I literally just walked into my room determined to declutter even one section of my closet while my son is having quiet time only to see your video! Feeling like I got this and so grateful for you! Thank you thank you!! 🌸🌈🙌💗
I learned this the hard way once I got pregnant. I didn’t want a ton of maternity pieces, I realized I needed items I could mix & match from casual to dressy that fit me and made me feel beautiful. I’ve been drawn to continue this as a mom and my own children. It makes getting dress, packing for trips and laundry a thousand times easier.
Just yesterday I pulled 5 tubs of seasonal clothes from the utility room, created 10 warm weather outfits and 10 cold weather outfits. Drove directly to the Salvation Army and dropped a big box of shoes and 6 big bags of clothing and accessories. I have one bag of items to sell. It's a feeling of lightness, organization, and relief.
Great video Madison! It is so surprising, the more clothes I let go, the better my wardrobe feels. I am slowly getting the sense of my personal style for my current season of life. Going on a much delayed Europe trip next month, and for the first time ever I will be able to pack into just carry on for 16 days. Such a satisfying feeling of contentment
This is the first video of yours I have stumbled across and my goodness am I grateful for seeing it! You have inspired me to change my ways and also made me realise that there is another way. I am currently on my way home from a holiday, and it is actually weighing on my mind the fact that I know I am about to get home to a cluttered closet… not just one closet, but two closets in two seperate rooms filled with clothes I don’t wear or need. The stress and burden of this is really getting to me. I have lived out of a van for the past two weeks and found that I didn’t even wear all of the clothes I brought with me! Why on earth do I think I need such excess of clothes at home?! It’s actually quite ridiculous. Not to mention painful to think of all the wasted money! All I can say is thank you so much for this video! It feels like a friendly nudge to say ‘hey, you can do this!’ I have officially set myself the challenge of minimising my wardrobe once I get home. Thank you ❤️🙏
For the past couple of years I've only been able to wear what I can fit into one tote. I liked that it took no thought to make an outfit but wow I got so bored with the few options I did have. So while this minimalist wardrobe seems fun and refreshing, it gets boring fast. Loved the video though!!
Well I haven’t made it to my own closet yet- it’s SO daunting. But yesterday I cleaned out the closet in my oldest sons’ room. Oh my. It definitely looked like a scene from a hoarders show! Thanks again for the motivation!! Also, I would never notice (or care) that you wear the same things. :)
I just started following you recently and I love your content. I started my minimalism journey a few years ago and I’ve slowly gotten to a good place. I’ve decluttered my closet and have a wardrobe capsule too and I also loooove that laundry has been so easy now and my closet always looks good! so yes yes yes you are so relatable ;)
I love investing in good quality pieces. I used to browse aimlessly at the shops whereas now I look in my closet for what's actually missing and then only buy that. Such a huge difference!
I have did it, it’s a lot of fun. And nearly every day I find one more or maybe even five more pieces that I can do without. And you are right, it makes you feel more but together having less articles to have to work with in my wardrobe. Plus it’s very calming
Omg! You described in the beginning exactly what is going with me right now. One more piece and then my wardrobe will be perfect,one more piece and I will stop for a couple of month etc. even thought I don’t own a big closet because when I am buying something then I am selling smith too. But anyway my budget suffers from constant shopping even if it is one price per month ,it costs a lot because I buy quality expensive things. But I want to start saving also . I also found it so exciting to wait for a package to arrive. I know that I just have to substitute it with something else which gives me pleasure. I am working hard on it .
Great video, thank you Madisun!! I have decluttered so much from my closet. But when I look in there, it still feels like there are just too may things in there. Working towards getting rid of more and more over time. It does feel so good to have less! And I want to keep only those things I truly love and wear all the time. I am not down to 10 items, but getting closer to the right number for me.
Thanks for your inspiration, I’m certain God let me stumble onto your videos! I just love them and totally speaks to the changes happening in my life currently.
I need a major declutter. I love the freedom that your lifestyle and mindset bring. I want this but I’m struggling on where to start. Fed up being broke, feeling I need this or that. I have a full wardrobe but I lack the inspiration or creativity.
You have inspired me to finally 'start' 🥰 I have 3 closets full, ugh. I'm so tired of looking at a jumbled mess, even though they are organized (ha) in seasonal wear. My problem is, as you said "how do I start"? Also, I'm sentimental to so many and I know I can't strive for minamilism. Yet, to get rid of the items I haven't worn in yrs. I usually stick to classics yet it's too much now! I'm going to watch when you started to get me 'emotionally' ready...gosh, how silly is that? Thank You for giving me to final push 🤗💫
@@Hillside-Hive Thank You 🤗 The sentimental items are so hard for me. Many I haven't even worn when I lived in the Caribbean for 3 yrs. I'm planning on giving them to my son's fiance. The other problem are from my late mother 😪 so Yes I will ck that out now. So Sweet of You ❤
@@pamela3213 keep a few and giving the rest away will feel good knowing that someone else will enjoy or need those, your mom would want you to have peace and joy not guilt
It helped me a lot to consider how relieved I would feel if a certain items that I felt I had to keep but didn't want to got ruined somehow.... if I would spend time and money restoring or fixing them, I decided to keep them for now, but if I knew I'd feel relieved to know they were ruined and I didn't need to spend anymore time or mental/physical space on them, I knew it was time to let go. ❤
Amazing! very inspirational. We also need to be very intentional about the donation process only 10 to 20% of the donations get sold. The rest is sent to landfill o directly to the garbage creating hella environmental problems.What we could do is like ask friends or family if they would like some of the pieces or sell them directly so we can elongate their span life
Would you please tell me what font you used when writing "Less is more" on the screen? I love it! And thanks for the video. I'm decluttering as we speak, so this is so,so helpful.
Hi Madisun, hope you see this, I love all your videos bc they are so inspirational, bc yes I’ve seen the minimal mom and done all the things but I think it finally struck a cord bc I also have two young children and just want to be and not always do, so you have lit a light and want to thank you for giving us a little piece of you and your family, you are so brave for truly taking care of your life the way you want, we can all benefit from doing that for each of us xoxo
I've cut about 40% of my wardrobe out but no way am I getting rid of 90%. I never try to impress anyone but I do like change/variety. So, on the minimalism idea, that's a no for me but if it works for you great
I really enjoy using up things and wearing em out. It makes me feel like it was money well spent. When I get holes in my clothes, that's my signal that I've done a good job of wearing them to the end of their life (some could say to repair the item, but how long I've wore my clothes, im typically ready for something new by then). Same for my kids. We don't have clothes with tags on them at the end of the season that didn't get wore. And I feel really good about that. I used to have closets full and baskets full and piles on the floor.
Having had various long illnesses in the last 2 years, influenza 3 times and norovirus twice, I know that I need at least 3 weeks of clean clothing on hand to see me through. I suppose when you're young and your immune system is top notch, it isn't such a problem, but things change. I need at least 21 t-shirts, and at least 6 or 7 comfy bottoms. (When I'm home sick in bed for 3 weeks at a time, it'll be knit shorts or knit pants, mostly.) Plus an adequate amount of underwear. Did I mention how much fun a noro virus is? Under normal conditions, I wear these clothes as both daytime clothes and sleepwear, so they aren't going to waste. I found several retailers that offer lines of cotton knit pants and shorts for warm-weather daywear, and they're comfortable enough for sleeping in, so that's what I do.
I love the idea of this! I have been whittling down my pieces over time as I wear them out, but curious to know, do you find that your clothes wear out much faster having a smaller closet? Would love to know how often you would have to replace a piece because it's too worn. Thanks Madi!
Yes and no. They do wear out quicker you could say, but it’s because I actually wear my items. But I think I get way more use out my clothes. And for me, all the postives of a small wardrobe far outweigh the potential negative of re-buying a item. I’ve also found that when I buy higher quality, it lasts me longer. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! ❤️
I decluttered over 200 pieces. I still have a lot but finally all my clothing items fit in my two wardrobes. Before I had to change through the seasons and store different seasonal items somewhere else… I also started my own business to help other shopaholics and clothing hoarders develop their personal style & better shopping habits🫶🏼🌱
No disrespect, but please explain how do you have less laundry? I have heard that statement made on many channels. I would do the rhe same amount of laundry regardless if it was the same pieces being laundered again and again or different pieced. Thanks for explaining.
I am not a shopper. And I am not all that attached to my clothes or picky. I like comfortable but not sloppy looking. My only problem with the idea of "a small wardrobe" is that I would spend too much time doing laundry and wondering if I have anything clean to wear. Not sure what "enough" clothes is - but I know there is a point where I'd rather have too many than be wasting water and time.
I agree. I told one college girl who insisted that a 10-item wardrobe was all she needed for the whole year that she was going to smell. She denied it, but come on! Doing laundry every day is not going to work out for her living in a dorm, and wearing the same outfit all week is going to reek.
I absolutely love your bag that you wear in part of the video! Where did you get that from? I would love to have to a bag like that, instead of having a bag for my kids and a purse for me. But I want something cute like that 😊
Been doing the same. Do you still use your Patagonia backpack or did you get rid of that one? I have two bags I use all the time and one is a backpack almost identical.
Been getting rid of clothes for a long time. We all buy things we don't really like. If you have a career, you will need more wardrobe .Work from home? Need less.
Maybe we buy more clothes because we actually don’t like how we look, so we get something else to improve it.if I would lose 20lbs I could wear a whole lot of clothes I can’t wear now, plus I would look better…
Great video again! I have am now a fully fledged 17 item wardrobe person. I’m sure things will be changed out or adapted over time, but right now I love having less. Thank you Madisun 🤍
We have our seasons so I think having a 10 item wardrobe per season is actually very realistic and doable for myself. Love these videos! Keep em coming!!!
Great info! I've been working on my closet for about a month now. I just keep revisiting it and getting rid of more each time. I live in Ohio, so the weather is constantly changing. I probably won't ever do 10 items, but I think I am on the right track!
@@Hillside-Hive I hope you don't feel like you "should" or "have to" ten item wardrobe if you don't want to! But just so you know it's not actually a strictly ten item wardrobe... you pick your ten core pieces for that season and then add the extras in that you need depending on your climate and lifestyle and taste. If I lived in a super cold place I would probably store some off season items in a waterproof bin just for practicality sake too! Thanks for watching and commenting, sorry if I wasn't clear about that. ❤
@@MadisunGray you're totally on point! Just wanted to affirm others in seasonal locations that 10 doesn't work for us but pairing down is still attainable. I have 1 pair of snow pants, 1 snow jacket, etc. I mean, only one set is really needed unless you work at a ski resort. Keep it up lady- I love ypir content and relaxed parenting (mama of 12 over here)
Love this! Six years ago after the birth of my son when my minimalist senses kicked in, I saw all these clothes hanging in my closet that I would never wear again and so it began. The 10 item wardrobe has been key for me. I never have to overthink what I should wear because everything I have I love so much. It’s made womanhood as a mother still feel intentional and I feel good in whatever I wear. Thank you for inspiring us all to be more of who we are Madi! ❤️
I've always hated shopping, which made me more intentional about buying clothes. Even so when I started a large declutter project last year I eventually got rid of several bags of items that no longer fit/no longer fit my style. I like variety too much to be a minimalist, plus we have quite a weather change winter to summer, but I love having an intentional wardrobe of items I like and wear often.
Drastic seasonal change is something that many of deal with plus varied activities such as workout , gardening / yard , hobbies ( such as kayaking , skiing , equestrian , etc. ) that all require specific " wardrobe " needs . Reality check for real life , please . 🚣♀🏇🎾 🥾 ⛷ 🏡
The first time i tried something like this was when i studied abroad. I could only take a fraction of my clothes in my suitcase which worried me at the time, but i was shocked to realise that having less clothes was freeing! It reduced my stress (and weight of my suitcase) and i began to actually live my life more rather than worrying about what to wear or how to look perfect for photos or other people. It also helped me start on my journey to financial health! Definitely this saving video to rewatch for when i need a reminder!
I watch all your videos and get so much value from them. This is going to sound crazy but I love your content so much that I’m here for the message and haven’t noticed until now that you mentioned that you’ve worn that shirt multiple times. And I think that it speaks it volumes because again I think most of us love your content but more than anything we’re here because of the message you share about the importance of living in the now and being more present that at least in my experience watching your videos is about that reminder and I take it in and while I’m watching not only do I feel more peaceful in that moment but it always brings me back into the now. So while I watch all your videos as they come out and get so much value from them I have never noticed what you’re wearing. And might I add I LOVE your wardrobe videos. Anyway from one minimalist to another thank you for creating this type of content and for being honest, your message/videos/content are always so refreshing! ♥️
I am trying to build this mentality that it's ok to have a few great pieces of clothes and wear the same thing a few times a week. I use to be bullied as a child for wearing the same pants (not every day) and that stuck with me till now (I'm 28). Society assumes that if you wear the same thing every day, you are poor. The idea of having a few pieces in my wardrobe sounds amazing. Less laundry, less stress of wondering what to wear each day and more space in my storage area! Thank you for this video :)
I hear you! My mom insisted that we kids wear our school clothes two days in a row to save on laundry. You can guess the result. I even had a teacher in 6th grade who pointed it out in front of the whole class. I'm 67 and I never forgot. I'm hideously insecure about clothes to this day.
I can relate. My parents got divorced when I was in 3rd grade and we did the every other weekend thing for a while. Eventually I went to live with my dad and stepmom and they went to church every weekend. I only had one dress. The kids at church called me the girl in the green dress. We were poor, never had much, but God used that to help me be creative. My husband once told me that I was really good at making something out of nothing. 🙏🥰
Great video! I must say, I notice if a clothing item is worn in several videos, because I am obviously into the topic. But as you said, I don‘t care in a negative sense. Actually it‘s the opposite: RU-vidrs who claim to be (wardrobe) minimalists and promote capsule wardrobes, but then are rarely seen with recurring clothes in their videos … I always think that someting is weird about that.
I don’t know if I’ve been living under a rock but I’ve never heard of the 10 item closet. Thank you so much for sharing- I plan on clearing out my closet this week. Thank you!
I had a house fire and lost every single item of clothing except what I had on my body. Including my weesing dress and concert shirts, it was a hard loss for me. When I moved 2.5 yrs ago I got rid of 4 xl trash bags full of clothes.. I had so many even after that. After my recent fire, I've never felt more relief 😌 I plan on using this method. Thank you so much and good luck to anyone else going through it.
I’ve been decluttering for a week now and already notice a huge difference in my routine. I can’t wait to get rid of more. I’m significantly less stressed about my house already and starting to do more fun stuff bc I have more time for myself 🥰
Im constantly working on this...my problem is I sell and thrift clothes for extra $ ..so its a tough situation for me when I'm continually finding new items for myself that I just can't sell yet...thats probably the hardest part is letting go..kudos to you ,for making it happen.
When you find what you really like to wear and let go your fantasy wardrobe is so easy to skip stuff in the store or online because you know you’ll never wear it…I don’t have a 10 item wardrobe but I only have in my closet things that I always wear, when you realize that you have the right to feel comfortable in you clothes (size and style) everything changes and who cares what other people think you should wear….I only wear dresses because that’s what I like and makes me feel good.
Agree, once you find what you really like to wear that's when the want for shopping for more slows down but it's a journey to get there and purchase mistakes lessons learned
Slowly but surely I'm getting there. I just decluttered 4 trash bags full of clothes which are mostly designer. They will be donated to women in need in Honduras. I still need 2-3 more rounds.
Great video. Appreciate your honesty and video. For me, I am a VERY casual person who can luckily dress casually at work. I've gained so much weight over the last years that it is difficult to find clothes that fit comfortably and look halfway decent. I would much prefer to spend money on good quality that will fit well and last a long time. Sadly, I have no clue even where to start, where to shop and purchase clothing from, good quality brands, etc. I'm also much older than you. LOL.
Clothes have always caused me some anxiety. And I have learned that having options for all the situations life throws my way reduces that. So I have a wardrobe that can pretty much go anywhere and be properly dressed without much fuss. It is more than 10 pieces but all are classics.
I definitely need to reduce my number of clothing but I am finally to a point where I can say no to purchasing anything new. However with that being said that woven bag looks so multifaceted and useful. Do you remember where you got it?
My closet it pretty minimal but now with pregnancy items are no longer fitting... so I'm on edge should I just get rid of what doesn't fit even though pregnancy is a season... or should I keep the clothes and revisit the clothing after pregnancy 😅 this is my 4th child and I got rid of all my clothes before getting pregnant again go figure. Lol
I’ve watched your 10 item wardrobe videos over and over, watched Jennifer + bought her course and I still struggle 😅 I keep thinking I have to have the perfect capsule and keep buying things 😬 I’m hoping to figure out and overcome this mental block. Thank you for all the inspiration 💖
I absolutely love having a capsule wardrobe! 👌 I have done it for 5 years now and I definitely invest in better quality clothing when it is time to get a wardrobe piece, I am so grateful for your videos supporting this way of life!
Morning Madi! The other day I was just watching your closet declutter videos! I love them! I've got to say that clothing is my temptation as well! It's not so hard to declutter pieces from my wardrobe rather, I find it hard to stop buying new ones! Thanks for sharing some really good points to keep us focused! Lots of blessings! 💝🌞
I hadn’t noticed your same outfit but did notice you’re wearing that cute shirt I like :) I’m finally down to about 11/12 items, total! A big thank you to both you and Fernanda’s 5,4,3,2,1, method. Opening the closet door feels both liberating and a bit scary. It’s also given me a solid hard look at the choices I’ve made. I like how you addressed over buying lower quality items, fun thrifting and Target clothes, because that’s been my weakness as a budget shopper. Now, I have the reality of replacing many core pieces due to poor quality. It’s eye opening.
Love your video's Madi! I so agree with you.I have a few summer outfits (everything cotton and linen) that I continue to wear through the whole year with just a cardigan or jacket added for winter. Love that I've found what works for me. I wear them until they're worn out, lol. We're all so much more than the clothes we wear. Such freedom :)
I might try this. I am so stressed and overwhelmed with the amount of clothing I have.. it makes me feel heavy. I bought a few new pieces that I love and i wore one short for a week straight haha 💚
Everything you said in this video really hit home with me. You have inspired me to take another look at my closet with a new mindset and intention. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Thank you for sharing with us!!!
So inspiring…just found some seasonal clothes in a tub that I completely forgot about!!! Ugh…too much stuff…the more we have the more we need to take the time to care of them…too much work…
I’m just putting this question out there for anyone to reply to that has an answer…what are some favorite ethical clothing companies you like to shop with?
on the comment about you wearing the same shirt in other videos- i didnt even notice!!! i have seen that specific piece before on you obviously, but someone can only realize that if theyre intentionally *looking* for it… which who has the extra brain capacity to count how many times someone wears the same article of clothing. approximately nobody 🤪
I'm really enjoying your channel! It just gives me this stress-free feeling. I have been intentional about my time and the things I own for several months now but you are confirming all of this for me. ♡♡
I decluttered all the clothes we have. Mine, the kids…We gave away 5 big bags of unneeded clothes. Every child now only have two Ikea kallax boxes left with their clothes. I minimized to 5 items of every cloth (5 T-Shirts, 5 hoodies, 5 trousers, 5 dresses, 5 jackets).
I would love love love if you'd make a video on your fluid rhythm. Sticking to a routine makes me feel bound down. But there are still things in life we need to try to be on top of... working out, cooking, nutrition, home school (even though we are super simply home schooling, it's still something we need to be on top of to a degree!), trying to get LOTS of nature time, but valuing keeping a clean home. It's exhausting to try and figure out! I would highly value your input on rhythm!
