PROJECT 333-What's In My Wardrobe?

Hello!
So here is the itemised blog post featuring (almost) all of my final pieces for Project 333.

I have written them all down so hopefully, you can get a better idea of what a 33 -piece capsule wardrobe looks like. Y'know what-you actually get more to work with than you think!

A few pieces I haven't photographed because I wear them but they need replacing soon. They're fine for working from home and going for walks (aka my life right now) but ideally, I would like to find 'new' secondhand versions that have a lot more life left in them.

Trousers
-BLACK LEGGINGS* (not pictured)
-BLACK JEGGINGS* (not pictured)
-HIGH WAIST BLUE JEANS*

SKIRTS
-KHAKI SKIRT*
-NAVY SKIRT*

DRESSES
-BLACK BODYCON ROLL NECK*
-PAISLEY SHIRT DRESS*
-LACE DRESS*

FANCY TOPS
-EMBROIDERED TEE*
-SHEER BLACK BLOUSE*

JUMPERS/SWEATERS/JACKETS
-CAMEL R0LL NECK*
-MUSTARD ROLL NECK*
-RAINBOW KNIT*
-STRIPE JUMPER*
-BLACK CARDIGAN*
-DENIM SHIRT*
-PRINTED BLAZER*

TOPS/TEES/BLOUSES
-PLAIN STONE TOP*
-PLAIN MUSTARD TOP*
-PLAIN BERRY ROLL NECK
-PLAIN BLACK ROLL NECK (NOT PICTURED)
-STRIPE TOP
-HEATTECH FLORAL TOP
-ORLA PRINT TOP*
-HIPPY BLOUSE*
-FLORAL ROLL NECK*

SHOES
-DR MARTENS
-DR MARTENS VELVET
-HEELED BOOTS

COATS
-KHAKI PARKA
-FAUX SHEEPSKIN*
-FAUX LEATHER*
-PAISLEY BOMBER*
-BLACK FAUX FUR CAPE*

ACCESSORIES
-MATT AND NAT BAG
-ORANGE SCARF*
-RED FLORAL SCARF*
-WITCH HAT*
-FLOPPY HAT*

All items marked with a * were bought secondhand :)

So that is my rough version for January/February and March, I still need to tweak a few bits but I think that a capsule wardrobe will never really be 'finished' I think it's an interesting process that will grow and evolve over time. So I have 39 items right now but like I say some will probably get swapped around. Plus I should probably skim down my roll neck and coat habit :')

Also, I'd like to talk about the cost of a secondhand capsule wardrobe. Some of these pieces I've had for ages and I still wear them all the time. For me, it's not about going out and buying the perfect capsule wardrobe for the sake of it. It's a longer process. It takes time to find the right garments secondhand but I will say that you should enjoy the process. I'm so happy that I have a wardrobe of clothes that I love, that literally cost me less than £50 for all of the secondhand pieces combined. If you are a serial high-street shopper than that probably seems shocking! I just want to share with everyone that secondhand does NOT mean low-quality, fast-fashion cast-offs or grannies clothes. I like to think that my wardrobe has some classic pieces and that it reflects my personal style.

I think that's enough for this post but please share with me your thoughts on Project 333, if you're taking part yourself let me know how it's going :)


Thanks for reading,
Rachelle xxx

PROJECT 333: It Begins...

Hello!
Recently I have been really inspired to create my own capsule wardrobe and invest in things that will last me throughout the seasons. I read about Project 333 last year and knew I wanted to give it a go.
Amidst a huge clear out and then three months living from a backpack I kinda forgot about the project until I watched 'Minimalism: A Documentary About The Important Things' on Netflix last week, and it features the creator of the project and re-lit the fire in my belly! (P.S You should totally watch it!)
I know that I can live with very few clothes as I spent three months living out of a 40L backpack. A few dresses, shorts and lightweight tees were perfect for travelling around the warmth of SE Asia however when I got back to the UK in the middle of winter, I knew I'd definitely need to add a few more layers and cosy clothing.


I'm currently staying at my boyfriend's parent's house until we find a place of our own. So, I actually only have a capsule wardrobe here with me, although I have six bin bags full clothes in the caravan ready to go when car booty season arrives.

I've done my primary sort out for my JAN/FEB/MARCH capsule, I have around forty items and it's very obvious that I have some sort of jumper and roll-neck obsession. I LOVE THEM ALL. I'd rather have two pairs of trousers and ten jumpers. So it does need a little refining...

I'm going to venture out to the charity shops and see if I can find the perfect denim pencil skirt, along with a good dress that I can wear over my jazzy tops and by itself too.
I'm pretty good at spotting practically new things at the charity shop (If I say so my'sel) and I know a good brand when I see one, so hopefully I can still buy a few 'new to me' bits.

I know when I was at university, with my part-time job and student loans I always went for quantity over quality. My mindset was: studying a fashion course should mean that you always express yourself through new pieces, so I wasn't too keen on repeating outfits and I always tried to switch things up. In first-year, Primark was my usual haunt along with student discount days at New Look.

Looking through my wardrobe now I don't have a single item of clothing that I bought new during that time frame, they either fell apart or were very faddy trends that would look ridiculous now!
In fact, I'm proud to say that over 90% of the items in my wardrobe have been bought secondhand.
Now my aim is to buy classic pieces that will withstand my '30 wears'* initial test but will last for years to come.

* I can't remember where I originally saw the 30 wear idea, but if you can't commit to wearing something at least thirty times it ain't for you!

So I'll be writing about my experience with living with less and hopefully it'll have a positive outcome. If you're interested in taking part in the project, let me know! It's always great to have a little online gang of folk with similar interests :)

Do you think you could survive with only 33 items of clothing for three months?

Thanks For Reading,
Rachelle xxx