All you need to know about 5 Piece French Wardrobe Part 1

If she can’t afford it, she won’t buy it. If it doesn’t fit (or make her feel good, or flaunt what she’s got), she won’t wear it. If she can’t find it, she won’t compromise. If she loves it, she won’t toss it. She reuses it, rethinks it, lets it age.

When a French girl shops, it isn’t a solitary act of buying something new. It’s part of a lifelong process of editing her environment, making small but meaningful additions to her home, her closet and her life.

– Entre Nous: A Woman’s Guide to Finding Her Inner French Girl

 

About The 5 Piece French Wardrobe 

It is a concept of capsule wardrobe where you own few articles of clothing , that fit your personal style and flatters you . In the last decade this new trend has stirred up quite a storm .

The concept of  “Capsule wardrobe”  emerged in the sixties and seventies , when  overseas travel became quite popular. This meant traveling with limited number of  garments and having less to choose from . Lot of people felt liberated while having to choose from limited number of garment . The fashion industry took notice of the particular phenomenon and the concept of  “Capsule Wardrobe” became trendy and fashion forward. .

Minimalism is not about having less , It is about making room for more of what matters  ….

How does The 5 piece French Wardrobe work ?

Every season you are allowed to buy 5 new items to you wardrobe. These can be any article of clothing except basic pieces including underwear and socks . The items you choose each season can be used to replace your old jeans that is falling out or add a new blazer to your collection .

As you have a limited 5 pieces to add every season make a wish list , evaluate you wardrobe requirements and come up with the list of 5 pieces you really need this season.De- clutter your wardrobe and  throw out the pieces that does not fit and things you haven’t worn in ages. You can sell them on eBay or swap with your friend .

The 5 piece french wardrobe philosophy is all about curating your wardrobe. Grow your wardrobe in an aesthetic manner with statement pieces and key staples that work well together .Focus on quality not quantity .

I am going to be more careful and selective with my purchases this year and apply The Five Piece French Wardrobe philosophy to my wardrobe.

Why you should give The 5 piece french Wardrobe  a try .

If you love the concept of minimalism The 5 piece french wardrobe is your thing .

1. Well for once is will save you a lot of time in the morning . You won’t have to wade through tons of clothing every morning to find something that fits .
2. A less cluttered and organised wardrobe.
3. Easier to develop your signature style / personal style .
4. Saves you money and time .
5. You will love every piece you own .

 

What are your thought on The 5 piece Wardrobe ? ……..