It all started in 2017, when I read the book “Slow Fashion”. It completely changed my perspective — not only on fashion, but on consumption as a whole.
Like many women at that time, I owned plenty of clothes bought in fast-fashion stores or second-hand shops. When I think about it now, most of them didn’t even match each other. Every time I had to attend a business or fashion event, I would stand in front of my closet thinking, I have nothing to wear. And of course, my mother’s voice would pop into my head correcting me: You don’t have nothing to wear — you just don’t know what to wear.
After reading the book, I threw all my clothes onto the floor and divided them into three piles.
The first pile was my favorite clothes — the ones I actually wore regularly.
The second pile was clothes I hadn’t worn for at least a year and was able to say goodbye to.
The third pile was the most complicated one — pieces I felt emotionally attached to and thought I might still wear.
After this exercise, I felt incredibly liberated.
A few days later, I created a Facebook group called Used/Unused Clothes for Sale or Giveaway in Budapest. At one point it had over 3,000 members. When I later moved away from Budapest, I stopped managing it, but it kept growing on its own.
I sold most of my clothes. Even if I earned just five euros for an item, I still went to the meeting point on purpose — almost as a form of self-punishment for buying things I didn’t need. Many items I donated, but I did it in a conscious way. I would post an announcement describing the types of clothes I had and invite women to my home to take whatever they needed.
Some women were incredibly grateful. One of them had lost her home in a fire and felt ashamed to ask for help. I prepared two bags of clothes for her, and moments like that made me realize that this work actually makes sense. You’re not just getting rid of clothes — you’re helping people directly, making sure your items go into good hands instead of being thrown away mindlessly.
I also worked with charities, posting announcements about specific items homeless people needed — shoes, warm clothes, essentials. Unfortunately, Budapest has a significant homeless population. I’m a firm believer in the circular economy. I don’t like waste, and I truly believe that every item can find a second home.
That experience naturally led me toward a more minimalist way of living. Part of it was practical — I was moving from one country to another. When the time came to move to Spain, I sent only two boxes ahead of time with my books, art, a few personal items, and clothes. I later sold my flat and sold every single piece of furniture separately. The only thing I shipped was my bike, because it carried deep sentimental value and memories from twelve intense years of life in Budapest.
I started hosting my Capsule Wardrobe Masterclasses in 2024 — first in Budapest, then in Madrid. And no matter the location, the problem is always the same. Women shop compulsively. Not necessarily too much, but emotionally.
I’m happy, I shop. I’m sad, I shop. New relationship? I shop. Breakup? Definitely shopping.
The result is always the same: clutter, chaos, and decision fatigue. When an important event comes up, there’s nothing to wear — not because options are missing, but because clarity is. Many women end up wearing the same “safe” outfits over and over again. There’s no space in the wardrobe, and no space in the head, to think creatively. At the same time, essential basics are often missing.
That’s exactly where capsule wardrobes and these workshops — come in.
Each workshop always includes an industry expert — whether from fashion design, a brand, or a professional who can tackle a specific wardrobe issue. For the upcoming workshop, we’ll be joined by a professional bra fitter, who will focus on one of the most overlooked (yet essential) parts of the wardrobe.
Here’s what you can expect:
Only 10 spots available for a more intimate experience
A hands-on presentation using clothes and accessories, exploring colors and fabrics for a capsule wardrobe updated with 2026 trends
A special guest: a professional bra fitter, who will share everything about proper bra fitting — the one piece every woman owns, but few truly understand
A relaxed, cozy atmosphere with a glass of Prosecco, soft drinks, and light finger food
Don’t miss this chance — sign up today. Send me an email at info@thespoiledqueen.com if you’d like to participate.
