@@Jennifer-bs6oy exactly! And for those of us who don't have an in home washer, are you buying 7 black tops for the week, or beating your clothes on a rock? It's not often easy to drive to a laundromat. Are ya telling me these clothes never smell? 🤔 happy medium would be to reduce, not wear a uniform. But to each his own.
Add to your list: more bad taste, less sexy, more low value men and women, more ugly people, more laziness, more unexciting world (imagine everyone is wearing Uniqlo non-ironed) with cheap fabrics!
A colleague of mine wore the same outfit everyday of his teaching career: a black t-shirt and jeans. At the time, I did not have a good understanding of what this might have meant for him. You have explained very well all the advantages of this approach to getting dressed in the morning. On the day of his retirement after many years of teaching, staff and students wore a black t-shirt and jeans to celebrate his amazing contribution to his school. It was a fitting tribute to someone who was wise in so many ways and who passed on his teachings (as you are doing!). Thank you for another great video!
I had a professor in college years ago who always wore a white button down cotton type shirt, black pants, and black shoes. Everyday for that entire semester and every time I saw him afterward on campus, same outfit. I didn’t understand it back then, but as someone in a high stress job now, picking an outfit is the last thing I want to think about!
When I went into nursing.....the less stress over "what to wear" was tremendous. My uniforms are all one color now. I grab and go. ..........previously I was a secretary. I had no idea how stressful it was coordinating outfits, shoes, jewelry, etc. etc. My nursing uniforms have been a life changer. I get this concept. I cannot imagine working again in the mainstream and having to "dress" for the part. Would be incredibly stressful.
I used to work in theater, both on stage and off. A wardrobe of 80% black separates that packed and laundered easily was a given. Besides, black and dark denim hide a lot of stains and abuse. A handful of "wow" pieces or statement accessories for special occasions or performances could transform an outfit in mere seconds. Hint: most people don't notice much about what you wear as long as it's clean, mended, fits you properly and suits the occasion. Today, I work in an upscale business-casual environment, and picked a "uniform" in a limited color palette with an emphasis on dark neutrals that suits my body type, coloring, and typical daily activities, but provides the same versatility to go from "grubby" work to "special occasion" by changing just one piece or adding an accessory. And always, always, always an investment pair of shoes that I would be comfortable wearing for a full-day urban trek but still look smart enough to wear to a special occasion. This wardrobe has served me well for several years on multiple trips and long-term work assignments in varied climates and annual seasons in several countries. My clothing shopping today consists of replacing my tried-and-true pieces when they wear out, or the occasional upgrading of a piece to one that offers more versatility or higher-quality fabric/construction.
When I started the video, I thought “if you are someone like Steve Jobs, decision fatigue is valid. For anyone else, if deciding what to wear each day fatigues you, I have questions.” Less than nine minutes later, I realize I am only wearing a fraction of my wardrobe regularly and am reminded of my constant desire to simplify my life and possessions in other areas. Thank you for the thought provoking video.
Every time I watch one of your videos I feel a sense of peace and happiness. I love my minimalist life. Never once have I doubted this journey. Thank you, Joshua.
I am peeling down my closet slowly but surely, and trying to replace with high quality neutrals that all go together. Feels like a worthwhile journey, and love being able to turn off the massive clothing advertising machine. Thanks as always for your wise words Joshua.
My 20 piece capsule wardrobe was the best thing I've done for myself. Every piece goes together, they all look put together, and totally makes my days better. I will never go back to a closet full of clothes, and nothing to wear!
Josh, based on your earlier video about cutting your wardrobe way down I did the same earlier this year. I live in southern central coastal California so the weather is on the warmer side. I cut out approximately half my wardrobe and placed it in the guest room closet. From there I cut it in half again; one half went to the thrift store, the other half is still there and will likely go to the same thrift store soon. I looked at the way you dressed and decided that was good. So I ended up looking for tee shirt dresses--something I can wear to work at the college--and found these black cotton ones for $20 each at Target. I bought ten. And over the past six or eight months that is all I have worn with a single pair of black shoes. I simplified my hair; while I now have white hair I am letting it grow long and keeping it pulled back with a single white silk band. Make-up disappeared during Covid so getting dressed in the morning means no decisions whatsoever. And I like it! It takes about three minutes with no decisions. For the winter we are heading into I will add a couple pairs of black leggings and maybe three pairs of jeans plus some black tee shirts like yours. I am never bored with what I wear. And I love the freedom of no additional expense and most of all, no decisions because there are none. It is what it is. I almost feel sorry for those who dress differently every day.
Love your comment used to buy t-shirt dresses at k'mart $10 and self taught sewer alter them. (Shorten spit up each side or off center middle or middle back) gonna check target thanks
I have sensory issues and hate wearing long sleeves or anything too low-cut. Yet I spend hundreds on fashionable fast fashion clothes my fantasy self would wear and never wore them because I wasn't comfortable in them. When I realized I am happy with my black T-shirts and don't need any other kind of tops, it was really freeing.
Good for u. I gave 2 beautiful pair high heel shoes away n costume jewellery. I don't wear dresses much n now wear orthotics. My fantasy self also thinks I'm going to do crafts, sew etc. Etc. 😔
I am surprised that the reason to not draw attention to oneself wasn't mentioned. For several years now, I have chosen to wear the same dress to my church services, so that I do not distract from the messages and draw attention to myself. Obviously, it makes getting dressed easy, but I am hopeful that by doing so, I am not thinking too much about what I am wearing, but rather being more attentive and sensitive to the needs of others around me. We still have people without adequate clothing in society. It breaks my heart, especially given the fact the some people are obsessed with wearing designer pieces, and designers are still obsessed with making their clothing for certain people in society, so much that designers will burn heaps of clothing at the end of a cycle so no one can have their clothing but the elite. On the other end of that, we still are mass producing clothing for Walmart, Old Navy, Target and more. One has to eventually ask themselves, who or what child is making these clothes!? We need to be more thoughtful consumers for eachother, not just ourselves. .
Seems like that would actually attract attention. (e.g., "psst, did yo see sister N, she's still wearing that same old dress", etc). You remind me of the buddhist disciple who said "i am the most humble of all"
@@sustainablelife1st How is it any different than a man wearing the same suit every week? It's not like I am dressing down for church, it is my "Sunday best", jewelry included. I am not trying to be the "most humble" looking of all, I'm just keeping it simple. When my dress starts to wear out, I replace it.
Your comment about designers burning clothes really made me think. I do not want to be a part of that cycle. I am going to look at how I can repeat things/create a uniform, and replace only when things wear out like you said
I’m not down to 33 but I am way down from where I was and continuing to pare down as I am inspired by people like you and this sound logic. Thank you for he continued encouragement!
I did larger capsule wardrobes seasonally for years but I finally tried doing project 333 about 2 years ago. I was able to downsize my year round clothes by 2/3. The remaining 1/3 are ones I love and make me feel great. I have chronic fatigue syndrome and my smaller 33 item capsule really helps me. Less items, less laundry, more living. Currently I’m using 16 clothing items and the rest are my shoes, 1 purse, 1 coat some scarves and jewelry.
I’ve swapped my summer clothes for winter clothes (from the UK) and the minimalistic journey has taught me to get them ready the day before and hang them back up if they are not dirty. If I haven’t worn them at the end of winter off to the charity shop they go. I started minimalistic journey on the 1st of January this year with the Xmas tree and decorations … I intend to be done by the 1st of January 2023. It’s been a cathartic journey but certainly worth the effort x
I am in high school and having a smaller closet has helped me so much! I wear the same thing everyday and I am confident in it because I love the clothes I am wearing. I wear a tank with a hoodie and jeans. I put clips in my hot and earrings too to make it pop!
I've been working on the capsule wardrobe the past couple of years. As a clothes-horse, it's been hard! But what's been helping is that I have a color palette I choose when shopping and ONLY purchase things that I know will coordinate with what I already have. Coupled with eliminating clothes that don't work within this scheme, it's been trimmed and coming along nicely. Less clothes and faster getting dressed in the mornings and happy with how I look!
I realized this when my job (I’m a nurse and wear scrubs) adopted a policy of only black or white scrubs for nurses. At first I was mad as I’m a pediatric nurse and had all sorts of cute and colorful scrubs. I quickly realized however, that it was much easier to pick what to wear. Now I have edited my normal wardrobe similarly. I don’t much care for black in my personal life so it’s simply jeans and neutral beige/brown tones. Small wardrobe and all goes together.
Grew up with wearing a uniform so having ready to go outfits for adulthood made sense. My problem is currently, while I've always had this mentality and approach to my wardrobe, my waist size has fluctuated over the past three years after covid and I don't fit into my old wardrobe. I've had to get some new pieces to wear w the stretched items that still fit. I'm not happy at all and working at the gym with snails pace results to improve my self image. I've never felt so self conscious about my look. Not ready to streamline yet. Want the old me back first. #frustrated
My wardrobe color palette has always been black, navy blue and gray from tops to jeans to shoes , even accessories - and I have never felt more confident in my fashion style! I no longer have the desire to keep up with trends because I know I would look good and in a classy way. Best parts are: I got to save money as well as always make a statement in the workplace. This is my favorite video on your channel, by far! Thank you very much! Support from the Philippines!
Once I moved from Hawaii to the mainland, I bought a minimalist wardrobe consisting of mainly black clothes with a few pops of color. I love the way I look and it gives me one less thing to worry about.
I'm a size people grow out of. I buy no clothing. I keep more classic practical items. Lots of clothes, BUT wear 3-4 pair of shorts and about 6 tops during the summer. Similar each season. Something gets stained, torn or worn out, I throw it out and have one less item for that season. I'm working at wearing several items out each season. Dress clothing is all classic. I don't use a dryer, clothing tends to last longer. Having a system is key for each person.
33 articles of clothing for months? I've got that beat hands down because I wear 1 of 3 grey t-shirts everyday and have 1 pair of daily jeans and 1 pair of decent jeans for dress-up. I don't know if it's as much of a capsule collection as much as I stopped caring.
I have not quite gotten there yet but I'm currently working towards the end portion of my nurse practitioner journey and I have found less fuss and time with simply wearing the same thing on my practicum days (nobody notices with a lab coat on snyway). Such a strict dress code so this is the perfect area to start to work towards this. My mornings go by smoothly and I always know I am wearing the approved attire without thinking. Fast fashion is a big waste of time, money, and energy.
I wear exercise clothes or ... Whatever is lined up next in the closet that is weather appropriate. Eating? Well, I feel best with beef, coffee, water and butter. Talk about streamlined. At old job, I definitely wore same outfit. Had set number of tops and bottoms for days of the week and that's all I wore for two yrs. Loved it.
I love all things creative and felt having a smaller wardrobe would feel restricted…I was wrong. I am 2/3 of the way rebuilding my capsule wardrobe which is based on the colors I love & some prints but they all coordinate. It’s been fun getting it all to work. I took of photo of my hanging clothes and I use it to help me select new items. Today I need at least one scarf so I will pull up my photo and make sure I purchase something that coordinates with all of the current colors I own. Black, tan, white, blue are my usual basic colors. ❤ It’s quite a relief not feeling stressed about what to wear. I also refer to Pinterest to help me coordinate the items I do own and I feel like I have new outfits when I restyle & coordinate pieces I’ve never worn together. It’s fun 😊
I've worn the same things for the last 50+ years - solid neutral Tops and Jeans or black Dress Slacks as the occasion warrants. Since my weight has remained the same all my adult life - I could still wear the clothes I had in the '70s today. In the '70s and '80s i also sewed - and wore - beautiful Dresses for more formal events, but I don't need them anymore. I buy the best quality (not most expensive) natural fabrics I can find, and take care of them. My Wardrobe is small. Ive never needed my clothes to make a 'Starement' - they're deliberately simple and modest. Works for me. PS - I haven't owned an Iron/Board in decades.
I am close to reorganize my wardrobe. It was a good clip to inspire my way of daily wearing to reconsider. After nearly 15 years collecting clothes, not to missunderstand I am not a big buyer of clothes, but the body is changing, too. To understand the loving clothes are just not fit anymore or as Mrs. Barrymore: What was good with the 20, could not be for the 40 anymore. Thanks for sharing and a way to make perhabs a change!
I discovered that I am comfortable wearing white shirts and black soft pants, and soo I decided to change all my go out clothes to that things. And everytime I go out, it's so much easy because no need to choose what color to wear...
Great reasons from great people. I love my minimalist wardrobe! It saves me so much time when I have to go somewhere. After years of wearing black tops I’m not sure it really is “slimming” though 😂
A decade in the military and a decade later I’m back to a work uniform after getting tired of shopping. My work uniform is 3 black polos and 3 black pants, all lululemon. One pair of all white adidas shell tops and black shell tops. One black belt. I LOVE not having to think about anything clothing related anymore and I always look polished.
This is the first time I have come across this lifestyle. I am very pleased that someone else has come to the same conclusion I have come to. I would call it wisdom.
Craving continuity is a good point. Like a favorite meal, I could see how seeing someone wearing the same thing or similar things could create that feeling.
I love hearing about peoples’ uniforms or outfit formulas. I too live in a four seasons unpredictable area. So I adapt to the season and the activity. Formula dressing for the activity adds variety but limits the choices.
My job requires a uniform ( and I am happy to wear it! ), so I don’t have to be bothered to what to wear 🙂but during my days off I like to change outfit, according to my state of mind( and weather 😅)😊 as a minimalist, I don’t have many clothes, especially not many accessories but stil enjoy shopping in my closet and create new outfits with what’s in there 🤓
My uniform is a band t-shirt, comfy trousers, plaid shirt and trainers. LL Bean boots and a rain coat in bad weather. That’s it. Maybe shorts and a cap in summer. I threw out all my dresses, skirts and annoying fashion blouses. I’m much happier now.
After watching this great video, I did some thinking about my wardrobe. I wrote everything down I “needed” and very nicely and organized into categories and sub-categories 😅. I didn’t double count. T-shirts for example counted for 2 different categories. I counted per category and then overall. To be fair I counted shoes, outerwear and undergarments. My total was astounding! I counted 66 separate items! What was astounding was that I was paring down! And even more astounding was that I’d already Decluttered a massive amount of clothes a couple weeks ago. 😳 what’s in my closet?? I obviously need to rethink what I actually need! 😂
Hi Joshua, because I like your content so much I couldn' resist watching this morning - although I didn't want to watch an ad like you announced. But someone wrote how one can be able to skip them. So I was prepared to try this, but I was surprised: There was no ad😊 Maybe it is different here in Germany? Just wanted to give a Feedback about this. And truly like your message- I' m working on having less clothes for 2 years. For me as a woman it is a bit difficult, but I like the concept and adopted it in my way. Just wearing White, blue and light pink. Never black, because I had too much sad times where I wore black for longer periods. Now I want to wear light and happy colours😊
I did not see any ads when I watched this session. I did nothing to make a change in viewing preferences. also, in 2008 I was told about the one in one out principal (and shuddered). after watching minimalism videos, organizing and decluttering YT messages i look forward to your messages for they are so very helpful. thank you for them. also for understanding and sharing the rationale.
I have decided on a no clothes buy this year. Don't wear the same thing all the time but I could probably get by for 20 years with what I have just now.
I love the idea but one of my rules is never start a wash until the washing machine is reasonably full (because of water and power). It would be great to have a balance between our wardrobe and our washing schedule!
I have some other colors but I really narrowed things down my go-to outfit almost every day has been a black T-shirt and a pair of shorts or a pair of jeans. I have like about 10 of them so I always have plenty clean in the closet. When I worked corporate USA I used to be so stressed about what to wear everyday because everybody scrutinized what you had on.
Great idea.. however.. seasonal change requires appropriate clothes for the weather. Here in Florida you need lightweight light colors for the hot summers. Long sleeves and sweaters for the chili fall days. And on the real cold days you need a windbreaker jacket. I have adjusted to seasonal.
This can be true for sure for some of us with huge season changes but not an excuse for excess or not pairing down. I'm in Colorado and we go from 105 to 8 in a year. You can still have a 'seasonal' capsule wardrobe. Two seasons truly is all you need.
I wear the same suit every day to work. Exact same cut and shirts and ties and underwear and shoes. I have lots of colours and patterns that give me a 2-3 week rotation. But still the SAME suit. Ditto casual clothes. All Eddie Bauer first ascent guide pro in every colour. Brundlefly…
I have a "uniform" for working on the farm. Khaki pants with old tie dye shirt. For leaving the farm, I wear jeans and a newer tie dye shirt. As the new tie dyes age out, they get downgraded to work shirts. And my wife is always eager to make new tie dye shirts. :) Its what she does.
It's interesting that my UA-cam algorithm led me to this channel after watching an old George Carlin video on American Consumerism yesterday. I'm certainly not a minimalist by anybody's definition, but you've given me food for thought. As a nurse, I basically live in scrubs, but your logic can be applied in many areas of life worth consideration. Thank You!
I have unconsciously been using a minimalist wardrobe for the past ten years: black knit pants and knit shirts in solid colors. Shoes are either black sneakers, black sandals or black boots. Tops are both short and long sleeved. I keep a couple of sweaters and winter coats. This summer I changed things up a bit and bought four identical maxi dresses in completely different colors/patterns. It was a refreshing change but still super minimal. My sneakers and sandals worked with the dresses. For church, I have three different skirts with four blouses that coordinate with them and three lightweight sweaters that coordinate with the outfits. I highly recommend finding a simple style that is comfortable for daily activities and looks nice and presentable always.
Wow! Sounds like me! I have 2 capris with 5 shirts for everyday and a black pants, gray pants with 5 blouses for Sundays church time! Only one pair of black shoes. And 2 fall sweaters. Thinking about adding a plain maxi dress to change out with belt or scarf. Easy, peasy! Now to cut down the jewelry!
@@NLY1WAY4U We think the same way! I had never heard of minimalism when I started paring down my wardrobe. I just needed something simple, comfy and easy that I could wear around the house and look nice when I needed to be out and about. It’s worked for ten years! Definitely add a maxi dress. They are so comfy and easy to wear and people always compliment me. :)
Wow I thought I was weird 😂😂 I have always kept my clothing to a minimum since i moved out at 18 10 pairs of socks all the same 10 pairs of underwear different styles of corse but ones I liked 5 pairs of pants different styles they had to really catch my eye and taste 7 shirts different styles fit comfortable and made me happy to wear and reflect my personality!!! 1 swim trunks 1gym shorts 1 nice shorts 2 long sleeves 2 hoodies 2 gym pants red and black 1 good jacket 1 pair of boots for hiking 1 pair of running shoes for comfort 1pair of high top vans my fav 1 pair of sandals with good straps for them hot summer days your good to go simple is key Along with purpose people I know take forever to get ready me it’s like 4 min🤦🏼😂😂there like you wearing that im like shure am !!! let’s roll😎 hood video loved it
Hi there Mr Becker, I am new to your channel. This video is actually very informative and necessary. I notice as you said that alot of people these days are reverting to the minimalistic lifestyle in an effort to find peace and happiness, which makes sense. But, I must submit that true peace and life can only be found in Jesus Christ.
I have only black jeans ... No other color. And I buy packages of Rit dye to recolor my jeans when they start to fade. I've been wearing the same black jeans for years, re dyed several times, they always look good.
I love your calm, wise ways. It's always a pleasure to listen to you. I would absolutely love to have a capsule wardrobe, but cannot even imagine where to start. :( Do you start by making a list?
I already have pared down my clothing to only those items that really work for me. I just completed my change of season task in my closet, resulting in pulling several pieces of summer clothing that I did not wear this year. They will not be replaced. My closet and my daily dressing regimen become happier with every year that passes.
As a teacher, I was faced with thousands of decisions a day and yep, the capsule wardrobe was a great idea. Once I began wearing orthotic inserts , my budget went to a pair of high-quality comfortable shoes that I could stand in all day and use the inserts. Those were not dainty shoes that looked nice with dresses, so I stayed with black slacks to match the shoe color and a few colorful tops. What a relief!
This is all well and good in the work environment - and for your "working wardrobe". I am fortunate enough to have a home in England and in Spain - so straight away 2 completely different environments. Then you have the "going out" outfit, the "working in the garden/campo" outfit, the "walking the dog" outfit, etc. Multiple these by the seasons - certainly in Spain, this ranges from below freezing to over 40 degrees C - and the country and I fail to see how I can boil this down to "the same thing every day"... Is it just me? Joshua, maybe you could give me some guidance here? Thanks
There was a man in my neighborhood in his late thirties, bald but always walked with is head held high, wore the same two or three outfits and I'll tell you, he was a standout in the best way possible. Too bad he moved, he was handsome to core.
Happened to me by also acknowledging i like the feeling of a certain type of black pants..then deciding i could buy 5 of them, 3 for now, 2 for later so i do not have to search where to buy and which one suits.. and not need to wear jeans.
I understand the principal, but there are many Beyoncés and Serenas for every Steve Jobs….the point is to simplify in areas that matter less to you. I’m so over the black T-shirt minimalist cliche.
Thank goodness I don’t like shopping. I wear what I have in my closet now and have never felt the need to be “in style”. The last time I went clothes shopping was over 5 years ago!
Good ideas here. I was always grateful i had to wear a school uniform. Now i almost always buy secondhand clothes if i buy anything at all. There's already enough clothes in the world to keep us all dressed.
I loved working in Dubai, UAE because I was able to wear a black Abaya everyday. It was comfortable and looked great. Now I have to plan my wardrobe on weekends to prepare for the week. Loads of laundry. However in Dubai I had 3 Abayas, less wash and had more time on the weekend to relax.
I love having a limited wardrobe! I have nine dresses (I don't need this many, but will wear them until they are worn out). In the winter I wear them with leggings. It makes it so easy to just grab a random dress out of the closet each day and throw it on.
So interesting… I tend to wear the same 6 or 7 pieces ALL THE TIME.. White linen blouse or black tee shirt interchanged with dark denim… tan trousers…or a linen shift dress. I have no plan to deviate… simple and easy.
Living in Southern California the winter climate is pretty nonexistent. I’ve collected great jackets/coats, however they’re barely worn bc it’s TOO warm.🧥🥵
As always, an interesting video and advice. I still have a lot of clothes, but I try to reduce the amount. I think it is a good idea to choose favourite colours that can be washed together. I like all shades of blue.
I streamlined my wardrobe when we downsized 6 years ago. It made life simple. But I have to admit to being a bit of a cloths horse so I started adding somethings back in. Now Im depressed when I wake up in the morning and the first thing I think about is what Im going to wear. It gets very stressful
I thought I was done and then .....I went through my closet again, and my daughters .We had about 30 pieces of clothing mostly tops .And some shoes i never wore and never sent back to them original store .We only buy what we absoulutely need now. I have been the chief declutterer in our family .I can't believe over the last 3 or so years , especially during covid .And we think we are done and we are not .
This reminds me of 1 Timonthy 2:10 where God tells women to be modest in their dress. And lets be honest ladies, collectively we tend to out number the guys in their wardrobe. lol I'm re-energized to reduce my closet!!!!
I have very few clothes and do find it liberating, easier, for the most part. It makes most days getting dressed, and laundry, etc. much easier. When it is a challenge is when I need to dress up more for an occasion, I truly have zero clothes that are suitable at the moment. As budget is a challenge, I have had to decline attending events as I do not have something appropriate to wear. The former CEO of my company who I reported to would always criticize my clothes that they were always the same or similar, and would enlist other people to criticize my clothes. I was appropriately dressed, so I’m not sure why it bothered her so much. She shopped a lot online and it would not be unusual for 12-15 packages a day arrive at the office for her, many were clothes purchases. she would complain about keeping up with which storage unit or which home her clothes were in. I definitely don’t have that struggle and it’s just how I like and organized it. 😎
Although I’m not sure about the size of their wardrobes but… I work as a flight attendant and I have the chancd to observe first class customers. They dress very simply and no logos. When you can afford first class at my airline there are no questions asked… 🙈
I've been doing an alternating-version of uniforms for work for twenty years... it just works and sets my mind at ease! At first I felt weird for doing so, so I added more outfits/uniforms in the mix; but then this idea finally started gaining traction mainstream... I highly recommend! With that being said, I do enjoy more clothing choices and variety in my free-time; though I often just grab the same choices all the time... it's ingrained :)
There are some peices I can't let go of and I know someday I may need them again, I won't have to spend more money buying more clothing .Also the clothing the manufacturers make now, the material is so cheap and thin. I'm happy we held on to clothing that were even 10 years old but look brand new.
I had to laugh at the quote about The Cheesecake Factory menu. Why is it so long? As to clothing; I like a little bit variety. I strike a balance between minimalism and variety by choosing the same style of a particular item in multiple colors. It still minimizes the decision making process in the morning and keeps the quantity of items low. And, of course, I pay no attention to trends.
I love that I ditched pants and shorts. Hated spending ages hunting for pants that fit my figure (small waist, large hips), only to have them shrink in the wash then stretch out to be too big by the end of every day. Unflattering, uncomfortable, made me feel fat, and were just a terrible waste of time and energy. But because jeans were a "staple" and everyone wore them, I tortured myself needlessly. Then I realized I didn't have to. Switched to dresses and black skirts (with either leggings or bicycle shorts underneath depending on the weather), and it's like living in pajamas. If I gain or lose a little weight, my clothes still fit just fine. I go to church and the park in the same clothes, and don't feel out of place or uncomfortable. All my clothes go to together, they are flattering and feminine, I look like I tried hard even when I just dragged myself and the kids out of bed half an hour ago. It has eliminated my need for finding the "right" shoes or jewelry to wear with every outfit. It has eliminated the problem of having no jackets that "work" with my outfit (because they were already selected to flatter that type of outfit). I cannot agree enough that everyone should find a "uniform" that makes them look and feel good, and stick with it 100%. Women especially get so down on themselves when they can't find something to wear, but it's not YOU that's the problem, ladies. It's the clothes in your closet.
If you happen to remember, what were your 33 items? And, were they the same shirt (so everyday you looked the same) or were there different colors of the same item? Mine is small but very varied. Thanks
I remember the scene in "The Fly" where Jeff Goldblum's character had at least five identical outfits. At the time I attributed it to his quirky Science brain but it makes sense now.
I legit can't be bothered to think about what to wear and waste time like I used to in hs. The only day I don't wear a black tee and jeans is on my son's bday. I wear the same parfum, same nailpolish, same lipstick for years.
$100.a year is a lot for me. In the last year I had to replace a backpack.and a belt I also wore out 3 pairs of shoes I had to replace and I also had to buy smaller size panties and I know I didn't spend $100. I lost 52# and I have been so blessed with hand me ups I own more clothes than ever. I buy used 99% of the time except shoes and underclothes. I donated the clothes that are too big where they do most good. I have no desire for a capsule wardrobe. I enjoy being visually put together and don't mind the effort.
1. Less time wasted
2. Less stress
3. Fewer decisions
4. Less wasted energy
5. Feeling put together
6. Iconic
7. Less expense
8. More peace
Thank you 😊 💓
Im all for it. I just wonder how long it will take until I get the first question, didn't you wear that yesterday?
@@Jennifer-bs6oy exactly! And for those of us who don't have an in home washer, are you buying 7 black tops for the week, or beating your clothes on a rock? It's not often easy to drive to a laundromat. Are ya telling me these clothes never smell? 🤔 happy medium would be to reduce, not wear a uniform. But to each his own.
Add to your list: more bad taste, less sexy, more low value men and women, more ugly people, more laziness, more unexciting world (imagine everyone is wearing Uniqlo non-ironed) with cheap fabrics!
I love my very minimal wardrobe. One less thing to deal with every morning and I’m comfortable at all times!
A colleague of mine wore the same outfit everyday of his teaching career: a black t-shirt and jeans. At the time, I did not have a good understanding of what this might have meant for him. You have explained very well all the advantages of this approach to getting dressed in the morning. On the day of his retirement after many years of teaching, staff and students wore a black t-shirt and jeans to celebrate his amazing contribution to his school. It was a fitting tribute to someone who was wise in so many ways and who passed on his teachings (as you are doing!). Thank you for another great video!
Lovely story:)
Yes. TY
I had a professor in college years ago who always wore a white button down cotton type shirt, black pants, and black shoes. Everyday for that entire semester and every time I saw him afterward on campus, same outfit. I didn’t understand it back then, but as someone in a high stress job now, picking an outfit is the last thing I want to think about!
When I went into nursing.....the less stress over "what to wear" was tremendous. My uniforms are all one color now. I grab and go. ..........previously I was a secretary. I had no idea how stressful it was coordinating outfits, shoes, jewelry, etc. etc. My nursing uniforms have been a life changer. I get this concept. I cannot imagine working again in the mainstream and having to "dress" for the part. Would be incredibly stressful.
I used to work in theater, both on stage and off. A wardrobe of 80% black separates that packed and laundered easily was a given. Besides, black and dark denim hide a lot of stains and abuse. A handful of "wow" pieces or statement accessories for special occasions or performances could transform an outfit in mere seconds. Hint: most people don't notice much about what you wear as long as it's clean, mended, fits you properly and suits the occasion.
Today, I work in an upscale business-casual environment, and picked a "uniform" in a limited color palette with an emphasis on dark neutrals that suits my body type, coloring, and typical daily activities, but provides the same versatility to go from "grubby" work to "special occasion" by changing just one piece or adding an accessory. And always, always, always an investment pair of shoes that I would be comfortable wearing for a full-day urban trek but still look smart enough to wear to a special occasion.
This wardrobe has served me well for several years on multiple trips and long-term work assignments in varied climates and annual seasons in several countries.
My clothing shopping today consists of replacing my tried-and-true pieces when they wear out, or the occasional upgrading of a piece to one that offers more versatility or higher-quality fabric/construction.
I totally agree!
When I started the video, I thought “if you are someone like Steve Jobs, decision fatigue is valid. For anyone else, if deciding what to wear each day fatigues you, I have questions.”
Less than nine minutes later, I realize I am only wearing a fraction of my wardrobe regularly and am reminded of my constant desire to simplify my life and possessions in other areas. Thank you for the thought provoking video.
I love the idea, there is more to life than worrying about what to wear everyday
How true
Every time I watch one of your videos I feel a sense of peace and happiness. I love my minimalist life. Never once have I doubted this journey. Thank you, Joshua.
I am peeling down my closet slowly but surely, and trying to replace with high quality neutrals that all go together. Feels like a worthwhile journey, and love being able to turn off the massive clothing advertising machine. Thanks as always for your wise words Joshua.
I have so many empty hangers now
@Ron and Patti Telfer find some cheap shoes only last 6 months before soles go soft.. By quality research before buying
My 20 piece capsule wardrobe was the best thing I've done for myself. Every piece goes together, they all look put together, and totally makes my days better. I will never go back to a closet full of clothes, and nothing to wear!
Josh, based on your earlier video about cutting your wardrobe way down I did the same earlier this year. I live in southern central coastal California so the weather is on the warmer side. I cut out approximately half my wardrobe and placed it in the guest room closet. From there I cut it in half again; one half went to the thrift store, the other half is still there and will likely go to the same thrift store soon. I looked at the way you dressed and decided that was good. So I ended up looking for tee shirt dresses--something I can wear to work at the college--and found these black cotton ones for $20 each at Target. I bought ten. And over the past six or eight months that is all I have worn with a single pair of black shoes. I simplified my hair; while I now have white hair I am letting it grow long and keeping it pulled back with a single white silk band. Make-up disappeared during Covid so getting dressed in the morning means no decisions whatsoever. And I like it! It takes about three minutes with no decisions. For the winter we are heading into I will add a couple pairs of black leggings and maybe three pairs of jeans plus some black tee shirts like yours. I am never bored with what I wear. And I love the freedom of no additional expense and most of all, no decisions because there are none. It is what it is. I almost feel sorry for those who dress differently every day.
Love your comment used to buy t-shirt dresses at k'mart $10 and self taught sewer alter them. (Shorten spit up each side or off center middle or middle back) gonna check target thanks
I had a Spanish professor in college who had a different outfit every day of the semester. Makes my head hurt to think about coordinating that!
I have sensory issues and hate wearing long sleeves or anything too low-cut. Yet I spend hundreds on fashionable fast fashion clothes my fantasy self would wear and never wore them because I wasn't comfortable in them. When I realized I am happy with my black T-shirts and don't need any other kind of tops, it was really freeing.
Yes Circe DPZ- I feel the same!! So glad I ran across this, I started doing this for the past year. I am a black T-shirt girl all the way!🖤
Good for u.
I gave 2 beautiful pair high heel shoes away n costume jewellery. I don't wear dresses much n now wear orthotics. My fantasy self also thinks I'm going to do crafts, sew etc. Etc. 😔
I am surprised that the reason to not draw attention to oneself wasn't mentioned. For several years now, I have chosen to wear the same dress to my church services, so that I do not distract from the messages and draw attention to myself. Obviously, it makes getting dressed easy, but I am hopeful that by doing so, I am not thinking too much about what I am wearing, but rather being more attentive and sensitive to the needs of others around me. We still have people without adequate clothing in society. It breaks my heart, especially given the fact the some people are obsessed with wearing designer pieces, and designers are still obsessed with making their clothing for certain people in society, so much that designers will burn heaps of clothing at the end of a cycle so no one can have their clothing but the elite. On the other end of that, we still are mass producing clothing for Walmart, Old Navy, Target and more. One has to eventually ask themselves, who or what child is making these clothes!?
We need to be more thoughtful consumers for eachother, not just ourselves.
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Wow, truth
Seems like that would actually attract attention. (e.g., "psst, did yo see sister N, she's still wearing that same old dress", etc). You remind me of the buddhist disciple who said "i am the most humble of all"
@@sustainablelife1st How is it any different than a man wearing the same suit every week? It's not like I am dressing down for church, it is my "Sunday best", jewelry included. I am not trying to be the "most humble" looking of all, I'm just keeping it simple. When my dress starts to wear out, I replace it.
Your comment about designers burning clothes really made me think. I do not want to be a part of that cycle. I am going to look at how I can repeat things/create a uniform, and replace only when things wear out like you said
I’m not down to 33 but I am way down from where I was and continuing to pare down as I am inspired by people like you and this sound logic. Thank you for he continued encouragement!
Also, time saved shopping at the clothing store. Just grab 5 of the same thing and you are good for the work week.
I did larger capsule wardrobes seasonally for years but I finally tried doing project 333 about 2 years ago. I was able to downsize my year round clothes by 2/3. The remaining 1/3 are ones I love and make me feel great. I have chronic fatigue syndrome and my smaller 33 item capsule really helps me. Less items, less laundry, more living. Currently I’m using 16 clothing items and the rest are my shoes, 1 purse, 1 coat some scarves and jewelry.
I switched to a capsule wardrobe for my work. Wow, what a game changer. It makes the process so much easier 😊
I’ve swapped my summer clothes for winter clothes (from the UK) and the minimalistic journey has taught me to get them ready the day before and hang them back up if they are not dirty. If I haven’t worn them at the end of winter off to the charity shop they go.
I started minimalistic journey on the 1st of January this year with the Xmas tree and decorations … I intend to be done by the 1st of January 2023. It’s been a cathartic journey but certainly worth the effort x
I am in high school and having a smaller closet has helped me so much! I wear the same thing everyday and I am confident in it because I love the clothes I am wearing. I wear a tank with a hoodie and jeans. I put clips in my hot and earrings too to make it pop!
I've been working on the capsule wardrobe the past couple of years. As a clothes-horse, it's been hard! But what's been helping is that I have a color palette I choose when shopping and ONLY purchase things that I know will coordinate with what I already have. Coupled with eliminating clothes that don't work within this scheme, it's been trimmed and coming along nicely. Less clothes and faster getting dressed in the mornings and happy with how I look!
I realized this when my job (I’m a nurse and wear scrubs) adopted a policy of only black or white scrubs for nurses. At first I was mad as I’m a pediatric nurse and had all sorts of cute and colorful scrubs. I quickly realized however, that it was much easier to pick what to wear. Now I have edited my normal wardrobe similarly. I don’t much care for black in my personal life so it’s simply jeans and neutral beige/brown tones. Small wardrobe and all goes together.
do u wear any pins/sew decorations for the children?
Grew up with wearing a uniform so having ready to go outfits for adulthood made sense. My problem is currently, while I've always had this mentality and approach to my wardrobe, my waist size has fluctuated over the past three years after covid and I don't fit into my old wardrobe. I've had to get some new pieces to wear w the stretched items that still fit. I'm not happy at all and working at the gym with snails pace results to improve my self image. I've never felt so self conscious about my look. Not ready to streamline yet. Want the old me back first. #frustrated
My wardrobe color palette has always been black, navy blue and gray from tops to jeans to shoes , even accessories - and I have never felt more confident in my fashion style! I no longer have the desire to keep up with trends because I know I would look good and in a classy way. Best parts are: I got to save money as well as always make a statement in the workplace. This is my favorite video on your channel, by far! Thank you very much! Support from the Philippines!
Once I moved from Hawaii to the mainland, I bought a minimalist wardrobe consisting of mainly black clothes with a few pops of color. I love the way I look and it gives me one less thing to worry about.
I'm a size people grow out of. I buy no clothing. I keep more classic practical items. Lots of clothes, BUT wear 3-4 pair of shorts and about 6 tops during the summer. Similar each season. Something gets stained, torn or worn out, I throw it out and have one less item for that season. I'm working at wearing several items out each season. Dress clothing is all classic. I don't use a dryer, clothing tends to last longer. Having a system is key for each person.
33 articles of clothing for months? I've got that beat hands down because I wear 1 of 3 grey t-shirts everyday and have 1 pair of daily jeans and 1 pair of decent jeans for dress-up. I don't know if it's as much of a capsule collection as much as I stopped caring.
I have not quite gotten there yet but I'm currently working towards the end portion of my nurse practitioner journey and I have found less fuss and time with simply wearing the same thing on my practicum days (nobody notices with a lab coat on snyway). Such a strict dress code so this is the perfect area to start to work towards this. My mornings go by smoothly and I always know I am wearing the approved attire without thinking.
Fast fashion is a big waste of time, money, and energy.
I wear exercise clothes or ... Whatever is lined up next in the closet that is weather appropriate. Eating? Well, I feel best with beef, coffee, water and butter. Talk about streamlined.
At old job, I definitely wore same outfit. Had set number of tops and bottoms for days of the week and that's all I wore for two yrs. Loved it.
I love all things creative and felt having a smaller wardrobe would feel restricted…I was wrong. I am 2/3 of the way rebuilding my capsule wardrobe which is based on the colors I love & some prints but they all coordinate. It’s been fun getting it all to work. I took of photo of my hanging clothes and I use it to help me select new items. Today I need at least one scarf so I will pull up my photo and make sure I purchase something that coordinates with all of the current colors I own. Black, tan, white, blue are my usual basic colors. ❤ It’s quite a relief not feeling stressed about what to wear. I also refer to Pinterest to help me coordinate the items I do own and I feel like I have new outfits when I restyle & coordinate pieces I’ve never worn together. It’s fun 😊
“Drowning in our possessions “. Amen
I've worn the same things for the last 50+ years - solid neutral Tops and Jeans or black Dress Slacks as the occasion warrants. Since my weight has remained the same all my adult life - I could still wear the clothes I had in the '70s today. In the '70s and '80s i also sewed - and wore - beautiful Dresses for more formal events, but I don't need them anymore. I buy the best quality (not most expensive) natural fabrics I can find, and take care of them. My Wardrobe is small. Ive never needed my clothes to make a 'Starement' - they're deliberately simple and modest. Works for me.
PS - I haven't owned an Iron/Board in decades.
I am close to reorganize my wardrobe. It was a good clip to inspire my way of daily wearing to reconsider. After nearly 15 years collecting clothes, not to missunderstand I am not a big buyer of clothes, but the body is changing, too. To understand the loving clothes are just not fit anymore or as Mrs. Barrymore: What was good with the 20, could not be for the 40 anymore. Thanks for sharing and a way to make perhabs a change!
I discovered that I am comfortable wearing white shirts and black soft pants, and soo I decided to change all my go out clothes to that things. And everytime I go out, it's so much easy because no need to choose what color to wear...
Great reasons from great people. I love my minimalist wardrobe! It saves me so much time when I have to go somewhere. After years of wearing black tops I’m not sure it really is “slimming” though 😂
A decade in the military and a decade later I’m back to a work uniform after getting tired of shopping. My work uniform is 3 black polos and 3 black pants, all lululemon. One pair of all white adidas shell tops and black shell tops. One black belt. I LOVE not having to think about anything clothing related anymore and I always look polished.
This is the first time I have come across this lifestyle. I am very pleased that someone else has come to the same conclusion I have come to. I would call it wisdom.
Craving continuity is a good point. Like a favorite meal, I could see how seeing someone wearing the same thing or similar things could create that feeling.
I love hearing about peoples’ uniforms or outfit formulas. I too live in a four seasons unpredictable area. So I adapt to the season and the activity. Formula dressing for the activity adds variety but limits the choices.
My job requires a uniform ( and I am happy to wear it! ), so I don’t have to be bothered to what to wear 🙂but during my days off I like to change outfit, according to my state of mind( and weather 😅)😊 as a minimalist, I don’t have many clothes, especially not many accessories but stil enjoy shopping in my closet and create new outfits with what’s in there 🤓
My uniform is a band t-shirt, comfy trousers, plaid shirt and trainers. LL Bean boots and a rain coat in bad weather. That’s it. Maybe shorts and a cap in summer. I threw out all my dresses, skirts and annoying fashion blouses. I’m much happier now.
I needed to hear this again- and fan of Courtney’s project 333…. Thanks Joshua
After watching this great video, I did some thinking about my wardrobe. I wrote everything down I “needed” and very nicely and organized into categories and sub-categories 😅. I didn’t double count. T-shirts for example counted for 2 different categories. I counted per category and then overall. To be fair I counted shoes, outerwear and undergarments. My total was astounding! I counted 66 separate items! What was astounding was that I was paring down! And even more astounding was that I’d already Decluttered a massive amount of clothes a couple weeks ago. 😳 what’s in my closet?? I obviously need to rethink what I actually need! 😂
Hi Joshua, because I like your content so much I couldn' resist watching this morning - although I didn't want to watch an ad like you announced. But someone wrote how one can be able to skip them. So I was prepared to try this, but I was surprised: There was no ad😊 Maybe it is different here in Germany? Just wanted to give a Feedback about this. And truly like your message- I' m working on having less clothes for 2 years. For me as a woman it is a bit difficult, but I like the concept and adopted it in my way. Just wearing White, blue and light pink. Never black, because I had too much sad times where I wore black for longer periods. Now I want to wear light and happy colours😊
Very interesting. Thanks for telling me that - both parts of the message.
I did not see any ads when I watched this session. I did nothing to make a change in viewing preferences. also, in 2008 I was told about the one in one out principal (and shuddered). after watching minimalism videos, organizing and decluttering YT messages i look forward to your messages for they are so very helpful. thank you for them. also for understanding and sharing the rationale.
I have decided on a no clothes buy this year.
Don't wear the same thing all the time but I could probably get by for 20 years with what I have just now.
I love the idea but one of my rules is never start a wash until the washing machine is reasonably full (because of water and power). It would be great to have a balance between our wardrobe and our washing schedule!
I just have multiples of the same items. No decisions about what to wear and no need to run a half empty wash.
I have some other colors but I really narrowed things down my go-to outfit almost every day has been a black T-shirt and a pair of shorts or a pair of jeans. I have like about 10 of them so I always have plenty clean in the closet. When I worked corporate USA I used to be so stressed about what to wear everyday because everybody scrutinized what you had on.
Great idea.. however.. seasonal change requires appropriate clothes for the weather. Here in Florida you need lightweight light colors for the hot summers. Long sleeves and sweaters for the chili fall days. And on the real cold days you need a windbreaker jacket. I have adjusted to seasonal.
I live in Phoenix. A long-sleeve shirt over my t-shirt works just fine.
That’s one of my biggest issues with paring down! Being dressed for the weather or occasion
This can be true for sure for some of us with huge season changes but not an excuse for excess or not pairing down. I'm in Colorado and we go from 105 to 8 in a year. You can still have a 'seasonal' capsule wardrobe. Two seasons truly is all you need.
Joshua, I love your philosophy of minimalism.
It makes me feel relaxed and free. Contentment. Now if I could get my husband to adopt that philosophy.
I wear the same suit every day to work. Exact same cut and shirts and ties and underwear and shoes. I have lots of colours and patterns that give me a 2-3 week rotation. But still the SAME suit. Ditto casual clothes. All Eddie Bauer first ascent guide pro in every colour. Brundlefly…
I have a "uniform" for working on the farm. Khaki pants with old tie dye shirt. For leaving the farm, I wear jeans and a newer tie dye shirt. As the new tie dyes age out, they get downgraded to work shirts. And my wife is always eager to make new tie dye shirts. :) Its what she does.
Lol, I was thinking about switching to all tie dye while I watched this! I feel happy wearing them!
It's interesting that my UA-cam algorithm led me to this channel after watching an old George Carlin video on American Consumerism yesterday. I'm certainly not a minimalist by anybody's definition, but you've given me food for thought. As a nurse, I basically live in scrubs, but your logic can be applied in many areas of life worth consideration. Thank You!
I have unconsciously been using a minimalist wardrobe for the past ten years: black knit pants and knit shirts in solid colors. Shoes are either black sneakers, black sandals or black boots. Tops are both short and long sleeved. I keep a couple of sweaters and winter coats. This summer I changed things up a bit and bought four identical maxi dresses in completely different colors/patterns. It was a refreshing change but still super minimal. My sneakers and sandals worked with the dresses. For church, I have three different skirts with four blouses that coordinate with them and three lightweight sweaters that coordinate with the outfits. I highly recommend finding a simple style that is comfortable for daily activities and looks nice and presentable always.
Wow! Sounds like me! I have 2 capris with 5 shirts for everyday and a black pants, gray pants with 5 blouses for Sundays church time! Only one pair of black shoes. And 2 fall sweaters. Thinking about adding a plain maxi dress to change out with belt or scarf. Easy, peasy! Now to cut down the jewelry!
@@NLY1WAY4U We think the same way! I had never heard of minimalism when I started paring down my wardrobe. I just needed something simple, comfy and easy that I could wear around the house and look nice when I needed to be out and about. It’s worked for ten years! Definitely add a maxi dress. They are so comfy and easy to wear and people always compliment me. :)
Mom just had us set out our clothes the night before. My mornings are less hectic when I do it
Wow I thought I was weird 😂😂 I have always kept my clothing to a minimum since i moved out at 18
10 pairs of socks all the same
10 pairs of underwear different styles of corse but ones I liked
5 pairs of pants different styles they had to really catch my eye and taste
7 shirts different styles fit comfortable and made me happy to wear and reflect my personality!!!
1 swim trunks
1gym shorts
1 nice shorts
2 long sleeves
2 hoodies
2 gym pants red and black
1 good jacket
1 pair of boots for hiking
1 pair of running shoes for comfort
1pair of high top vans my fav
1 pair of sandals with good straps for them hot summer days
your good to go simple is key
Along with purpose people I know take forever to get ready me it’s like 4 min🤦🏼😂😂there like you wearing that im like shure am !!! let’s roll😎 hood video loved it
Hi there Mr Becker, I am new to your channel. This video is actually very informative and necessary. I notice as you said that alot of people these days are reverting to the minimalistic lifestyle in an effort to find peace and happiness, which makes sense. But, I must submit that true peace and life can only be found in Jesus Christ.
I have only black jeans ... No other color. And I buy packages of Rit dye to recolor my jeans when they start to fade. I've been wearing the same black jeans for years, re dyed several times, they always look good.
Wow did I need this! Thank you.
I love my capsule wardrobe! While it’s mostly tshirts and shorts, I live in Florida most of the year and work from home, so it’s perfect!
I love your calm, wise ways. It's always a pleasure to listen to you. I would absolutely love to have a capsule wardrobe, but cannot even imagine where to start. :( Do you start by making a list?
I already have pared down my clothing to only those items that really work for me. I just completed my change of season task in my closet, resulting in pulling several pieces of summer clothing that I did not wear this year. They will not be replaced. My closet and my daily dressing regimen become happier with every year that passes.
As a teacher, I was faced with thousands of decisions a day and yep, the capsule wardrobe was a great idea. Once I began wearing orthotic inserts , my budget went to a pair of high-quality comfortable shoes that I could stand in all day and use the inserts. Those were not dainty shoes that looked nice with dresses, so I stayed with black slacks to match the shoe color and a few colorful tops. What a relief!
My morning wardrobe choices are based on the day's weather forecast. January clothing is not the same as July.
This is all well and good in the work environment - and for your "working wardrobe". I am fortunate enough to have a home in England and in Spain - so straight away 2 completely different environments. Then you have the "going out" outfit, the "working in the garden/campo" outfit, the "walking the dog" outfit, etc. Multiple these by the seasons - certainly in Spain, this ranges from below freezing to over 40 degrees C - and the country and I fail to see how I can boil this down to "the same thing every day"... Is it just me? Joshua, maybe you could give me some guidance here? Thanks
I have addressed exactly this dilemma in my upcoming book!
There was a man in my neighborhood in his late thirties, bald but always walked with is head held high, wore the same two or three outfits and I'll tell you, he was a standout in the best way possible. Too bad he moved, he was handsome to core.
I wear the same shirt and pants just about every day. It’s comfortable. I don’t do well with certain textures.
Happened to me by also acknowledging i like the feeling of a certain type of black pants..then deciding i could buy 5 of them, 3 for now, 2 for later so i do not have to search where to buy and which one suits.. and not need to wear jeans.
Few clothes better quality. Wear what you love everyday. No one else will notice or care.
I understand the principal, but there are many Beyoncés and Serenas for every Steve Jobs….the point is to simplify in areas that matter less to you. I’m so over the black T-shirt minimalist cliche.
Thank goodness I don’t like shopping. I wear what I have in my closet now and have never felt the need to be “in style”. The last time I went clothes shopping was over 5 years ago!
"Less time wasted", so true!
I’ve been doing this for decades. I cannot imagine living any other way.
Good ideas here. I was always grateful i had to wear a school uniform. Now i almost always buy secondhand clothes if i buy anything at all. There's already enough clothes in the world to keep us all dressed.
Totally on board. Also, I watch videos at 2X speed, for capsule viewing. Would do 4x if it were a option.
I loved working in Dubai, UAE because I was able to wear a black Abaya everyday. It was comfortable and looked great. Now I have to plan my wardrobe on weekends to prepare for the week. Loads of laundry. However in Dubai I had 3 Abayas, less wash and had more time on the weekend to relax.
I love having a limited wardrobe! I have nine dresses (I don't need this many, but will wear them until they are worn out). In the winter I wear them with leggings. It makes it so easy to just grab a random dress out of the closet each day and throw it on.
Loved this video! Thought provoking and clear and really got me thinking. Will be able to pare back another layer of clothing this weekend. Thank you
This was a benefit in the military. Today what to wear is my first big decision and it happens while still half asleep. My closet needs a purge...
Your timing is always impeccable.
So interesting… I tend to wear the same 6 or 7 pieces ALL THE TIME.. White linen blouse or black tee shirt interchanged with dark denim… tan trousers…or a linen shift dress. I have no plan to deviate… simple and easy.
Brilliant.
Living in Southern California the winter climate is pretty nonexistent. I’ve collected great jackets/coats, however they’re barely worn bc it’s TOO warm.🧥🥵
I have been doing this for over year you are my hero !!!
4:50 - Brillant example!!!
As always, an interesting video and advice. I still have a lot of clothes, but I try to reduce the amount. I think it is a good idea to choose favourite colours that can be washed together. I like all shades of blue.
I streamlined my wardrobe when we downsized 6 years ago. It made life simple. But I have to admit to being a bit of a cloths horse so I started adding somethings back in. Now Im depressed when I wake up in the morning and the first thing I think about is what Im going to wear. It gets very stressful
I thought I was done and then .....I went through my closet again, and my daughters .We had about 30 pieces of clothing mostly tops .And some shoes i never wore and never sent back to them original store .We only buy what we absoulutely need now. I have been the chief declutterer in our family .I can't believe over the last 3 or so years , especially during covid .And we think we are done and we are not .
This reminds me of 1 Timonthy 2:10 where God tells women to be modest in their dress. And lets be honest ladies, collectively we tend to out number the guys in their wardrobe. lol I'm re-energized to reduce my closet!!!!
I have very few clothes and do find it liberating, easier, for the most part. It makes most days getting dressed, and laundry, etc. much easier. When it is a challenge is when I need to dress up more for an occasion, I truly have zero clothes that are suitable at the moment. As budget is a challenge, I have had to decline attending events as I do not have something appropriate to wear. The former CEO of my company who I reported to would always criticize my clothes that they were always the same or similar, and would enlist other people to criticize my clothes. I was appropriately dressed, so I’m not sure why it bothered her so much. She shopped a lot online and it would not be unusual for 12-15 packages a day arrive at the office for her, many were clothes purchases. she would complain about keeping up with which storage unit or which home her clothes were in. I definitely don’t have that struggle and it’s just how I like and organized it. 😎
She sounds like she either had a shopping addiction or a poor self-image. Bummer about getting criticised.
Although I’m not sure about the size of their wardrobes but… I work as a flight attendant and I have the chancd to observe first class customers. They dress very simply and no logos. When you can afford first class at my airline there are no questions asked… 🙈
I've never heard of this. I definately like the same style of clothes but wouldn't wear the same exact clothes every day. But similar yes.
I started doing that you're right
I currently have a reasonably sized wardrobe, but I too am curious to try to pair it down even more, perhaps to wearing the same outfit everyday....
I've been doing an alternating-version of uniforms for work for twenty years... it just works and sets my mind at ease! At first I felt weird for doing so, so I added more outfits/uniforms in the mix; but then this idea finally started gaining traction mainstream... I highly recommend!
With that being said, I do enjoy more clothing choices and variety in my free-time; though I often just grab the same choices all the time... it's ingrained :)
Thank You!!!
Thank you very very much for this message,I’m definitely going to try it
There are some peices I can't let go of and I know someday I may need them again, I won't have to spend more money buying more clothing .Also the clothing the manufacturers make now, the material is so cheap and thin. I'm happy we held on to clothing that were even 10 years old but look brand new.
I had to laugh at the quote about The Cheesecake Factory menu. Why is it so long?
As to clothing; I like a little bit variety. I strike a balance between minimalism and variety by choosing the same style of a particular item in multiple colors. It still minimizes the decision making process in the morning and keeps the quantity of items low. And, of course, I pay no attention to trends.
I love that I ditched pants and shorts. Hated spending ages hunting for pants that fit my figure (small waist, large hips), only to have them shrink in the wash then stretch out to be too big by the end of every day. Unflattering, uncomfortable, made me feel fat, and were just a terrible waste of time and energy. But because jeans were a "staple" and everyone wore them, I tortured myself needlessly. Then I realized I didn't have to. Switched to dresses and black skirts (with either leggings or bicycle shorts underneath depending on the weather), and it's like living in pajamas. If I gain or lose a little weight, my clothes still fit just fine. I go to church and the park in the same clothes, and don't feel out of place or uncomfortable. All my clothes go to together, they are flattering and feminine, I look like I tried hard even when I just dragged myself and the kids out of bed half an hour ago. It has eliminated my need for finding the "right" shoes or jewelry to wear with every outfit. It has eliminated the problem of having no jackets that "work" with my outfit (because they were already selected to flatter that type of outfit). I cannot agree enough that everyone should find a "uniform" that makes them look and feel good, and stick with it 100%. Women especially get so down on themselves when they can't find something to wear, but it's not YOU that's the problem, ladies. It's the clothes in your closet.
If you happen to remember, what were your 33 items? And, were they the same shirt (so everyday you looked the same) or were there different colors of the same item? Mine is small but very varied. Thanks
I remember the scene in "The Fly" where Jeff Goldblum's character had at least five identical outfits. At the time I attributed it to his quirky Science brain but it makes sense now.
I legit can't be bothered to think about what to wear and waste time like I used to in hs. The only day I don't wear a black tee and jeans is on my son's bday. I wear the same parfum, same nailpolish, same lipstick for years.
$100.a year is a lot for me. In the last year I had to replace a backpack.and a belt I also wore out 3 pairs of shoes I had to replace and I also had to buy smaller size panties and I know I didn't spend $100. I lost 52# and I have been so blessed with hand me ups I own more clothes than ever. I buy used 99% of the time except shoes and underclothes. I donated the clothes that are too big where they do most good. I have no desire for a capsule wardrobe. I enjoy being visually put together and don't mind the effort.
This was good but could have used more example overlays