Written by The Strategy

There’s a lot about growing up that intertwines with our personal style, and the evolution of it. You might go through ten different “phases” before you find one that feels like home enough to stick with, or you might bounce around the map without ever settling in one specific style. Either is a perfectly good way to be.

Which ever you find yourself in, an important concept to keep in mind is the idea of a capsule wardrobe. Cue dramatic music.

The term “Capsule Wardrobe” strikes fear into the hearts of some, and causes others to roll their eyes. With capsule wardrobe, words like minimize and cleanse go hand in hand—they also turn people away, understandably. No one wants to be told what to do. Especially when it comes to their style, which is more than likely still changing. You never want to feel like you’re cutting yourself off from what might be a fun adventure down an unbeaten style path.

That being said, there is something to be valued in the selectiveness of the capsule wardrobe. While minimize and cleanse could be limiting, curated and cohesive are enticing. Having the vision to build a collection of clothing that is both tailored and versatile is a daunting task.

It demands commitment. Unlike the regular ol’ “buy whatever you feel like and find a use for it later” wardrobe. The capsule wardrobe is a grown up wardrobe. A wardrobe that says “I am an adult, and I have will power.”

I’m not going to pretend like I’ve magically reduced and edited my entire wardrobe down to a select few that would make the cut for my own capsule wardrobe, but the thought is brewing. Call me crazy, but experiencing The Apartment by The Line was almost spiritual and may just be inspiring enough to push me in the capsule direction.

The capsule wardrobe is no easy task, but the finished/in-progress product has got to be worth it, right?

I might be brave enough to find out.

Written by Katrina Garofalo