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I own around 85 items not counting pjs, underwear, swimsuits and shoes. With that all I might own around 130-140 because I have a lot of socks for every season or for sleeping. I wear all of my clothes so I am happy with that :) it is way less that I had. I share super small wardrobe with my boyfriend and I hate when it gets too 'crowded'. I also prefer to make laundry less often, when there is only 2 people it is hard to fill washing machine every few days. So I kinda need more clothing because of this fact. 😅
@@cassie.minimalist I totally feel the same way! I live on my own and I just need a certain number of clothes so that the washing mashine doesn´t run half empty.
I have 34 items in my closet but that includes sweaters and my long wool trench. I do have some t's, shorts, and hiking pants. But this is what I have for all seasons and I live on a sailboat in Canada. I love linen! When in England I found a lot of it in charity shops and bought 5 pairs of pants alone! I literally had to buy a suitcase to bring it home. But...I packed up my old wardrobe and donated it. I try and go through my clothes regularly as clutter is hard on a boat and if something new comes in I let go of something I'm tiring of. I love the idea of ordering swatches, that's great advice. Thanks!
I live in the UK so have all 4 seasons. My minimal wardrobe (about 30 pieces) is mostly my favourite colours of cobalt blue, emerald green & strong purple. These colours make me SO happy. Because they are all strong colours they go so well together. I have the odd piece (bottoms or shoes) of light grey or navy which go with everything. I used to hate buying clothes & so would buy a lot of “it’ll do “ stuff that I hated. Most helpful piece of advice given to me, by my daughter, on choosing clothes was “if it’s not a “hell yeah, it’s a hell no” now everything I have I LOVE.
Etsy is my go to whenever I need an article of clothing that I don't feel like making. I always deep dive for those small businesses that advertise sustainability and plant-based fibers. Love a quality etsy store!
I own about 140 items including shoes and gym clothing and coats, I have decluttered and sold about 200 items, I love everything I have now and have learned a lot about my style and what suits me xx
15 hangers, Marissa. That's all the clothing I own for Spring/Summer and Fall Winter! When I travel for a week, I just take it all and still have room to spare. Love your articles of clothing. I'm considering a few custom pieces to replace a few things that I should not be wearing.
I LOVE your capsule! You look terrific and anything but boring! Well done! Very inspiring. Especially getting swatches. I went to count- including in my laundry. I have 59 items total not counting accessories or overcoats. I’m happy- I live with 4 distinct seasons ranging from very hot summers and very cold winters. Four times a year I pull together a 22-23 item seasonal capsule from that 59 item year round wardrobe. 8 pants, 10 cardigans, 7 pullover sweaters, 27 tops. 4 dresses. Dress-up stuff is 3. I also have 2 spring coats, 2 winter coats, 1 pair boots, 3 pair shoes and 2 sandals. 5 purses. 2 evening clutches & 2 dressy sandals. 3 bathing suits
Love this, thank you for the wardrobe tour! I own 54 pieces of clothing (shirts, sweaters, pants, skirts, & dresses). I have 87 total items when shoes, bags, coats, and a few special occasion pieces are included. I live in a 4 season climate and try to make most of my items work year round depending on how I style or layer them. I am a neutrals person so all my items mix and match. Love your channel! 🥰
Perfect for you. I love your colors and prints. You do have the advantage of making laundry loads with 3 additional people. If I only had two pairs of shorts, I would wear one to the gym, shower and wear the clean pair in the afternoon and I would have to wash 3/4 empty laundry loads every night if I wanted to dress for similar weather or activities the next day. I live alone and launder for one. My summer wardrobe accommodates going to the beach every day for at least an hour. I like to have enough bathing suits and exercise pieces to wash a full load for that type of fabric care. Plus a few extra pieces in case my schedule or health does not alow me to wash on the day I wear the last piece of a type. I like a little flexibility. I also do not put much in the dryer, so I need enough of those pieces to get buy until I wear enough to make a full laundry load. I really like the way you chose quality pieces that were right for your skin tone, personality, body shape, environmental sensibilities, and that all the pieces work with each other in many combinations. I am working toward that and find your story and thought process inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
My four-season, year-round wardrobe has 35 pieces, not counting activewear and underwear: 15 tops, 10 skirts, 5 jackets/cardis, 5 dresses. Doing the math for the separates makes 360 outfits, without repeating. EVERYTHING matches with EVERYTHING, and some tops are button-ups that can be layered to create even more looks. 35 pieces for more than a year's worth of outfits? Yes, please.
I really enjoy seeing your minimal wardrobe because you are one of the few ‘minimalists’ who have so few items and yet live in a place with 4 distinct seasons with extreme temperature changes.
So inspiring! For the whole year, I have around 50 pieces of clothes, shoes, and accessories and it is about 60% fall/winter and 40% spring/summer. I have 5 dresses, 2 skirts, 4 tank tops, 3 cropped tees, 4 regular tees, 1 long sleeve tee, 1 pullover sweater, 1 button up shirt, 5 cardigans, 4 thermals, 6 pairs of pants, 2 jackets, 1 raincoat, 2 pairs of sandals, 1 pair of sneakers, 1 pair of everyday boots, 1 pair of rain boots, 1 shoulder bag, 1 backpack, 1 crossbody bag, 1 baseball cap, and 1 beanie. I feel good about it! Honestly I could do with less if needed but this works for my laundry schedule and lifestyle.
Too many 😫 I’m not happy with it, I want to down size a lot! But seasons, work and so many factors make it hard. This video came at a good time to get started somewhere.
Marissa, I LOVE your channel. I love how you make minimalism seem doable and not just a dream. I love how you have so much joy for your minimalist life. You have inspired me so much. I’ve gotten rid of a lot of stuff and I feel so much lighter and freer. Thank you!!
Marissa! Love your style and your colors. I had your figure when I was a little bit younger 🙃 and so wish I could wear the things that are in your closet. I ‘decluttered’ yet again this week in my closet. Love neutrals so everything goes with everything else. Your husband is right: you could do a catwalk …. And you could do it in any of the clothes you just showed us. Hugs from the USA. 😘
She's my favorite minimalist channel. She's so sweet and sincere and down-to-earth. I always feel inspired by her. She's been a huge help & motivation with my own decluttering.
70 pieces total- for both summer and winter (not including swimwear). I live in the sub tropics and have a toddler, so sometimes I need to change my shirt twice in a day (especially during summer).
I own about 60 items (not counting undergarments) which are for the entire year. In PA, it can get chilly in the evenings during the spring, summer and fall, so I just leave everything in my closet year-round. I probably decluttered at least 30% of my wardrobe over the last 3 or 4 years. I'm pretty content with what I have. I have become more intentional about what I buy & where I buy it. I would like to find one more pair of nice black pants for work, but since I work in a school which is out until August, I've got time to find just the right pair. 😊
I have too many outfits. I've decluttered my closet 3 times and donated quite a bit so far but I am not done yet! Thank you for introducing me to linen! I love it! Your linen pieces are beautiful!
I am a minimalist who loves color 💛 I’m in a bit of a transitional phase because I’ve lost 55 lbs, but I generally ascribe to the Project 333 template. I also base my wardrobe around gray/black- meaning everything I own can go with gray or black. I don’t have brown shoes, pants, or skirts. I got that idea from another minimalist, and I really like it.
Wow 🤩 Your previous wardrobe videos are what brought me to your channel-and all these new additions seem to fit you perfectly. Love how your choices and style have evolved over time 👍
This was actually very helpful to me. I've worried about getting rid of too many items, but I wear only a few of them regularly. I can see now I could reduce my wardrobe at least another 50% if not more. Where I live in Oregon, we've had unusually cold rainy weather and I'm still wearing my winter clothes. I haven't even unpacked my summer clothes, yet. After the extreme heat last summer at this time (record 116 degrees), I'm actually grateful to have rainy weather. It's helping to saturate the ground which the northwest needs for it's trees. However it isn't much fun. We have to watch when the sun comes out so we can enjoy it when it's here. I know you hang your clothes to dry, but I have never seen where your washing machine is located n your home. haha I love your home, and I love your sense of style for yourself and your home. You've inspired me. Thank you.
I was down to 13 items, so over the last couple of months I have moved it up to 35 items, including PJ's. This does not count winter coats. I live in the country in Montana so many of my clothes are work clothes. Mine is color coordinated always. I follow the rule, one in one out now that I'm back to my comfortable 35 items. I guess I forgot the item in part and got a little behind. I have 15 of the items with tags still on, 5 pairs of shoes, 2 purses. Looking forward to wearing the new items soon. Great video thank you so much!
Counting clothing is not for me. I do appreciate tidy orderly drawers and a closet that allows me to see what I have easily and that my clothing pieces work together and fit the current season. I really appreciate your fabric swatch tip! Thanks so much!
I'm not a person who likes to count everything and have a particular amount of items. I always try to have the things that I wear, but I also own clothes that I don't wear very often. This way I feel that I'm not limited to only the things I wear daily, but also I can choose the other ones. I'm this kind of person who gets bored very fast, even when it comes to things. I feel I need constant changes, so I never limit myself with numbers. It feel more freeing to me.
Hi, there Marissa I so love your videos. Over the years, I have gone up and down the sizes. At the moment, I'm up. So I've been spurred on to de-clutter my one wardrobe and chest of drawers. I have only ever had one wardrobe and one chest of drawers of clothes, and this is considered minimal when you look at people like my sister, who has 6 double wardrobes of clothes, she swaps the Summer Wardrobe out for the Winter Wardrobe, stored in boxes in the loft. It takes her two full days, she is the most unhappy and depressed person I know. All those things have not bought her happiness. I have so few truly valued items, that if we had to put our belongings in a boat or sink - the things I would put in the boat are, my husband, both my children, my cat, 4 pictures, 1 statue, and 1 crystal paperweight, all gifted by my family or bought over twenty years ago and still sparking joy. My relationships bring me happiness, going out for a nice meal with my husband and two adult children, helping older friends with their shopping etc, talking with my neighbour who lost his wife and is so lonely, donating things to a local school that is in a really poor area, ie making them home made play dough and saving them cardboard boxes for junk modelling. Unlike so many, I have never succumbed to fast fashion and the pursuit of shopping as a hobby to fill some emotional void in a person's life. But this is the second time, I have de-cluttered all my clothing and this time, I realised, yet again, I bought too many things. I had already discovered the Joy of Tidying by Marie Kondo and this meant I had a lot less this time round, but now combining the two ideas of minimal living , I am trying to be far more selective when I re-purchase things in my new size. I am using a 2 or 3 out, 1 in policy, only buying things I really love, SPARK JOY and are practical for me. I have even managed to use the out and in rule to de-clutter some areas by 4 or 5 out one in. I love Linen, cotton, stretch jersey, think comfortable, yet practical. I also think that prints and colour are suitable for a minimalist, life doesn't have to be monotone and boring. I realised that the jeans belts I use with my clothing actually makes holes in the t-shirts, so have found new belts that do not have an exposed prong. They are quite expensive, but as you point out quality over quality is essential. My other more frugal and sensible sister who is my old size is going to take the t-shirts with the holes and use interfacing to repair them and wear them, as the holes are so small you can't really see them on, but not suitable for re-sale in ebay. I am going to sell the jeans belts on ebay, buy the new belts and that way my t shirts will last for ever! I have bought and sold on ebay for over 11 years and buy new, very selectively. Your videos have really changed the way, I look at things. My husband and I do live a very sustainable, frugal lifestyle ... we upcycled orange pine furniture which we bought when we got married in 1987, with a pot of grey emulsion, some oak wood stain and £20.00 worth of crystal handles from Amazon, why do people throw so many things away, when they can be given a new lease of life? The transformation was stunning, our bedroom was the first room we de-cluttered when we renovated the furniture. I honestly thing it is the most relaxing bedroom I have ever slept in. Equally, I never gift things to people who do not want them! I can't say how much your videos have touched my heart. I have de-cluttered 146 items, by donating to charity, ebaying or gifting them to schools/friends since April 2022, thats 2.3 items a day and made a fair amount in the process. Still a fraction of what they cost, but more than enough to cover the cost of the new and second hand lovingly owned items I have bougtht on ebay. I am determined to live as sustainable life style as I can, by recycling, donating, using ebay to buy and sell to keep my carbon foot print low and to live frugally. I still have way more stuff than you do and I don't think my husband would ever allow me to be as minimal as you, but if everyone in the planet held onto things a little longer, bought a little less I am sure we would be in a far better position than we currently are, people might be happier than constantly trying to "Keep up" and have more time and money to do the things that really matter in life. Stay Well and thanks so much for being such a positive role model to people out there!
I love the new pieces you've picked out for yourself, they look SO good on you! I for sure have more than I can count off the top of my head, but when I started watching you during quarantine it really opened my eyes to how I can get rid of things, even when it's hard. I'm fairly comfortable with the amount of clothes I have, but there are a few pieces that are either sentimental and I'm not ready to give them up, or out of season and I need to readjust once we get there to see if they're really serving me by staying in my closet. Have a beautiful day!
I have a lot of clothes. The reason for that is I have pretty much stayed the same weight for most of my life. I have done several donations but still need to keep going. I appreciate how you broke it down to how you got to your goal. Although loosing your luggage was quite unfortunate. I love your energy. I feel like I would like you in my life as a friend. Thanks for sharing 💛
Your new striped linen dress looks FABULOUS on you! I'm with ya on wrap style being so flattering. I have lots of wrap style items in my closet with a small waist and large rear end. There is usually a little more fabric on the bottom to accommodate the rear 😂 I've got way too much clothing. I love wearing colors and like to mix it up too much to go completely minimal. I got rid of about 40% of my clothes last year but I still have at least 200 tops, dresses, and jackets in my closet. Then an unfathomable amount of pjs, undergarments, and workout wear in my dresser 🙈 I do live in the Rockies where the temp ranges from -30 to 98 degrees. Regardless, too much stuff and I need to reevaluate lol. LOVE the new pieces though 😄 I'm obsessed with the tiered midi style right now, it's so classy and so practical as a Mom!
@@AtoZenLife We get crazy weather due to being 7,000 ft above sea level 😆 Closer to the clouds and closer to the sun! Thanks for always putting out quality content💜
There are levels of minimalism for each person . As each person is different it’s about deciding your level . It’s not up to anyone to lecture on what they perceive as minimal for the masses . Interesting to watch your video 🤔
I love all your fashion choices!! I am still in the process of decluttering my closets. Since retiring gave 95% of my suits away all of my uniforms and everything that does not fit.. on a low buy..if I purchase anything two things must leave for everything I have brought in I have only purchased one item this year.. I shop my closet first( learned this from influencer RU-vidr Alyssa Beltempo) I love love love your videos honey thank you so much for everything! I can't wait till you do some nutrition and cooking videos hint hint😃
What a beautiful Summer wardrobe. I have been on my own minimal fashion journey for quite a while now and have found it to bring me closer to my true style. It is such a joy to open my closet each morning, knowing that all of the 20 or so pieces are a fabulous option for today. Thanks for your inspiring videos and all the best to you and your family.
I have 114 new in summer pieces. That's just the new additions and doesn't include the pieces I already owned before. It's hard to imagine just owning 23 pieces, but I do love the idea. That it works for you and your life is wonderful. Love how you match your items. Great selections as well.
I started with 160 items 3 years ago.I currently have 50 items that cover Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer. This excludes jackets, shoes and exercise wear. I have never been more satisfied with my closet.
Got rid of 75% and ordered new styles in good quality and natural fabrics. All is mix and match, then I'm planning to get rid of 15% more. Leaving 10% or less :) Starting fresh feels so good. Quality before quantity!
Over lockdown I realized I didn’t need as much stuff - clothes and materialistic items) but the clothes sitting on my record player means I need to edit more again, clutter bothers me now. I’m glad I came upon your video to get me focused.
Ahhh, the beauty of linen! One day I will own some linen. I haven’t been able to find anything that fits yet. By the way, great color choices. The fabric sample tip was an eye opener for me. Thanks!
Amazing, love it! I had a wonderful minimalist wardrobe before I had my son, but nothing really fits anymore and I habe been slowly building up a wardrobe that works for my new life as a working mom. This was so helpful! ❤❤❤
I have been digging buying shoes online straight from the producers here in Brazil. They are surprisingly cheap (considering), amazing quality and comfort. Way better than brand names that exploit... I feel good by supporting local businesses. Your linen pants look amazing by the way. I like your style, you are a youthful mom!
I live in central North Carolina which can be beastly hot from May through October. Currently, I own six t-shirts, eight tops, three pair of (identical) black shorts, and two dresses in my summer wardrobe. I had eight t-shirts but two ended up in my out box when I went to count before writing this comment! Another top is up for consideration for the chopping block but I'm not quite ready to decide. (It's a little snug.) I've been on a two-year weight loss journey (70 pounds so far) so I'm going to give myself a little deciding time on that piece. Love your channel! Always inspiring!
I have been downsizing my wardrobe over the last 3 to 4 years, so I'm pretty minimal now for me. I have around 50 pieces winter and summer (riding and home clothes not included) 🥰
@@kimgordon3695 that was not the point. The question was: how many items do you have and are you happy with that amount... being minimal and or being happy with the things you have does not mean the same thing for everyone. And to be honest: if you have quite a few things and keep them many years it has the same effect as if you were to only have 4 things that get worn out over the course of one season..........
I just got my first pair of linen pants and 100% cotton shirts from old navy and it’s pure love! I HATE the summer heat here in Virginia, USA. But those pants are so comfy, light weight, and cool. I really want a second pair but unsure if I really need them. Also, your style is goals! You look rad in everything!
I have a 24 piece capsule wardrobe, but I'm going to be adding a couple of pieces soon. And there is plenty of color. These pieces see me through spring and summer.
Love the video, thanks, Marissa! Got me curious and I counted my items of clothing - 150 (altogether). I'm ok with the amount, considering style changes though.
Hi Marissa!! I own more than I wear and still have all of my work clothes despite working from home nearly every day. I have downsized my home a great deal but haven’t done my wardrobe yet. I gained some weight during covid too, I’m ok with it and will keeping my clothes for now. I like doing things in a caring and gentle way. I also bought several linen pieces this summer too and wear the constantly!
You’re cute when you’re modelling all your clothes 🤩 I don’t know the exact number of items but maybe 170? I’m a yogateacher and in ’my’ kind of yoga we only wear white while reaching and I never use white clothes otherwise because I’m messy 😂 My wardrobe might not be minimalist but I only have items I use and wear which makes me happy 😊 I admire your style!
Too many after year of decluttering and what amazed me is I buy almost same thing and color over and over again… I buy less but still too much, I hold on to some stuff that I need to say goodbye and climate in Switzerland is crazy these past year 🫣 and it’s not going for the better… I will declutter at lunch time 🤭😜😘
For me, it is a constant question of what is too much. I own about 260 pieces (55% second-hand, most more than 5yrs old), including everyday garments, activewear and elegant pieces. I need to dress up for many different occasion types and I love to have variations. The last time I checked which cloth I would buy again or enjoyed the most, it was around 170 pieces. So it shows that in the long run, it will be less, but I keep some stuff I can wear in extreme conditions without worrying about what will happen.
I have around 150-200 things, schoes and jacked included, for all 4 seasons and all my hobbies. And I love it. It is the right amount of clothing for my lifestyle. If I am shopping, I know what I am looking for to a t. And if I dislike a tiny detail of the garment it is not right for me. If I buy something, I always get it tailored. I care for my stuff a lot. If something breaks, I get it fixed. If something is not fixable anymore, I can either buy the same garment again or make slight adjustments. I will replace it. I found my style. My eye for quality got much better over the time. I am now investing in garments that will last me my lifetime (coats, suits, traditional cultural clothing). When my budget allows it I want to buy shoes that will last me a lifetime. My budget for clothing is higher than bevor becoming minimalist and for me, it is worth it. I am paying the full price of production and the environment. I dislike when logos can be seen. I call it minimal because there is no pain. There is no "need" to satisfy by shopping. There is no envy, no comparing, no caring for each and every trend. I don't have to keep up with it. I like dressing in the morning. I like myself when I look into the mirror. I get a lot of compliments because I love myself. I like my stuff and take great care of it. But it is not a hustle to take care of it. I am happier with my minimal... *essential* lifestyle. My definition of minimal wardrobe might not work for you. I just wanted to give another example to people searching for their way.
Love all the new clothes! Recently came across this minimalist channel Samurai Matcha, highly recommend. I love finding new perspectives on minimalism. My goal now is to be able to clean my bedroom floor as seamlessly as he does.
Fabric swatches! Love that tip! Such a great idea before investing in quality pieces. I still haven't added linen to my wardrobe, but I would like to get a dress someday. 🌺 Heidi
My Texas living requires me to own about 250 all told. (Severe Weather changes) From equine to evening attire. Classic, Romantic and a European mix. No t-shirts as they are unflattering on me. Linen wrinkles drive me nuts😂 You do you girl!❤
I downsized my clothes a lot too, but I don’t Iook good in neutrals and love switching between colors. Depending on the day I love wearing a certain color, so I have quite many tops in my favorite colors and keep the bottoms neutral🤗
I absolutely love your style! I’m still trying to find the style I love with it looking right for my body. This summer I treated myself to a whole new wardrobe to fit my mom body. For the past 3 years I’ve lived in yoga pants and oversized t-shirts. So I was excited to get some all cotton t-shirts and denim shorts that fit me. I even got a cute stylist top to feel more dressed up. In just a months time I find myself not being able to fit into any of them. 🤦♀️ I wished I could pull off a similar style to yours. Then I could still fit into my new wardrobe. 😂 Looks like I’ll be back to yoga pants and oversized T-shirts again. I have a 3 year old son and it definitely requires a lot of bending and moving around.
I’m curious about how you wash and dry your linen clothes and if you iron them. I always seem to end up with wrinkly pieces after wearing them for an hour or so 🤪
We actually don’t own an iron! I just wash and hang dry…I try and make sure everything is set to air dry nice and flat. I’m pretty relaxed when it comes to wrinkles though, might not be for everyone. 😉
