What is your budget for clothing?

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  • @cuteviralvideos9760
    @cuteviralvideos9760 6 років тому +185

    Hello. Debt is scary. I have never been in debt. Luckily I live in France where credit cards are not popular at all. When people don't have money to buy something they just don't buy it. I know it seems crazy but it's like this. Also, education is free here so people don't have student loans to pay off, unless they've gone to private schools but it's never more than 20K.
    I paid 15K for my business school but I paid it in cash, I hate the idea of owing money, it's depressing. In America people live above what they can afford, everybody has a new car, a beautiful house, stuff they don't need. I am enjoying a minimalistic lifestyle because I hate stuff. I got rid of my tv because I wasn't using it, I sold the clothes I wasn't wearing and I am not buying new stuff. I really like your videos and podcasts. Have a good day.
    Karo

    • @agneslaufer9579
      @agneslaufer9579 6 років тому +5

      K B great I always admire how French people live in general the food wardrobe all well being. I think you guys don't give a F*** what others think, for me you are a cradle of civilization along with Italy. ONLY IF AMERICANS WOULD FOLLOW YOUR WAY, the world would still spin for them ! :)

    • @mimi1o8
      @mimi1o8 6 років тому +7

      K B . Viva la France!

    • @cuteviralvideos9760
      @cuteviralvideos9760 6 років тому +1

      Hello Agnes Laufer. Yes, I have always admired that in French people, I am Polish:-) I love France, its rich history, food&wine, and the general approach to life. They know how to party and how to spend their free time!

    • @cuteviralvideos9760
      @cuteviralvideos9760 6 років тому +3

      It's scary how American people spend money and on what. It's scary to see that so many people have credit cards. I wouldn't sleep at night if I had debt!

    • @deathvideos900
      @deathvideos900 6 років тому +5

      French person here, yes France and it’s people are still very down to earth. It isn’t perfect here but it really favors a more intentional lifestyle, food is better, education costs nothing ( my college tuition this year costed me 500€ ). People have health insurance that doesn’t cost anything etcétéra...
      Yet I have a feeling that america has cast it’s shadow over the rest of the globe; the idea that spending is good and that one must indulge in always buying the latest trinket !!

  • @Kazzav5
    @Kazzav5 6 років тому +27

    I recently watched "The True Cost". Its about fast fashion and the slave labour of people in Bangladesh, India and China to produce it. Heart breaking not to mention very damaging to the environment. I strongly encourage everyone to watch it.

  • @astrik111
    @astrik111 6 років тому +43

    Makes total sense... all of us wear the same crap over and over with an overflowing closet🤦🏻‍♀️..... I love this mini video!

    • @carpediem7981
      @carpediem7981 6 років тому +2

      has a greater truth ever been spoken?? 🙌

  • @matterstorm6733
    @matterstorm6733 6 років тому +81

    Mine's 0$. The last three years, I actually reduced my clothes from more than 200 pieces to now around 100 pieces. There is no need for me to buy anything new because the clothes I own are the ones I like and are of good enough quality. I actually reduced my spending to only food, petrol, only the necessary insurances and travel costs. I can live off of working only 30 hours a week and save 500-1000$ a month depending on travel costs.

    • @tomjones2157
      @tomjones2157 6 років тому +2

      Arne
      What do you do for socks and underclothes? Mine wear so thin they go into holes in a year.

    • @matterstorm6733
      @matterstorm6733 6 років тому

      I wash socks only with other socks (to play memory afterwards) and try to not walk outside with them. Other than that, I still get holes in some, I've thrown away a pair every two weeks, I guess. Underclothes have the rubber-band time limit on them, maybe you need to wash them on a lower temperature, I wash mine on 30°C (but I'm no expert, just a thought).

    • @matterstorm6733
      @matterstorm6733 6 років тому

      @Fennec Besixdouze - I put 250 away in a savings account and invest 250 in funds and pension every month. Everything in surplus goes to either a new music instrument, more savings, or is used for travelling and other nice experiences. I actually extended my work recently, but because I found something nice that I like to do. It's easier to work more, then. As a tip for cutting back on your spending: Do a lot of free stuff, but go to the sauna or some other relaxing experience every now and then, and pay a bit for something nice. In the end, it really comes down to not buying on impulse anymore and reducing and willfully not replacing useless stuff :)

    • @Residew
      @Residew 6 років тому +1

      @Tom Jones - I had the exact same issue as you about 2 years ago. I was walking holes into the bottom of my socks every few months. I also couldn't seem to keep track of my socks or boxers. Luckily I found a solution that has saved me a lot of time, money, and frustration. I bought Darn Tough socks. They have an unconditional, no questions asked lifetime warranty on all of their socks. I have since walked holes in 2 of my seven pairs, put them in a padded envelope with their address on it, and had new socks within a week. Highly recommended. As for underwear I have 7 pairs of 'Buck Naked' Duluth boxer briefs. They are by far the most comfortable underwear I have ever owned. They are covered by Duluth's 'No Bull Guarantee'. If you feel as if your product hasn't lasted as long as it should have (this is subjective and almost always honored) then you receive a new item. Highly recommended as well. They will not stay wet no matter what you do. If you sweat a lot down there and you're sick of soggy underwear look into these boxers. You will not regret it. I keep up with my boxers and socks by putting them in a small bin next to my regular sized laundry bin. Once I am ready to wash clothes I take out all of my boxers and socks out of then bin then into a large mesh wash bag with a zipper and wash them with the rest of my laundry. Haven't lost a pair since.

    • @liaboo943
      @liaboo943 6 років тому

      I do this as well

  • @melissahood2960
    @melissahood2960 4 роки тому +3

    I wear pretty much wear all grey, have 2 pairs of pants and a few shirts. No one has ever commented on my wearing the same outfits repeatedly. I like it, not much to think about. Also, I eat the same meal three times a day, just meat. Steak and bacon or roast. I live in a 30ft RV. I feel like I'm abundantly blessed and that my life is full and satisfying. I love eating steak, wearing grey clothes and my beautiful home. I hike outdoors for one to three hours a day with my dogs and feel like the luckiest person ever.

  • @mikalrain
    @mikalrain 6 років тому +66

    "Fashion is so hideous they have to change it every six months." (Don't remember who said it.) Better to go timeless and classic.

    • @withrespect4life
      @withrespect4life 6 років тому +3

      Mikal R hahaha love this one! I need to remember this one whenever I am tempted to buy smth I don’t need!

    • @p.r.9982
      @p.r.9982 5 років тому

      Good thing to remember!

    • @ancaas7945
      @ancaas7945 5 років тому +1

      It's more like 6 weeks nowadays. So yes, big thumb for timeless and classic.

    • @faithnkomo7179
      @faithnkomo7179 Рік тому

      Haha great quote. I will try and remember this as well.

  • @minimalistgangster1267
    @minimalistgangster1267 6 років тому +51

    Several years ago I decided to go to a “uniform” for work - 5 black blazers, 5 black V neck T shirts, 5 black slacks and a couple of pairs of black dress shoes. Makes life stress free and no decisions. On my free time it’s more black - but very few outfits.

    • @cuteviralvideos9760
      @cuteviralvideos9760 6 років тому +1

      Which brands did you buy clothes of? Thank you!

    • @tomjones2157
      @tomjones2157 6 років тому +2

      Black fades and looks cheap really fast...

    • @minimalistgangster1267
      @minimalistgangster1267 6 років тому +2

      K B Hello! Usually Macy’s brand - Alfani

    • @minimalistgangster1267
      @minimalistgangster1267 6 років тому +1

      Tom Jones I wash inside out in cold water and dry clean to keep my clothes black.

    • @withrespect4life
      @withrespect4life 6 років тому +3

      Tom Jones you can always dye your clothes black again when the colour fades! Costs little, can be done at home and you just have to rinse your washing machine afterwards 😎 that is if you want to wash other colours afterwards of course.

  • @sylmanyeki9323
    @sylmanyeki9323 6 років тому +16

    I like these conversations. Gives me more inspiration to continue my journey in minimalism

  • @dawnhapgood2907
    @dawnhapgood2907 6 років тому +7

    What i do to force myself not to buy clothes unless required is I only allow myself a certain amount of hangers (I think I have around 100) and no more. All of my clothes are on those hangers. One in one out. Very year i remove a hanger and only ever buy my favourite clothes that I wear all the time and feel fab in! :)

  • @saranox7319
    @saranox7319 6 років тому +20

    My boss was like: „how can you wear all black in summer?“ In my mind I was like: „I own just black clothes...“ In fact I don‘t, but I enjoy black the most and I don‘t mind walking around in black all day everyday, even if it‘s boiling ☀️ no sweat stains. :P

  • @harleymandk
    @harleymandk 6 років тому +12

    Great video. I buy most of mine in second hand shops and salvation army. (yes, they have suits too)
    I always bring it back to them when i'm done (The 30 day rule). Think of the "price tag" like a rent(unlimited days).

  • @eileenflynn120
    @eileenflynn120 6 років тому +6

    Josh, you’ve been talking a lot about your improved health and I can visibly see how healthy you’ve become in this video. I never thought you looked unhealthy before, but there is definitely a noticeable difference. Very happy for you and I aspire to start living a healthier life as well!

  • @Cherokie89
    @Cherokie89 6 років тому +7

    Topic Idea:
    Dealing with money after successfully cleaning your life up. I'm a year away from killing the remainder of my debt. I live in a 350 square foot cabin on land that I now own outright. Our expenses are limited pretty well. My wife and I have spent so many years monthly-paymented to death that we haven't had much spare coin to worry about. It actually sort of makes me worried that I'm going to have an unhealthy reaction when I finally DO have money. I'd like to hear your thoughts on suddenly having a not inconsiderable amount of middle class money when you're used to having basically nothing. Talk about handling temptation, self-discipline, choosing quality items over quantity, personal experience, etc. I'd like a video on the topic. It's something a lot of people may find themselves dealing with if they change their lives- not that it's a bad thing to have to deal with!

    • @EverythingKate
      @EverythingKate 6 років тому +3

      This is a great topic idea for a living room chat. I paid my house off last year so am now living even farther below my means (25% of my income). Had to make some adjustments as my cash on hand was growing quickly and my spending on experiences/non-essentials loosened up more than I wanted. Other than investment contributions, l have my income direct deposited into savings. Every month an amount that covers the essentials plus some non-essentials gets transferred over to my checking account. I really like the artificial buffer, or built in pause button, that this creates. Keeps me honest. Congratulations on your debt free home!

    • @withrespect4life
      @withrespect4life 6 років тому

      Maybe trying to live the same life is an option, and donate to projects that are beneficial for society or a good cause that you find worth donating to. I think besides travelling more that is what I would do ( already donating small amounts to different organisations now ).

  • @21earlthepearl
    @21earlthepearl 6 років тому +1

    I don't budget for my clothes, but just allow myself to make a thoughtful, planned purchase when there is something that I genuinely need, mainly when something wears out or gets stained and needs to be replaced. But I also allow some flexibility to have a bit of fun purchasing a few key pieces each season to refresh my wardrobe and reflect my style as it evolves over time.

  • @valesoup
    @valesoup 6 років тому

    In the beginning of my minimalism journey I started with decluttering my closet as a sort of spring cleaning thing that we usually do here in Switzerland. I quickly realized that there were so many pieces of clothing that I didn‘t wear and all along I had been always choosing the shirts and pants that I felt comfortable in and that I liked. This simple realization helped to improve my future days so much because I only have the things I truely cherish (side effects are also that I spend alot less time searching through my drawers and have more time in the morning for quality things)!

  • @TysheenOrane
    @TysheenOrane 6 років тому +40

    I only wear black clothes (It's my favorite color) and I only have 8 pants, 4 shorts, and 20 shirts that's all I need. If they become raggedy, then I would give them away to my local church.

    • @edennis8578
      @edennis8578 6 років тому +9

      Tysheen Orane What does your church do with raggedy clothes? They won't sell at the charity shop, so you're probably costing them money since you're forcing the church to pay to have them taken to the landfill.

    • @mikalrain
      @mikalrain 6 років тому +2

      That's impressive! Now, I'm curious - how many shoes? And jackets?
      Shoes to me are the hardest... I'm a shoe-sinner :)

    • @J.0.E.
      @J.0.E. 6 років тому

      I could never do that. I need verity.

    • @J.0.E.
      @J.0.E. 6 років тому +2

      Katastroofi Eelne It's not a lot it works for her. She uses all the pants.

    • @threedeeprince
      @threedeeprince 6 років тому

      Tysheen Orane in your profile pic i see a flower shirt.

  • @MissGinger1123
    @MissGinger1123 6 років тому +1

    yes I like the comment about clothing budget should be almost $0 if in debt, thats a good point and right now I have a lot of bills coming in so I am holding off on buying clothes until I am back on track financially

  • @emilyo9490
    @emilyo9490 6 років тому +3

    Thank you guys for making these videos! They are really helpful. I look forward to seeing them every day!

  • @darwinmcquerter7463
    @darwinmcquerter7463 6 років тому +2

    Living in the bold north you will need a little higher budget as you will need several different layers of jackets, sweaters, etc. Not to mention gloves, but the same rules apply!

  • @chantall.5019
    @chantall.5019 6 років тому +1

    I try to buy clothes that are original, clean simple design that are never in or out of style. It's more expensive at first, but I keep them a long time. I save both time and money on the long run.

  • @LuisGarciaSprout
    @LuisGarciaSprout 6 років тому +9

    I buy once a year before or after Black Friday. I spend maybe $150 or less

    • @p.r.9982
      @p.r.9982 5 років тому +3

      Why before or after and not during, online? Just curious.

  • @kathyryan7611
    @kathyryan7611 6 років тому +7

    My only fear is running out of clean laundry. I used to work so much that I needed extra clothes in case I didn't have time to do laundry.

    • @p.r.9982
      @p.r.9982 5 років тому

      You can buy 14 tops and 5 pants for example if you have the means, you'd do the laundry every 2 weeks. Or 14 dresses if you're a dress girl, or a mix of these.

  • @Cubannerd
    @Cubannerd 6 років тому +8

    I don't have a budget really. I only buy clothes when a piece in my wardrobe is no longer usable anymore. Also I have a rule when buying clothes. It needs to be comfortable.

    • @RecycleChic
      @RecycleChic 3 роки тому +1

      I have a rule: no dry clean only or hand washables. Read the tag and decide if that care “cost” is something you want to deal with. I also don’t buy things that will require ironing, because I don’t enjoy it!

  • @peshangbakr2442
    @peshangbakr2442 6 років тому +5

    Thanks for the inspiration lots of love from Kurdistan

  • @Charliehuangmagic
    @Charliehuangmagic 6 років тому +21

    Hey, Josh. I have a question: What are the drawbacks of Minimalism? I have been listening to your podcast for about a year now, and I would say that I am halfway through becoming fully uncluttered. My life has changed since accessing information about minimalism. However there is one thing that truly bothers me, and that is what are the drawbacks? I know as beautiful as minimalism sounds, it can't really be perfect, can't it? Most things in life have its advantages and drawbacks. So I would like to ask what do you think are the drawbacks of minimalism, and how you deal/ overcome these disadvantages. Thank you.

    • @Miss_Annlaug
      @Miss_Annlaug 6 років тому +19

      Charliehuangmagic hey!for me personally a drawback has been that minimalism has a sneaky way of becoming just a new way of obsessing over stuff. Craving less stuff instead if more but still:energy is focused on material surroundings. This is an advanced for of procrastinating I think. But realizing it is a pitfall helps you avoid it. Let's not obsess or make minimalism a silly "who owns less " competition and we will be just fine 😍

    • @mdstudio
      @mdstudio 6 років тому +5

      A challenge that I’ve found with minimalism is that you sometimes have to get a bit creative. For example, I have fewer kitchen items than I used to have. Sometimes, I don’t have the ideal sized bowl or pan for a meal so I have to make do. I have to look at what I have and figure out the best solution. Having less stuff isn’t always ideal but I can usually come up with workable solutions and having less stuff is sooo nice! 😊

    • @mattm.6569
      @mattm.6569 6 років тому +2

      that would be based on you and your life really, what i found relieving to get rid of everything my gf doesnt and im still convincing her little by little everyday to get rid of a few more things

    • @curateddaisies4128
      @curateddaisies4128 5 років тому +1

      Disadvantage is you can live for minimalism instead of making minimalism fit into your life. The current shoes you own hurt your feet but it still looks fine so don't buy new shoes. Trainers are no longer fit for running as cushioning as worn out and may cause foot problems in the long run but it still looks good so don't buy new trainers. Two pairs of shoes for work would make your life easier but that's not "minimalist". Life becomes about minimalism instead of being about the activities that embracing minimalism was supposed to give you the freedom to do.

  • @moneybymonica
    @moneybymonica 3 роки тому +1

    Our clothing budget is $0. We save 65% of our income. My husband works outside so when there is a clothing need, maybe twice a year, it truly is a need and we have no issue with buying what he needs.

  • @jahsunfire
    @jahsunfire 6 років тому

    totally agree when I downsized my wardrobe and became more of a minimalist there was no way I was going to go out and purchase black turtlenecks and jeans so I just kept the clothes that I would wear and can mix them up without having to be seen in the same look every day. Works well. If I want to wear sportswear then so be it my favourite brand is kangol and wear that when I feel. if I want corporate, casual and any mood I feel then so be it as long as I have easy access to what I want to wear without having to rummage and stare in. my closet for minutes deciding.

  • @MarleyJaxx
    @MarleyJaxx 6 років тому

    This video made me re-evaluate things.

  • @lulusaintly631
    @lulusaintly631 4 роки тому

    Each year, from 01 January until my birthday in late spring, I don't buy clothes. I add just a few items each year and keep things for decades. I also make some of my clothes - simple dresses, etc. I don't tend to buy second-hand any more, unless it's new with or without tags, as I've been caught out before. It's mostly black, white and charcoal and I add colour with scarves or beads - all basic, good-quality stuff, no fashion.

  • @sesil0060
    @sesil0060 6 років тому

    Its funny because i did a trial and my kids and I take about 4 to 5 days to fill up the washing mashine. We just do a rince repeat cycle. So having 6 outfits each is just perfect. Makes you think of what you really need

  • @NM-tl6pe
    @NM-tl6pe 6 років тому

    For hiking I bought the best I could afford. Everything else is black t-shirts, some button up shirts for over the top of the black t-shirts, and jeans. If I feel I need something to be replaced I donate something if I buy something.

  • @claricequinntaylor3546
    @claricequinntaylor3546 6 років тому +1

    My Budget for clothing(That I keep) is $25 a month that rolls over from the month prior so If I dont use it I can spend more the following months.

  • @brookewinterford
    @brookewinterford 6 років тому +2

    Hi JFM! Great video. I did the Dave Ramsey Total Money Makeover last year after hearing you and Ryan talk about it, and paid off about $51k in 9 months with my husband. But I'm finding it really stressful to buy stuff now. I do identify as a minimalist so I only like to bring essential, value-adding things into my life. But I'm finding it emotionally stressful to spend money. I find myself deliberating A LOT on what I should buy, how much I should spend, and I feel it's now become counterproductive and extreme in the opposite direction. I once never thought about this stuff, now I think about it all the time. I find this particularly applies to clothing and household items. We put off buying/replacing things for so long, that we now seem to have a lot of things that we need to replace, and that too is overwhelming. Any advice you have would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

    • @TheMinimalists
      @TheMinimalists  6 років тому +1

      Minimalism is not about deprivation! It's about having what's appropriate for your life. Be mindful of what you bring in, but don't allow that mindfulness to go from being an asset to becoming a hindrance.

    • @brookewinterford
      @brookewinterford 6 років тому +2

      The Minimalists Awesome! Thank you. When are you guys coming to London, England?! 🤗

  • @RhodaStone
    @RhodaStone 3 роки тому

    Organizing my Clothes has helped-I love Luxury items🤣❤️

  • @Miss_Annlaug
    @Miss_Annlaug 6 років тому

    After de cluttering it has become simple: Replacing what is ruined or no longer fits. and that's the extent of the clothing "shopping "😀makes life easier

  • @nomorerings2008
    @nomorerings2008 4 роки тому

    I have been able to donate shirts I loved BUT never wanted to wear. Thank you!!

  • @mickyeverton
    @mickyeverton 6 років тому

    Many Thanks,
    Peace From London. 👍👍

  • @karenbrooks4189
    @karenbrooks4189 6 років тому

    Recently subscribed, life changing messages, very excited !

  • @Telcomvic
    @Telcomvic 6 років тому +1

    I've watched quite a few of your videos, and those of some others, and keep coming away with the feeling that there needs to be concrete examples given. Like: here is what is in my closet, or these are the items I have in my kitchen for cooking. If I have missed these videos, I apologize.

    • @Telcomvic
      @Telcomvic 6 років тому

      Fennec Besixdouze, thank you for your thoughtful reply.
      I have watched a few more of Joshua's videos (and of some other youtubers) and in one, Joshua very briefly describes the difference between "just in case" and "just in time" items. (Sorry, I forget the title of the video.) It would be helpful to me at least, if he would incorporate a show-and-tell and explain which items are "just in time" and which are "just in case".
      I really think this is where my major breakdown in understand of the concepts come from. As homeowners who do 90% of our own home maintenance and updates, we have the need for many more "just in time" items IMHO than someone who lives in an apartment where the maintenance is performed by someone else. But are they really? Or are they just in case? I know Joshua subscribes to the in under 20 minutes and for less than $20 to replace something rule. But I have a hard time letting go of some things that can only be purchased in bulk. For example, a 5# box of drywall screws. If you only use half a box, we still keep them as drywall screws can be used to repair so much more than hang drywall.
      I'm not so worried about clothes and accessories, we have never been clothes/shoe hogs. Being retired, we both live in laidback clothes. We do keep 3 winter and 3 summer dressier outfits in case we need to go to a funeral or a more upscale restaurant.

  • @p.r.9982
    @p.r.9982 5 років тому +1

    Ohhh I noticed you only wear black!! Me too I only wear black!!! Whoohooo!

  • @marissamazon5908
    @marissamazon5908 6 років тому +2

    “Throws out 80 pounds”!? Like literally throw out? In the trash? Or donating/passing along?

  • @agneslaufer9579
    @agneslaufer9579 6 років тому

    This year $0 and I work for goodwill, I don't have desire to buy anything. I am happy with my box of 5 piece french wardrobe. I also change my wardrobe every 3 months from the box I mend my clothes if there is a hole in it . I have money for European films nice food and travel, books . Since all the celebrities get stuff for free . I wish I could get free stuff .

  • @rawstudiosphotography
    @rawstudiosphotography 6 років тому

    Beautiful work

  • @thisistotallyfine
    @thisistotallyfine 6 років тому +1

    Uniqlo supima t-shirts is the way to go

  • @emilylerman9028
    @emilylerman9028 6 років тому

    Is it bad to follow trends? Clothing is something that I get a lot of value from. I love experimenting with new styles and expressing myself in different ways. I don't own a lot of clothes and I mostly experiment with the stuff that I have. However, I like using trends to inspire me. If it makes me want a clothing item I don't have, I wait and see how much I really want it. If I'm thinking about it a lot then I usually look for it the next time I'm at a thrift store or something. I don't follow trends or look at style inspiration to be cool, I just like wearing clothes that I enjoy. I like having fun with my appearance (clothes, makeup, etc). Again, I don't own a lot of clothing or makeup or jewelry, nor do I regularly shop. I only own the stuff that I love.

  • @jayathome2898
    @jayathome2898 6 років тому

    Being conscious about consumption should extend to clothing and avoiding fast fashion, and companies that don't pay workers a living wage.

  • @onlymy1904
    @onlymy1904 6 років тому +5

    What do you do if you want to upgrade your things to a better quality? isn't that to some degree also unhealthy consuming if you keep doing it over and over?

    • @Miss_Annlaug
      @Miss_Annlaug 6 років тому +4

      Emilie hey I am doing what you mention here.slowly as things wear out I make sure to buy something better quality and m8re lasting next time learning from every item that wears out. This is good and helps me waste less in the future.i think it's a great thing if you can do it gradually as things naturally need replacing😁

    • @isabellabeckett-smith1473
      @isabellabeckett-smith1473 6 років тому

      This is what I'm trying to do too but I feel like I'm going to keep consuming things for at least the next few years.

  • @jazzy3576
    @jazzy3576 6 років тому

    Your hair looks great

  • @TheGreenlove87
    @TheGreenlove87 6 років тому +7

    I spend too much. My budget is 1000 and I already exceeded so no shop for the rest of the year.

    • @TheGreenlove87
      @TheGreenlove87 6 років тому +1

      Satori Ankh Europe has better quality so your items are probably lasting longer

    • @TheGreenlove87
      @TheGreenlove87 6 років тому

      Satori Ankh interesting. I had no idea made in China had infiltrated Europe too.

    • @lilijamoisejenoka4353
      @lilijamoisejenoka4353 6 років тому +1

      I live in Europe and clothe quality here is terrible too, made in Turkey and China and more expensive than in USA.

    • @cuteviralvideos9760
      @cuteviralvideos9760 6 років тому

      The made in China clothing is everywhere. I guess you've never been to Europe! People who can afford Chanel, Dior and Hermès represent only 5% of the population of the world. It's not because Yves Saint Laurent or Dior were French that people wear clothes of those brands here! On the contrary, H&M, Zara, Pull&Bear, Bershka, are the top brands people buy from and all their items are made in China, India, Bangladesh and other countries where people earn less than 50 bucks/month.

  • @davidbusch9948
    @davidbusch9948 5 років тому

    i allways wait for a sale but sometimes trying to get my size is not easy

  • @shellbell2272
    @shellbell2272 6 років тому

    I have always wondered if any of the clothes that the Minimalists have are years old? If a shirt made it from their first purge til now. I find I don't wear through things often and they last me years.

  • @PhiTonics
    @PhiTonics 6 років тому +3

    My question fo you: "How dose one minimize in a profession that involves lots of supplies, like a builder or an artist" do you have any examples to offer or insights?

  • @sarah3796
    @sarah3796 6 років тому

    Yes!

  • @biophiliac9
    @biophiliac9 6 років тому

    When you get to the kitchen would you mind showing us the coffee situation? I know you like good coffee and I'm curious which brew method you've settled on; assuming you're not like those of us that have 50 different ways to make it.

  • @aaron___6014
    @aaron___6014 Рік тому +1

    I have thrown away maybe 10 lbs of clothes in the last 5 years. Where is that stat from?

  • @lindatait5326
    @lindatait5326 6 років тому +1

    Is Ryan going to do a theme song for ‘Living Room Adjacent Conversations’? Or would that be excessive 🤣

  • @camelbean1
    @camelbean1 6 років тому +88

    No one should ever buy an orange sweater.
    =]

    • @azzzonline
      @azzzonline 6 років тому +14

      Hahaha! I feel and look amazing in my orange cardigan.

    • @mdstudio
      @mdstudio 6 років тому +2

      Unless they are cold. :)

    • @alexambroise111
      @alexambroise111 6 років тому +12

      Dude burnt orange is a beautiful color

    • @CarrieGill_TheWildGutProject
      @CarrieGill_TheWildGutProject 6 років тому +3

      "Whoever said orange was the new pink was seriously disturbed" - Elle Woods, 2001

    • @camelbean1
      @camelbean1 6 років тому

      Alright, I can't argue with that.

  • @GRORGvideot
    @GRORGvideot 6 років тому

    Well, now that I've managed to grow the mindset to become a minimalist in a sense that I will not buy extra stuff, my budget for clothes is plain zero.
    I used to like buying funny t-shirts and poof - at one point I had a 100 of those. Have managed to reduce my "shirt collection" to 55 now, so I guess I never have to shop again with my 4 pairs of shoes and two pair of jeans and jackets. I'll just wait for all the existing ones to break or shrink etc.

  • @rutachaudhari5774
    @rutachaudhari5774 6 років тому +2

    I recently gave away half of my closet because I found I do not wear most of my clothes and tend to repeat a selected few. Question : how do you give away expensive items that you once thought might add value to your life?

    • @maroulio2067
      @maroulio2067 6 років тому +1

      try to sell them- I think most countries have on-line places to sell used clothing that is in great condition- or try a consignment shop although they usually take a larger percentage

  • @hutsu3674
    @hutsu3674 6 років тому

    i don't really have budget, i just look what i have and what is quality clothing.

  • @mandyadams918
    @mandyadams918 6 років тому

    Hi Josh. I am a 52 year old woman who is currently going through divorce (I was married for 30 years). I am a teaching assistant and dont earn very much money. For the first time in my life ali am responsible for myself - can you give and advice to me and other people in a similar position about his to budget, Not get into credit card debt and how to start to live with less.
    Mandy

  • @bamaloo6791
    @bamaloo6791 5 років тому

    I don't spend much on clothes I have what I need and only replace when a staple is beyond repair

  • @antonioio95
    @antonioio95 6 років тому +32

    Don't throw away the clothes that you don't use anymore. Give it to the poor.

    • @edennis8578
      @edennis8578 6 років тому +4

      Antonio Castronuovo Only if they're in good condition. 80% of donated clothes end up in the landfill because nobody wants them. So, the charity has to bear that expense. That's a nasty trick to play on the nonprofit.

    • @wunderdings
      @wunderdings 6 років тому +4

      Every charity is full with donated clothes. Nobody needs them. There are too many clothes that are unwanded in this world.

    • @kaseycentanni753
      @kaseycentanni753 6 років тому

      you can’t donate all clothes. actually i have tried. all the charity’s would take is the best of what i had and said they would trash the rest.

    • @antonioio95
      @antonioio95 6 років тому +1

      Oh okay I didn't know that. In Italy we have a specific day to give away our used clothes. Sometimes you can also find containers for this specific purpose.

    • @tooloofoo
      @tooloofoo 6 років тому

      The clothes that don't get sold for wear often get sold for recycling and rags. They make money either way. In fact, many of the clothes that are in wearable condition are sold abroad to people who might not want them.

  • @ryanl4931
    @ryanl4931 6 років тому

    Everyone's budget is different just between boots and clothes only for work I spend easily $1500-2000 a year

  • @Nostravinci
    @Nostravinci 6 років тому

    A true minimalist would move to a nudist colony. The issues of clothes, laundry and dry cleaning would be solved in one easy step. :)

  • @marbarosi
    @marbarosi 6 років тому

    Guess I'm not the average. That's like my body weight in clothes almost. I don't think I've thrown away anything yet.

  • @dianaray1470
    @dianaray1470 6 років тому

    Is that cactus flipping me off?

  • @cheyennemeckes3300
    @cheyennemeckes3300 6 років тому

    Hey Josh!!!! I have a question that I ask myself all of the time. How can I declutter more, to get down to what I really want and need, while being a teenager in my parents house? I find it hard to get rid of things because I have to sneak around my parents to do it. How can I get over this hurdle??? Thank you!!!

    • @edennis8578
      @edennis8578 6 років тому +2

      Cheyenne Meckes Don't rush it. Most of the time, family never notices a slow curating of stuff. Unfortunately, most teenagers seem to feel compelled to make a big issue out of it, even purging big sacks of stuff right in front of their parents. Don't do that and you can accomplish a lot without any fuss at all.

  • @ahoardersheart
    @ahoardersheart 6 років тому

    Unless your a hoarder...then you got 88 pounds of clothes times how many years you lived in the house...lol. But seriously, that’s eye opening...prolly have 880 pounds of clothes I could donate!

  • @joe_zupko
    @joe_zupko 6 років тому

    How do you know if you're too minimalist? I keep wanting to get rid of stuff, but don't want to deprive myself. I've been on a 3 year journey and still have a moderate amount of things, but idk how far to go

    • @edennis8578
      @edennis8578 6 років тому +1

      That's an individual decision. Everyone has different needs. Can you do laundry often, or is that an issue? Do you have a job or hobby where you get dirty and can't possibly wear an article of clothing a second time? Is your job very demanding regarding your appearance? It all makes a difference. I knew one minimalist, a student living in a dorm, who bragged that she owned 10 items of clothing altogether, including winter and summer clothes. She said nobody ever needed more than that, "no excuses." I told her, "You smell. You may not know it, but other people do." She didn't like that.

    • @joe_zupko
      @joe_zupko 6 років тому

      E Dennis very true. I work in an office a few days a week and need work clothes, and also go outdoors a lot and need clothing for that.
      No one size fits all solution, but maybe a general rule like assessing your hobbies/work life, also the enviornment you live in. Here in NJ the weather goes from between -10°F up to 100°F

    • @lisa9867
      @lisa9867 6 років тому

      I work with 2 guys that smell. People talk about it. One guy told one of the smelly guys he stunk. So the smelly guy comes over to me and says he was told he stunk. He did but I get along with him and didn't have the heart to tell him he did indeed stink. Everyone needs to get in the shower for at least 5 minutes and clean their body. Soap and water. I don't have the heart to tell someone they stink. It would be really nice if they would just shower and wash their clothes. I was in the Marines in the 80's. If you went to work and you stunk you would be sent home to shower and be told to never come to work like that. They were not politically correct. It would be like "you stink, go take and shower and use deodorant and it better not happen again." You would be told in front of the whole office.

    • @joe_zupko
      @joe_zupko 6 років тому

      Lisa what's the relevance of this? Funny story though haha

  • @Myrslokstok
    @Myrslokstok 6 років тому

    You get a long way with:
    5 shoes
    5 pants
    5 shirts
    5 sweeters
    5 jackets
    If they are very distinctivly different, versetile, all match with kind of everything, can take a bit off a beating and they fit you well, are of good quality worth repairing and taking care of.
    You get 3.125 different outfits, and then clodes are just clodes, insted off aspiration and a problem.

  • @gabbieannie8025
    @gabbieannie8025 6 років тому

    no hate but tf why did i just notice the iconic cactus sign 🌵 the moment i heard josh say "my former spouse" lol, no fucks were given people! Also yes a good quality clothing is so so better than a haul hoard mind dragging anxiety toxic clothing

  • @muffemod
    @muffemod Рік тому

    I make my own clothes but it's expensive.

  • @shellysteff
    @shellysteff 6 років тому

    Can only wear one thing at a time!!

  • @derhochwohlgeborene8548
    @derhochwohlgeborene8548 6 років тому

    i would not call those things essays

  • @mattm.6569
    @mattm.6569 6 років тому +4

    how many loafs of bread can a minimalist have?

  • @thriftyyesenia7498
    @thriftyyesenia7498 3 роки тому

    I pay 50 cents for my clothes at the thrift store and find nice stuff

  • @valerosergio
    @valerosergio 5 років тому

    Is it black clothing more harmful for the environment than lighter colors?

  • @silverlining7298
    @silverlining7298 Рік тому

    Allen carr get out of debt book

  • @andysims6064
    @andysims6064 4 роки тому

    I'll get rid of clothing when my wife says it's time for new socks, undies, t-shirt, etc haha. Best budget for clothes is buying things when you NEED something. I had the same leather brown belt for like 6 or 7 years, and wore it till it ripped. Most important thing is buy quality, not quantity.

  • @MajikBox9800
    @MajikBox9800 6 років тому +1

    1st

  • @grandadslifehacks8992
    @grandadslifehacks8992 Рік тому +1

    The Average American throws away 88 pounds of clothes a year

  • @theScott746
    @theScott746 6 років тому

    What happens went you have hobbies like video games? You should avoid this o just play video games and still be minimalists.

  • @colinnolan2212
    @colinnolan2212 6 років тому

    Why do you call your girlfriend/fiancé/wife your partner