I just took out most of my clothes that were hanging in my closet and I’ve never felt so good. My closet was so empty I was actually able to stand inside it and put my shoes on. I am going to bless someone with the clothes that I decided I don’t want anymore. 90% of them I just have been holding onto and never wearing them. Getting ready for church the other day was so simple because I have 5 outfits I saved out on one side so I just pick one and WAHLAAA!!!!! I counted and I have 50 items but that’s not including bras, panties, swimsuits and it’s never felt so good. I’m getting rid of furniture now. Been reading The Minimalist by Joshua Becker and it’s helped. I ask myself when I look at a piece of furniture “what do I think about or how does it make me feel when I look at that?” And a few pieces all I see is DUST something I have to clean. I have small children and I am loving this simple slow living. I’ll stop there because I can go on and on heehee. Have a blessed day!!!!!
We just finished having our children and I am trying to rebuild my wardrobe to suit my style. Your encouragement to not only embrace whatever style you are drawn too but to also realize we all go through different phases was helpful and refreshing! I also noticed that the "10 items" isn't exactly literally 10 items just less. Less is so very beautiful.
My capsule wardrobes are always full of color ❤ The piece I’ve owned the longest and worn the most is a Jersey dress that is a wild blend of green and huge flowers of red, yellow, and more. So many colors and yet they are all colors I like to wear so it actually matches everything I own!
Hi Madisun, one of my subscribers told me about your amazing videos. Thank you so much for sharing my book and the ten-item wardrobe concept. I'm so happy that it has been a transformative process for you. I love your wardrobe. It is so cheerful and stylish! I've subscribed! Love, Jennifer
Oh my gosh Jennifer! I am such a huge fan! Thank you for your work! It has been so transformative for me and so many of my friends/viewers! All the best! Madi ❤️
I’ve lived with chronic illness for over five years and the majority of what i wear is dumpy sweatpants and sweatshirts, which make me feel so, well, homely. You help me realize that you can look cute, but still cozy, and this makes me mentally feel so much better. And it’s such a good reminder that we can have a few of our favorite pricier pieces, rather than loads of cheap stuff that doesn’t last and that we don’t really like. ❤
I had a sudden onset of something in 2021 after a pharmaceutical and I've also had a hard time coping with my wardrobe. I find restrictive clothing and stiff clothing uncomfortable but I recently made a resolution to do away with leggings as pants because it makes me feel not as good about myself. We'll figure it out 😩💞 Midwest girl here too 🥰
Feeling you girls! I live in floaty dresses and very soft fluffy sweaters and cardigans. I get fun colours and big statement fun earrings to still feel cute x
Not quite 10 - girl you can’t count! 😂 I actually love that you didn’t limit to 10! It’s so refreshing to see someone who loves every item and that there are no formulas or must have bland fashion items ❤
In the Madame Chic series that she mentions it talks about having 10 core pieces. So that where she gets 10 and then you have extras as many as you see fit for your lifestyle.
Hi Madi, being from Italy, I've always lived on what here is considered a small or capsule wardrobe 😄 Even as a kid, my mom made sure we had clean and tidy clothes to wear and we always looked presentable without having a closet full of items! That's something that I carried with me through my adult years🥰✨️
The idea that I can admire something without buying it really resonated with me. I have applied it for weeks now & it has been a huge shift! Now I am only buying what looks good on my body. I can appreciate fashion like art & I don’t have to own it to enjoy it. 👏👏👏
Yes!! I really felt a block while decluttering and scaling down my wardrobe for the longest because I felt like I couldn’t be minimalist unless I only owned white black beige or denim items and I finally have figured out I’m allowed to be expressive with color and prints. Such a silly revelation 🤣
I just discovered what I have been, my entire life, starting as a baby, and graduating through every stage of my life so far. Watching your videos absolutely made me positive about who I have always been, but, I really never knew there was a word or life choice for it…. Minimalism. It all makes sense to me now. When I was tiny, I used to get overwhelmed with stuff, things, toys, sounds. My “safe” and cozy place was always my bedroom. I only kept a few toys in it, a desk with art supplies, but neatly stacked, clothes that made me happy, and my favorite books. I spent so many hours in my room, starting around five years on, and, it was not because I was antisocial. I LOVED being around my family and friends, but, my sensitivities to my surroundings always got in the way. If I got a new toy, I would always give a toy away. This was not my parents idea, and, sometimes, they even felt sad I was giving away my things, but, it never made me sad at all. This was the same with clothing. I wore my things, of which I only had a few, until they fell apart. If I was gifted something, and it just was not me, I would ask my parents if I could give it to my cousins, or, donate it. As I got older, had my own house, started having babies, and babies, and more babies, haha, I became even more aware of just how much stuff was around. I sometimes would go on a cleaning kick, trying desperately to not feel overwhelmed by my surroundings. It was harder keeping things organized or minimal, when most of the things around me were not mine. Only when we sold EVERYTHING to move to an island, did I realize how happy I was. I finally felt free. Then, we moved back, and we started accumulating it all again. Really, until watching these videos, I never understood why I felt this way. I always kept my feelings quiet, as, what kind of nut complains about having too much, but, now I realize I am not a nut, just a minimalist. What a wonderful feeling that is! Thank you for your insight, as, it makes me know who I am now!
We live in a log-type house and when there are strong winds your house literally creaks without any drywall owr such to absorb it. I find myself fantasizing about how if it collapsed (no one there of course) how freeing it might be to not have so much stuff! If that's not a sign for change I don't know what is!
I felt that SO much you saying you tried to fit yourself into the typical neutral minimalism capsule wardrobe. I think that’s why I’ve never been successful with it. Love color, love pattern and I’m definitely going to declutter my wardrobe with a new mindset this week!! ❤
After quitting social media I started seeking out a few UA-cam channels that were in line with my values and encouraged/ inspired me. Yours has been my favorite I’ve found! Especially after watching your couch makeover video…I recently made a floor couch with a body pillow as the back for it and I had used the same linen cover from the same brand on etsy. I took that as a huge sign to keep watching your stuff😊. I watch a video or two in the evening as I find them super calming and motivating to me to keep living a more minimalist life that allows me to live my best life. Super excited to see you had just posted this one as I’m preparing to massively downsize my closet (the one area I’m not so minimalist in) Love the summer wardrobe!
Ah...these are my favorite videos of yours...mainly because I'm still working on mine...trial and error and figuring out my personal style and what I actually like to wear! I just hung up thinking I need to have so much more and it keeps me from letting the "its okay" items go" Thanks so much for the inspiration!
I have a 20 itens summer/spring wardrobe and from that 15 pieces are dresses. The other pieces are for crafting and for occasions that I need to be in shorts/shirts
When you said- “let me tell you how much better I feel when I’m laying around the house in this nice matching outfit compared to a grungy or mismatched T-shirt & sweatpants”…this hit home for me!! 🎉🎉🎉 I get it completely & it was a total mindset shift as I prepare to pair down my wardrobe ❤
Yes, I love color too!! I was set out to procure a neutral capsule wardrobe a a couple years back, but found I was attracted to colors and more colors... I also detest most patterns on me ; hence, I learned something about myself because of it!! A minimal wardrobe is now a must for me... but I need 30ish pieces for peace of mind :)
For summer items i would not have a problem to make a 10 item wardrobe. But those items that you show: i could wear them max 30 days a year in Belgium... This wardrobe is beautiful because withbevery item, you have a new look. But in Belgium where I live, i have to wear one or two sweaters almost every day on top of the outfit. And if you only own like 2 sweaters, you look the same every day. So i have like 7 sweaters... And i have long sleeve t-shirts to wear underneath. And then you also need pants. In the wardrobe that you show, you are Often completely dressed with only one item. That's completely undoable in winter in Belgium. Also: the rotating system of seasons is not very helpful here because sometimes we have 4 seasons in one day. It can start being 3 degrees Celcius and sunny, two hours later 23 degrees Celcius and one hour later back to 15 and icecold rain... So i would like to have some inspiration for colder climates as i find this very difficult. The people i see with capsule wardrobes in colder areas own like only 2 sweaters but that to me is depressing as I wear one every day from september till june!
I have the same problem living in the UK! I hate the cold months as I feel I can’t change up how I look too often without needing a ton of clothes which defeats the object of minimalism
I don't think 7 sweaters sounds excessive, given that your sweater is visually your shirt most days of the year. It seems like simplifying to a specific number is mostly useful for those of us trapped in a consumerist culture or mindset. I don't know how it is in Belgium, but here in the US the way many people stockpile and run through perfectly good clothes is...intense.
I love your channel because you bring warmth and earthy tones to minimalism and it’s so rare to find! How do you take care of your clothes to keep them lasting long?
Hi Madison I'm 65 this year but I love pretty summer dresses and linen in colourful colours😊 I have downsized to my favourite items and love mix and matching them. Your style is beautiful and so comfortable looking and I love your dungarees ❤xxxx
You’ve inspired me in so many ways. Keep up the great work you are doing. 🎉🌈💖 PS - I started doing the 30 day minimalist challenge (did it in four days instead of taking a whole month to declutter). I was so inspired I kept going and did another 30 day challenge, but it took a week to pull together a months worth of things. Well I thought why stop there, so a couple of days ago I started round 3, doing another 30 day challenge. At this point I’ve released over a thousand things in less than a month. So freeing! 🎉 What spurred me on to do this was my father passed away in February. His passing, less than two years after my mom’s passing, left me bereft with grief, wondering who am I now without my parents. I was also one of their caregivers the last 10 (mom) and 12 (dad) years of their lives. And where do I go from here? Being untethered is a strange feeling. All I know for sure right now is that I want to move forward with less things to care for, and that what I do have is worth my valuable time to care for. We all deserve the best in life, but having the best doesn’t mean we have to own everything. I love the open spaces in my rooms and on my walls. I own less than 10 pictures/prints on my walls because I prefer the empty space between. I can breathe in the empty spaces as I watch the light patterns shifting throughout the day. 😉❤️
I called myself curated. I do have to have work clothes but I curate each aspect of my life, work and then home/artist. I have about 18 pieces for work and 30 pieces for home. I do hike, do yoga, help foster animals and travel a bit, so I like a little variety, Most of the time, at home, I am in knee length flowy dress. For winter, I throw my leggings underneath and boots. It's my thing. I left all black behind years ago and I have pinks, purple, yellow, orange- but in all desert washed out hues. I love it!
This is such a great example of how you can have a minimalist wardrobe that doesn't subscribe to the typical expectations of "minimalism" i.e. all black, white or gray clothing. It's so great to see how someone can still express their personality and unique taste in a small wardrobe
I love color too.. mixed with a lot of white blouses. I've learned that I'm more a texture than pattern woman.. I always get so tired of patterns after a while, while the single colored items tend to last me for years:)
I have and I’m never going back to having a big wardrobe. I’ve been a minimalist for over 5 years and it took me a while to get my wardrobe the way I like. Not only does it help me mentally since I don’t have to put much thought into putting outfits together it helps me physically too since I don’t constantly have to do laundry. I even got my bf on board. We live very minimalistic and we absolutely love it and we love your channel!!! ❤
Just wanted to clarify something; french women are not at all like described in this book. In France we have the same problem of over-consumption. Some people try to be responsible but it's not the huge majority of the population...
I absolutely LOVE the colors of your clothes! Soft colors and lots of green ❤ and wide dresses. They’re perfect 👏🏻 I actually started sewing, so I can have what I like and take out what I dont like from my closet.
The linen striped dress you could cut to the length you like, pull a few threads and have a slightly distressed edge, which I personally thinks makes it look a lil more feminine and not so 'starched and perfect'. I think you would relove it! Always love all your videos, you are a constant encouragement and gentle, peaceful spirit!!
I love this video! Thank you for inspiring me to get up and get rid of the faded, holey, stretched, 5 years ago me clothes. I would also watch a "Not a Potato" video!
So excited for another 10 item wardrobe video from you! I adore your videos and have been watching them through again a lot recently. I have been into minimalism for awhile now but haven’t been able to get my items fewer than 20 or 25 until now. I am 4 months pregnant for the first time and as my clothes are beginning to fit less and less, I remove them from the wardrobe and have others on standby for the summer. I am doing the 10 item for spring and by the time summer rolls around I’ll need to use the larger clothes and filter out the smaller ones. Thank you for helping me!
I think that the actual count for me is more like 18-20 too right now! Just to give yourself some grace haha I’m not to strict about it but I love the ten item goal too - thank you so much for giving me so much life with this comment!
You always make me laugh & smile! I’ve gotten down to roughly 10 or so summer items and it’s been wonderful. No guessing at what to wear because I love it all ❤
Paused this video to go buy that Lullaby Club Capri dress, what a dream! I love your wardrobe and feel so connected to it. I live in a little beach town on the east coast of NC so my wardrobe is mostly flowy mini dresses and flip flops. You are so right about a small wardrobe belong to define your style. Mine was all over the place before minimalism, and 75% of it never left the hanger. Now including swimwear, shoes, sleep/loungewear, and outerwear, my wardrobe is about 45 items and it feels really good.
I feel like the minimalistic wardrobe aesthetic is great for people who are "winters". However, as a deep feminine deep autumn, I am very happy to be embracing my favorite colors, shapes, and soft designs that compliment my soft features. When I look at my drying rack each week it's covered in clothing that is goldenrod, peach, salmon, terracotta, white, and shades of neutral taupe/browns etc. I look beautiful in these clothes, and I feel so happy when I see the colors drying :) I'm happy I gave up on black, stripes, and other contrasting harsh designs that are for winters or pinks that are better for summers.
Thank you so much for this video. I find it difficult to find minimal wardrobes that are similar to my style. I have watched this video a few times when I need to be inspired and encouraged. MY FAVOURITE PART….is when you talk about no longer being “ like a POTATO”….I literally laugh out loud every time! 😊
I would love to know how you protect your mind against "falling back into the old"? I went to Italy over the summer and could not agree more with everything you are saying! I just tend to fall back into the bad habits after time passes I've noticed.
Love your take on minimalism and color! I think you would really love the book “Joyful” by Ingrid Fetell Lee. She talks a lot about the sheer delight color can infuse into our lives, and how lately we’ve lost so much of that colorful cheer in pursuit of neutral “sophistication”
Since watching your 10 item wardrobe videos I have also gone down to 10 items. For me though I have a prefect 10 in winter and summer, but my spring and fall are 15 items because I have around 5 pieces that crossover from winter or summer. 😊
Love this video. I, too, recovered from over buying clothes. And purses. And shoes. And costume jewelry. And the thing is, most of the stuff I used to buy wasn’t really me. I bought it for retail therapy or to be presentable for other people, which is silly. I have about 12 items per season (hot and cold rotation), 2 pajamas per season, 3 pairs of shoes per season, basic jewelry that I wear every day, and one purse. Through the process of getting rid of clothes, which was a layered process, I learned my style. I love to frolic in a flowy, comfortable dress through my garden or to wear while doing housework. I fully believe in romanticizing life. I still desire new pieces, and I usually acquire one to two new pieces per season and let one go, but I’ve also taught myself to stop and just practice gratitude for what I already own. A minimized wardrobe is good for mental clarity, but if you let it be, it can also be a good heart change. Thanks for sharing your wardrobe. You always look glowy, comfortable, and beautiful! And the music for your husband’s favorite shirt was hilarious!
I recently came across your UA-cam channel and have been completely inspired!!! I am starting my minimalist journey so that I can have more time to do the things I love, spend time with the people I love, and have free time. I am just so excited and inspired. Currently listening to the minimalist home by Joshua Becker that you recommended. Thank you for making your videos! You are a great photographer and videographer.
I'm a floral & colorful dress lover and gingham fan like you're wearing. I love Anthropologie. I have ONE dress (which is black and sleek and long) from there that I wear to funerals and weddings. I have a top from them too. I used to always dream about being able to own clothes from there too, but they are so expensive, so it took forever before I finally bought from them. I am a former vintage fashion blogger (most I resold or people would send to me for photos). I don't own many clothes, but when I buy, I buy items that will last a long time and that are ethically made/sourced/fair trade/b-corp. I love being a woman. Linen is soooo good for sure. I like bamboo and hemp clothes too. You are not a potato, nor ever looked like one!!!!! I laughed at the "Careless Whisper" song you had play when you said your husband likes the one top. Underwear is my one way that I am probably not much of a minimalist (although I still fit all my clothes in a drawer, which includes my panties and bras). I get all of my bras/panties from Adore Me (a B-corp).
Oooo lots of good stuff in here! Thank you for this- I think other people will love this comment! I gotta check out adore me! Thanks for all the great recs!
Huge Thank you for turning me on to negative underwear and the lullaby club. Where have these clothing brands been all my life??!? 😊 Great recommendations!
Hi Madi ! very happy i came across this video because i am in the middle of downsizing two clostes lol. I work in a hospital, so all i wear is scrubs and when i come home, back in PJ's to feel comfortable. All i wear is dresses and cardigans, when i go out, so this was helpful to down size to 15 dresses. Hard to do 10 at the moment but will get there. You have been a great inspiration and will continue to watch your videos.
Dear Madisun, I love how your Man in the studio dress looks on you. I even purchased it myself because it looks so pretty on you. It"s very flattering in my opinion. But of course you have to feel good in it. 😊 Enjoy Italy! ❤
Love this! My minimalist wardrobe is very similar. I pretty much only have fun flowy dresses because that’s what I like and there is lots of color. Very empowering to be feminine and colorful. ❤
I love the idea of just having clothes you 100% love. We sometimes hold on to clothes thinking we will wear them for a “fantasy life” we don’t even live lol. I would really like to see what you have for shoes. Loved the video ❤
Your wardrobe videos are how I found you and my favorite to watch! You should definitely do a give away with your clothes! I love your style and we’re the same size
I kept five of each type of item in my last declutter but I’m definitely ready to ditch more. I have all four seasons so I do need to keep more items so my goal is 40-50 pieces. Love your channel!
Madi - I so appreciate your videos and your healthy, happy mindset. I am thinking about how to adapt some of your capsule wardrobe philosophy as a 58-year-old professor. Thanks for sharing what you are passionate about.
Thanks for always inspiring me. Especially as an 18 yr old I find it hard to find other people who want to live simply and intentional so whenever I watch ur videos it’s like catching up with the friend that’s also into the same things :)
One of the best parts of becoming an adult for me was finding friends of any age who share a common interest. I haven’t seen 18 in a skinny minute but we have slow living and a desire for pretty things that do t take over our lives in common. You aren’t alone. You just haven’t met us yet. 💚
Hey madi! I love your content and thanks for being yourself in a world that is constantly trying to tell us otherwise. Heads up on lullaby club, I purchased something from there based on your rec and I ended up returning it as it didn’t fit, and I also saw it’s made in China which I try to avoid. . Folks should know that you have to pay shipping to Australia to return something. For me this was 40 bucks. So not exactly a sustainable place to shop- made in china, shipped to Australia, sent to US, returned to Australia… and ended up costing me 40 dollars for the whole experience. 😂
I always come back to your videos! You’re such a breathe of fresh air and sooo real!! I’m inspired and I’ve felt this pull to slow down and savor the simple things for a while and it’s time! Keep it up girl!! ❤ Thankful in a million ways 🙏🏼
"Like a potato"! 😂 I can relate to this way too much! Love your vlogs and lifestyle choices. I can watch them over and over, thank you for your gorgeous content!
Very cool video, thanks for the inspiration and motivation. In the Corona time, when all the stores were closed, I sold a lot of my clothes online. I made over 2000€ with it. I was addicted to shopping. Bought then my dream bag from Louis Vuitton. Sold it again after a year and bought diamond stud earrings. Now a new round of decluttering is coming up. Would like to buy me another diamond pendant. I live in Germany and need clothes for three seasons and still office clothes. I will now apply the 10 piece wardrobe for the summer, let's see if it works :)
Love the updated wardrobe! My closet is the number one thing I struggle with, as I don’t like the size I am now and want to lose weight. So I have tubs of clothing in the garage that doesn’t fit me now but I can’t seem to get rid of. 😮😢 this is goals! I need to stop dressing like a potato!
I was so ready to try it. Less laundry. Only my favorite pieces. Then South Carolina weather happened. In one day there was a 40 degree weather change. Literally from 80 to 40. So I’m keeping more options but using the same criteria I would for 10 items.
All your clothes are so cute! I love having an edited wardrobe - I find it easier to choose what to wear. Though I do have to have extra clothing to cope with the seasons here in the U.K.! Currently starting a trend to bring back house dresses as standard. Drawbacks: I am the least ladylike person I know and you have to know how to sit if you know what I mean. Xxxxxxx
Always love your wardrobe videos! Would be curious to see a laundry routine vid?! I love wearing my “nice” clothes around the house but as a SAHM to a 2 year old, both of our clothes get stained FAST. And my nontoxic detergent doesn’t always do the job. 😅😂 Currently embracing the stains and avoiding wearing white lol
I would be curious to know how much you spend on clothes for yourself each year. Does owning this few clothes actually save you money? I’m also seeing different clothes in each clothing video. I’m all for manageable wardrobes, I’ve been working to downsize mine as well, but if you’re buying a whole new set each season, that seems expensive just to own less. I’m still trying to figure out how being this extreme would make sense financially even though I love the idea of it.
This is cool ,im excited to try this soon,now I just decluttered my things into 2suitcase but now im down to 1suitcase😊. Finally im out of being attached emotionally to the things which I realized i don’t need anymore ❤
Loved the video! ❤❤ Personally I love different colours and vibes so the fully interchangeable aspect of capsule wardrobe philosophy never worked for me. For each season I look at all the clothes I own, put together complete outfits I’m 100% happy with and make a list of them. Like 5 outfits for working from home, 5 for going in the town, 5 for church, 2 for gardening etc. The pieces for these outfits go in my wardrobe, all the rest goes into a big suitcase. 2-3 months later I do it again.. it feels fun rather than restrictive. Apart from the suitcase I also have a rail of coats. That’s Scotland for ya. 7 months a year of coat weather 😂
I never get sick of hearing you talk about your wardrobe or seeing your pieces! Love this so much 💗 I struggle with wearing my nicer favorites around the house since I’m always cooking, cleaning and crafting with littles. Do you wear an apron or stick to buying things that clean up easy?
I started a capsule wardrobe by accident when I was pregnant with my first kid. Now, I have 4 kids and would never think of abandoning my capsule wardrobe. I live in Oregon and the seasons are kind of odd. But, I usually keep my capsule wardrobe at about 37 pieces (for all 4ish Oregon seasons): 14 shirts & sweaters, 14 skirts & pants, 4 dresses, 2 cardigans, 1 hoodie, 2 winter jackets. Those are my core pieces. I don't know if that would fit or match up with a 10 piece wardrobe BUT it works for me. If it is any bigger I start to feel overwhelmed. I try to keep my accessories minimal as well...I am still working on paring my jewelry down. For some reason, I really like a lot of jewelry BUT I don't wear a lot of jewelry. But, I think they are all pretty and I love them (so the "sparks joy" doesn't work with my jewelry box!!!! 😅
Love your capsule wardrobe, even though I personally tend more to blues and neutrals, but I do have some light pink and green (like the dress you have) in there as well 🥰
I have such a hard time finding items that are functional for me. I don’t need a huge closet- but what I struggle with most isn’t over buying it’s finding anything good in the first place
i love to buy organic clothes, since i know that especially cotton is heavily sprayed/poisoned - you think it's all natural but than it's really not healthy to wear it on your skin. linen (flax) grows on poor soil and is not that much sprayed - maybe that's why it feels so good on your skin. i'm not minimalist, i'm a farmer and need a lot of clothes to change. we also have four seasons (with temperatures from -20 to +40 deg. celsius) - but i love to buy quality clothes that's sustainable. love your content, thanks for the inspiration!
I would love to only own ten items, but we get really variable weather across seasons where I live (can vary by more than 40 degrees celsius across seasons), and then we have really variable spring and autumn seasons from muggy, to cold, really wet, windy or hot.
I've been trying to reduce my wardrobe, I don't have a ton of clothes compared to the average American but still way more than I need. I'm choosing to take it slow and if I feel overwhelmed I walk away from it and start again when I feel encouraged to, like after watching one of your videos! I'm also becoming much more intentional about the clothes I buy and I'm trying to only buy cotton and linen clothing to replace some of my polyester clothes.
Have you experimented with a smaller wardrobe? What were your takeaways?
Since simplifying my closet I don’t feel overwhelmed by decisions. I can just pick something and mix and match.
I need to move somewhere with a more consistent climate for this to work 😅
I sew most of my clothes. I love being able to make what I want.😃 I like linen too and also cotton fabric.
I just took out most of my clothes that were hanging in my closet and I’ve never felt so good. My closet was so empty I was actually able to stand inside it and put my shoes on. I am going to bless someone with the clothes that I decided I don’t want anymore. 90% of them I just have been holding onto and never wearing them. Getting ready for church the other day was so simple because I have 5 outfits I saved out on one side so I just pick one and WAHLAAA!!!!! I counted and I have 50 items but that’s not including bras, panties, swimsuits and it’s never felt so good. I’m getting rid of furniture now. Been reading The Minimalist by Joshua Becker and it’s helped. I ask myself when I look at a piece of furniture “what do I think about or how does it make me feel when I look at that?” And a few pieces all I see is DUST something I have to clean. I have small children and I am loving this simple slow living. I’ll stop there because I can go on and on heehee. Have a blessed day!!!!!
We just finished having our children and I am trying to rebuild my wardrobe to suit my style. Your encouragement to not only embrace whatever style you are drawn too but to also realize we all go through different phases was helpful and refreshing! I also noticed that the "10 items" isn't exactly literally 10 items just less. Less is so very beautiful.
Yes for a small wardrobe WITH color! I don't think that is talked about nearly enough
Love some color!
I totally agree! What is the deal with the neutrals only?
My capsule wardrobes are always full of color ❤ The piece I’ve owned the longest and worn the most is a Jersey dress that is a wild blend of green and huge flowers of red, yellow, and more. So many colors and yet they are all colors I like to wear so it actually matches everything I own!
Hi Madisun, one of my subscribers told me about your amazing videos. Thank you so much for sharing my book and the ten-item wardrobe concept. I'm so happy that it has been a transformative process for you. I love your wardrobe. It is so cheerful and stylish! I've subscribed! Love, Jennifer
Oh my gosh Jennifer! I am such a huge fan! Thank you for your work! It has been so transformative for me and so many of my friends/viewers! All the best! Madi ❤️
I’ve lived with chronic illness for over five years and the majority of what i wear is dumpy sweatpants and sweatshirts, which make me feel so, well, homely. You help me realize that you can look cute, but still cozy, and this makes me mentally feel so much better. And it’s such a good reminder that we can have a few of our favorite pricier pieces, rather than loads of cheap stuff that doesn’t last and that we don’t really like. ❤
I had a sudden onset of something in 2021 after a pharmaceutical and I've also had a hard time coping with my wardrobe. I find restrictive clothing and stiff clothing uncomfortable but I recently made a resolution to do away with leggings as pants because it makes me feel not as good about myself. We'll figure it out 😩💞 Midwest girl here too 🥰
Feeling you girls! I live in floaty dresses and very soft fluffy sweaters and cardigans. I get fun colours and big statement fun earrings to still feel cute x
Not quite 10 - girl you can’t count! 😂 I actually love that you didn’t limit to 10! It’s so refreshing to see someone who loves every item and that there are no formulas or must have bland fashion items ❤
I feel like it was more like ten outfits but yeah I counted more like 15
I thought I was the only one who was confused about the 10
I’m like counting the rack thinking that’s not 10!
In the Madame Chic series that she mentions it talks about having 10 core pieces. So that where she gets 10 and then you have extras as many as you see fit for your lifestyle.
Hi Madi, being from Italy, I've always lived on what here is considered a small or capsule wardrobe 😄
Even as a kid, my mom made sure we had clean and tidy clothes to wear and we always looked presentable without having a closet full of items!
That's something that I carried with me through my adult years🥰✨️
I love that! So foreign to me as an american kid but I love learning about and embracing it now!
The idea that I can admire something without buying it really resonated with me. I have applied it for weeks now & it has been a huge shift! Now I am only buying what looks good on my body. I can appreciate fashion like art & I don’t have to own it to enjoy it. 👏👏👏
Yes!! I really felt a block while decluttering and scaling down my wardrobe for the longest because I felt like I couldn’t be minimalist unless I only owned white black beige or denim items and I finally have figured out I’m allowed to be expressive with color and prints. Such a silly revelation 🤣
I just discovered what I have been, my entire life, starting as a baby, and graduating through every stage of my life so far. Watching your videos absolutely made me positive about who I have always been, but, I really never knew there was a word or life choice for it…. Minimalism. It all makes sense to me now. When I was tiny, I used to get overwhelmed with stuff, things, toys, sounds. My “safe” and cozy place was always my bedroom. I only kept a few toys in it, a desk with art supplies, but neatly stacked, clothes that made me happy, and my favorite books. I spent so many hours in my room, starting around five years on, and, it was not because I was antisocial. I LOVED being around my family and friends, but, my sensitivities to my surroundings always got in the way. If I got a new toy, I would always give a toy away. This was not my parents idea, and, sometimes, they even felt sad I was giving away my things, but, it never made me sad at all. This was the same with clothing. I wore my things, of which I only had a few, until they fell apart. If I was gifted something, and it just was not me, I would ask my parents if I could give it to my cousins, or, donate it. As I got older, had my own house, started having babies, and babies, and more babies, haha, I became even more aware of just how much stuff was around. I sometimes would go on a cleaning kick, trying desperately to not feel overwhelmed by my surroundings. It was harder keeping things organized or minimal, when most of the things around me were not mine. Only when we sold EVERYTHING to move to an island, did I realize how happy I was. I finally felt free. Then, we moved back, and we started accumulating it all again. Really, until watching these videos, I never understood why I felt this way. I always kept my feelings quiet, as, what kind of nut complains about having too much, but, now I realize I am not a nut, just a minimalist. What a wonderful feeling that is! Thank you for your insight, as, it makes me know who I am now!
We live in a log-type house and when there are strong winds your house literally creaks without any drywall owr such to absorb it. I find myself fantasizing about how if it collapsed (no one there of course) how freeing it might be to not have so much stuff! If that's not a sign for change I don't know what is!
Does anyone else keep Madi's videos on repeat lol
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I feel like every item of clothing I’m considering donating, my husband inevitably tells me how much he loves it on me 😂
Same 😂
I hear you on this! That definitely happens to me also!😅❤
This 👏
Yup - it’s why I am glad I am single! No more silly distractions from men and worrying about pleasing them and what they think about my appearance! 😂
Let that sink in for a second taking your sexuality forever never to return. I got you
I’m DYING for a wardrobe update from you! I’m rewatching this one. You’re an inspiration! 🌟🌜🌝
I felt that SO much you saying you tried to fit yourself into the typical neutral minimalism capsule wardrobe. I think that’s why I’ve never been successful with it. Love color, love pattern and I’m definitely going to declutter my wardrobe with a new mindset this week!! ❤
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After quitting social media I started seeking out a few UA-cam channels that were in line with my values and encouraged/ inspired me. Yours has been my favorite I’ve found! Especially after watching your couch makeover video…I recently made a floor couch with a body pillow as the back for it and I had used the same linen cover from the same brand on etsy. I took that as a huge sign to keep watching your stuff😊. I watch a video or two in the evening as I find them super calming and motivating to me to keep living a more minimalist life that allows me to live my best life. Super excited to see you had just posted this one as I’m preparing to massively downsize my closet (the one area I’m not so minimalist in)
Love the summer wardrobe!
Oh my gosh! Good for you for quitting social! That's amazing! Ah This comment means so much to me! Thank you!!
Ah...these are my favorite videos of yours...mainly because I'm still working on mine...trial and error and figuring out my personal style and what I actually like to wear! I just hung up thinking I need to have so much more and it keeps me from letting the "its okay" items go" Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Ah! Thank you so much!
I have a 20 itens summer/spring wardrobe and from that 15 pieces are dresses. The other pieces are for crafting and for occasions that I need to be in shorts/shirts
Love that
When you said- “let me tell you how much better I feel when I’m laying around the house in this nice matching outfit compared to a grungy or mismatched T-shirt & sweatpants”…this hit home for me!! 🎉🎉🎉 I get it completely & it was a total mindset shift as I prepare to pair down my wardrobe ❤
Yes, I love color too!! I was set out to procure a neutral capsule wardrobe a a couple years back, but found I was attracted to colors and more colors... I also detest most patterns on me ; hence, I learned something about myself because of it!! A minimal wardrobe is now a must for me... but I need 30ish pieces for peace of mind :)
Thank you👏🏽
Feminine goddess! Love it. I too feel minimalism is really masculine. I’m so happy all your outfits are so pretty.
For summer items i would not have a problem to make a 10 item wardrobe. But those items that you show: i could wear them max 30 days a year in Belgium... This wardrobe is beautiful because withbevery item, you have a new look. But in Belgium where I live, i have to wear one or two sweaters almost every day on top of the outfit. And if you only own like 2 sweaters, you look the same every day. So i have like 7 sweaters... And i have long sleeve t-shirts to wear underneath. And then you also need pants. In the wardrobe that you show, you are Often completely dressed with only one item. That's completely undoable in winter in Belgium. Also: the rotating system of seasons is not very helpful here because sometimes we have 4 seasons in one day. It can start being 3 degrees Celcius and sunny, two hours later 23 degrees Celcius and one hour later back to 15 and icecold rain... So i would like to have some inspiration for colder climates as i find this very difficult. The people i see with capsule wardrobes in colder areas own like only 2 sweaters but that to me is depressing as I wear one every day from september till june!
I have the same problem living in the UK! I hate the cold months as I feel I can’t change up how I look too often without needing a ton of clothes which defeats the object of minimalism
I don't think 7 sweaters sounds excessive, given that your sweater is visually your shirt most days of the year. It seems like simplifying to a specific number is mostly useful for those of us trapped in a consumerist culture or mindset. I don't know how it is in Belgium, but here in the US the way many people stockpile and run through perfectly good clothes is...intense.
I live in Be. too!❤
I just found your channel and it’s such a breath of fresh air! 🥰🤍
So glad you are here friend 😘
I love your channel because you bring warmth and earthy tones to minimalism and it’s so rare to find! How do you take care of your clothes to keep them lasting long?
Hi Madison I'm 65 this year but I love pretty summer dresses and linen in colourful colours😊 I have downsized to my favourite items and love mix and matching them. Your style is beautiful and so comfortable looking and I love your dungarees ❤xxxx
Thank you so much! That is so sweet ❤️
You’ve inspired me in so many ways. Keep up the great work you are doing. 🎉🌈💖
PS - I started doing the 30 day minimalist challenge (did it in four days instead of taking a whole month to declutter). I was so inspired I kept going and did another 30 day challenge, but it took a week to pull together a months worth of things. Well I thought why stop there, so a couple of days ago I started round 3, doing another 30 day challenge. At this point I’ve released over a thousand things in less than a month. So freeing! 🎉
What spurred me on to do this was my father passed away in February. His passing, less than two years after my mom’s passing, left me bereft with grief, wondering who am I now without my parents. I was also one of their caregivers the last 10 (mom) and 12 (dad) years of their lives. And where do I go from here? Being untethered is a strange feeling. All I know for sure right now is that I want to move forward with less things to care for, and that what I do have is worth my valuable time to care for.
We all deserve the best in life, but having the best doesn’t mean we have to own everything. I love the open spaces in my rooms and on my walls. I own less than 10 pictures/prints on my walls because I prefer the empty space between. I can breathe in the empty spaces as I watch the light patterns shifting throughout the day. 😉❤️
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I called myself curated. I do have to have work clothes but I curate each aspect of my life, work and then home/artist. I have about 18 pieces for work and 30 pieces for home. I do hike, do yoga, help foster animals and travel a bit, so I like a little variety, Most of the time, at home, I am in knee length flowy dress. For winter, I throw my leggings underneath and boots. It's my thing. I left all black behind years ago and I have pinks, purple, yellow, orange- but in all desert washed out hues. I love it!
This is such a great example of how you can have a minimalist wardrobe that doesn't subscribe to the typical expectations of "minimalism" i.e. all black, white or gray clothing. It's so great to see how someone can still express their personality and unique taste in a small wardrobe
I decided to go through my closet again. I have been only buying thrifted clothes to not support waste. It’s been great!
Love that!
The author of that book also has a UA-cam channel called The Daily Connoisseur. She posts an updated 10 item wardrobe video with each season.
I love color too.. mixed with a lot of white blouses. I've learned that I'm more a texture than pattern woman.. I always get so tired of patterns after a while, while the single colored items tend to last me for years:)
Sooo much 'Maddie energy' in one video! I love your vibes ☀️🌺😍
I have and I’m never going back to having a big wardrobe. I’ve been a minimalist for over 5 years and it took me a while to get my wardrobe the way I like. Not only does it help me mentally since I don’t have to put much thought into putting outfits together it helps me physically too since I don’t constantly have to do laundry. I even got my bf on board. We live very minimalistic and we absolutely love it and we love your channel!!! ❤
Just wanted to clarify something; french women are not at all like described in this book. In France we have the same problem of over-consumption. Some people try to be responsible but it's not the huge majority of the population...
Love love love this way of living. You go girl!
You're so kind! haha Thank you!
I absolutely LOVE the colors of your clothes! Soft colors and lots of green ❤ and wide dresses. They’re perfect 👏🏻
I actually started sewing, so I can have what I like and take out what I dont like from my closet.
Love that 🙌🏾
The linen striped dress you could cut to the length you like, pull a few threads and have a slightly distressed edge, which I personally thinks makes it look a lil more feminine and not so 'starched and perfect'. I think you would relove it! Always love all your videos, you are a constant encouragement and gentle, peaceful spirit!!
I love this video! Thank you for inspiring me to get up and get rid of the faded, holey, stretched, 5 years ago me clothes. I would also watch a "Not a Potato" video!
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Legit started looking for the 'not a potato' video after reading this 😅
So excited for another 10 item wardrobe video from you! I adore your videos and have been watching them through again a lot recently.
I have been into minimalism for awhile now but haven’t been able to get my items fewer than 20 or 25 until now. I am 4 months pregnant for the first time and as my clothes are beginning to fit less and less, I remove them from the wardrobe and have others on standby for the summer. I am doing the 10 item for spring and by the time summer rolls around I’ll need to use the larger clothes and filter out the smaller ones. Thank you for helping me!
I think that the actual count for me is more like 18-20 too right now! Just to give yourself some grace haha I’m not to strict about it but I love the ten item goal too - thank you so much for giving me so much life with this comment!
@@MadisunGray I understand! But I do enjoy the ultra simplicity too, and it’s fun to push myself a bit farther!
Pistachio absolutely does flattered you girl 💚
The music change when you said it was your husbands favourite item haha I laughed out loud ❤️
Bahahahah his idea! Lol
I love that your palette matches you. Did you do a seasonal test?. Loving orange lately
I live in Sweden and have about 25 items year round and it works perfectly! Not including workout wear and jackets/shoes 😊
You always make me laugh & smile! I’ve gotten down to roughly 10 or so summer items and it’s been wonderful. No guessing at what to wear because I love it all ❤
You go! Yes!
Paused this video to go buy that Lullaby Club Capri dress, what a dream!
I love your wardrobe and feel so connected to it. I live in a little beach town on the east coast of NC so my wardrobe is mostly flowy mini dresses and flip flops. You are so right about a small wardrobe belong to define your style. Mine was all over the place before minimalism, and 75% of it never left the hanger.
Now including swimwear, shoes, sleep/loungewear, and outerwear, my wardrobe is about 45 items and it feels really good.
I feel like the minimalistic wardrobe aesthetic is great for people who are "winters". However, as a deep feminine deep autumn, I am very happy to be embracing my favorite colors, shapes, and soft designs that compliment my soft features. When I look at my drying rack each week it's covered in clothing that is goldenrod, peach, salmon, terracotta, white, and shades of neutral taupe/browns etc. I look beautiful in these clothes, and I feel so happy when I see the colors drying :) I'm happy I gave up on black, stripes, and other contrasting harsh designs that are for winters or pinks that are better for summers.
It sounds really beautiful
Madisun, you are glowing in this video! You look so joyous and healthy!
I keep inching closer every video you post about it!!!! would have to make a few adjustments living in NYC, but I'm pretty sold on it!!!
Thank you so much for this video. I find it difficult to find minimal wardrobes that are similar to my style. I have watched this video a few times when I need to be inspired and encouraged. MY FAVOURITE PART….is when you talk about no longer being “ like a POTATO”….I literally laugh out loud every time! 😊
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I’d like to see your Fall and Winter wardrobe 🍁 ❄️
I would love to know how you protect your mind against "falling back into the old"? I went to Italy over the summer and could not agree more with everything you are saying! I just tend to fall back into the bad habits after time passes I've noticed.
Love your take on minimalism and color! I think you would really love the book “Joyful” by Ingrid Fetell Lee. She talks a lot about the sheer delight color can infuse into our lives, and how lately we’ve lost so much of that colorful cheer in pursuit of neutral “sophistication”
Since watching your 10 item wardrobe videos I have also gone down to 10 items. For me though I have a prefect 10 in winter and summer, but my spring and fall are 15 items because I have around 5 pieces that crossover from winter or summer. 😊
That’s amazing!
Love this video. I, too, recovered from over buying clothes. And purses. And shoes. And costume jewelry. And the thing is, most of the stuff I used to buy wasn’t really me. I bought it for retail therapy or to be presentable for other people, which is silly. I have about 12 items per season (hot and cold rotation), 2 pajamas per season, 3 pairs of shoes per season, basic jewelry that I wear every day, and one purse. Through the process of getting rid of clothes, which was a layered process, I learned my style. I love to frolic in a flowy, comfortable dress through my garden or to wear while doing housework. I fully believe in romanticizing life. I still desire new pieces, and I usually acquire one to two new pieces per season and let one go, but I’ve also taught myself to stop and just practice gratitude for what I already own. A minimized wardrobe is good for mental clarity, but if you let it be, it can also be a good heart change. Thanks for sharing your wardrobe. You always look glowy, comfortable, and beautiful! And the music for your husband’s favorite shirt was hilarious!
I recently came across your UA-cam channel and have been completely inspired!!! I am starting my minimalist journey so that I can have more time to do the things I love, spend time with the people I love, and have free time. I am just so excited and inspired. Currently listening to the minimalist home by Joshua Becker that you recommended. Thank you for making your videos! You are a great photographer and videographer.
I'm a floral & colorful dress lover and gingham fan like you're wearing.
I love Anthropologie. I have ONE dress (which is black and sleek and long) from there that I wear to funerals and weddings. I have a top from them too. I used to always dream about being able to own clothes from there too, but they are so expensive, so it took forever before I finally bought from them.
I am a former vintage fashion blogger (most I resold or people would send to me for photos). I don't own many clothes, but when I buy, I buy items that will last a long time and that are ethically made/sourced/fair trade/b-corp.
I love being a woman.
Linen is soooo good for sure. I like bamboo and hemp clothes too.
You are not a potato, nor ever looked like one!!!!!
I laughed at the "Careless Whisper" song you had play when you said your husband likes the one top.
Underwear is my one way that I am probably not much of a minimalist (although I still fit all my clothes in a drawer, which includes my panties and bras). I get all of my bras/panties from Adore Me (a B-corp).
Oooo lots of good stuff in here! Thank you for this- I think other people will love this comment! I gotta check out adore me! Thanks for all the great recs!
Huge Thank you for turning me on to negative underwear and the lullaby club. Where have these clothing brands been all my life??!? 😊 Great recommendations!
Hi Madi ! very happy i came across this video because i am in the middle of downsizing two clostes lol. I work in a hospital, so all i wear is scrubs and when i come home, back in PJ's to feel comfortable. All i wear is dresses and cardigans, when i go out, so this was helpful to down size to 15 dresses. Hard to do 10 at the moment but will get there. You have been a great inspiration and will continue to watch your videos.
Thanks for watching ❤️
Dear Madisun, I love how your Man in the studio dress looks on you. I even purchased it myself because it looks so pretty on you. It"s very flattering in my opinion. But of course you have to feel good in it. 😊
Enjoy Italy! ❤
aw thank you!
How often do you change the items in your wardrobe? Do they last for years or do you just update the 10 items continually?
Love your capsule wardrobe videos! I think you look adorable in your overalls!
Hahaha i was in a bad mood until I watched this video! U make me chuckle and love watching and hearing your remarks😂❤💯
Love that you have fresh colours and fun statements clothing rather then just white beige grey and black basics
I LOVE your capsule wardrobe videos!! Also, I feel you on the midi dresses/skirts. So not flattering on me and I need to just accept it 😂
Love this! My minimalist wardrobe is very similar. I pretty much only have fun flowy dresses because that’s what I like and there is lots of color. Very empowering to be feminine and colorful. ❤
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I love the idea of just having clothes you 100% love. We sometimes hold on to clothes thinking we will wear them for a “fantasy life” we don’t even live lol. I would really like to see what you have for shoes. Loved the video ❤
The Josh Garrels song at the end always makes me so happy 🤍
Ah me too! Thank you!
Your wardrobe videos are how I found you and my favorite to watch! You should definitely do a give away with your clothes! I love your style and we’re the same size
Ah! Yes! Ok stay tuned!
I kept five of each type of item in my last declutter but I’m definitely ready to ditch more. I have all four seasons so I do need to keep more items so my goal is 40-50 pieces. Love your channel!
These are some of my favorite videos of yours. 🙂 I never get tired of watching them.
Madisun💖 Thank you for Uplifting and inspiring me with your videos you are a breath of fresh air on UA-cam💖🙏💖☀️
omg thank you!!
You always inspire me to be more mindful and simplistic, whist appreciating what I have more. Thank you ❤
Love your videos! Can you go over the process of how you decide on your items/ shop for each season? That would be so helpful, thank you :)
Madi - I so appreciate your videos and your healthy, happy mindset. I am thinking about how to adapt some of your capsule wardrobe philosophy as a 58-year-old professor. Thanks for sharing what you are passionate about.
Thanks for watching ❤️❤️
Thanks for always inspiring me. Especially as an 18 yr old I find it hard to find other people who want to live simply and intentional so whenever I watch ur videos it’s like catching up with the friend that’s also into the same things :)
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One of the best parts of becoming an adult for me was finding friends of any age who share a common interest. I haven’t seen 18 in a skinny minute but we have slow living and a desire for pretty things that do t take over our lives in common. You aren’t alone. You just haven’t met us yet. 💚
Hey madi! I love your content and thanks for being yourself in a world that is constantly trying to tell us otherwise. Heads up on lullaby club, I purchased something from there based on your rec and I ended up returning it as it didn’t fit, and I also saw it’s made in China which I try to avoid. . Folks should know that you have to pay shipping to Australia to return something. For me this was 40 bucks. So not exactly a sustainable place to shop- made in china, shipped to Australia, sent to US, returned to Australia… and ended up costing me 40 dollars for the whole experience. 😂
I always come back to your videos! You’re such a breathe of fresh air and sooo real!! I’m inspired and I’ve felt this pull to slow down and savor the simple things for a while and it’s time! Keep it up girl!! ❤ Thankful in a million ways 🙏🏼
Ahhh it’s all so beautiful!!!! I love your style girl! It’s so fun and not so trendy which I just love!!!! You Inspire me so much!
Thank you friend 😘
You’re a crack up 😂 “thank you for listening to my short but rather intense Ted talk” 😂
"Like a potato"! 😂 I can relate to this way too much! Love your vlogs and lifestyle choices. I can watch them over and over, thank you for your gorgeous content!
Thank you so much! Hahaha !
Everything is beautiful on you Madisun. I am on a journey to minimise my wardrobe and loving it so far. Thank you for inspiring me to keep going 💕
Thank you friend 😘
I can’t wait to see the give away! I love your style! And you’ve definitely helped me rid of a lot of things I don’t need!
Very cool video, thanks for the inspiration and motivation. In the Corona time, when all the stores were closed, I sold a lot of my clothes online. I made over 2000€ with it. I was addicted to shopping. Bought then my dream bag from Louis Vuitton. Sold it again after a year and bought diamond stud earrings. Now a new round of decluttering is coming up. Would like to buy me another diamond pendant. I live in Germany and need clothes for three seasons and still office clothes. I will now apply the 10 piece wardrobe for the summer, let's see if it works :)
I just love you!
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Love the updated wardrobe! My closet is the number one thing I struggle with, as I don’t like the size I am now and want to lose weight. So I have tubs of clothing in the garage that doesn’t fit me now but I can’t seem to get rid of. 😮😢 this is goals! I need to stop dressing like a potato!
I was so ready to try it. Less laundry. Only my favorite pieces. Then South Carolina weather happened. In one day there was a 40 degree weather change. Literally from 80 to 40. So I’m keeping more options but using the same criteria I would for 10 items.
I love green it's my favorite color I mainly wear neutral colors black or white love your channel love the inspiration you give me
'linen is better for you' ... say no more 😅💰💰💰 absolutely the same ❤
All your clothes are so cute!
I love having an edited wardrobe - I find it easier to choose what to wear. Though I do have to have extra clothing to cope with the seasons here in the U.K.!
Currently starting a trend to bring back house dresses as standard. Drawbacks: I am the least ladylike person I know and you have to know how to sit if you know what I mean. Xxxxxxx
Always love your wardrobe videos! Would be curious to see a laundry routine vid?! I love wearing my “nice” clothes around the house but as a SAHM to a 2 year old, both of our clothes get stained FAST. And my nontoxic detergent doesn’t always do the job. 😅😂 Currently embracing the stains and avoiding wearing white lol
Thank you for the inspiration ❤ Preparing for a move soon and was planning on downsizing my wardrobe also. 😊
thanks for watching
I would be curious to know how much you spend on clothes for yourself each year. Does owning this few clothes actually save you money? I’m also seeing different clothes in each clothing video. I’m all for manageable wardrobes, I’ve been working to downsize mine as well, but if you’re buying a whole new set each season, that seems expensive just to own less. I’m still trying to figure out how being this extreme would make sense financially even though I love the idea of it.
Great point
Thanks for sharing some of your favorite brands with us!
This is cool ,im excited to try this soon,now I just decluttered my things into 2suitcase but now im down to 1suitcase😊. Finally im out of being attached emotionally to the things which I realized i don’t need anymore ❤
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@@MadisunGray thanks for noticing dear🤭😘
Loved the video! ❤❤ Personally I love different colours and vibes so the fully interchangeable aspect of capsule wardrobe philosophy never worked for me. For each season I look at all the clothes I own, put together complete outfits I’m 100% happy with and make a list of them. Like 5 outfits for working from home, 5 for going in the town, 5 for church, 2 for gardening etc. The pieces for these outfits go in my wardrobe, all the rest goes into a big suitcase. 2-3 months later I do it again.. it feels fun rather than restrictive. Apart from the suitcase I also have a rail of coats. That’s Scotland for ya. 7 months a year of coat weather 😂
I never get sick of hearing you talk about your wardrobe or seeing your pieces! Love this so much 💗 I struggle with wearing my nicer favorites around the house since I’m always cooking, cleaning and crafting with littles. Do you wear an apron or stick to buying things that clean up easy?
No aprons for me anymore 😂
I started a capsule wardrobe by accident when I was pregnant with my first kid. Now, I have 4 kids and would never think of abandoning my capsule wardrobe. I live in Oregon and the seasons are kind of odd. But, I usually keep my capsule wardrobe at about 37 pieces (for all 4ish Oregon seasons): 14 shirts & sweaters, 14 skirts & pants, 4 dresses, 2 cardigans, 1 hoodie, 2 winter jackets. Those are my core pieces. I don't know if that would fit or match up with a 10 piece wardrobe BUT it works for me. If it is any bigger I start to feel overwhelmed.
I try to keep my accessories minimal as well...I am still working on paring my jewelry down. For some reason, I really like a lot of jewelry BUT I don't wear a lot of jewelry. But, I think they are all pretty and I love them (so the "sparks joy" doesn't work with my jewelry box!!!! 😅
Love this!
Love your capsule wardrobe, even though I personally tend more to blues and neutrals, but I do have some light pink and green (like the dress you have) in there as well 🥰
I have such a hard time finding items that are functional for me. I don’t need a huge closet- but what I struggle with most isn’t over buying it’s finding anything good in the first place
i love to buy organic clothes, since i know that especially cotton is heavily sprayed/poisoned - you think it's all natural but than it's really not healthy to wear it on your skin. linen (flax) grows on poor soil and is not that much sprayed - maybe that's why it feels so good on your skin.
i'm not minimalist, i'm a farmer and need a lot of clothes to change. we also have four seasons (with temperatures from -20 to +40 deg. celsius) - but i love to buy quality clothes that's sustainable. love your content, thanks for the inspiration!
I would love to only own ten items, but we get really variable weather across seasons where I live (can vary by more than 40 degrees celsius across seasons), and then we have really variable spring and autumn seasons from muggy, to cold, really wet, windy or hot.
I've been trying to reduce my wardrobe, I don't have a ton of clothes compared to the average American but still way more than I need. I'm choosing to take it slow and if I feel overwhelmed I walk away from it and start again when I feel encouraged to, like after watching one of your videos! I'm also becoming much more intentional about the clothes I buy and I'm trying to only buy cotton and linen clothing to replace some of my polyester clothes.
Love that ❤️