Here’s Why A Capsule Wardrobe Will Save You Money And Organize Your Life

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If you had to guess, how many pieces of clothing would you say are in your closet right now? We’d easily guess 100, ourselves, counting all the shoes, tops, jeans, dresses and everything else. But chances are that you don’t wear all of the garments and shoes you own. If this sounds like you, then it’s time for a capsule wardrobe.

In case you haven’t heard, capsule wardrobes are the new way to declutter your life. The movement involves throwing away or donating all of your clothes except for your best 30-40 pieces. Ideally, those items are high quality and they will stand the test of time, and you must love them — not simply like them.

Here’s where it gets tough: popular clothing stores like H&M and Forever21 are notorious for drawing in young people with fast fashion and ridiculously low prices. Shopping at them could expand your wardrobe by 20 extra cheap pieces that will be out of style before you know it.

In 2017, Coupon Follow released a millennial shopping report in which researchers polled 1,000 Americans aged 20 to 35 about their shopping habits. The findings were clear: millennials generally buy cheap, discounted clothes. According to the data, more than 30 percent only shop at stores that have consistent discounts, like H&M. The problem is that many fabrics used in fast fashion are — well — fast, meaning hastily made and not meant for longtime wear.

Enter the capsule wardrobe, which will change your life for the better.

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You’ll legitimately save money.

Let’s do some hypothetical math. This pair of skinny jeans cost $10 and they’re made from cotton, polyester, rayon and spandex. After three months of wear and washing, you tear a hole in the seams and have to buy a new pair. You spend the same $10 every three months for five years, which amounts to $200.

Your capsule wardrobe-loving friend opts to buy this pair of skinny jeans instead, which cost $100. The investment sounds ridiculous at first, but because the clothing is made of 100 percent Japanese denim, you can bet your dollar will go far. As long as you aren’t doing aggressive splits or running a marathon in them, these jeans could hold up for years. So, the investment in the higher-quality jeans ends up costing 50 percent less than the cheaper pair. Plus, they probably look nicer too.

You’ll let your closet breathe.

If you’re anything like us, you don’t have a walk-in closet for your clothing, so everything is crammed into a small space, which makes it impossible to see every top and pair of jeans. Clearing out your wardrobe and keeping select pieces will allow for some much-needed space. Most of all, you’ll feel more organized.

A capsule wardrobe may seem expensive in the short-term, but it’s worth it. Ridding yourself of clothing you don’t need will change your life. You may not want to let go of that shirt you looked cute in when it was in style three years ago, but your closet is begging you to burn that bridge. Burn that bridge — or pile of Hollister hoodies. Don’t be afraid to start fresh.