Capsule wardrobe blogs​

  • When: Every three months (It’s never too late to start so join in anytime!)
  • What: 33 items including clothing, accessories, jewelry, outerwear and shoes.
  • What not: these items are not counted as part of the 33 items – wedding ring or another sentimental piece of jewelry that you never take off, underwear, sleep wear, in-home lounge wear,  and workout clothing (but your workout clothes have to workout).
  • How: Choose your 33 items, box up the remainder of your fashion statement, seal it with tape and put it out of sight.
Caroline Proctor's Unfancy was the second capsule web site that I discovered. I fell in love with her mix of high and low looks, with the emphasis on denim and comfort, but always with an eye toward quality.

To quote Caroline, "Unfancy was born in 2014 out of a desire to find my style and curb my mindless shopping habit." She has been wildly successful at meeting both of those goals.

She is more flexible about the number of pieces in a capsule, generally capping hers at 37.

This blog is a go-to resource for unique pieces from ethical American designers.

Click here for her definition of and steps to attaining a capsule wardrobe.
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"Style Bee is the creative hive of Lee (the Bee) Vosburgh, where she endeavours to explore the definition of personal style and share the best independent makers and brands from around the globe. .. Lee aims to inspire readers to shop thoughtfully with careful consideration about every purchase. The better we know ourselves, the better our choices will be!"

This elegant Canadian blogger is the creator of the biannual 10 x 10 Challenge. Participants create a micro-capsule of ten items to work with for 10 days. More here.

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favorite style blogs for mature women

In the about section of this gorgeous blog, London blogger Julie writes:
"Chicatanyage is a community of supportive women sharing their opinions on what constitutes style for them. Join the conversation in the comments section.When I started Chicatanyage there was very little advice on fashion, style and beauty available on the internet for our age group. This situation is changing..."

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​Another British blogger, Alyson Walsh, explains her reason for beginning her blog:
"It’s not about age, it’s about style. And this is for every woman who refuses to be invisible. 
I’m a freelance journalist, former magazine fashion editor and author. That’s Not My Age began in 2008, when I noticed a space online to celebrate women (and men) of all ages."

The Vivienne Files is a unique personal style blog with carefully-selected capsule wardrobes based on color palettes drawn from works of art, nature, and more. It helps women buy less clothing, and to love what they buy.

Click here for advice on how to build a capsule wardrobe.
​This well known web site was the subject of a wonderful 2014 documentary.

Ari Seth Cohen is the blogger/photographer who obviously adores his over 60 ladies.

Although some of the outfits are a little far-out for my taste, he does feature the toujours chic Linda Rodin.