My BIGGEST and FINAL closet declutter | Minimalism 

OMG I haven’t even seen the video but I’m happy that you’re back! we missed you and gypsy’❤❤

Where have you been girl? Missed you😮

Nice to see you with gypsy back for a new season. I liked this video, as I think people not filling the donation centres with excessive amounts of clothing just bought on a whim or as a last minute thing for ‘something quick to wear’ is a great thing. So I am glad you are making people aware of how small a percentage of clothing is actually resold and reworn a second time. So many donations simply get thrown into landfill. I am aware some does get recycled, but that is also a very small percentage (slightly more than resale I think) because the synthetic fibres such as nylon, elastane and plastics often prevent this from happening. Also if landfills become over full in some countries, it get sent to poorer countries and ends up littering their environment or being burned, thus creating pollution either way. Plus, crates of clothing cargo often falls from over packed vessels and ends up polluting our oceans too.

Ahhh!! So happy you’re back!! I have a large declutter planned for this weekend! This was the final push/encouragement I needed ❤ I also need help with my personal style. So excited for this series of videos!!

I love your ideals and being very intentional with your purchases, etc. Personally this is exactly how I’d like to live my life, especially as I’m older now and have been suffering with a chronic illness for decades. Getting older isn’t helping how I physically feel as well as my emotional health. My husband and grown son don’t see things the same but that’s for another day.😖 I’m currently trying to declutter my wardrobe and as much of my house that I have control over or physically can handle. I love these types of videos for the motivation they give me. I may not be the speediest but I look at it one day at a time as long as I’m making progress. Just subscribed.🥰

Ive been thinking about a major challenge we all encounter with staying minimal and sustainable which is.... following trends. Like the constant flip flop of style changes like jeans are now wide leg, not skinny so the thrift has HEAPS of skinny. Such an environmental disaster. But do we just stick with looking outdated for the sake of the environment? I'm with you- I try to buy second hand too!! Love ThredUp.

Welcome back! It's good to see you. In addition to Alyssa, Audrey Coyne is another good RU-vidr to watch for sustainable, vintage style.

Side note, has anyone ever mentioned you resemble Jodie Foster? 😊 Enjoying today's video!

Great to see you back, and definitely interested to follow along! And a recommendation: Hannah Louise Poston has a great video on the math of personal style called "How to match your wardrobe to your lifestyle".

Hellloooooooo, so good to see you back! Looking forward to seeing you more! 💜

Good to see you and the beautiful Gypsy back again. Thank you for being straightforward about sometimes being dragged back into the commercial buying world. In the UK our clothes recycling rate is much better via charity shops. If clothes dont sell they are then bought by fabric firms who guarentee to recycle over 50% of that.

I liked this video ❤ it's very light hearted, and I like your atyle, it's simple and clean :)

This is such a poignant video! I had an outdoor wedding to attend and completely spun out of control! My age, unhappiness with recent weight gain, the setting (outdoor, grass, bugs, etc.) ALL lead to a frazzled mess. I couldn't define my "style". How I wanted to be seen in the world - and was miserable. Spent good money on STUPID purchases because I was so lost. If nothing else, this video makes me feel less isolated in this issue. Thanks for your videos! Love from Alaska

Could you do a video of the sustainable clothing companies you’ve found and liked(or not)?

I did purchase lever back earring pieces from Amazon to change all my hanging earrings over to that style. I am so uncomfortable with the hook stile. And now I can wear most of my earrings again with comfort/not poking my neck

Good to see you back on YT, Rebecca! And Gypsy is just as adorable as ever. Gotta love that face. ♥ I'm happy to go along on wherever your life journey takes you. Decluttering, minimalism, Gypsy love...all that good stuff. I hope you enjoyed your summer away, yet are glad to be home. ♥♥♥

So happy to see you again! You’ve been missed!❤

Missed you and your videos. Glad to see you and Gypsy.

Twenty years ago my style was more fashionable and I shopped at exclusive boutiques because the garments fit better. Getting rid of clothing was never an issue as my friends looked forward to my give aways (we're all 5'11" - 6'2" and close in weight). Now living on the east coast my style has become fair-trade, classic, minimal and environmentally conscious. Knowing my color palette has saved me from making a lot of poor purchase choices. Don't punish yourself about a few impulse/panic purchases because even with the best intentions we still support businesses that are don't align with our values. Just strive to be better going forward like the rest of us. At least take solace in the fact that you are conscious of the impact of what fast fashion is doing to the planet because in my conversations with people not many seem to care.

Elegant jackets are the selaution for formal Also from natural and thin fabrics so you wear all year And just throw it on With elegant or decent shoes And a general decent look Cos you have enough probably for everything else to go under Jackets last for a long time , they are steardi Giving a wibe So you dont need to worry buying stuff every year or season if its good quality Thrifts resources are packed with those

Good video and things to keep in mind for us all going forward! Super motivating and going to do this when I get a couple nights off from work. Thanks!!!

Glad to see you back. Missed you on RU-vid. Absolutely love all your content and follow you on Insta as well. Sending love and hugs from New Zealand 🇳🇿 ❤

so interested to follow along! i love how pre-meditated this is. on my personal style journey i was learning, decluttering & buying fluidly in the timeline. i've been in a place where my declutters end up being **maximum 3* pieces. i can't wait to see your journey unfold.

I'm on a similar journey with my wardrobe, so I'd love to see more of your experiences with it! Im approaching my late 20s and I felt like my wardrobe was just a strange amalgamation of things I've been afraid to let go of and some kind of old schlubby clothes that are in need of replacing but to replace it all is a hassle 😅 I also try to buy sustainable so I would love to see a video on what brands you buy from (if not secondhand!)

Hi Rebecca! Glad to see you & Gypsy back to sharing your sustainable and minimalist insights:) As a sustainably minded minimalist myself, I appreciate your intentions on the clothing front. You make an important point about the "binge" and "purge" mentality. It's so disheartening to know only 9% of what we donate goes on to be resold/reworn. Luckily, I was able to make it through the summer without buying anything new. Suprized myself by easily making due with the minimal wardrobe I have. There were items that I envisioned that I would use but didn't find just the right quality pieces made out of the organic natural fibers that I prefer and which align with my values. Doing my best to not buy synthetic/plastic/petroleum clothing that won't shed plastic particles in our water. Trying also to steer away from lycra/spandex clothing which they unfortunately also mix with Organic cotton. The blending of these fibers doesn't lend to their ability to be recycled or integrated naturally back into the earth. Recently I was excited to find some organic cotton yoga clothing sans lycra that I love. Unfortunately, they still have an elastic waistband instead of drawstring. Just put a request in for the company to produce the line with undyed and/or plant dyed options. I think I may end up trying to source some organic undyed natural fabrics and brush up on my sewing skills and play with creating natural dyes.

Missed you Rebecca 😊 welcome back 🤗✨

So glad to see you back...I have missed you..😁

Yes, please....😂 I'm glad to see you back! And Gypsy...😊

I'd love to see more of your journey, right there w you!

Omg, I was so excited to see your face! You were missed!!

Hi! I’d love to hear what companies you ordered your new clothes from.

Youre back ❤

Yippee you are back 🎉

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Enjoyed the video - I’m interested in what you do next - what are your three words, etc.

Sounds like your lifestyle is very Try to think about veratilety and fusions...maybe how boho sport and elegant can work together and move here and there i try to find items i love love love and can be very flexible with every item and day if a quality item from a naturalish usally textile from fast fashion i know i will wear forever it would be more sustainable in my opinion sometimes Cos its accurate Many thrifts and sustainable purchases i did were not intentional And its just a waist of energy I bought it cos of guilt and compromise somethims especially if im ona budget We consume fast industries all the time So if its worth it for the long run Its probably more sustainable

I now have a capsule wardrobe in the 3 colours that look good on me, and never have to do a big closet declutter anymore 😊

Missed you this summer! Please keep doing your minimalism videos. You are very inspiring!

I love everything about you - beautiful lady, lovely husband, perfect dog, wonderful home - But to be completely honest, I have never understood your taste in clothes 😂So sorry to say that - not my business and to each his own - but your wardrobe has always come across as a hodge podge, mishmash of styles, colours, designs - I don't mean to be cruel - but I honestly am bewildered. When you put that skirt with orange marks on it in to the tub I almost grabbed the screen and said please don't!!!! Toss it! You really look best in neutral solids - no stripes, patterns, designs - Just classic neutrals - greys, creams. I also remember you looking great in a simple jean shirt. I find your wardrobe just complicated and random. I am really looking forward to seeing you curate your style - I don't really think its hard - I see great things in your wardrobe, but they don't stand out with all the other random mismatched stuff. I used to help friends clean out their wardrobes - If I were you, I would ditch a lot of what you already have and put back in the wardrobe - and if necessary add a few more items if necessary - but p.l.e.a.s.e. keep it neutral, simple and without all of the oddball items 💚 from Switzerland.

I can so relate to everything you’ve said in this clip.

Gosh I’m glad you’re back. I hope you had a nice summer! 🌸

I'd love to hear more about your journey finding your style! I've wasted so much time and money over the last few years trying to figure out my own style that it would be helpful getting another perspective.

I’ve recently been feeling the same way with my clothing purchases and am also trying to realign my consumption and my values. Thanks for sharing this video and for all of the explanations around your clothing! It’s nice to see you back here! 😊

Nice to see you again! I definitely would like to see your personal style journey. Also, I really like the idea of holding onto you clothes in the tub for a year, that way you get to experience it through all of the seasons.

Laugh thinking famous last words “last declutter” Is it really though. Eventually we will have to declutter again even with mindful buying And minimalism

Love Alyssa and Emily as well. (Hope you also listen to Alyssa's Sustain This! podcast with Christina Mychas and Signe Hansen.) Have gone through a very similar personal style inquiry. Good on you for intentional reflection around this! I know Alyssa does personal style consulting; you might also look into Kristen Cain Style--I really like her approach which includes feelings/emotions around personal style.

I like RU-vidr Hannah Louis poston fashion content

I would appreciate more videos on food/healthy eating/local eating. etc. I also would really love to learn more about working remotely - I would rather do job hacking than have a regular job. thanks!

ah, finally! good to have you back :))

Rebecca, this video struck a chord with me as I too am struggling with my personal style and have recently bought clothes that other people have liked but were not me. I am now selling them and trying to curate a minimal wardrobe that suits me and my body shape, buying only sustainably or second hand. It's tough! Good luck!

Welcome back! ❤❤❤ Yes, I would love to follow your style journey. The seasons of life will always cause us to need a few updates to our clothing but I really try to stick to a capsule wardrobe. I live in a 4 season state so your tub reminds me of my out of season stuff (I put it away so it doesn’t get dusty). Having lost some weight recently I took some of my favorites to the tailor and it was surprisingly affordable and they fit great again. Maybe that would work for your pants you mentioned being too big. Good luck on your journey!

Thank you for your honesty and your braveness. Love from Brazil! 🥰🌻🇧🇷

Good to see you and Gypsy. I’m quite a bit older than you are, but 4 years ago we sold our big home in the city, and moved onto a hobby farm. I parted with a lot of stuff then, but my lifestyle has changed, and I need to get rid of more things that someone else might need, but I have no use for. I do thrift shop, but I’m very intentional with what I add to my collection. This journey will be interesting. I’ve learned a lot from your videos, and have made some swaps that are definitely helping the environment, as well as my pocketbook! THANKS!

Glad you are back! Looking forward to more videos 🙂

I missed you too and was so happy to see you pop in my feed today! I would like to see your journey as I am right there with you! Hit 40 this year, have a minimal wardrobe and do those panic buys as well especially with returning to the office more.

So good to see you back! I've just started my minimalist / sustainable journey and I have a LONG way to go, but your videos were the official catalyst moment! Looking forward to more content ❤

Interested!! Welcome back

I’ve missed you !

Happy to see you back!

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