I like the idea of having more out however I have a little closet and become overwhelmed when I can’t find all my clothes because they are too tightly packed into it. Having seasonal totes which I store in the attic works for me. At the beginning of the season, it is like Christmas unboxing my totes and seeing my clothes. I think it keeps them new and fresh for me.
This sounds like a great plan, Mary! I'm glad that you've found a way to maintain your wardrobe that is calming and exciting for you when the seasons change!
Great organising - I enjoyed your decluttering video too. I have a small wardrobe - 52 pieces in total, including outerwear, but excluding shoes, sports wear and loungewear. In streamlining my wardrobe over the years, I personally have found it helpful to have a 'limit' on items in each category. For example, I have 7 jumpers, and 3 pairs of jeans. To get to these I set myself a reasonable amount for my lifestyle, and then whittled down each category, until only my absolute favourites were left. I also use the 'hanger trick' to check which items I do actually wear over a period of months. Fewer items has been a breath of fresh air with less time spent deciding on outfits, less space to store my clothes, and a wardrobe of items I love. I look forward to seeing the progress in your decluttering journey too! Best wishes from Cornwall, UK
Thank you so much for sharing your process! That sounds like such a great way to build a small wardrobe full of your favorites. Honestly, 52 pieces sounds like a dream...I'll eventually get there.
Scarcity mindset vs abundant. THAT is my goal for 2024, focusing on what I HAVE, and not on the lack! Great video! Xo btw: I love my linen apron so much that I have accidentally worn it to the grocery store. I love aprons.
Thanks for the video 😊 I started out with a no buy year but have decided that a low buy year might have better results for me! I'm so impressed with people that are successful with a no buy year. It's quite difficult!! I'm assuming you have some videos about your no buy year. I'll go back and check. If you don't, would you be able to share how you resist buying clothes, shoes, jackets etc?? ❤️
A low buy year is a great goal! I have basically removed all shopping temptation. I don't go to any of my favorite local shops and I don't browse online. I am an emotional shopper (boredom and sadness are my biggest triggers) so to help with that, I've taken up journaling and I find that it helps. I have given myself permission to sew clothes with fabric I already own if I ever want something new so it's nice to have that option. I have altered an item which made it feel like I had something new (cardigan to a vest). I'm just trying to be creative with what I own right now.
I've tried to keep out only my seasonal clothes, but have noticed that I want to shop more when my closet is empty. So I keep all my clothes in my closet all year around to remind me of what I do have.
I am trying a low buy this year with clothing and skin care. I feel like I do not know my style anymore and I am hoping as the year progresses and less come in and I declutter what really doesn’t work for me anymore I will understand what does. Your videos are inspiring.
You could shorten or crop the gray plaid jacket (the 1st item you took out) and it would look new and trendy. I find if I can reimagine a clothing item it may still work for me. Great job!
I’m on a no buy this year but I’m also about to be postpartum 😅 so I’m making essentials only allowances for that and will purchase second hand for those items. Mostly just excited to be able to wear a lot of my clothes and shoes again! I’ve really missed them.
I am trying low buy. I have started doing Pilates and yoga, although I have leggings and t shirts, I needed a zip up sweat shirt so bought one today. I also need one more thermal layer, I only have 2 and I’m wearing them every day.
While I love to collect great pieces, I’m moderating my intake by instead collecting wears of the pieces I have and different ways to style them. Using an app to have a visual record of your outfits and outfit ideas can really gamify this process and can provide satisfaction similar to shopping.
Io da quamdo ho diminuito e rimpicciolito il mio armadio non deho fare più il cambio armadio. Come sicevi tu molte cose sono adattabili ad inverno ed estate. Mi trovi molto bene e non jo la sensazione che i miei vestiti siano schiacciati in qualche luogo.
