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Next week, my hubby and I will be going on a week vacation to Jekyll Island and St. Simons Island in Georgia! Our trip will be a total of 6 days, from the day we leave on Monday until we return home on Saturday. I planned my travel wardrobe for those coastal towns and am...
June 5, 2023 I can’t quite get used to the idea that it’s already June! Time will pass, regardless of our ability to keep up… As I’ve quickly learned, this wardrobe, as with all of them, is pretty well-balanced in terms of functionality: And arranging this particular wardrobe by color is sort of fun, but […]
Today I am joining my pal Jennifer from a Well Styled Life for our monthly Fashion Over 50 series. This month let's talk about How to Create Multiple Outfits fr
It’s apparent, when you look back through years of The Vivienne Files, that my thinking about some concepts… evolves… the more I work with them. Foremost among the ideas that have gone through some changes is the Four by Four Capsule Wardrobe. But I’m pretty settled on how I think this best comes together, (finally…) […]
June 15, 2015 So I was thinking about Six-Packs (the clothing kind, not beer…) and I realized that if you chose your pieces exactly right, you could get 45 different outfits from 9 total garments – six of them packed. This isn’t to say that you are going to want to take off […]
November 2, 2016 I’ve been assured by my experts that, as much as WE all understand that “Start with Art” means “building beautiful capsule and travel wardrobes using the colors and styles found in fine art,” nobody else in the Google universe knows what we’re doing… and that keeps new readers from finding The […]
Today I am compiling a Wales packing list. A travel capsule made easy with these suggestions. Wales is actually one of the wettest countries in Europe and on any given day you make.
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July 17, 2014 Remind me, when trench coats are back in stores, that we want to revisit these capsule wardrobes and make some additions. If you think of anything else we should address (December holiday attire?), send me a note at theviviennefiles at gmail dot com. I broke everything out into two pages; I might […]
November 11, 2016 It’s tempting to say we’ve reached the home stretch of building this capsule wardrobe, but in reality, you’re never finished building your wardrobe. Things wear out, or suddenly shrink, or you just plain can’t stand the sight of that tee shirt EVER AGAIN… (after travel, you might need to find something […]
Today I am joining my pal Jennifer from a Well Styled Life for our monthly Fashion Over 50 series. This month let's talk about How to Create Multiple Outfits fr
It’s a question that comes up all the time – I don’t know what we’re going to be doing when I get to: the conference, the reunion, the spa, the resort, that city I’ve never visited etc etc. I thought about this while I was out of town… And I really wanted to stick with […]
November 12, 2015 She loved her travel wardrobe so much, she decided to gradually, carefully, and thoughtfully augment it in the same colors and mood! Remember, this is the painting and the color scheme with which she was working. Beautiful, graceful, and evocative… And this was the entirety of her wardrobe for her recent family […]
See these capsule wardrobe essentials! This trick is an easy closet organizer idea that will help you maximize your outfit options.
A fashion look from October 2015 by diane-howard-image featuring Pinko and Witchery
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Want to start a capsule wardrobe without going totally crazy? This guide is perfect for beginners – with a free quickstart guide, printable downloads,
Want to start a capsule wardrobe without going totally crazy? This guide is perfect for beginners – with a free quickstart guide, printable downloads,
A capsule wardrobe is a relatively small collection of clothes that coordinate well. By carefully selecting around 30 items for your capsule wardrobe, you can assemble an outfit that you love for any occasion. A good capsule wardrobe will...
July 18, 2016 It seems that there are some among us who are struggling to pull together what they want to pack. This isn’t particularly surprising – travel is stressful enough, and the unknown factors of weather and activities can throw almost anyone into a small panic. So I’m going to approach the “1 […]
I’m SO happy that so many of you found Tuesday’s Color Method to closet decluttering useful! When I head off into these new blog directions, I’m never quite sure how things will be received; my head is so full of ideas that every now and then I have to toss one out there and cross […]
August 25, 2015 What a striking painting – a juxtaposition of colors not often found together. And they work so well… thus, the title is Understanding – these colors have found a way to live together with joy and beauty. This is a great, uncommon color scheme – and it could easily […]
April 20, 2016 When I was working on yesterday’s post, with the yellow accent colors my mother commented (quite rightly) that any number of accent colors would work beautifully with the black, white, and tweed pieces of clothing.So… At a loss as to how to choose the colors to use for my capsule wardrobe […]
August 21, 2023 An Unconventional Woman That’s how she thinks of herself. She knows that she has been described as such, more than a few times! And that’s when people are being nice… Now that she’s retired, she is embracing her uniqueness, starting with her wardrobe, but branching out in all kinds of ways… She’s […]
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September 25, 2023 I don’t generally think of Max Beckmann for wardrobe inspiration – his paintings always feel very cluttered and busy. But this one has a special charm: Our heroine really wants some variety in how she can dress this fall – as much as she loves black, she wants to be able to […]
June 17, 2015 Last week, I was going out of town overnight – literally for about 18 hours, and had to pack, even though I wasn’t going to be gone long at all. (this was the situation that got me started on the whole thought process of “3×3″…) I was dressed, getting ready to leave; […]
March 5, 2016 This arresting painting lives just down the street from me – I go visit it frequently! These colors are luscious: Your Biggest Client Called… And you’re pretty fortunate that they complained about the service they were receiving, rather than just pulling the plug on your contract! But you’re headed […]
August 15, 2015 We have looked at soft and warm accents, and strong warm accents, so now it’s time to look at some really beautiful soft, cool touches in a capsule wardrobe. Someone mentioned sea glass as an inspiration, and so I chose a bracelet to anchor my color wanderings, and then went looking! (I […]
Is it possible that your year round capsule wardrobe could be more than basic? Oh yeah, it is. See how to incorporate trendy pieces into your capsule this year!
Streamline your wardrobe will make getting dressed in the morning so much easier!
September 7, 2023 Art can be the inspiration for your accent colors; your favorite neutral doesn’t actually HAVE to be in the painting! It translates as “Forest Clearing in Fog with Moon” “You Know it Could Snow…” Yes, she knows… But they’re going for a couple of weeks, and she has no intention of cancelling, or coming […]
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It's been over a year since I've decided to change how I think about clothes, fashion and shopping. Living with a small wardrobe - it's a process. I, too, used to dream of a bright and spacious walk in closet filled floor to ceiling with everything I could ever desire. I too would pick up and try on dozens of things while visiting a favourite store - and I would take home a lot of them too. Now I try five, or ten, but only one or two come home with me. Or none, even! Realising that like you don't always need to finish your plate if you're full, you don't need to buy everything you rest your eyes on, has been rewarding. But the truth is I still have a way to go to be a "better" wardrobe minimalist. I'm learning. I'm being picky - pickier than ever, but I'm not stuck up on rules. I do love me some framework though, which is why this graphic is here. For me, for you, for all. Last year I was struggling to build the perfect wardrobe for myself, I was frankly confused about where the heck to start. And, how? It seemed (and was) a huge quest. And it's really quite simple. So how do I build the perfect (capsule) wardrobe? 1. First, you clean out your closet. There's no reason for unworn items to take up precious space. It's okay if you can't get rid of everything all at once. I, for one, like to take my time, I keep combing through my closet even now - and I forever will. I've just put away my summer wardrobe and I know that next spring I will again rid that collection of more things - things that I wasn't able to say goodbye to now. That's how it goes for me. If you can be ruthless and really send away everything you're not totally in love with, I applaud you - you are strong! But if you take away one and only one thing from all the things I write, it should be this: The space in your closet should be precious to you, sacred even. So don't settle for stuff that doesn't work. (In other words, don't fill it up with **** ) 2. Uniforms. Whether you're building a capsule wardrobe or not, knowing your uniform(s) is an immensely useful shortcut to creating successful outfits. Basically it means that you know what cuts, silhouettes and combinations of clothes suit you. If you love wearing jeans, semi-casual tops and ankle booties, then you damn well make sure you have a few good jeans and semi-casual top options for instant, feel good, you outfits. My current uniforms are along the lines of: a) Mini(ish) skirt with black tights + tee or a top + cosy knit + sneakers / booties b) Blue jeans (damn you good black jeans so hard to find!) + top or shirt + jumper / leather jacket + sneakers I'm also partial to a pretty dress or two, just so you know. I created examples of 7 uniforms in the picture - mine would be combos of 1, 3 and 6. It's just what I wear and what I feel comfortable in right now. Uniforms are great when you travel too. I hate lugging a suitcase so I always pack into a carry on. When you maximise your mixing and matching possibilities, there really is no need for a large case. I've written about packing for a weekend away here and here. 3. Make sure you're clear about your style. You'll most likely have an idea about what your style is. E.g. mine is feminine, comfortable, a little urban, a little boho. Depends on the season. If not, however, scout the internet, create a Pinterest board and dissect your favourite outfits. What's the person wearing? Would you wear it? Why do you love it so much? What's the vibe of the outfit? Pick 3-5 words that best describe the style you want to impersonate and keep them in mind as you construct your shopping list. If you're going for a masculine vibe, it wouldn't make sense to stare longingly at floral skirts. (But perhaps if you're staring longingly at floral skirts, you should rethink that masculine vibe in the first place.) Point is, listen to your gut! You may really admire and appreciate a style but not feel right wearing it yourself. 4. Set yourself a colour palette. This one can be tricky. And with some of us the colour palettes change by seasons. Every spring you crave pastels, every autumn you crave deep, rich tones. That's normal! Appropriate your palette to your skin tone, to your existing closet, to the shades you like to wear, whatever feels right. Keep in mind that the more the colours mix and match, the easier it will be to create many outfits from a small amount of clothes. The common misconception about minimal wardrobes is that they have to be neutral for them to work. Well they don't! You can still wear colour and prints to your heart's content. I purposefully created colourful colour palettes in the 6 examples above. There's a neutral palette, a pastel palette, a colourful palette. There are so many colours in the world - you're bound to find a combination that floats your boat. 5. Analyse and shop! When you've cleaned out your closet and thought about everything there is to think about, it's time to sit down, look at your wardrobe with fresh eyes and with your uniforms in mind, figure out where its weaknesses are. Note it down, research and...gasp...shop! A little by little, your wardrobe will come to life. And if you think too much is missing, don't despair! I think it's best anyway if you add to your wardrobe a little at a time. This is an experiment, your style evolves - be patient with yourself. When it comes to capsule shopping, I prefer to do it alone. I know lots of women like to shop with their girlfriends but truth be told, this is your wardrobe, that you are going to wear day by day and so your opinion is the only one that matters. Go at your own pace, listen to your gut and take as much time as you need to think about your choices. And my favourite thing, always apply the 3 outfit rule! When shopping and trying on clothes in the fitting room, imagine your wardrobe at home (or use your phone if you store images of your closet in an app - bonus points!) and in your head, create 3 outfits with this new item - but beware, the outfits must consist of only clothes you already have at home (+ that new item you so want to buy, duh). Don't be tempted to get a beautiful new top for which you also have to get beautiful new trousers and beautiful new shoes, 'cause you ain't got nothing at home to wear with it. Seriously, don't do it. Your style will suffer. So this is basically my seasonal process, after a year of capsule wardrobes. At the beginning of every wardrobe season I clean out my closet. By now I know what uniforms I like to wear and I don't much care about the number. I have a good idea of what my style is and what I want it to be. I know what colours are "my colours" and I know I get fashion-depressed if I have a neutral wardrobe. So I keep trying new colours but always applying the 3 outfit rule - will this mustard sweater go with the rest of my wardrobe? (It does.) And every season I analyse my wardrobe, by looking at it, looking at my inspiration boards and I figure out what's missing and try to get the best quality I can afford. That's it. That's the trick. How do you build your perfect wardrobes? I'd really love to know! And do you shop alone or with friends? Live simply Live thoughtfully Live with less
August 23, 2016 We’re leaving for Italy in less than 2 weeks, which means I need to get this travel capsule wardrobe sorted! I’m notorious for having my suitcase out a month ahead of time… But seriously, I should start setting things aside so that (a) I don’t forget anything, and (b) I don’t carelessly […]
2024 Retiree Spring Capsule Wardrobe
February 10, 2017 Since I’ve had a lot of time to think recently, I’ve been tinkering around, in my mind, with different approaches to building a capsule wardrobe. Many of us like to keep the bottom half of our body dressed in neutrals, either because of concerns about our bodily contours, or just because we […]
December 28, 2018 Ah, our friend who loves peace and quiet… She was smitten with this painting from the first time she saw it: She found this painting to be so moving that she decided to base her wardrobe around it. In order to focus her shopping, she isolated a couple of key phrases and […]
July 31, 2017 Although most of us in the Northern Hemisphere still have at least 8 weeks of hot weather in front of us, you can’t tell it by what’s in the stores. Cashmere, leather goods, lots of winter coats… Sigh… But the August outfit last year, and again this year, is oriented to the […]
A fashion look from June 2015 by marcuajim featuring Chicwish, Boohoo, Dorothee Schumacher, Forever New, Closed, Uniqlo, Monsoon, Dolce & Gabbana Underwear, Chl...
One last look at our beautiful art, and the very unusual, but workable, color scheme that I chose from it: You Must Always Look Elegant and Refined That’s what they told her when she accepted the position. They even give her a clothing allowance any time they change the color scheme of the business, which […]
