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A “capsule wardrobe” was invented by someone who hated choices. Minimalism: for overthinkers.

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The capsule wardrobe concept is a small set of versatile clothes, and the term is credited to London boutique owner Susie Faux in the 1970s. It was popularized later, and it was not invented by someone who hated choices.

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