#ItsFromMyCloset20x20 Capsule Instagram Challenge
We just wrapped up the #ItsFromMyCloset20x20 capsule challenge hosted by Sarah, Mary Ann, Monelle, and Rachel. This Instagram style challenge prompted participants to restyle clothes that they already owned in hopes to inspire the sustainable fashion community to start 2020 off with buying less and styling more.
The Premise:
Pick 20 different garments from your existing to style 20 different outfits over the course of 20 days.
Here’s How It Went For Me:
Because the hosts didn’t have any additional ground rules for this challenge, I decided that I would pick my pieces as the days went along. This would allow for more flexibility to adapt according to the weather, as well as spice things up with new pieces if I felt myself getting bored. I also didn’t include outerwear, shoes, or accessories in my final count.
Ultimately, I ended up with only 13 garments--7 tops, 4 bottoms, and 2 dresses. I just didn’t notice that I hadn’t hit the 20 allotted pieces. 😅
What I learned:
Colors and prints are integral to creating a refreshing capsule closet. I think if I had chosen more solids and neutrals, I probably would’ve gotten frustrated with the challenge and quit.
A common tip that you’ll get about capsule closets (especially for ones that span the entire season) is that you should pick one or two key colors. In this case, the burgundy red pulled a lot of my pieces together.
The biggest lesson that I learned in this challenge was that the tone of the garments mattered more than the actual color of the clothes. I had a really challenging time styling the forest green top because it simply wasn’t vibrant enough (or pastel enough) to pair with any of the other pieces.
Skirts and dresses are a godsend! They’re just so versatile! They layer well and you can always wear leggings underneath on cold winter days!
If your blouse comes with a detachable pussy bow, use it as a belt!
Outfit Recap:
Day 1:
Black Cardigan, #RaidedMomsCloset
Blue Jeans, H&M 2018
Black Platform Boots, Aldo 2016
Earrings, Mejuri 2019
Day 2:
Burgundy polka dot button-down, #RaidedMomsCloset
Pink and white printed blouse, #RaidedMomsCloset
Black high-low dress, Urban Outfitters 2014(?)
Gold hoops, @mejuri 2019
Day 3:
Burgundy polka dot button-down, #RaidedMomsCloset
Black high-low dress, Urban Outfitters 2014(?)
Black platform boots, Aldo 2016
Gold hoops, @mejuri 2019
Day 4:
Pink and white printed blouse, #RaidedMomsCloset
Purple floral skirt, #RaidedMomsCloset
Day 5:
MY FAVORITE SWEATER EVER, 2015
Blue Jeans, H&M 2018
Black Canvas Boots, Doc Martens 2016
Day 6:
Favorite Cambridge Rindge & Latin Sweater, 2015
Yellow wrap dress, H&M 2018
Black platform boots, Aldo 2016
Day 7:
Pink and white printed blouse, #RaidedMomsCloset
Black leggings, Forever 21 2016
Black & pink sports bra, Forever 21 2016
Day 8:
Black Hat, Old, Unknown
Black Choker, H&M 2016
Black Tee, Gap 2016
Black Lace Gloves, Gifted Christmas 2011
Purple Floral Skirt, #RaidedMomsCloset
Black Platform Boots, Aldo 2016
Day 10:
Black Tee, Gap 2016
Blue jeans, H&M 2016
Silver choker, Thrifted it from @vacationsf_vintage in 2018
Day 11:
Red Sweater, #RaidedMomsCloset
Yellow Wrap Dress, H&M 2018
Editor Hoops, @Mejuri 2019
Black Platform Boots, Aldo 2016
Day 12:
Yellow Wrap Dress, H&M 2018
Burgundy polka dot button-down, #RaidedMomsCloset
Green button-down, Uniqlo 2016
Blue jeans, H&M 2016
Editor Hoops, @Mejuri 2019
Day 13:
Favorite Cambridge Rindge & Latin Sweater, 2015
Black high-low dress, Urban Outfitters 2014(?)
Black platform boots, Aldo 2016
Day 14:
Burgundy polka dot button-down, #RaidedMomsCloset
Yellow Wrap Dress, H&M 2018
Day 15:
Green button-down, Uniqlo 2016
Black high-low dress, Urban Outfitters 2014(?)
Purple Floral Skirt, #RaidedMomsCloset
Black Platform Boots, Aldo 2016
Day 16:
Red Sweater, #RaidedMomsCloset
Black leggings, Forever 21 2016
Day 17:
Pink and white printed blouse, #RaidedMomsCloset
Purple Floral Skirt, #RaidedMomsCloset
Yellow Wrap Dress, H&M 2018
Day 18:
Green button-down, Uniqlo 2016
Black high-low dress, Urban Outfitters 2014(?)
Blue Jeans, H&M 2018
Day 19:
Black Hat, Old, Unknown
Black Tee, Gap 2016
Burgundy polka dot button-down, #RaidedMomsCloset
Black leggings, Forever 21 2016
Black boots, Aldo 2016
Day 20:
Burgundy polka dot button-down, #RaidedMomsCloset
Blue Jeans, H&M 2018
Did you participate in this 20x20 capsule closet challenge? What did you learn? Which challenges did you come across? Do you think you’d be able to implement a seasonal capsule closet?
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