Quick hit: A winter capsule

-- for my warm weather folks

Another ask via IG. And I must say, I’ve been excited to address it.

Alas, I’m late for x-mas but maybe in time for NY!

First, a confession. When I see certain influencers with their minimal (in both style and number of pieces) wardrobes showcase a “capsule whatever” wardrobe, I a little bit want to … well, punch them is strong, so maybe roll my eyes. Heartily.

Of course when you have such a high level of vitriol over something small it generally means something else is going on with you, Rachel! Probably jealousy. Because even though I don’t actually want to pare down (or I would - you get what you choose), I often want to want to pare down.

But mostly I think what I can’t stand is what sometimes looks like a subtle self righteousness. And IMHO (sorry) misplaced self-satisfaction because it all feels so borrrrrring. Black, brown, navy, cream. Slightly oversized crew neck. Impeccably folded T shirt, Steamed white button up. Etc. Sure you make fewer mistakes if you only work with classic, timeless pieces. But how dull to have “no mistakes” be the goal.

But THIS, this assignment I can actually handle! I love the idea of a capsule for one small area of your life. Like in one area, for a very select grouping of moments, or a moment in time, you get to live the pared lifestyle you (ok I am sorta jealous of). And then return to your choices. It’s exciting. Like packing, which I also happen to do well!

Back when I thought I would be doing all this back and forth travel to and from my parents’, I pretty much had a winter capsule at their place. But when you’re talking about pieces you’ll keep at home in your warm weather state and then deploy for travel, I think you want to be especially judicious — I hate looking at a bunch of stuff I don’t wear, let alone couldn’t even wear if I wanted to.

So here’s how I’d handle: