How To Own Fewer Clothes 

I would like to see your wife do a video of her clothes and accessories. As a woman clothing is a difficult area.

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I extend the life of my clothes by washing them inside out and hanging them inside out to prevent fading from the sun.🤗

I love the footage cause there all under 5 minute's gets straight to the point .Excellent 😁

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1.decide today 2.quality over quantity 3.own just your favorite things 4.fewer colors 5.personal style 6.set the amount Thanks ,your tips is so minimalis too.

I’m minimizing a lot of things, but clothes is one category that I won’t do. I love mixing it up everyday and playing with colors. I’ve actually added a bar to my closet to separate tops and bottoms, but... they all fit comfortably in my closet. It’s not overwhelming. I also shop at a local charity shop that supports a woman’s shelter, where you can donate clothes to as well. I’m usually dressed up every day of the week, with church, school, and work, but relax in leggings in the evening. I also live in an area where I can experience all four seasons within a week. To me, picking out a colorful vibrant outfit the night before is relaxing. I’ve tried to minimize my wardrobe many times and was never happy.

Well I got a bit carried away in my enthusiasm.... I'm now waiting tables in flip flops and boxers and a burmuda shirt....

I’ve recently gotten rid of about half of my clothes. As I purge my entire house, I’m still getting rid of more. It’s the best!

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I own a lot of clothing. I buy a lot but also due to the fact that my size is still roughly the same after 20 years (I am 41 years old now) and I hardly ever throw clothing away. I have always bought cotton, linnen and wool and kind of timeless items so now my closets are exploding. My 2019 challenge is to not buy anymore but to enjoy what I have which is plenty. Thanks for the video!

1. Be poor 2. Wear the same clothes for years until they literally fall apart, sometimes when they're on you 3. Don't have any money to replace them That's how I went about having fewer clothes, although I can't say it's a method i'd recommend ideally.

I've chosen to have a uniform wardrobe. Two pairs of high quality blue jeans, 5 black Jockey Vneck shirts, a brown leather jacket, a few pairs of high end underwear, two pairs of brown leather boots (one i got from a recycling bin that was a 90s boots but still so relevant). I don't wear belts or other accessories. Just that. And life and laundry got easier

Only thing about having a really small amount of clothes is they wear out quicker as your wearing them more often & you can run out of stuff to wear if it is all in the washing. So you would have to do your washing more often so you don't run out.

New subscriber, enjoying your videos. I agree with the concept of buying better quality. I wish you had mentioned buying ethically made, fair wage made items. How can you feel comfortable if you know you are wearing an item on the backs of workers who can barely survive and live in abject poverty? Unless consumers demand clothing that has been ethically sourced, even our minimal purchases contribute to this cycle.

It's been many moons since I've shopped for clothes. I will wait for the right ones before I purchase. Clothes are not substantial like they were decades ago.

Getting rid of more than half my wardrobe was a gift in itself! Having a capsule wardrobe is so much easier and everything looks put together. My only colors Mustard, Red, Navy, White, Gray, , & Hot Pink make everything go together.

Finally a channel I can binge watch while I continue this decluttering process 💃🏽

I'm planning on doing this it's a great idea! Fun fact most millionaires only where a few pieces of clothing. It's to save time.

Joshua, thank you for this concise, and yet, powerful message! By far, your message is clear and to the point!! Thank you!!

1.Decide that you want to own less 2.Quality over quantity 3.Embrace the idea of keeping one favorite item 4.Wear fewer colours 5.Be happy and content and embrace your personal style

Finally found the right formula for my closet: 9 tops, 3 bottoms, 1 coat, 4 pieces of tshirts and 2 lounge pants for bed.

During pregnancy and nursing, you become a Minimalist instantly ;)

American's throw away so much clothes? 😰 It's best to give those clothes to individuals who are in need.

"Embrace the idea of one." Now that is a great concept!

Congrats on proper grammar! Thumbs up for "fewer clothes" rather than "less clothes".

Found you through The Minimal Mom, (she's amazing!), Currently we have an extremely full basement if things that are being picked up at the end of the month. We've gotten rid of at least 50% off our inventory so far!

Love your channel!! *Edited to say I appreciate your moral values and charity work.

Hi Joshua. New subscriber. Just starting this journey. I couldnt shut my wardrobe doors it was so full. Managed to discard 23 items this morning. I hope I get better at it, I "ummed and aaghed a bit" over a few things. The indecision kills me. Does it get easier? 🇦🇺✔🙂

I am so much happier with less clothes. Pink is my favourite colour so it’s not just #wednesdayswewearpink ☺️🎀

Quality over quantity. 👌 keep favorites - everything hanging there is liked...fewer colors, wear what you like...embrace personal style. Like all these ideas! Going to do this.

I wont take this video seriously until I see your wife's wardrobe, and daughter maybe... Men are always minimalist when it comes to clothing, you were one tuxedo to all occassions fo God's sake 😂

I love doing laundry now that I have fewer clothes, but I still feel I own too much.

Most minimalists seem to wind up with a plain black and white wardrobe. So dull and they quickly start looking deprived and unhappy. I did the opposite. I made a minimal wardrobe of happy, Lilly Pulitzer prints. Each one make me happy and amazingly no one notices how often I wear them. Since Lilly makes classic styles, you can wear them for years and never look dated.

Step one: wait until your babies grow up, so you don't have to change your outfit three times a day!

Love how simple, straight to the point, and honest your video was! Finally found a channel I will follow that doesn't simply do a video because a brand sponsored them for that video. Keep it up!

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💯 One caveat to quality (I agree) is if those few go to items that look beat up but are comfy on bad days. Also take care of your things (stuff). I wash all clothes (except underwear on hot as advised by microbiologists) in Coldwater and hang dry or use extra low heat setting for longer. Learn how to sew for small fixes and treat small stains with hydrogen/baking soda paste (sit for 30 min) or Tide Pen if out. Most consumer goods incl clothes since being made overseas by cheap often exploited labor are now very cheap and disposable. There’s much less incentive to take care of things (stuff) and make them last. When we feel less then we buy/eat/do more then. It’s an illusion but makes Big Corp Trillions worldwide. They use proven psychological techniques to market/sell incl social media/YT and celebrities. Find ways to feel good about yourself independent of what you wear/own/do. You are enough as you are.

Matt D' Avella, Lefie and now you, Joshua Becker are one of the few I can aspire to in continuing minimalism as my resonated ego. I am living to the content! Kudos! Love from PH! ❤

Compared to friends we do own fewer clothes but - as a family of four - still spend roughly 2100€ (about 2300 US$) on clothing. How come? Well, we are not buying cheap. We buy mostly second hand sturdy brands. But sometimes there's just not what you're looking for second hand, so we buy as sturdy, ecologicaly und socially sustainable as possible (eg GOTS standard) which is a little more expensive when buying but usually comes out the same when looking at durability.

I think this is do able. We tend to wear the same clothes day in and day out anyway. I always hang up my clothes if I didn't soil them and wear again. Believe me you'll know when its time to wash them. Lol

Depends if you live in a four season climate! I suppose you could do 35 Autumn Winter pieces and 35 Spring Summer pieces!

One more tip: decide what colors look good on you and begin there. I look like death-warmed-over in black. I am better in brown, blue, forest green, cream, aqua, and a rich red if at all. I don't have the money to start over a whole new wardrobe. I decluttered those colors which were no good for my complexion, and now I only buy the colors I look great in.

hurry up and make 1000's of amazing videos already. I'm optimistic ☕️

But everything is my favourite 😭😂

10 tops x 10 bottoms = 100 outfits. Keep a handy list of outfits.

And my favorite thing this year was on my birthday I went shopping in my own closet for a shirt. A navy button down I hardly wear but now it will be used and is a favorite.

The last tip is the only one that I will disagree with. I prefer to start from the position of 'I'm getting rid off ALL of this...which one's will I wish I had kept?' rather than forcing myself to choose who gets the 'curb treatment'. I prefer to choose who to keep, but that'a Konmari methodology so to each their own. As long as you end the day with less shit...its a win.

Would love to see your wife’s wardrobe. I embrace purple!

Due to a dramatic weight loss, I had to basically donate all my clothes and get new. Just got the basics and it's great. The only thing I allowed myself above the basics is some great funny t-shirts and two sports shirts.

I wear blue, black, gray, and burgundy. All of my clothes coordinate and fit well. Even when I'm having a bad day at least I know my outfit looks good.

Also, purchasing clothes made out of natural fibers...cotton, linen, bamboo, silk, wool...are better for the environment, they will decompose when they have to be discarded. For me, I just like dealing with less choices in my closet. As you say, everything that I now have is my favorite. I used to own others that I disliked, but felt "obligated or guilty" for not wearing them. More freedom!

Clothes are a hard item for most women to part with. I now live in a hot climate so only need 1 wardrobe. In the past year I have purged over 5 large bags of good clothes to charity. Now I’m on my 2nd sweep and being ruthless. However, I don’t get rid of clothes I wear because I use them and have spent money on them. I only donate clothes I don’t use and also don’t continue to buy clothes since I have enough.

I would go broke paying for laundry and wasting time doing it ( and many more trips up and down 3 flights of stairs!

Pink, peach, yellow, aqua, blue, lilac and grey tops go well with any bottoms. A couple in each color just in case one is in the wash. I just prefer every color of the rainbow.

I never throw or give away my clothing. I keep them and force myself to wear them. I tell myself, that if I bought the item, I have to wear it. If I think, that buying a particular item was a mistake, I tell myself to get wiser and buy after some consideration and review. So now I stopped buying duplicate items. I still have huge wardrobe and I kind of cut my expenses on clothing

5 shoes 5 pants 5 shirts 5 swetters 5 jackets = 3.125 different combinations Make them versetile, distinctivly different but still matching, durable favorits worth to repair and taken care of, they will take care of you. 100% natural stuff that gets better with age and care. You then add an extra item above and you get a years worth of new combinations.

Love that idea - however difficult to do in a 4 season area ... depending on where you live in the world

Love your videos--well spoken and very common sense. For years my husband and I have traveled with only our carry ons. Being lighter is so much more freeing!

I’m trying to get there.. haven’t bought anything new in about 4 years..

Having worked in fashion I own many clothes however I’ve come to wear only 2 Marino wool nylon blend shirts on alternating days. Where I shower with & wash my shirt & dry it each night to wear the next morning smelling great. Barely have anything to wash now except under garments monthly. As most jeans recommend washing irregularly anyhow. Laundry days are so far between. This has also reduced the wear & tear on my “good” clothes. & freed up soo much time especially as I don’t have to decide what to wear every day. Granted I have 7 backups of the same shirt & a months supply of the same socks and same jocks. I do feel like a cartoon character lol. Also stock up on these clothes only during end of financial year sales or Boxing Day.

Joshua, it is a fact that having less clothes are better in many aspects. When my mother died three years ago I was wearing my black Tshirts during two or three months. I noticed that it was quite easier to get ready in the morning because there were just 3 or 4 tshirts to choose. I've reduced my wardrobe considerably since then. I suggest everybody should try. Success to you. Irene from Brazil

So true, just having the basics means it's easier for traveling and everything mix and matches, so I just throw stuff on before I go out without having to think about it too much.

Thing is getting rid of all I have right now! Feels so wasteful! I guess I was really emotionally messed up. Writing this message I feel grateful for the mental healing to be able to declutter!

I've been purging for several months now and I'm still trying to find the perfect formula for a minimalist wardrobe.

I decided to take out all of my tee shirts one night. I had twenty (!). I kept six. I brought the rest to work for a friend who could use them, and who they would fit. She’ll pass on what doesn’t work for her.

You have an amazing voice

The clothes I love and use the most are the good quality ones.

I never knew what it was until recently but decision fatigue was really getting in my way. I decided one thing I could cut back on was time preparing and deciding on clothing. I work in a very busy office so I have about ten of the same pants, twelve of the same shirts in different colors, and about eight same button down sweaters in different colors since it’s cold inside. It’s been life changing to not think about what to wear all the time.

Love the concept, weather and uniforms for sure play a huge role in this area.

My dark brown skin is too pretty for just a few colors. I make primary colors come alive! Nope, can't do it lol.

For a while I stopped practicing minimalism but I'm back on the saddle and have already decluttered my closet to a respectable amount. And going forward in going to be much more critical of what comes in to my closet

I dont know what you do when you are not standing here talking to me ,but l need clothes to leave the house in. Clothes to sit or clean in the house or yard Clothes for filthy jobs to throw out when done Clothes to sit and relax in, on furniture after bathing

I just donated hubby’s shoes that he wore in snow (We move back to Southern California six years ago). DSW gives you points toward discounts. I’m switching from regular socks to compression socks, so I was able to get money toward a free pair of compression socks. It is hard though to donate all of those pretty socks that I bought last year before starting compression socks!

Hi Joshua can do a video ur wife wardrobe and how many items she hv.

2k a year per family for clothing - that is not much! If you buy good quality clothing it is going to cost much more than 2k per person a year let alone a family...

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Fewer colors and less anything is more calming.

Hey Joshua, thanks a lot for this video. I'm happy that I discovered your chanel. I'm loving it to think about minimalism and your clear speech is good to improve my english.

Thank you so much for the inspiration I needed!

It’s hard for me to keep my favorite clothing nice because I’m clumsy, creative, I cook a lot, play outside, have pets with claws, etc. Holes and stains follow me around relentlessly :(

A true minimalist is a nudist

I absolutely love hooded sweatshirts and yesterday I decided to part with one of my shirts that is (ahem) a little on the small side. So when I went through my closet I was amazed to find that I "only" have ten sweatshirts, which is a LOT less than I thought I had. I was quite proud! =) Now when I buy clothes, I make an effort to replace rather than add to my current collection.

one do not throw away, donate to goodwill or salvation army

Donate the stuff that you don't wear anymore.

Fewer clothes but I’m keeping my shoes! 🤣

This is so hard for me to downsize. I guess I have a hundred moods, because I always put something on that feels right that day and reflects my mood or feeling that day. At least I've stopped myself from buying party dresses, one is actually more than enough for me. My wardrobe used to look like some kind of theatre wardrobe (Said by my sisters daughter, but you know kids tells you like it is. 😊😁💕) I will probably keep most of my clothes, but don't buy new often anymore. If I want to buy something now I always first ask myself if I can use it both for work and at home. Then it might be okay to buy after reflecting on some other questions like: Is it my style? Do I feel relaxed in it? Is it comfortable? Is the model and cut flattering for my figure? Is it made of natural fibre? Do I look good in that colour? Do I have something else that I probably would choose to wear instead of this item? Will I wear it a lot? Do I feel like the best version of myself in it? Do I love it? Do I need it or just want it? Does my economy allow me to buy and pay for it right now without any problems, or should I rather spend the money on something else that is more important, or should I just save the money? After these questions it's more easy for me to decide if I actually still want to spend money on the item or not. 😊

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I own literally 77 pieces of clothing. black and white skirts and soft pink or black shirts or sweaters, even my sicks and underwear fall into those colours! I got rid of 10 garbage bags full of clothes!

What I have found to be true: Minimalists are nicer people than most.

I don't have less clothes... But I live like I do. I wear the same 5 shirts and pants...

I could have four to five pair of shoes. As a woman. I would have my walking shoes, sandals for hot days or the beach, high heels that are comfortable and go with anything, comfortable scuff type shoes slip on or lace up smart casual, and a pair of smart boots for colder weather. In addition I may have some uggs or slippers too.

This is so much easier for a man to do. Can you have your wife do a video on how she trims down her closet. This is my biggest problem area. I love all clothes. Every piece in my closet is my favorite! 😅

Sold! Starting the process...

quality vs quantity

Lol. Black, white, denim with maybe a splash of red or pink and one or two bits of blue/purple. Mostly black white and jeans for me tho. One or two khaki/navy/dark grey pants/shorts (it gets hot and humid down here and mosquitos are afoot in the summer so black is a magnet for them...hence often white and light for me for the summers Lol). And mostly solid or plaid/checkered. I guess the classic white tee (long or short or tank) is my “signature.” Lol. All cool tones tho. I don’t look good in “warm” tones at all and excessive patterns tend to scramble my brain too much. Lol. When I need “variety” or a splash of color, it’s often just the second shirt over the white tee and basic pants.

Nice advice. I just donated some old clothes that i wasn't wearing anymore. So much fun!

This kind of videos confuses me. Most of the people say that you need to rotate your pants and outwear almost daily. Also, they say that shoes must be rotated daily from many hygiene, health and lifespan of material reasons. The tops of course need to be changed daily especially if you sweat a lot, do many activities and so on. Please let me know how could somebody follow these advices with only few clothing items? Is it ok to go to work in the same pants, same shoes and same outwear Monday-Friday?

Thank you Sir Joshua, I was so enlightened.

2000 a year?!? Wow? Just thrift shop. It's cheap and u can get really good quality and brands (new, or almost new)