Happy Friday! Following my "Winter Capsule Planning" post I started thinking about all of the research and time that went into narrowing down the items I hope to add to my wardrobe this season.
As I do with each capsule, I spent the last few months taking note of what worked, what didn't and what seemed to be missing from my wardrobe in order to maintain a simple, classic closet of versatile pieces.
All-in-all this process now feels like second nature but it hasn't always been that way. In fact, getting to this point has taken me years and plenty of hits and misses.
So, in an effort to save you from making the same mistakes I did I will be starting a new series called "Currently Coveting." Through this series I will share the thought process behind each new addition, the various iterations of that piece that I look into, and which one I ultimately settle on.
Edit, Edit, Edit
To begin, I want to revisit why an ongoing evaluation of your wardrobe is essential. As you know, maintaining a wardrobe of high-quality, classic basics that can take you throughout the whole year requires patience, commitment and a true understanding of your personal style and life. If you haven't reached this point yet, or are having trouble maintaining focus, you can read some of my fail-proof tips and tricks here.
Once you have a firm understanding of the silhouettes, fabrics and colors that suit you best, you can start perfecting your core basics and adding or removing shoes, accessories and trend driven items as they wear out, your climate or job changes and seasons and trends come and go.
Edit Your Closet to Sell, Donate and Buy For The New Season
As you edit your closet each season and decide on the pieces you want to add, it's important to choose wisely before filling that valuable spot in your wardrobe. To do this myself, I try and practice a "1 in, 1 out" rule, while also limiting the overall amount of items I purchase by trying to select pieces that are well-made and will last more than just 1 season - without spending an arm and a leg either. To demonstrate just how I do this, let's start by focusing on my hunt for the perfect, cropped, straight leg jeans this season.
Research
The first step I take before purchasing a new item is to research, research, research. The first part of this research includes loads of Pinning to narrow in on color, shape and fit that I prefer for the item(s) in question.
Below, I've included some of my favorite inspiration pics for the jeans I hope to add, but you can see more over on Pinterest if you're interested.
In the case of these jeans, I started by isolating that I wanted a pair of non-stretchy jeans in a medium to dark wash.
Next, I honed in on the fact that I preferred a medium to high rise (based on what I know suits me the best). Armed with these parameters, I set my budget. In this instance I would like to spend no more than $100.
Finally, I turned to trusted bloggers, editors and influencers alike to isolate the individual products that are met with rave reviews and endless styling options. Once I've done this and have a handful of specific products I'm interested in, I begin the hunt.
