I finally did it! I have a simple minimal and cohesive capsule wardrobe! Getting to this point was a long process of letting go and refining. I am so happy to be on the other side of that process now. I learned so much about myself and grew in intentionality along the way.

When I set out to declutter my clothing, I made a list of words to describe my ideal wardrobe. It helped me get rid of some of those “I don’t know” pieces and also gave me an intentional goal to keep in mind. I wanted to create a capsule wardrobe that was beautiful and supported my vocation as a wife and mother. This meant clothes that were feminine yet able to get dirty. Clothes that reflected my values as a Catholic Homemaker.

My List of Words:

This is the list of what I desired my wardrobe to be:

Feminine- I wanted the pieces to fit well, be flattering and modest. Looking at my clothing I found some gender neutral styles that I was ready to part with for a more feminine style. I wanted the pieces to be beautiful.
Vocation Friendly- I wanted them to be comfortable and to serve my needs well as a mother and homemaker. They would need to work well when playing on the floor with my girls, to look nice without caring if I got food and fingerprints on them. I didn’t want to keep anything that was uncomfortable to move around in or needed any kind of adjusting. I wanted to have a few good nursing friendly options for this particular season as well.
As for Colors, Textures, Patterns: I wanted warm neutrals and autumn colors, a variety of textures- all soft with a favoring towards ribbed textures, and florals! No more stripes- bring in the florals!!!
Versatile- This is the main goal of a capsule wardrobe but was important for me to keep in mind while I was creating it. I wanted the clothes to mix and match well. And for them to fit a variety of needs, from everyday wear to Sunday best.
Lastly, I wanted to start to find clothing that was “scapular friendly” - A scapular is a religious article that Catholics can choose wear under their clothing. I want to wear my scapular daily but it can be challenging to wear with certain styles of clothing. I have made a few great swaps to make this more possible.

My Capsule Wardrobe for Fall/Winter

The items I am about to show you are specific for the fall and winter season. There are a few pieces stored in my closet for the spring and summer that I plan to swap out. Apart from those few pieces, I will keep most of the same items year-round. I created this capsule to work well in all 4 seasons.

I have a total of 45 pieces in my fall and winter capsule. This includes tops, sweaters, pants, skirts, dresses, shoes, scarves, and purses. Not included in the count: Outerwear, Loungewear, Jewelry and Formal Attire - but these are minimal as well.