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They shook up the UK and US Charts with a series of catchy singles, toured both sides of the Atlantic, fronted an Apple iPod ad campaign and brought infectious, zesty indie to a generation in desperate need of a little re-charging. So why did it go so terribly wrong for The Fratellis?

American Apparel’s little black dresses

For some insane reason I decided it would be a fabulous idea to set about the incomprehensible task of “sorting out” my wardrobe. This took three days, four full bin bags and countless moments of shock and outright horror at some of the clothing choices made by my past self (note: tartan mini skirts are never, EVER acceptable unless for a Braveheart reconstruction).

During this long and arduous process I tried to be as cut throat as possible, keeping only those garments I would weep to see the back of and certain sentimental pieces that will be with me forever, even if never again worn.

Stella McCartney may have been the mother of the classic seven piece capsule collection but I have compiled my own, with ten pieces that make up my personal capsule wardrobe. Ten pieces that will never go in the "what the fuck where you thinking?!" pile.