[Sorry, long post]
My decluttering / curated wardrobe journey started over 7 years ago, I have tried quite a few concepts, like Project 333, One-In-One-Out Rule, the Konmari method, No Buy/Shop your own closet, but nothing really worked out in the long run, except 5PFW. It was popular a few years ago but now nobody really talks about it anymore. Please join in if you like! Anyway, here is my experience:
The concept:
1. Get your basics straight:
Make a small & curated list of basics - super versatile items you know work for you (plain t-shirts, straight jeans, ankleboots, you know how it goes) - and do some shopping if you currently do not own some of these items - of course this list can (slowly) change over time.
2. 5 seasonal pieces:
Every season (spring/summer or fall/winter) we select up to 5 items to add to our wardrobe. This means everything closet-related (including accessories and jewelry) except for underwear, gymclothes, home-&nightwear and things on our basics list. Unasked-for gifts don't count: My grandma likes to knit and I get gifted a few scarves every year, I won't count those towards my 5 items.
3. Replace items:
If you need to replace a basic or some gymclothes, it does not count towards the five pieces. But you need to get rid of the old one (=my take on the concept). If you want a new pair of yoga pants just because of the design, it definitely counts towards the 5 pieces - most articles say shop as much as you want in the basics category, but I don't agree. What then probably happens is that a) you buy way more basic white t-shirts than you need or b) the definition of “basic“ gets watered down and you try to justify things as basics that truly aren't. So I say figure out the right items and number and stick to replacements.
(4. Optional but very helpful: Declutter regularly:
After each season take a look into what you didn't enjoy wearing or didn't wear it at all - ask yourself why and maybe responsibly get rid of it, and make a note why it didn't work so you won't repeat the same mistake. This helps to keep your wardrobe at a resonable size that works for your life.)
Please share your thoughts! I'll post what I learned so far, my basics list and my 2020 journey here soon
My decluttering / curated wardrobe journey started over 7 years ago, I have tried quite a few concepts, like Project 333, One-In-One-Out Rule, the Konmari method, No Buy/Shop your own closet, but nothing really worked out in the long run, except 5PFW. It was popular a few years ago but now nobody really talks about it anymore. Please join in if you like! Anyway, here is my experience:
The concept:
1. Get your basics straight:
Make a small & curated list of basics - super versatile items you know work for you (plain t-shirts, straight jeans, ankleboots, you know how it goes) - and do some shopping if you currently do not own some of these items - of course this list can (slowly) change over time.
2. 5 seasonal pieces:
Every season (spring/summer or fall/winter) we select up to 5 items to add to our wardrobe. This means everything closet-related (including accessories and jewelry) except for underwear, gymclothes, home-&nightwear and things on our basics list. Unasked-for gifts don't count: My grandma likes to knit and I get gifted a few scarves every year, I won't count those towards my 5 items.
3. Replace items:
If you need to replace a basic or some gymclothes, it does not count towards the five pieces. But you need to get rid of the old one (=my take on the concept). If you want a new pair of yoga pants just because of the design, it definitely counts towards the 5 pieces - most articles say shop as much as you want in the basics category, but I don't agree. What then probably happens is that a) you buy way more basic white t-shirts than you need or b) the definition of “basic“ gets watered down and you try to justify things as basics that truly aren't. So I say figure out the right items and number and stick to replacements.
(4. Optional but very helpful: Declutter regularly:
After each season take a look into what you didn't enjoy wearing or didn't wear it at all - ask yourself why and maybe responsibly get rid of it, and make a note why it didn't work so you won't repeat the same mistake. This helps to keep your wardrobe at a resonable size that works for your life.)
Please share your thoughts! I'll post what I learned so far, my basics list and my 2020 journey here soon
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