completing a capsule wardrobe

Isn't it possible to just buy fewer clothes? I hate clutter and have very few clothes I do not wear regularly.

I go for an 'outfit' strategy for planning my wardrobe, rather than a mix and match, which can be very colour limiting. This morning I took a hangar out of the wardrobe. It contained a matched pair of trousers, light and over sweater (It is cold where I am). I know exactly what shoes to wear with it, if I go our and what coat or jacket.

This procedure also saves time , no agonising over what you feel like wearing and how to mix and match it. Just take down a hanger of carefully curated clothes, put them on and you are ready to go.

Marydoll
The shoes are from 'Office' my only weakness. But not over the top. I'm lucky with bags as my daughter buys very expensive ones and passes them on to me ?

Marydoll Thank you ?

MOnica How true. I don't buy a lot of clothes but when I do the fit is the most important. If the shoulder seam isn't exactly on my shoulder it's a no. I like jackets but all those I have all the sleeves have to be shortened.

Kitty You ask what is a capsule wardrobe
We are all different, aren't we? There will probably be many who think my look ( see my link above) is boring as they might like fussy patterns but that's not for me, I like classic but that doesn't have to mean boring.
I very rarely buy anything with 'a pattern' it's usually a spot or stripes.
I always have a good white shirt and good fitting white and navy tea shirts, a navy and cream polo neck jumper.
I have 3 cashmere jumpers ( bought in the sales) terracotta/ mustard/navy.

Or just visit your local camping shop and buy a tent!

travelsafar, if you like linen and loose clothing, try
www.kitandkaboodal.co.uk/plus-size-t55

thanks for the link Marydoll will take a look later when i have time to digest.
Hettymaud when i said about the clothes i don't wear i should have said i don't do leggings or slim fit trousers. I prefer the classic type and loose fitting linen ones in the summer.

I choose a couple of colours each season to try and match what I already have to, this autumn and winter I chose grey and green.

It helps not to get distracted and buy stuff that doesn’t go with anything, as that would be a waste of money.

The trouble with clothes that never go out of fashion is that it is usually because they were never in fashion in the first place.

Thank you, marydoll!

Kitty, a capsule wardrobe is a collection of a few essential items of clothing that do not go out of fashion, such as skirts, trousers, and coats, which can then be augmented with seasonal pieces.

Well, that's what the dictionary says!?

Could some knew explain just what a capsule wardrobe us, please.

The shoes are fabulous!

Sorted MerylStreep
www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/389139224055731472

And white is out of the question too - it just makes my teeth (and whites of eyes) look a little yellow!

I've got rid of all dark navy, black and red tops recently. I don't think those colours are at all flattering near my poor old face. I need softer colours/shades now.

Why didn't my link work?

Travelsafar
I don't know what your style is to advise but I have all the items that this lady is wearing ( including the shoes) my favourites. I could not be without my camel coat or my blazer
( cashmere) bought second hand.https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/389139224055731472/

Dinner can wait, this is serious!

Oopsadaisy3, I have been having a look around, when I should be preparing dinner!

OP says she doesnt do tight trousers, not all trousers

Marydoll yes that’s the one, some of her older blogs are interesting, well I found them useful.

I thought that Hetty but I guess she just wears trousers, and maybe leggings or track suit bottoms with tunics, jumpers or tops.

sixtyandme.com/

If you don't do jeans, trousers, skirts or dresses what do you wear?

I would suggest choosing your favourite colours and also discard those which don't suit the 'image' you wish to convey. Only buy new things which co-ordinate with your chosen items and best to avoid small details as they tend to date.