Have you decluttered lately? What did you learn about yourself from it? Edit: just want to note that there’s NO PRESSURE to get rid of this much in your wardrobe or space, especially at once, or to glorify that. If you watch my channel, then you know extremes are no fun. Only you know what serves you or brings you value. Stay true to that in your process. 🥰
I learned that I am more confident than I used to think! I don't need the "perfect outfit" to make me feel prepared for what I'm nervous to do. I can do anything I need to in the clothes I have right now.
I had way too many prints in my dresses... don't get me wrong I love prints but my wardrobe lacked balance... And as I moved to a very sunny place I had to make changes in my wardrobe and found it hard to do so... because it meant letting go of things that i loved (or loved the idea of it) but no longer served me or never served me. And this comes from a wardrobe of about 80 pieces. I decluttered some of my print dresses as I realized I mostly the white or black ones and only some prints... And I definitely kept also the fabrics that are good for this temperatures in Provence...I still have to declutter some of my jumpers as I definitely don't need as much as I currently have....but I struggle with emotional attachement...and maybe fear of missing them... but if I were to pick what I wore last winter in Provence, the process will be really easy. I definitely need some help.
I learned that all I wear is tee shirts and leggings. I have one pair of croc sandals I wear everywhere. I never understood where people who do clothing hauls with all those clothes go?
Your video's and tips are so helpful! I've been changing my wardrobe drastically recently. I'm learning to dress for my own comfort and happiness, and not to impress someone on the street who won't remember me 5 minutes later. I've been dealing with fibromyalgia for a couple years now, resulting in me always being in pain.. so comfortable clothes and fabrics are important to me. Not having items anymore which don't support me in that way has been so great.
In the time when I was like 10-15 I had a lot of clothes. First because I had two older siblings and because my mums friends all had kids a bit older than me, so when they grew out of their clothes I got them. I got like 1-2 big Ikea bags every few months. At on point I had 75 short sleef T-shirts. And for a long time I kept a lot of things because there were for free. I remember feeling completely overwhelmed and also having no clue what MY own style was because I was wearing other peoples style. Now that I have only the clothes I love I have so much fun with my wardrobe. I got rid of everything I didn't think was worth keeping. And that wasn't done in one big declutter, that took me years of exploration and finding out, what I like and what suits me. I am now so much happier I now my wardrobe will never be perfect because I'm always changing but now I feel confident and comfortable in everything I have in my closet and that only thanks to decluttering everything else. So I have learned less is truly more.
Just a tip here. If there is an item of clothing you’re not sure about, try wearing it for a day. Pay attention to how you feel in it. It really helps you clarify how you feel about it. Then you can pass it along or keep it.
To find my personal style, I actually had to put all the social media, including Pinterest, away for a while and just start dressing up my own closet and what I already had to figure out what I really liked. I’ve never been more confused than when browsing outfits and trying to piece together something for me which was worn by so many different body types in so many different settings with vastly different lifestyles. For example, In theory I love skirts, but in reality they just don’t suit my lifestyle very well, until I discovered recently that a midi bias-cut is just perfect for me compared to A-line or Long maxi/flowy skirts. That’s something you can’t really discover through Pinterest, but through trying out your own wardrobe and proof of concept with thrifted pieces. I totally agree that clothes cost more than money. The time I’ve spent browsing looking back, is unbelievable. How much time I have used in my days looking for clothes rather than living my life, clothes that I ended up reselling because they weren’t quite for me. So right now, I’ve put it all away so I can just wear my wardrobe for a while and figure out some proof of concept and narrow down my style. Pinterest is also very broad in style which makes it very difficult to find what you actually like. I think eventually I may go there to find some inspiration but for now, I need to find my personal style first. Great tips! I love your encouragement to creativity rather than outfit formulas.
Doing this right now aswell. Too much outside influence causing me to buy more or get rid of perfectly good things to get down to a certain number. Was becoming very stressful mentally
after buying then decluterring various shades of tan/beige trench coats, i finally accepted that the "essential" for others does not work for me. they just wash me out no matter in which tone. instead, i opted for a navy collarless trench and i find myself wearing it again and again! yes i regretted alot for the money wasted, but somehow i managed to realised that it's just a learning or knowing-myself process and those coats have fulfilled their mission in my life already. i'm happy to let them go at that time so that i can focus on the one that actually fits me. and i learned that the "essential" can be really personal or very different for everyone.
I'm over the 'decluttering' craze. It's bad for my finances and the environment. I use whatever I already bought even if it's not 'perfect', I reuse, repair and repurpose instead of decluttering.
Yesss exactly! Ain’t nobody got the money for that lol. Use, reuse, repair, take good care of what you already own to make it last longer, and buy mindfully.
I'm wondering how decluttering is bad for your finances? I sold loads of stuff and recouped some of my money. I never replaced a single thing. It was a win/win for me, more money, less clutter.
I just recently graduated college and took it as an opportunity to really size down and curate my wardrobe. What I learned is that my personal style is much more compatible with the professional world that I’m entering, and I was able to declutter the fantasy college self I never was. I kept shopping for “going out” dresses and clothes, even as a person who just doesn’t like going out to the club! Having all those clothes really fed into feelings of inadequacy, and now I feel like my wardrobe is much more suited to my actual lifestyle and personal style.
A couple of years ago I went through a phase where I purchased a lot of traditionally feminine clothes, i.e. skirts, dress etc. I've always been a tomboy, jeans, Vans, t-shirts are my go-to and are what I feel like myself in. I've realized that the reason for those purchases was more than just wanting to change my style or experimenting something new. I never felt comfortable in those clothes. I've donated most of them and trying to sell the items that are expensive. Now I'm perfectly happy with my old style, more importantly I'm happy with who I am. Great video!
The biggest lesson I have learnt over the last few years is about taking care of my clothes and making the effort to get them to fit right. I have a fabulous local seamstress who has been able to adjust my clothing so it fits right for my very European shape (I am not straight up and down 🙂). This has been a game changer for me. A small price to pay but a big impact in terms of my likelihood to wear the clothing. I also purchased a de-piller and goodness me, my jumpers and coats look brand new again. And I like the mindfulness associated with caring for my clothing - it contributes to valuing these items more.
YES! Thank you for addressing what "less" means in terms of numbers and how that may differ for everyone. I too have about 100 pieces in my wardrobe and it's the perfect amount (it encompasses summer, winter, formal, casual, outerwear, workout clothes, sleepwear, etc). Any more or less does not suit me/my lifestyle well.
I recently went through my closet with the phrase "never choose" in my mind. I had perfectly good things that I never choose to wear, so I set those aside and will probably give them all away. That left me with my favorites, The ones I feel good wearing and look good on me.
I haven’t been decluttering because I don’t think that was wise to do during quarantine when we didn’t have an idea of what we wear. That said, since the world has opened up a bit, it feels like everything in my closet is a new find and I’m paying attention to the clothes I’m excited to wear after two years of not being able. The clothes I’m not excited about can probably be donated. Like you, I’ve realized I just don’t need all these dresses. I bought them for a wedding or other formal event and never wore them again. I’m also going to get rid of the things I swore I’d have tailored. I haven’t, so I must not really want them. When I really love something, I always make the time to have it tailored so I can wear it.
Because of the quarantine some of my clothes still have the tags on them. The others, including shoes are hardly worn. I can really do well with a lot less.
I appreciate your honesty Christina! I’ve been decluttering over time and, although my closet is no where near what a traditional “minimalist” closet should look like according to the minimalist rule makers, I don’t intend on ending up with 2 blouses, a pair of pants and half a shoe. Just kidding, but I’m just saying that my closet just has to reflect who I am and what I’m most comfortable keeping and wearing. Thx for a great video!
Very good points, thank you! I love the dress-up-game and I'm nowhere near being a minimalist (nor is it my intention to become one), but during a few recent years I have become much more intentional and meaningful in my wardrobe choices. Here are two ideas that have helped me: 1. I now know "my colors". I like colors a LOT, but that doesn't mean they all suit me. By knowing "my colors" I can easily avoid buying garments that I will not wear anyway because they clash with my complexion. 2. I know that I'm "a dress person" - a proper dress (also proper for current season - temperatures vary from -30 to +35 where I live) is a complete outfit, just add accessories and I'm good to go. I have learned that I almost always prefer dress over some two-piece. So, I have no particular reason to buy a new skirt, even if it may be cute, because it will rarely be worn, if at all.
I don't declutter clothes, or at least I rarely do, and I like keeping things that I don't like because I know sometime in the future I'll come back around to it. I'm the same way with hobbies and most things in general, I tend to get bored easily but fashion is cyclical, both in the broader sense of trends but also my own taste. I find that I usually regret getting rid of things unless I can't fit into them, and even then I sometimes like keeping them as fabric to repurpose (which I don't often end up doing, but it's fun when I do). I do agree though that it's really important to just spend time with what you have. What's helpful to me is having a closet app where I can look at and think about and put together my clothes without having to physically dig through them and try them on every time I'm thinking about clothes. I also take a picture of my outfit every day and use my outfits as my own inspo lol. It helps me understand what I like on my own body from what I already own. It's not that I never look to others for inspo, because I certainly do and it helps me get creative, but I definitely spend more time dissecting my own pictures to understand what elements work for me and how I can achieve that with all the other clothes I already have.
I can’t count the number of “perfect” items I have bought when all I like to wear are my concert tees and jeans 😂. I’m so done with shopping for now. I’m selling lots on Mercari and just not buying for now.
I declutter regularly. Takes one day on a weekend. Helps me remember what I own. I'm one of those people who has loads of clothes and wears the same 10 outfits all the time. Some clothes are old, some clothes I just love. I have way more clothes than I need and yes that's silly. But I'm not in debt, and can afford this habit. I have accepted that clothes are my silliest weakness. But that's me and I'm good with it.
I think there are quite a few of us (everyone who watches such channels, really) to whom clothing represents creativity, self expression, style, image and so much more - its why we spend so much time, effort and money. My realisation was that I wasn't actually spending enough time with my wardrobe to know it well, despite the time/ money/effort on shopping. But shopping is really just the first step. Styling it, figuring out a personal style, finding and filling gaps, everyday that I spent understanding how it made me feel, and how I thought about it - I understand now how much it means to me, how deeply I really enjoy getting dressed - I used to think it was frivolous, that there were deeper things in life competing for the mind-space... Now I think whatever brings joy isnt a frivolous thing at all. Im gonna embrace my wardrobe time ...treat like a good friend who deserves respect, attention, time and steady effort. In return, its paying off in terms of style, better choices, impulse control, more awareness and joy.
I learned that I don't like to mix and match my outfits. I tend to have one or two favorite combination of pieces, even if the separate parts can be matched with other pieces. And that its good to have some choice in fabric, looseness and number of layers. I want to roll out of bed, ask myself how I feel that day and choose a premade outfit that fits that feeling.
5:50 I have the same issue with not wanting to get rid of things that I've spent money on, but the thing to remember is: you've already spent the money, so it makes no difference! If you truly don't wear or like something any more, the best thing you can do is donate it or try to sell it on ebay or a similar website :)
CM: love your nuanced and thoughtful approach. Emily Wheatley is another fashion channel with a minimalist approach. She is a work from home mom. However, if one’s lifestyle includes multiple roles - serious business, bus casual, cocktail parties, opera, casual weekends, then it is more challenging. I would love you to feature a guest, who can make the most of a small wardrobe for a multi-function life.
"shopping feels productive".. This hit way too hard. I never thought about it this way, but maybe you just put words on a feeling that I could not explain to myself. Why do I feel the need to shop and why does it feel so good? Maybe it's a way to trick your mind into thinking you're being productive
I love your honesty about happiness and minimalism. I know I wouldn't be happy with a 30 piece wardrobe but there's a lot of pressure to bring it down to that as per "the rules". You make me feel like I can do this and with my own spin. Dziękuję bardzo!
I just moved for the 3rd time in 5 years; and will, most likely, be moving again within a year. I am so sick of bringing along the same perfectly good clothes that I never wear but can't get rid of because they are perfectly good. Help! Well actually, you already did help. This was very helpful in getting me into the mindset that will allow me to part with unneeded clothes. Especially when thinking about my personal style and stop thinking about "just in case". I find it also helps to sell the things I declutter. Or donate to actual people in need rather than thrift stores. Psychologically, it's hard fore to give something away when I don't know where it's going or who it will benefit. Anyway, I've rambled enough. Here I go to weed out my wardrobe...
I've always known I'll never be a minimalist. I don't have to learn it. I know within my heart there is joy in wearing quality colorful and neutral colors and i cannot be trapped in a number like 30 or 50 pieces of clothing. What I believe to be sustainable is "intentional living". I find it to be somewhere in between minimalism and excessive lifestyle. Being intentional is hard but it is way more rewarding than minimalism as you are still yourself but controlled at the same time. The right amount of control is good for one's health, environment, finances, etc. But in the end, to each his own. Do what makes you truly happy. 😊
Letting go of the few oddball items/colors helped me. I like to try new things, but sometimes the one rogue item just was a closet irritation that never worked with everything else. Sounds like freedom and way more possible outfits. Recently, after I edited my closet, I had a consultation with Christina and she helped me make new and fresh combinations with the clothes I have and really like. It was so much fun and so inspiring. That money spent was a better investment than any money spent shopping hands down. Thank you, Christina.
Can’t believe you are so close to 100K! You deserve it so much Christina! ❤️ I have been a follower since your shopaholic days and found your videos so relatable. I spent years of my life ( and soooo much hard earned money ) trying to impress others with my designer clothes.. but never really had my own style. I went through the shopaholic stage, the minimalist stage, saving every penny stage, buy everything I decluttered last month stage…. And I am finally at the • loves her style in a healthy non-shopaholic way • ! Thank you for sharing your journey and helping me find my own path 💛
Yes to all of this! 🙌🏻 I am at 64 pieces of clothing (90 items total including shoes, bags, & coats) and that feels minimal enough for me. The climate where I live is either cold, hot, or comfortable so I need to dress for 3 sets of temperature ranges, plus I need office attire for work. I also love fashion and design so having some room for variety and creativity in my wardrobe is important to me. 🤍
Did the same thing. I was doing black/white/jean. And I love colors and I love work out shorts and tees with graphics! I can live with 2 pair of jeans, but I like yoga pants, sweatshirts, and tee shirts.
Been loving binging all your decluttering related videos and no buy videos lately 👏🏻 been on a journey of decluttering and I think the main things I’ve learned are that 1. Just because I think something is cute does not mean I need it, that it will flatter me, or that it would get use in my wardrobe 2. If it doesn’t look flattering on me or make me feel good then I don’t need it 3. Regardless of if I like it, if I’m not wearing it then I don’t need it 4. I have started to realize that I have a few areas of weakness for example graphic tees which I love, but now I’ve started to ask myself do I really need another graphic tee? And is this one actually going to add to my wardrobe or do I have some that are similar? ❤️ thank you for your videos I’ve been really enjoying them
I used to beat myself up for getting rid of (= mostly resell) new pieces that didn’t work for me. But it helped so much to identify what I really like. Best advice: find your colours/shades and cuts that are comfortable. If I feel comfy in an outfit, I‘m much more confident. I found a pair of nice dressy trousers that feel like joggers and it was like a revelation ☺️
Simplicity and minimalism are not synonymous. Minimalism can be a very maximalist concept. I’ve decluttered so many things I’d like to have back. I redecorated several years ago. Instead of getting rid of the unused items-I wanted to-but I kept them. I’m glad I did because I plan to use some of those items again.
Thank you for being realistic. I strive for a more minimalist wardrobe; but, nice clothes make us good which translates to many other things in our lives. I’m all for the happy medium. Life is short - when minimalism feels like complete deprivation, where is the joy?!!
Being 6 feet tall, I have always had to have a capsule wardrobe by default. I guess that anyone with that many clothes must be a standard size and able to shop anywhere.
Or they are non standard size and hang onto everything whether it's nice or not just because it fits. My Mom was 6 foot and she couldn't declutter as there wasn't anything in the stores that was long an narrow enough. She had to make everything herself. Now she has found a store that will order in tall and extra tall versions of their regular stock st no extra charge ☺️
Hi Christina and community :-) I have gained some weight over the past 1,5 years. Now I am struggling of letting go peaces I love, hoping that they might fit again some day. The minimalist in me says "But what if not..." and "what if I don't even like them anymore in a year or so..", but at the same time I would feel bad letting go of something I really value and appreciate :-(. Any experiences or advise? :-) Hugs from Germanyyyy to Canadaaaa 😙
Love love love this video!! So raw and real!! Thank you Christina for being you!! I love clothes, I love fashion, I love building outfits, it’s a way I use my creativity!! AND no one is counting how many pieces of clothes you have but you. No one is in your home looking at how much or how little you have, but you. Your home and wardrobe has to give you peace and happiness if not then let it go. I go with functionality over minimalism. I dress for what role I am functioning in - there are many roles in my life - wife (date night) homeschool mom (casual) homeschool co-op director (semi professional) homebody (lounge) athlete (athletic wear) and so on. Christina I applaud you! Thank you for your perspective and opinion. So refreshing!!! I began watching you when you started to downsize your wardrobe and you were in debt!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️ And yes I am still decluttering!!😁❤️
This is very inspiring. I admit, my style is completely different from yours. I’m a performer and thus have a lot of Stage Outfits. A lot of them are able to be worn in my every day life and even to the office if need be (with a little creativity). But as a result, I have an insane amount of clothes because of all the “characters “ I like to play when I get dressed. They’re all me, just me if I lived in another decade or inside of a tv show or movie. That being said, I agree that a personal balance needs to be found when it comes to how much clothes we own and intentional spending. It’s highly personal and depends on your lifestyle. So appreciate the insight
I'm a minimalist and have more than the 'minimalist wardrobe'. I have to dress professionally for work so I have clothes for that. Then I have clothes I wear out and at home. Then I have clothes that are my cultural clothes. I have different closet space for each of those.
Oh my gosh I too finally figured out that a 30 piece wardrobe was not for me. 100 pieces is right up my alley. No guilt here anymore. And I intentionally get what I want as I change
I've been slowly letting go of things over the past year and have done a really good job of not bringing many new pieces in. I recently started selling on Poshmark, which I find motivational because every sale truly does inspire me to take a look and see if there is anything else I'm not wearing that I want to give a new home to. I've just started my second term for my master's in El. Ed., and I'm really trying to scale back on my current wardrobe to make way for a "teacher wardrobe." I have been taking a look at pieces, even pieces I still love, and asking myself if they convey the message I want to be putting out into the world now that I've started on this new path. I still have my "artist's wardrobe," because I am continuing to expand my photography/art practice and present myself in a different way when engaging with my art audience, but even it is being scaled back and curated to reflect where I am now. I've found it difficult to let go of who I was, but I know that I must let go of what no longer serves me so I can be who I am now.
I HAVE to ask you, you have a Ukrainian trident tatoo on the nape of your neck?? Being from there, I'm in total surprise and awe and please tell the story of why you have it! Thank you for amazing videos, full of useful tips and wisdom!
Love this video. I agree with not tying yourself to a number, whether it be 30 or 100 or more. While I’m nowhere near a minimalist, I’ve set limits on my wardrobe where there’s a designated spot for everything. If it starts to overflow, then I know it’s more than I can manage comfortably and I start to downsize. It’s all about what’s manageable for you and how effectively you’re able to rotate through and use what you do have so all of your wardrobe is functional and practical.
Loving these tips! I've been struggling a little trying not to buy too much or returning things right away that I don't plan to keep (have been on the hunt for bridal party dresses that are cute for the events but that I also see myself wearing again) but I admit it does take a lot of time and energy!
Thank you so much. for the good tips , for me is the same, it is impossible to only have 30 pieces in my wardrobe, but to reduce 60% is really really spectacular 👍 i will try to do this ☺️
I have 20 elements capsule wardrobe and I super happy with this number all year round. But I realize that may be it is extreme! I just love to live out of my comfort zone and challenge myself regularly. And started to declutter at around 50 elements. So 100 a lot for me.
Good to hear that you let go of the “30 piece” wardrobe… that is what kept me from really downsizing, because I would never want to do that… so I am about 100-120 pieces for all year, and that works, because I love to play round with clothes and outfits 😃 - so good for you 😅
Christina, how did you cope with the substantial loss in monetary value that comes from selling clothes you’re not wearing. I am in the process of minimizing but as a frugal guy I can’t stop calculating the losses I am going to take on eBay or similar. Thanks!
For tip #2 I think people do care what you wear but they don't care what "brand" you wear. Nobody ever know the $ of your jeans for example. Levis jeans and Shein jeans are all jeans afterall
Just found your channel and wanted to say a huge thanks for putting me back on the right track. I retired from the workforce a decade ago and at the time my closet was full of business trouser suits and crisp cotton shirts. So I proceeded to embark on a decade of casual clothing buying binge that I never loved or wore…….I have just decluttered more than 60% of all that and guess what I am left with…… polished casual blazers, collared shirts and pants. Loved it all my life and still have pieces from my business life that I can dress down for a more casual look. Just missing a couple of pieces that I will shop for with purpose.
Very good points. I admire your honesty! I tried the minimal wardrobe with three tees, three pants, two blouses etc and I got really bored with the lack of variety, with wearing the same things every day. I found, by trial and error, that my optimum is around 50 items summer and 80-100 in the winter.
yes I have been decluttering too. Becane a shopoholic and tried to stop it . I decluterred almost 30% now. Not going to shop for the christmas or new year. Still laying the bills 😢
I totally agree it's best to do what works specifically for YOU. I used to keep pieces because "everyone has this or that" and then all "should have" items went to a consignment store. It felt so liberating!
You’re channel has been helping me so much with changing my mindset on clothes! I don’t even see shopping the same way, it’s no longer my emotional crutch and you’ve definitely helped me reach this point! 🙌🏻❤️
I've been decluttering but for me, it was to get rid of things that are taking up space because I just don't need &/or use them anymore & I've been doing this throughout the entire house, not just my closet... Each trip home from goodwill after dropping off a load feels GREAT & makes me want to clean out even more but that's just me :)
I agree with you about the number of clothes not being the point. I have learned to pay attention to how I feel about the piece of clothing regardless of how many pieces I have. I too enjoy clothing and if I think “hell yes” about an item then I’ll keep it.
Good stuff! Thank you. I will say that you did “influence” me to try the Ilia mascara. I have dry eye disease and am reluctant to wear any mascara (which was fine over the past two years) but I now have a few social engagements and wanted to try a new brand. So far, so good. Thanks!
I went decluttering, no buying, thrifting…. Now I am :”be happy 😊 whatever that means”. I’ve had Enough guilt arealdy. Definitely today I am a very much conscious consumer. But now I am able to enjoy my belongings without thinking in numbers. 💕
You are so correct haul are not creative content it's important to be creative use What you have to creat what you want it does not have to be the same is all about inspo
Thank you !! I just ran across this video and will go back and watch part 1. Im afraid to count how many clothes I have. I have been consigning alot , making progress to minimize. At a point it turned into punishment 30 pieces. NO way. Now I'm listening to myself, being gracious to myself ( no shaming, no punishment and learning to value my time).
I would love to see your complete wardrobe, I have realised I have a similar style to you and would love some inspiration on outfits I would never have thought of
I felt so bad for you when you were trying to declutter to that low number. You seemed like you had so much anxiety to live a life that wasn't you. You definitely saved me time, during my declutter, because I figured out that I'm a mindful maximalist. The just in case box of clothes put away is usually just tossed 6 months later. But, I will say it is easier to let go of it then.
I don’t have a stylist’s eye, and copying a similar outfit to celebrities or influencers has really helped me. I would love to be able to afford the EXACT thing lol But I know sometimes that the item only looks good with hair done, at a nice location, etc. Aka “is it a good outfit or is she just skinny?”
I've been trying to declutter and downsize my wardrobe for ages, and saw a lot of vídeos that helped me, but I never reached the result I was aiming for. I think some of the things you said on your vídeos are going to help me getting "there". Fingers crossed, and thank you so much!
just like simple has different sizes, the guilt you talk about is possible at all wardrobe sizes. i've been in the "revising" camp for a while now. since decluttering to my core wardrobe of 20-30 pieces, i'm finally adding duplicates of the uniform pieces i wear the most as well as some new things. i may end up with 30-40... & i'm trying not to feel guilty about it.
I agree with you 100% is what you’re comfortable with. I would love to get down to a 30 piece wardrobe also, but there’s things that I don’t want to get rid of. The reason why a 30 piece wardrobe would work for me is because I’m retired. Maybe someday I’ll get down there but I have a bout 20 pairs of shoes and 50 items I think of clothing. I don’t go very many places anymore so I don’t need a lot but I have a hard time letting go of some of my really nice things.
For me alterations is too expensive so if it fits and makes me feel good and comfortable I buy the items. And I try to shop at places with a 30days free return policy. 😬 in case I change my mind or if it is a online purchase I still get my money back.
Although I haven’t decluttered clothes this year, I’m currently pregnant and I have no idea what I’ll like once baby is here I am looking forward to massively cleaning out and revamping my wardrobe once it’s that time for me. However I have been cleaning out and being more intentional with home decor, we moved into a much smaller home in January in hopes to live more simply and the whole process of prepping for a baby but intentionally bringing in furniture and clothes for them has been such a journey! Lots of your advice carry’s on throughout our whole house, not just our closet and dresser!
When I started working at 4am, I found quickly that a simple colored tee and black pants did the trick. I only have a handful of tees and about 3 pants. I use a lot less brain power to get dressed in the morning. I've since changed jobs and no longer work that early but kept up the simple/minimal wardrobe.
Can you please do a video on how to stop buying duplicates? Like finding one pair of jeans and buying the exact same one in a different colour or the same colour because you are worried they might one day stop making it. I think this is a seriously bad thinking process I go through.
I loved all your comments!! We do tend to dress for everyone else, this is sooooo true. I love wearing black and white, I like it simple. I do like every now and then a pop of color. I love jackets. You helped me so much with my declutter. I did “me”. Thank you!!
I don’t declutter anymore.. I also don’t buy unnecessary items…. I put myself on a cash envelope budget and if I see something I absolutely can’t live without or will die if I don’t have it, I ask myself… do I have the cash for it? And if the answer is no, then I have to really question, do I need this, am I willing to spend money I don’t have on hand on it.. which on the upside, forces me to use what I already have and not be as wasteful
I really, really appreciate how honest you are about the fact that decluttering is not an aesthetic and it's not a one-size-fits-all approach. I've been working on developing this decluttering as a mindset- and I finally connected my inner peace with it. That is what I'm hoping will sustain this habit of decluttering as a lifelong mindset! Thank you Christina for your content that promotes grace and self-care!
The 30 piece wardrobe would not work for me. I enjoy having variety. In the past few years that the world has opened up has made me realize what I gravitate toward. What I started to see was my future self items were never being used and pushed back in my closet. Slowly letting go and seeing my true self revealed from the declutter was what brought me joy. It’s definitely a good idea to declutter but not go to an extreme of letting go of everything and be regretful. It defeats the purpose of why you are doing it.
Decluttered and got rid of alot of my clothes and shoes! It feels so good to have less stuff and more organized. I do agree, that 100 pieces are a good number of clothes to have
Have you decluttered lately? What did you learn about yourself from it?
Edit: just want to note that there’s NO PRESSURE to get rid of this much in your wardrobe or space, especially at once, or to glorify that. If you watch my channel, then you know extremes are no fun. Only you know what serves you or brings you value. Stay true to that in your process. 🥰
I learned that I am more confident than I used to think! I don't need the "perfect outfit" to make me feel prepared for what I'm nervous to do. I can do anything I need to in the clothes I have right now.
I had way too many prints in my dresses... don't get me wrong I love prints but my wardrobe lacked balance... And as I moved to a very sunny place I had to make changes in my wardrobe and found it hard to do so... because it meant letting go of things that i loved (or loved the idea of it) but no longer served me or never served me. And this comes from a wardrobe of about 80 pieces. I decluttered some of my print dresses as I realized I mostly the white or black ones and only some prints... And I definitely kept also the fabrics that are good for this temperatures in Provence...I still have to declutter some of my jumpers as I definitely don't need as much as I currently have....but I struggle with emotional attachement...and maybe fear of missing them... but if I were to pick what I wore last winter in Provence, the process will be really easy. I definitely need some help.
I learned that all I wear is tee shirts and leggings. I have one pair of croc sandals I wear everywhere. I never understood where people who do clothing hauls with all those clothes go?
Your video's and tips are so helpful!
I've been changing my wardrobe drastically recently. I'm learning to dress for my own comfort and happiness, and not to impress someone on the street who won't remember me 5 minutes later.
I've been dealing with fibromyalgia for a couple years now, resulting in me always being in pain.. so comfortable clothes and fabrics are important to me.
Not having items anymore which don't support me in that way has been so great.
In the time when I was like 10-15 I had a lot of clothes. First because I had two older siblings and because my mums friends all had kids a bit older than me, so when they grew out of their clothes I got them. I got like 1-2 big Ikea bags every few months. At on point I had 75 short sleef T-shirts. And for a long time I kept a lot of things because there were for free. I remember feeling completely overwhelmed and also having no clue what MY own style was because I was wearing other peoples style. Now that I have only the clothes I love I have so much fun with my wardrobe. I got rid of everything I didn't think was worth keeping. And that wasn't done in one big declutter, that took me years of exploration and finding out, what I like and what suits me. I am now so much happier I now my wardrobe will never be perfect because I'm always changing but now I feel confident and comfortable in everything I have in my closet and that only thanks to decluttering everything else. So I have learned less is truly more.
Just a tip here. If there is an item of clothing you’re not sure about, try wearing it for a day. Pay attention to how you feel in it. It really helps you clarify how you feel about it. Then you can pass it along or keep it.
Great tip! I’ve been doing that and found it very helpful.
Pass it on ???? To who where what ???? Everyone else has zillion clothes you know
I’ve done this a few times. Always works!
What an excellent idea! I am going to try this.
Great tip. Amazing is the difference between fantasy life of garment and actual wear. Mind the gap!
To find my personal style, I actually had to put all the social media, including Pinterest, away for a while and just start dressing up my own closet and what I already had to figure out what I really liked. I’ve never been more confused than when browsing outfits and trying to piece together something for me which was worn by so many different body types in so many different settings with vastly different lifestyles. For example, In theory I love skirts, but in reality they just don’t suit my lifestyle very well, until I discovered recently that a midi bias-cut is just perfect for me compared to A-line or Long maxi/flowy skirts. That’s something you can’t really discover through Pinterest, but through trying out your own wardrobe and proof of concept with thrifted pieces. I totally agree that clothes cost more than money. The time I’ve spent browsing looking back, is unbelievable. How much time I have used in my days looking for clothes rather than living my life, clothes that I ended up reselling because they weren’t quite for me. So right now, I’ve put it all away so I can just wear my wardrobe for a while and figure out some proof of concept and narrow down my style. Pinterest is also very broad in style which makes it very difficult to find what you actually like. I think eventually I may go there to find some inspiration but for now, I need to find my personal style first. Great tips! I love your encouragement to creativity rather than outfit formulas.
Doing this right now aswell. Too much outside influence causing me to buy more or get rid of perfectly good things to get down to a certain number. Was becoming very stressful mentally
after buying then decluterring various shades of tan/beige trench coats, i finally accepted that the "essential" for others does not work for me. they just wash me out no matter in which tone. instead, i opted for a navy collarless trench and i find myself wearing it again and again! yes i regretted alot for the money wasted, but somehow i managed to realised that it's just a learning or knowing-myself process and those coats have fulfilled their mission in my life already. i'm happy to let them go at that time so that i can focus on the one that actually fits me. and i learned that the "essential" can be really personal or very different for everyone.
I'm over the 'decluttering' craze. It's bad for my finances and the environment. I use whatever I already bought even if it's not 'perfect', I reuse, repair and repurpose instead of decluttering.
Love it!
Yesss exactly! Ain’t nobody got the money for that lol. Use, reuse, repair, take good care of what you already own to make it last longer, and buy mindfully.
I am in the process of doing the same things. I am trying to find a good seamstress
@@jacquiesang8265 I learned how to do it myself. But patience is required 😂😁
I'm wondering how decluttering is bad for your finances? I sold loads of stuff and recouped some of my money. I never replaced a single thing. It was a win/win for me, more money, less clutter.
I just recently graduated college and took it as an opportunity to really size down and curate my wardrobe. What I learned is that my personal style is much more compatible with the professional world that I’m entering, and I was able to declutter the fantasy college self I never was. I kept shopping for “going out” dresses and clothes, even as a person who just doesn’t like going out to the club! Having all those clothes really fed into feelings of inadequacy, and now I feel like my wardrobe is much more suited to my actual lifestyle and personal style.
A couple of years ago I went through a phase where I purchased a lot of traditionally feminine clothes, i.e. skirts, dress etc. I've always been a tomboy, jeans, Vans, t-shirts are my go-to and are what I feel like myself in. I've realized that the reason for those purchases was more than just wanting to change my style or experimenting something new. I never felt comfortable in those clothes. I've donated most of them and trying to sell the items that are expensive. Now I'm perfectly happy with my old style, more importantly I'm happy with who I am. Great video!
The biggest lesson I have learnt over the last few years is about taking care of my clothes and making the effort to get them to fit right. I have a fabulous local seamstress who has been able to adjust my clothing so it fits right for my very European shape (I am not straight up and down 🙂). This has been a game changer for me. A small price to pay but a big impact in terms of my likelihood to wear the clothing. I also purchased a de-piller and goodness me, my jumpers and coats look brand new again. And I like the mindfulness associated with caring for my clothing - it contributes to valuing these items more.
YES! Thank you for addressing what "less" means in terms of numbers and how that may differ for everyone. I too have about 100 pieces in my wardrobe and it's the perfect amount (it encompasses summer, winter, formal, casual, outerwear, workout clothes, sleepwear, etc). Any more or less does not suit me/my lifestyle well.
I recently went through my closet with the phrase "never choose" in my mind.
I had perfectly good things that I never choose to wear, so I set those aside and will probably give them all away. That left me with my favorites, The ones I feel good wearing and look good on me.
That’s a great perspective!
I haven’t been decluttering because I don’t think that was wise to do during quarantine when we didn’t have an idea of what we wear. That said, since the world has opened up a bit, it feels like everything in my closet is a new find and I’m paying attention to the clothes I’m excited to wear after two years of not being able. The clothes I’m not excited about can probably be donated. Like you, I’ve realized I just don’t need all these dresses. I bought them for a wedding or other formal event and never wore them again. I’m also going to get rid of the things I swore I’d have tailored. I haven’t, so I must not really want them. When I really love something, I always make the time to have it tailored so I can wear it.
Because of the quarantine some of my clothes still have the tags on them. The others, including shoes are hardly worn. I can really do well with a lot less.
I appreciate your honesty Christina! I’ve been decluttering over time and, although my closet is no where near what a traditional “minimalist” closet should look like according to the minimalist rule makers, I don’t intend on ending up with 2 blouses, a pair of pants and half a shoe. Just kidding, but I’m just saying that my closet just has to reflect who I am and what I’m most comfortable keeping and wearing. Thx for a great video!
Very good points, thank you! I love the dress-up-game and I'm nowhere near being a minimalist (nor is it my intention to become one), but during a few recent years I have become much more intentional and meaningful in my wardrobe choices. Here are two ideas that have helped me:
1. I now know "my colors". I like colors a LOT, but that doesn't mean they all suit me. By knowing "my colors" I can easily avoid buying garments that I will not wear anyway because they clash with my complexion.
2. I know that I'm "a dress person" - a proper dress (also proper for current season - temperatures vary from -30 to +35 where I live) is a complete outfit, just add accessories and I'm good to go. I have learned that I almost always prefer dress over some two-piece. So, I have no particular reason to buy a new skirt, even if it may be cute, because it will rarely be worn, if at all.
Self-knowledge in what you like and what suits you saves so much time and worry!
You are giving me serious 90s supermodel vibes, Christina. Your hair looks sooo good
She reminds me of the writer Marya Hornbacher in the 90s.
I don't declutter clothes, or at least I rarely do, and I like keeping things that I don't like because I know sometime in the future I'll come back around to it. I'm the same way with hobbies and most things in general, I tend to get bored easily but fashion is cyclical, both in the broader sense of trends but also my own taste. I find that I usually regret getting rid of things unless I can't fit into them, and even then I sometimes like keeping them as fabric to repurpose (which I don't often end up doing, but it's fun when I do).
I do agree though that it's really important to just spend time with what you have. What's helpful to me is having a closet app where I can look at and think about and put together my clothes without having to physically dig through them and try them on every time I'm thinking about clothes. I also take a picture of my outfit every day and use my outfits as my own inspo lol. It helps me understand what I like on my own body from what I already own. It's not that I never look to others for inspo, because I certainly do and it helps me get creative, but I definitely spend more time dissecting my own pictures to understand what elements work for me and how I can achieve that with all the other clothes I already have.
I can’t count the number of “perfect” items I have bought when all I like to wear are my concert tees and jeans 😂. I’m so done with shopping for now. I’m selling lots on Mercari and just not buying for now.
I declutter regularly. Takes one day on a weekend. Helps me remember what I own. I'm one of those people who has loads of clothes and wears the same 10 outfits all the time.
Some clothes are old, some clothes I just love. I have way more clothes than I need and yes that's silly. But I'm not in debt, and can afford this habit. I have accepted that clothes are my silliest weakness. But that's me and I'm good with it.
Happy for you!
Same here.
I think there are quite a few of us (everyone who watches such channels, really) to whom clothing represents creativity, self expression, style, image and so much more - its why we spend so much time, effort and money.
My realisation was that I wasn't actually spending enough time with my wardrobe to know it well, despite the time/ money/effort on shopping. But shopping is really just the first step. Styling it, figuring out a personal style, finding and filling gaps, everyday that I spent understanding how it made me feel, and how I thought about it - I understand now how much it means to me, how deeply I really enjoy getting dressed - I used to think it was frivolous, that there were deeper things in life competing for the mind-space... Now I think whatever brings joy isnt a frivolous thing at all. Im gonna embrace my wardrobe time ...treat like a good friend who deserves respect, attention, time and steady effort. In return, its paying off in terms of style, better choices, impulse control, more awareness and joy.
💯 - it took me a long time to learn and accept this for myself too
I learned that I don't like to mix and match my outfits. I tend to have one or two favorite combination of pieces, even if the separate parts can be matched with other pieces. And that its good to have some choice in fabric, looseness and number of layers. I want to roll out of bed, ask myself how I feel that day and choose a premade outfit that fits that feeling.
5:50 I have the same issue with not wanting to get rid of things that I've spent money on, but the thing to remember is: you've already spent the money, so it makes no difference! If you truly don't wear or like something any more, the best thing you can do is donate it or try to sell it on ebay or a similar website :)
CM: love your nuanced and thoughtful approach. Emily Wheatley is another fashion channel with a minimalist approach. She is a work from home mom. However, if one’s lifestyle includes multiple roles - serious business, bus casual, cocktail parties, opera, casual weekends, then it is more challenging. I would love you to feature a guest, who can make the most of a small wardrobe for a multi-function life.
"shopping feels productive".. This hit way too hard. I never thought about it this way, but maybe you just put words on a feeling that I could not explain to myself. Why do I feel the need to shop and why does it feel so good? Maybe it's a way to trick your mind into thinking you're being productive
If def does that for me, even now. Mindfulness and awareness helps a lot!
@@Christinamychas wow I wasn't expecting you to answer 😍
You helped a lot through my process, I really like your content!
@ ThePopo LOL! 💓🙏🇺🇸
I love your honesty about happiness and minimalism. I know I wouldn't be happy with a 30 piece wardrobe but there's a lot of pressure to bring it down to that as per "the rules". You make me feel like I can do this and with my own spin. Dziękuję bardzo!
You absolutely can! Make it work for you. Decluttering for the sake of decluttering i learned isn’t that helpful.
I just moved for the 3rd time in 5 years; and will, most likely, be moving again within a year. I am so sick of bringing along the same perfectly good clothes that I never wear but can't get rid of because they are perfectly good. Help! Well actually, you already did help. This was very helpful in getting me into the mindset that will allow me to part with unneeded clothes. Especially when thinking about my personal style and stop thinking about "just in case". I find it also helps to sell the things I declutter. Or donate to actual people in need rather than thrift stores. Psychologically, it's hard fore to give something away when I don't know where it's going or who it will benefit. Anyway, I've rambled enough. Here I go to weed out my wardrobe...
I've always known I'll never be a minimalist. I don't have to learn it. I know within my heart there is joy in wearing quality colorful and neutral colors and i cannot be trapped in a number like 30 or 50 pieces of clothing. What I believe to be sustainable is "intentional living". I find it to be somewhere in between minimalism and excessive lifestyle. Being intentional is hard but it is way more rewarding than minimalism as you are still yourself but controlled at the same time. The right amount of control is good for one's health, environment, finances, etc. But in the end, to each his own. Do what makes you truly happy. 😊
Letting go of the few oddball items/colors helped me. I like to try new things, but sometimes the one rogue item just was a closet irritation that never worked with everything else. Sounds like freedom and way more possible outfits.
Recently, after I edited my closet, I had a consultation with Christina and she helped me make new and fresh combinations with the clothes I have and really like. It was so much fun and so inspiring. That money spent was a better investment than any money spent shopping hands down. Thank you, Christina.
Can’t believe you are so close to 100K! You deserve it so much Christina! ❤️ I have been a follower since your shopaholic days and found your videos so relatable. I spent years of my life ( and soooo much hard earned money ) trying to impress others with my designer clothes.. but never really had my own style. I went through the shopaholic stage, the minimalist stage, saving every penny stage, buy everything I decluttered last month stage…. And I am finally at the • loves her style in a healthy non-shopaholic way • ! Thank you for sharing your journey and helping me find my own path 💛
Yes to all of this! 🙌🏻 I am at 64 pieces of clothing (90 items total including shoes, bags, & coats) and that feels minimal enough for me. The climate where I live is either cold, hot, or comfortable so I need to dress for 3 sets of temperature ranges, plus I need office attire for work. I also love fashion and design so having some room for variety and creativity in my wardrobe is important to me. 🤍
I’m at approx a 100 piece wardrobe too- it’s Canada… 4 seasons!!
that's right, eh? haha
Did the same thing. I was doing black/white/jean. And I love colors and I love work out shorts and tees with graphics! I can live with 2 pair of jeans, but I like yoga pants, sweatshirts, and tee shirts.
Been loving binging all your decluttering related videos and no buy videos lately 👏🏻 been on a journey of decluttering and I think the main things I’ve learned are that 1. Just because I think something is cute does not mean I need it, that it will flatter me, or that it would get use in my wardrobe 2. If it doesn’t look flattering on me or make me feel good then I don’t need it 3. Regardless of if I like it, if I’m not wearing it then I don’t need it 4. I have started to realize that I have a few areas of weakness for example graphic tees which I love, but now I’ve started to ask myself do I really need another graphic tee? And is this one actually going to add to my wardrobe or do I have some that are similar? ❤️ thank you for your videos I’ve been really enjoying them
Almost 100k!!! :) Congrats! Appreciate your genuine content.
I used to beat myself up for getting rid of (= mostly resell) new pieces that didn’t work for me. But it helped so much to identify what I really like. Best advice: find your colours/shades and cuts that are comfortable. If I feel comfy in an outfit, I‘m much more confident. I found a pair of nice dressy trousers that feel like joggers and it was like a revelation ☺️
Yes!!!
Simplicity and minimalism are not synonymous. Minimalism can be a very maximalist concept. I’ve decluttered so many things I’d like to have back. I redecorated several years ago. Instead of getting rid of the unused items-I wanted to-but I kept them. I’m glad I did because I plan to use some of those items again.
💯!
Thank you for being realistic. I strive for a more minimalist wardrobe; but, nice clothes make us good which translates to many other things in our lives. I’m all for the happy medium. Life is short - when minimalism feels like complete deprivation, where is the joy?!!
Being 6 feet tall, I have always had to have a capsule wardrobe by default. I guess that anyone with that many clothes must be a standard size and able to shop anywhere.
Or they are non standard size and hang onto everything whether it's nice or not just because it fits. My Mom was 6 foot and she couldn't declutter as there wasn't anything in the stores that was long an narrow enough. She had to make everything herself. Now she has found a store that will order in tall and extra tall versions of their regular stock st no extra charge ☺️
Hi Christina and community :-)
I have gained some weight over the past 1,5 years. Now I am struggling of letting go peaces I love, hoping that they might fit again some day. The minimalist in me says "But what if not..." and "what if I don't even like them anymore in a year or so..", but at the same time I would feel bad letting go of something I really value and appreciate :-(. Any experiences or advise? :-)
Hugs from Germanyyyy to Canadaaaa 😙
Store them! 🥰
Love love love this video!! So raw and real!! Thank you Christina for being you!! I love clothes, I love fashion, I love building outfits, it’s a way I use my creativity!! AND no one is counting how many pieces of clothes you have but you. No one is in your home looking at how much or how little you have, but you. Your home and wardrobe has to give you peace and happiness if not then let it go. I go with functionality over minimalism. I dress for what role I am functioning in - there are many roles in my life - wife (date night) homeschool mom (casual) homeschool co-op director (semi professional) homebody (lounge) athlete (athletic wear) and so on. Christina I applaud you! Thank you for your perspective and opinion. So refreshing!!! I began watching you when you started to downsize your wardrobe and you were in debt!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️ And yes I am still decluttering!!😁❤️
This is very inspiring. I admit, my style is completely different from yours. I’m a performer and thus have a lot of Stage Outfits. A lot of them are able to be worn in my every day life and even to the office if need be (with a little creativity). But as a result, I have an insane amount of clothes because of all the “characters “ I like to play when I get dressed. They’re all me, just me if I lived in another decade or inside of a tv show or movie.
That being said, I agree that a personal balance needs to be found when it comes to how much clothes we own and intentional spending. It’s highly personal and depends on your lifestyle. So appreciate the insight
So much wisdom here, Christina! It really resonates with me. Thanks so much for sharing it.
I'm a minimalist and have more than the 'minimalist wardrobe'. I have to dress professionally for work so I have clothes for that. Then I have clothes I wear out and at home. Then I have clothes that are my cultural clothes. I have different closet space for each of those.
Do you!! Love it!
@@Christinamychas I love it when you reply back to people, Christina. Your videos are great, I binge watch them often.
Oh my gosh I too finally figured out that a 30 piece wardrobe was not for me. 100 pieces is right up my alley. No guilt here anymore. And I intentionally get what I want as I change
I've been slowly letting go of things over the past year and have done a really good job of not bringing many new pieces in. I recently started selling on Poshmark, which I find motivational because every sale truly does inspire me to take a look and see if there is anything else I'm not wearing that I want to give a new home to. I've just started my second term for my master's in El. Ed., and I'm really trying to scale back on my current wardrobe to make way for a "teacher wardrobe." I have been taking a look at pieces, even pieces I still love, and asking myself if they convey the message I want to be putting out into the world now that I've started on this new path. I still have my "artist's wardrobe," because I am continuing to expand my photography/art practice and present myself in a different way when engaging with my art audience, but even it is being scaled back and curated to reflect where I am now. I've found it difficult to let go of who I was, but I know that I must let go of what no longer serves me so I can be who I am now.
I HAVE to ask you, you have a Ukrainian trident tatoo on the nape of your neck?? Being from there, I'm in total surprise and awe and please tell the story of why you have it! Thank you for amazing videos, full of useful tips and wisdom!
Yes it is! I’m Ukrainian ❤️🇺🇦
Love this video. I agree with not tying yourself to a number, whether it be 30 or 100 or more. While I’m nowhere near a minimalist, I’ve set limits on my wardrobe where there’s a designated spot for everything. If it starts to overflow, then I know it’s more than I can manage comfortably and I start to downsize. It’s all about what’s manageable for you and how effectively you’re able to rotate through and use what you do have so all of your wardrobe is functional and practical.
Yes!!
Appreciate you and your content so much. I love your styling and living sensibilities, thank you. Hell, YES!
Loving these tips! I've been struggling a little trying not to buy too much or returning things right away that I don't plan to keep (have been on the hunt for bridal party dresses that are cute for the events but that I also see myself wearing again) but I admit it does take a lot of time and energy!
Thank you so much. for the good tips , for me is the same, it is impossible to only have 30 pieces in my wardrobe, but to reduce 60% is really really spectacular 👍 i will try to do this ☺️
I have 20 elements capsule wardrobe and I
super happy with this number all year round. But I realize that may be it is extreme! I just love to live out of my comfort zone and challenge myself regularly. And started to declutter at around 50 elements. So 100 a lot for me.
Good to hear that you let go of the “30 piece” wardrobe… that is what kept me from really downsizing, because I would never want to do that… so I am about 100-120 pieces for all year, and that works, because I love to play round with clothes and outfits 😃 - so good for you 😅
Same! You too! 🥰
Christina, how did you cope with the substantial loss in monetary value that comes from selling clothes you’re not wearing. I am in the process of minimizing but as a frugal guy I can’t stop calculating the losses I am going to take on eBay or similar. Thanks!
Moneys already gone! I try to view it at least I’m getting some more money back on sellable items vs consigning or giving away
For tip #2 I think people do care what you wear but they don't care what "brand" you wear. Nobody ever know the $ of your jeans for example. Levis jeans and Shein jeans are all jeans afterall
Just found your channel and wanted to say a huge thanks for putting me back on the right track. I retired from the workforce a decade ago and at the time my closet was full of business trouser suits and crisp cotton shirts. So I proceeded to embark on a decade of casual clothing buying binge that I never loved or wore…….I have just decluttered more than 60% of all that and guess what I am left with…… polished casual blazers, collared shirts and pants. Loved it all my life and still have pieces from my business life that I can dress down for a more casual look. Just missing a couple of pieces that I will shop for with purpose.
Very good points. I admire your honesty! I tried the minimal wardrobe with three tees, three pants, two blouses etc and I got really bored with the lack of variety, with wearing the same things every day. I found, by trial and error, that my optimum is around 50 items summer and 80-100 in the winter.
Love that for you Susan!
yes I have been decluttering too. Becane a shopoholic and tried to stop it . I decluterred almost 30% now. Not going to shop for the christmas or new year. Still laying the bills 😢
Off-topic, but your hair looks beautiful!
Great video Christina 💕
These were all great tips! Especially #2, get dressed for you, not to impress someone else!
Wow, this is a very useful video. Thanks for sharing your story, Christina! 😊
Hello 🙂 I love your video's 😊 thank you Every time I declutter, I learn what I like to wear, and that I don't need to have exact number of clothes👍😉🙂
I totally agree it's best to do what works specifically for YOU. I used to keep pieces because "everyone has this or that" and then all "should have" items went to a consignment store. It felt so liberating!
You’re channel has been helping me so much with changing my mindset on clothes! I don’t even see shopping the same way, it’s no longer my emotional crutch and you’ve definitely helped me reach this point! 🙌🏻❤️
Less means what you will actually use and value. That's different for everyone
I've decluttered my closet about 6 times and thought, I just can't get to 30 items and that just has to be ok!
You go!! Pretty impressive journey! You do have moxie!!
Thank you for this video. There are so many videos on getting rid of clothes but not many on the results later down the road. I have learned a lot :D
Very helpful! Great video 😃👍🏻
I've been decluttering but for me, it was to get rid of things that are taking up space because I just don't need &/or use them anymore & I've been doing this throughout the entire house, not just my closet... Each trip home from goodwill after dropping off a load feels GREAT & makes me want to clean out even more but that's just me :)
Oh! I, too, am a Wendy Ann! :)
I agree with you about the number of clothes not being the point. I have learned to pay attention to how I feel about the piece of clothing regardless of how many pieces I have. I too enjoy clothing and if I think “hell yes” about an item then I’ll keep it.
This is really helpful. Wonderful thoughts
Good stuff! Thank you. I will say that you did “influence” me to try the Ilia mascara. I have dry eye disease and am reluctant to wear any mascara (which was fine over the past two years) but I now have a few social engagements and wanted to try a new brand. So far, so good. Thanks!
Your content is so helpful!
So glad it helps!!
I went decluttering, no buying, thrifting…. Now I am :”be happy 😊 whatever that means”. I’ve had Enough guilt arealdy. Definitely today I am a very much conscious consumer. But now I am able to enjoy my belongings without thinking in numbers. 💕
YES! Love that for all of us!
You are so correct haul are not creative content it's important to be creative use What you have to creat what you want it does not have to be the same is all about inspo
Thank you !! I just ran across this video and will go back and watch part 1. Im afraid to count how many clothes I have. I have been consigning alot , making progress to minimize. At a point it turned into punishment 30 pieces. NO way. Now I'm listening to myself, being gracious to myself ( no shaming, no punishment and learning to value my time).
I would love to see your complete wardrobe, I have realised I have a similar style to you and would love some inspiration on outfits I would never have thought of
I had over 600 pieces
Just sold and donated 400
Working on the last 150😜😜😜😜😜😜
I felt so bad for you when you were trying to declutter to that low number. You seemed like you had so much anxiety to live a life that wasn't you. You definitely saved me time, during my declutter, because I figured out that I'm a mindful maximalist. The just in case box of clothes put away is usually just tossed 6 months later. But, I will say it is easier to let go of it then.
Had to figure it out for sure
You are looking so happy and healthy these days!
I don’t have a stylist’s eye, and copying a similar outfit to celebrities or influencers has really helped me. I would love to be able to afford the EXACT thing lol But I know sometimes that the item only looks good with hair done, at a nice location, etc. Aka “is it a good outfit or is she just skinny?”
I've been trying to declutter and downsize my wardrobe for ages, and saw a lot of vídeos that helped me, but I never reached the result I was aiming for. I think some of the things you said on your vídeos are going to help me getting "there". Fingers crossed, and thank you so much!
just like simple has different sizes, the guilt you talk about is possible at all wardrobe sizes.
i've been in the "revising" camp for a while now. since decluttering to my core wardrobe of 20-30 pieces, i'm finally adding duplicates of the uniform pieces i wear the most as well as some new things. i may end up with 30-40... & i'm trying not to feel guilty about it.
I agree with you 100% is what you’re comfortable with. I would love to get down to a 30 piece wardrobe also, but there’s things that I don’t want to get rid of. The reason why a 30 piece wardrobe would work for me is because I’m retired. Maybe someday I’ll get down there but I have a bout 20 pairs of shoes and 50 items I think of clothing. I don’t go very many places anymore so I don’t need a lot but I have a hard time letting go of some of my really nice things.
30 items is too extreme, I agree :)
For me alterations is too expensive so if it fits and makes me feel good and comfortable I buy the items.
And I try to shop at places with a 30days free return policy. 😬 in case I change my mind or if it is a online purchase I still get my money back.
Although I haven’t decluttered clothes this year, I’m currently pregnant and I have no idea what I’ll like once baby is here I am looking forward to massively cleaning out and revamping my wardrobe once it’s that time for me. However I have been cleaning out and being more intentional with home decor, we moved into a much smaller home in January in hopes to live more simply and the whole process of prepping for a baby but intentionally bringing in furniture and clothes for them has been such a journey! Lots of your advice carry’s on throughout our whole house, not just our closet and dresser!
When I started working at 4am, I found quickly that a simple colored tee and black pants did the trick. I only have a handful of tees and about 3 pants. I use a lot less brain power to get dressed in the morning. I've since changed jobs and no longer work that early but kept up the simple/minimal wardrobe.
Can you please do a video on how to stop buying duplicates? Like finding one pair of jeans and buying the exact same one in a different colour or the same colour because you are worried they might one day stop making it. I think this is a seriously bad thinking process I go through.
I loved all your comments!! We do tend to dress for everyone else, this is sooooo true. I love wearing black and white, I like it simple. I do like every now and then a pop of color. I love jackets. You helped me so much with my declutter. I did “me”. Thank you!!
I don’t declutter anymore.. I also don’t buy unnecessary items…. I put myself on a cash envelope budget and if I see something I absolutely can’t live without or will die if I don’t have it, I ask myself… do I have the cash for it? And if the answer is no, then I have to really question, do I need this, am I willing to spend money I don’t have on hand on it.. which on the upside, forces me to use what I already have and not be as wasteful
I really, really appreciate how honest you are about the fact that decluttering is not an aesthetic and it's not a one-size-fits-all approach.
I've been working on developing this decluttering as a mindset- and I finally connected my inner peace with it. That is what I'm hoping will sustain this habit of decluttering as a lifelong mindset! Thank you Christina for your content that promotes grace and self-care!
The 30 piece wardrobe would not work for me.
I enjoy having variety. In the past few years that the world has opened up has made me realize what I gravitate toward. What I started to see was my future self items were never being used and pushed back in my closet. Slowly letting go and seeing my true self revealed from the declutter was what brought me joy. It’s definitely a good idea to declutter but not go to an extreme of letting go of everything and be regretful. It defeats the purpose of why you are doing it.
You would love to follow Alyssa Beltempo. She has perfected "shop your closet".
This is why I love you, thank you for showing more of practical side of minimalism . 😊
Totally unrelated. . .but your hair looks really good here, very rocker chic :D
Another tip is to try to find which colours make you feel good, match your complexion without makeup
Decluttered and got rid of alot of my clothes and shoes! It feels so good to have less stuff and more organized. I do agree, that 100 pieces are a good number of clothes to have
OMG, I totally love the trident on your back!💛💙
This is SUCH a good video! Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Ohhh am trying but trying to decide wht to keep or get rid off is so hard but am getting there, great videos thankyou best wishes from Scotland 🌹🌹🌹🌹
Try framing it as what you want to keep - instead of what goes. Unapologetically!
@@Christinamychas thankyou Christina
Thank you for this love ❤️. I will be doing the same soon.
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