{Michael Kors Trench Dress, J. Crew Ruffled Blouse, Forever 21 Sweater w/ Detachable Collar, Old Navy Argyle Cardigan, Rugby Cabled Sweater, Dolce & Gabbana Blouse, Forever 21 Ankle Zip Jeans, H&M Pleated Skirt, Zara A-Line Skirt, LOFT Pleated Skirt}
As you may have guessed, I have A LOT of clothes. And to be honest, it can sometimes get overwhelming staring into a closet full of stuff when I’m trying to find something to wear. Over the past few months, I’ve been on a mission to pare down my wardrobe by either selling or donating the things I don’t love. I decided to take things a step further by clearing out my closet completely (don’t worry, it was just for the weekend) and seeing what I could do with only 10 items. It took me about 45 minutes or so to narrow down my selection, but once I did it was pretty easy to come up with different combinations (I had at least another week’s worth of outfits that didn’t make the cut!).
The final verdict: It was almost therapeutic only having to consider a few items at a time. Looking at a near-empty closet was also strangely appealing. While I won’t be tossing out the rest of my duds any time soon, I have been adopting a more minimalistic approach to shopping (although shoes will always remain a vice). And I will definitely put my 10-item wardrobe to good use when packing for my next vacation!
Detailed outfit shots and step-by-step instructions for creating your own 10-item capsule wardrobe after the jump!
