Finding Happiness with Less

My Capsule Wardrobe Journey 

After tackling a full closet declutter, I’m now focusing on being intentional with every new piece I bring in. I’ve begun building a capsule wardrobe, and the first step is choosing a cohesive color palette. To simplify the process, I used a color-season analysis—ChatGPT helped me figure out that I’m a Soft Summer in winter and a Soft Autumn once my tan develops in summer. That means I’ll lean into a cool, muted “Soft Summer” palette for winter, and a warm, earthy “Soft Autumn” palette for summer.

The key to a versatile wardrobe is a cohesive color palette that makes mixing and matching effortless. By committing to these seasonal palettes, I’m making shopping decisions easier—knowing that every color I buy will mix well with what I already own and enhance my natural coloring.

• Soft Summer (Winter Clothes): Cooler, muted tones—pale blues, rose grays, dusky lavender.

• Soft Autumn (Summer Clothes): Warm, earthy tones—olive, camel, soft peach

Going forward, I want to be extra thoughtful about the colors I invite into my closet—making sure every piece plays well together. Since I plan to significantly cut back on how much I shop, this will be a gradual journey. But that’s the point: I want every new item to be intentional, informed, and something I genuinely love. By building each addition around my color palette, I’m setting myself up for a wardrobe that feels cohesive, sustainable, and truly mine—no impulse buys, just pieces with purpose. Building this wardrobe is slow and deliberate—and that’s okay! My goal isn’t instant perfection, but intentional growth.

At the end of the day, this capsule wardrobe is about more than just owning fewer clothes—it’s a lifestyle shift that brings clarity, creativity, and confidence to my everyday dressing. With my Soft Summer and Soft Autumn palettes guiding every pick, I’m not only curating a wardrobe that looks good and feels right, but also making choices that align with sustainable and mindful fashion principles. It’s a slow, intentional journey—but every thoughtful addition makes getting dressed more joyful and less stressful. So tell me: what colors feel like you when you open your closet?