Spring Capsule Wardrobe | May '19

Friday, April 26, 2019

In previous spring seasons I've found it hard to put a capsule together because the weather can be so unpredictable. This spring I decided to tweak it every month, hoping that I'd be adding more summery clothes each time.

I have 24 items in this capsule, six fewer than in April, which is more than enough to see me through the month. Twelve items remain from the April capsule, with twelve added, and only seven items are brand new, 76% is pre-loved - a statistic that brings a smile to my face.

April was a mix of cold days and delightfully warm days, my capsule served me well, but I did wish I'd added more lighter tops and fewer jumpers (why did I think I'd need ten jumpers?!). I've redressed the balance for May, and dared to hope that I'll be in need of a pair of shorts.

I wanted to add some rarely worn items to my May capsule. I do have a habit of reaching for my favourite items which leaves things languishing in my wardrobe, forgotten and unappreciated. I've sidelined my trusty navy jumpers for now. I feel little bereft at not having either of them in this capsule, they're usually to hand, season after season. But not having them will make me wear other things, and it's likely I'll find other outfit options that I like because of it.

In addition to trying to wear my less worn items I've also had a really thorough wardrobe clear out and listed a lot of items on ebay. I feel there's little point in having a capsule wardrobe if I'm constantly adding more and hardly wearing the vast majority of it. Better to sell it and hope someone else will make good use of it.

The point of having a capsule was to limit my spending and to make the most of the items I already own. I enjoy having the capsules, and I do feel like I wear more of my wardrobe because of them but it's failed in curbing my spending, I'm still adding too many items.
I now have, what I hope will proved to be, a wardrobe of clothes that work well together and are a joy to wear, making putting together capsules much easier, and easing my guilt at having clothes I simply do not wear.

I have that wonderfully refreshed feeling you get after decluttering. I don't intend to buy any clothes in May, possibly even June too. The shopper in me is going to have to take a little holiday.

Come on May, let's see what you've got.

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10 comments

  1. I hope you'll need shorts in may, last weekend spoilt us. I'm trying to get my head round packing gloves for a weekend spent trading outside in London! x

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    1. Last weekend was delicious! Hope trading goes well, and the weather is ok, no rain at least.
      xx

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  2. Unpredictable is right! Last weekend it was so warm here that I was wandering around in a summer dress. It remained warm for most of the week... until yesterday afternoon when the rain started, and today it's been freezing!

    I hope you get to wear your shorts.

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    1. I hope so too.
      The weather is nuts, it's predictable in it's unpredictability. Let's hope it's not the only time your summer dress comes out.
      xx

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  3. I love your capsules! They are such a good idea! Here's hoping you get your shorts wishes!! I wore shorts and a dress last weekend- bliss!x

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    1. Thank you. Wasn't the weather glorious last weekend? I hope there is more of the same to come.
      xx

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  4. With the weather being as crazy as it is, I would have an even harder time than usual to create a capsule wardrobe for a month! You've added quite a bit of variety and certainly enough colour. And I do applaud you on the 76% pre-loved statistic, which is brilliant! xxx

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    1. I put most of this together when the sun was shining, but now I think maybe I needed a few more cooler weather options, but time will tell.
      I'm hoping to improve on the 76%
      xx

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  5. you're so hard on yourself! ebay is a great way to release some guilt/unwanted stuff and make it someone elses treasure! I have had some delightful kaftan finds on there this month and am putting my unloved stuff on there to finance my spends :) I hope you're right about the shorts, we seem to have gone back to icy winds and freezing air temps here.

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    1. The weather is ridiculous at the moment. I'm sure it tried to snow yesterday!
      I shouldn't be so hard on myself, I know, it's just that I go on and on about wearing the clothes I have, reducing my spending etc. I was annoyed that I found myself, once again, with an overstuffed wardrobe. What I should do is buy a little less and add things to ebay more frequently to avoid this out of control feeling. I dislike that things can make me feel this way, it's ridiculous really.
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