The idea behind creating a capsule wardrobe
is to free up your time and your brain
from preoccupation with what to wear
while looking great, your best even
Take away everything you don’t need
pare your wardrobe back to essential, loved beautiful garments
then wear the best
That’s all you need
Get rid of those clothes that don’t fit
that you don’t like or
are in any way a compromise
Be brave
You’ll be glad to be brave
Every woman who shines out and looks stunning
has got rid of all that she does not need
Creating a capsule wardrobe leaves you nowhere to hide
No more hiding in clothes that don’t do you justice
Wear those clothes and shine out
We love the idea of creating a capsule wardrobe
the appeal is so enticing
But are we brave enough to go there
Are we brave enough to ditch our comfort clothes
to get rid of what might be good
in order to go for great, amazing and awesome
What stops us from going there
from looking unique
from being brilliant
Even short people can suffer from tall poppy syndrome
Is it fear we will be pulled back
cut down to size
Who does she think she is
Well who do you think you are
That capsule wardrobe stands between two thoughts
What do they think of me and
what do I think of myself
Only concentrate on the latter
the former is none of your business
Take your time, journal, think
Remember that you are created to be awesome, talented, clever
Could you abandon everything in your wardrobe
that is a compromise
and really be who you are created to be
I’m not talking about creating a capsule wardrobe full of leggings and baggy teeshirts
No
I’m talking about wearing clothes
that fit your personality like a glove
Dip your toe in the water
Start to create a collection of clothes
that are uniquely you
You may be surprised by what you discover
and you may discover that being bold
audacious
daring
feels like coming home
We have written other posts on the subject of the capsule wardrobe collection so be sure to check those out too:
Create your own French style capsule collection – release your inner Parisienne and dress with style
The Microcapsule wardrobe – a wardrobe within a wardrobe, how it will benefit you
How to create your own capsule wardrobe collection – How to create a capsule wardrobe using your existing clothes
For more on emotions and the clothing choices you make see: Why there are more emotions than clothes in your wardrobe
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The Stylish Wellness Institute is about so much more than just your clothes, though. It took me a long time to understand that self-care and radical self-love is what our bodies and minds need. Introducing that self-care and self-love into our lives is also a core part of what the Stylish Wellness Institute is all about. The SWI is about combining the outer appearance with the inner experience to create balance. We call that balance the zone of peace. You can find out more about the Stylish Wellness Institute and the Zone of peace here.
Wardrobe Journaling
Finally, let me tell you a little bit about Wardrobe Journaling. It is the process I have created that helps you understand yourself better through journaling and through thinking about the clothes you wear and your own unique personality. There are Wardrobe Journaling blog posts over at the Wardrobe Journaling website. There is also the entirely unique Wardrobe Journaling course. If you want to take a step further into your own self development and self care this is a great, gentle but powerful course to take.
Have a great day!
Sarah
