The Problem with Flares

Here's the thing: I don't know why I don't wear these flares more often.

In my heart of hearts I love them so much! I love the way they make me feel (like a 70s supermodel). I love the way they fit, and I love that I can wear them with heels (that can be a problem when you're a 35" inseam)!

The real issue is that I'm the mother of a toddler and I work from home in my sweatpants. Don't get me wrong -- I'm so grateful that this is my reality. It's pretty sweet. The only thing that gets confusing is what to do with my closet.

I have a lot of aspirational outfits and clothes that are set aside for certain occasions. These flares only come out once or twice a month when I've got a blogger event or a date night in the city. And when I've got 6-8 other special occasion outfits in my back pocket, the flares don't always come to mind.

One reason I love the capsule wardrobe is that it forces me to recognize these things about my own closet.
Secondly, I have realized what it takes to make some outfits happen, and for a pair of flares, it requires planning.

If I don't have a specific top in mind or heels that work, I'm just not going to wear the outfit. I no longer have the time or energy to put something together on the fly. The capsule experiment helps me be intentional.