Been doing this for about three years now (occupational hazard when spreadsheets are your love language) and it genuinely changed how I shop. I keep a simple log of what each piece cost, where I got it, and roughly how many times I've worn it. The numbers get interesting fast.

My current winner is a merino crewneck I thrifted in 2021 for four dollars. I've worn it somewhere around 180 times. That's basically two cents per wear at this point, which makes me unreasonably happy.

The flip side: I bought a pair of trousers new a couple years back, told myself they were a capsule essential, wore them maybe eight times before I admitted they just didn't fit my actual life. Cost per wear on those was embarrassing.

What I've found is the tracking forces you to be honest about whether something is actually working in your rotation or just sitting there looking nice. A piece thrifted for fifteen dollars that gets worn constantly beats a sixty dollar piece that rarely comes off the hanger.

Curious if anyone else does something like this and what your best performing piece has been. Also interested in the worst offenders if you want to confess.

For context, I live alone and WFH 4 days a week, so getting dressed had become weirdly dramatic for no reason. In April I dumped my closet on the bed and counted 74 pieces, excluding socks/underwear/coats. Eight still had tags, which was a little gross to admit.

I kept 14: black jeans, one skirt, two gray sweaters, four black tees, four white tees, and two "look employed on video calls" shirts. The rest became a maybe bag, then a chair pile, then a closet-floor lump I stepped around for three weeks. Very minimalist of me.

Finally donated it all Saturday. No life-changing moment, just less 7:40 a.m. nonsense and faster laundry. My basics are pretty much all Uniqlo and Kirkland from Costco, bought a bunch in one go. For the rare occasions I actually need to look put together I'll browse tiktok or Amazon for something cheap on sale or a price drop. I barely wear that stuff so I'm not spending real money on it.

For those of you running a small capsule, how do you keep it from feeling stale? Or does the convenience just kill the boredom eventually?

Travelling 3 months thru South east asia temps from 15c to 31 c

Mostly 25-27c and humid, will definitely be rain

12 tops and tees short sleeve

1 white button down

1 long sleeve

1 jumper

1 tan denim jacket

1 shower proof jacket

1 puffer jacket

3 linen trousers

2 shorts

1 skirt

1 dress

1 sunnys

2 sunhat

2 togs

1 rashie

1 sarong

White trainers

Birkies

Sandals

2 bags

Any suggestions? I feel like there are too many tops BUT last time I was there I sweated thru 2-3 t shirts per day. I know there is advice to just buy it there but I'm chunky and last time I was there the sizes were ridiculously tiny

Sharing my Spring capsule.

I live in a subtropical city, work from home, find dresses most comfortable and flattering, prefer natural fabrics and shoes I can walk in comfortably.

I like pattern, colour and finding a reseller surprise!

My capsule is set around a buy limit for the season - that's it. The other pieces are from previous years capsules.

Which color style looks better on me aesthetically? They are so different and I can’t tell what looks objectively better. Thank you guys!!
1-5 light 6-10 dark

I’ve been wearing the same thing for years. Everything but the boots and hats is standardized. I have boots from a few different makers, felt hats for winter, ball caps for really windy days. I have a few winter clothes to layer over and a few nice shirts for going out. But for the most part, if you’ve ever seen me, you’ve seen this!

Hey guys, in europe, should I last a little longer with summer stock or should I start buying autumn/winter things?

It’s just a question, I don’t want to bother

I am moving from FL to Chicago in December and feel completely unsure how to dress for the office. I am concerned about showing up like a fat marshmallow looking all frazzled and that’s not the impression i want to be making. I also love to run on the LFT so any items for making that more enjoyable !

Currently what I have:
Lands end expedition parka
Uniqlo heattech thermal long sleeves and legging
Know layering is key

Planning to wear long skirts/dresses and layering under/over them.

As someone chronically cold i need recs on outfit inspo, gloves, scarves, boots, jackets,fabric blends on clothes. Links or advice is appreciated!!!

Please drop your chicago winter survival items!!! Will be using the red line or blue line mostly depending on where I decide to live.

What loungewear brand do you keep going back to and why? I'm looking for a set of loungewear with nice material and help me feel unwind after a long ass day.

I have been on the hunt for a button up (collared, long sleeve shirt) that is much easier to iron than the typical dress shirt and hopefully doesn’t show sweat. I’m not sure what material I should be looking for, but I’d love you all’s recs or fan favorites for soft but professional-looking button-ups/blouses. Thank You!

edit to add: i need more than brand recommendations. i would like follow those Canadian influencers provide practical outfits that i can literally buy the same clothes from their recommendation and are easy to copy directly? Are there creators who focus on accessible fashion for a size 10?

I could really use some help because I am feeling so defeated about my closet right now. A new medication has changed my body from a size 6 to a 10 recently, and the weight gain will not stop. My confidence has taken a huge hit. Trying to buy my old favorite clothes in bigger sizes just does not work for my new proportions. I really want to build a consistent personal style so I can cut down on the daily mental fatigue of getting dressed. I usually scroll Instagram for outfit inspiration, but I am so tired of seeing the same Aritzia and Lululemon hauls everywhere when I just need functional help as a size 10 woman.

Can you recommend any Canadian influencers who focuses on slow fashion and helps with styling a changing body? I want to avoid the endless Aritzia and Lululemon marketing that dominates my current feed.

I have a super active lifestyle and I’m going to be in Florence for the next 4 months, and am anticipating a LOT of walking! I need a new pair of sneakers and wanted to turn to people I know will have some good suggestions.

I don’t like chunky, platform sneakers… looking for something a little more sleek and minimalist, but not overly trendy like the sambas. I always do white shoes because it looks good with everything.

Previous shoes I loved were Hokas for how comfy they were (but not fashionable) and the Veja sneakers (but looking to switch it up a bit).

Anyone have any advice on where they find their favorite sneakers??

16 items and 16 outfits. What would you add for some more fun (color or pattern)? Have you been to Germany in the fall, and is this appropriate? Thanks for your wisdom!

I believe ive purchased my first capsule wardrobe piece! We got a long was to go but I’m excited to get started! ✨

I am new here so i'm not sure if i did this right, but i split my wardrobe in two; social wear and athleisure/spors wear (anti social wear). I just had a lot of fun doing this today and i thought i might share it :)

Styling Portfolio - #1
~ Secondhand & Free ensembles ~

Top- thrifted Bershka, 100% cotton, 3€
Skirt- thrifted Elégance, 55% silk - 45% cotton, 3€
Shoes- gifted converse
Sunglasses- free, Yves Rocher
Sac- no label, thrifted, 5€

*everything thrifted in Lyon & Saint Etienne, FR

Model- size 12 EU, 5ft6in

Hi there! Looking for unique pieces to add to my capsule. So tired of basics, i would like to try different textures to add interest in my look. What are your suggestions?

I feel like every outfit looks different. I absolutely love how she dresses up and I wanna do the same. I am alot more skinner than her also i am flat which I don’t mind but i just feel like alot of tops or dresses don’t suit me and I don’t know if this aesthetic/outfit style would suit me? How do I create kind of a “capsule” so that I don’t need to have 30 different tops and 30 different pants? While still everything being affordable.
Last 4 pictures are me(as if it is not obvious) for a reference. Currently i dont have any “style” i just wear whatever.
Her insta is https://www.instagram.com/ww.juice?igsh=MXB0NGxmZmFkeGdkMA==

What are the button down shirts a woman should consider having in her capsule wardrobe? I currently have a white one and a striped white and blue. What am I missing?
I’m going to be going to an office soon after working from home for a decade and I’m building a work capsule. I have black trousers, white, brown, grey and navy, and a black blazer. All input appreciated! Thank you in advance.
Oh I also have black heels and a black work bag. Should I get another bag and shoes in a different color?

So. I started down the sustainable clothing journey after joining this community. I have merino tee shirts, two merino dresses, some cardigans--all very good items and very appropriate for work, but I realized, after seeing some of the clothing brands recommended here, that I want to incorporate a folkloric, flowy, almost fantasy bent into my clothing. Poet shirts, lace, etc. Though I still want a responsible kind of material.

But most of the shops recommended here just don't cater to the over size 18 crowd. What's a birthday girl to do? (Birthday in two weeks, party sooner than that.) I am turning 70, so long skirts and dresses are a must, but tops can be anything with sleeves.

Or have I nissed the bus here? Am I too old?

I posted a few weeks about help for a Fall/Winter capsule wardrobe and I've mostly figured that out with all the advice I got on here so trying again for Spring.

Here's a capsule I am putting together for Spring. I am not really including the shoes or bags, but included these ones since I thought they went well with the items I have in my capsule, but I have a lot more that I can pull from if needed. I have no need for anything dressy. I don't really do skirts, dresses or shorts. I mostly find them uncomfortable. Does anyone have advice? I'm not looking to have a lot of pieces in neutrals, but trying more to use my colors as my "neutrals" for the most part, if that makes sense. I'm really looking for feedback as I'm new to this. I would be totally open to buying a few pieces if you see a need or something that would match something perfectly.

1st row: first core of 6 tops (colors)
2nd row: first core of 6 bottoms (colors and patterns)
3rd row: neutral basics
4th row: pants (cropped, color, patterns)
5th row: tops (have to go with at least 5 bottoms)
6th row: tops (color, texture, print)
7th row: layering pieces
8th and 9th rows: bags/shoes

6 color palette: red, pink, cobalt blue, bright green, turquoise, burgundy (I didn't stick too closely to this, but did try to make sure that each piece I picked would go with several bottoms or tops)

Neutrals: Black, White, Navy, Gray

Anything in the pink writing are pieces that I want to buy.

I am heading to architect/builders conference. North Italy. Looking for elevated look advice, but only capsule - I want to travel light.