Style Analytics's avatar

Oh thanks! I really appreciate this, I am sometimes a bit cautious to do a post that isn’t entirely stats/research based. So I’m glad you enjoyed it :)

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Nicky's avatar

I feel seen: "unless, of course, you’re still wearing high-waisted skinny jeans and have decided that that is your personal style".

My favourite style of jeans is a high waisted slim leg!

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Bec Benwah's avatar

I love thinking that I am a “fashion collector!” I love the hunt for unique pieces that speak to me, and I definitely go through phases of wearing certain things more than others. I have tried and failed at doing a capsule wardrobe and have decided I can only adopt that mindset when traveling 😭 I love my wardrobe far too much

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Julia's avatar

Could not agree more! It's always been my bugbear with capsule-wardrobe edits that they seem to missing any fun. Being safe all the time would drive me mad.

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Style Analytics's avatar

Agreed! How boring if everythingggg in your closet matches

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@missedda's avatar

What a thoughtful enlightening take, thank you for a great read!

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Style Analytics's avatar

Thank you! I’m so glad you liked it :)

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Jen Cerero's avatar

I think people still don’t realize that fashion is so much more than just clothes and looking pretty. The level of self-awareness it takes to cultivate a personal style is something many aren’t willing to explore.

When we finally understand that fashion is a form of self-expression—an art form—it changes everything. We’ll stop mindlessly consuming, copying, and following others’ fashion advice. Instead, we’ll approach fashion as a way to express ourselves and define our place in the world.

Loved this article—thank you for writing it! I’m also someone who buys pieces based purely on what I like, and then I figure out how to combine them. Is it a challenge? Yes. But it’s so much fun! 💅🏻

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No one asked Stacie's avatar

I love this take of tapping into how you really feel about a piece. It’s a similar approach to how I decorate my house. Here’s to more personal and individual style your way in 2025!

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eshas dossier's avatar

I know a retired baddie when I see one

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Brunette from Wall Street's avatar

Finally, someone saying it out loud! We should adopt the term well-curated wardrobe instead.

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Priscila Smith's avatar

Im not even finished with this article and I'm already shouting: preachhhh! As a style coach people OFTEN come to me with this idea of a capsule closet and Im like, nope that's not the solution. If it were, all the minimalist millennials would have great styles.

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Digi Girl's avatar

Finally someone gets it

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Kate Dignam's avatar

Bland , generic clothes in ‘tasteful ‘ neutral colours = boring

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