Thank you!! I feel great about it! I actually totally forgot I also own a pair of rain boots, so that actually makes four pairs of shoes! I have never had a chance to use the rain boots because I haven't had to go out in the pouring rain since I've had them haha, probably why I forgot to include them. So that makes a pair of rain boots, slides, work shoes, and running shoes. I could probably combine my work shoes and running shoes into one pair to reduce to three pairs total.
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Thank you!! I feel great about it! I actually totally forgot I also own a pair of rain boots, so that actually makes four pairs of shoes! I have never had a chance to use the rain boots because I haven't had to go out in the pouring rain since I've had them haha, probably why I forgot to include them. So that makes a pair of rain boots, slides, work shoes, and running shoes. I could probably combine my work shoes and running shoes into one pair to reduce to three pairs total.
Great job, also I find it so hard to NOT purchase for your dream imaginary self, but your real self. Because imaginary self consumes money and space for unused items!
Like honestly the clothes I reach for in the morning are comfy, can´t deal with feeling constricted anymore.
I´ve been a long time lover of merino and lambswool. Cashmere I check the brand and where it comes from...not the cheaper ones where now everybody seems to be doing cashmere.
Talking about imaginary style I have to be careful with vestiaire collective, too easy to be tempted on something thats noton your list!
Also....imaginary =chic long wool winter coat. reality = long down puffer coat
I´m also shopping for a bodysuit, and found Wolford most promising in terms of quality/price. But annoyingly most styles are "thong/string". Apart from wearing that on an evening out who finds it comfortable to wear???
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My imaginary dream self is an integral part of me lol
and if I didn’t buy for it, I would have nothing to post on TPF 
wolfords velvet (not real velvet, just soft) thong used to be comfortable And durable.
good one ☝️!! Trying to reconciliate the 2....and close the gap!My imaginary dream self is an integral part of me lol
wolfords velvet (not real velvet, just soft) thong used to be comfortable And durable.
I already have an issue with the bodysuit opening and hoping that with a good brand that part will be comfy at least!
Ok, while I was looking at Eric Bompard for my classic vneck cashmere...I was wondering how to get the boxy slightly oversize look and if I should buy men’s instead..well the Scandinavians have done it again...discovered this Danish brand with the exact models I’m looking for. Contemporary and cool like Scandis know how to do and with an explanation about where the cashmere comes from and it’s cheaper than EB. And camel. No oat, no taupe...camel!
I am danish and didn’t know this brand. Let me know what you think of the quality when you recieve it.
I really like Club Collection. I don’t know if it is danish as well.
They re Based on Copenhagen. I didn’t know them either but I’ve been researching too much about cashmere and had them popping up on my Instagram ads
Fingers crossed!! sometimes I get upset at scandi brands for making everything look cool but the quality is crap and it’s expensive. Totally boycotting Bestseller.
I didn’t know Club Collection!! I looked at Villao too (another danish brand) but they don’t have the classic vneck
Hi, I'm relatively new to this forum, but my minimalism / curated closet journey has started at least in 2013 if not a bit earlier but that was the year I really started decluttering, so I thought I'd share my experiences, too!
I started out with the Konmari method (never got completely through, but I managed to do clothes, it's the first on the list), then I did over two, maybe even three years worth of consecutive Project 333 capsule wardrobes. Afterwards I took a more relaxed approach, I have a tiny wardrobe so the limit for every seasons capsule (one spring/summer, one fall/winter) was that it had to fit comfortable in there (about 30 tops&dresses, 10 bottoms, 6-7 pairs of shoes depending on the sizes and so on), a bit more items than Project 333, but it worked better for me, the weather here is very unpredictable and I dress differently for work and casually.
During this time I was still reducing, and did not acquire many new things, then I did my master's thesis and relapsed a bit with a really well curated and affordable second-hand store that I found (“it's not bad, it's for a good cause“). Afterwards I tried a no-buy year, that didn't work at all (as soon as I decide on that, I'm hyper focus on everything clothing related, and just need to wait for the first really bad day to catch me online shopping like crazy) but I've successfully did several no-buy seasons or months.
Then I got into low buy, but it was never really tangible for me until I found the 5 piece french wardrobe. Currently I'm a big fan of this concept (not really the fashion magazine version, but adapted to steer a little bit more towards sustainability and building a wardrobe of pieces that last a long time). If you're interested in this concept, I started a separate thread. I didn't want to spam this thread (I really have a lot to say) and it might not be minimalist enough for some because it does not focus on decluttering but more on how to go on after you already paired down your wardrobe considerably.
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I started out with the Konmari method (never got completely through, but I managed to do clothes, it's the first on the list), then I did over two, maybe even three years worth of consecutive Project 333 capsule wardrobes. Afterwards I took a more relaxed approach, I have a tiny wardrobe so the limit for every seasons capsule (one spring/summer, one fall/winter) was that it had to fit comfortable in there (about 30 tops&dresses, 10 bottoms, 6-7 pairs of shoes depending on the sizes and so on), a bit more items than Project 333, but it worked better for me, the weather here is very unpredictable and I dress differently for work and casually.
During this time I was still reducing, and did not acquire many new things, then I did my master's thesis and relapsed a bit with a really well curated and affordable second-hand store that I found (“it's not bad, it's for a good cause“). Afterwards I tried a no-buy year, that didn't work at all (as soon as I decide on that, I'm hyper focus on everything clothing related, and just need to wait for the first really bad day to catch me online shopping like crazy) but I've successfully did several no-buy seasons or months.
Then I got into low buy, but it was never really tangible for me until I found the 5 piece french wardrobe. Currently I'm a big fan of this concept (not really the fashion magazine version, but adapted to steer a little bit more towards sustainability and building a wardrobe of pieces that last a long time). If you're interested in this concept, I started a separate thread. I didn't want to spam this thread (I really have a lot to say) and it might not be minimalist enough for some because it does not focus on decluttering but more on how to go on after you already paired down your wardrobe considerably.
5PFW - 5 Piece French Wardrobe
[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...
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Good job! I could reduce my clothes so much if I didn't need to dress for the office. I already have quite a small capsule for work but I can only go so far before people noticing I'm wearing the same clothes all the time
I´m struggling the moment to know what is the right money to spend, and the right mix of high and low.
This pandemic has made me reflect x100 on buying more consciously, and made me look again at buying second hand (the first time was when I was a teen and we wanted cool 70s stuff paying by the Kilo lol). While I started back in 2017 with more transparent online brands (Everlane then more followed...). Also reflect on what we need....inside and outside of the house, and cherish more the moments outside of the house!
So back to the right money to spend, Botega Venetta has been all the rage with their original designs lately (the cassette bag and the combat boots) and they are the defining looks for the season...but suddenly I see *similar*designs from H&M and then from Zara, etc...So what is the incentive to buy the original designs? Yes, the quality....but is that enough? So I just want to opt out from the super trendy stuff and back to timeless or longer lasting trends (Doc Martens boots instead), with my own style anyways.
I´ve always loved fashion and I tend to follow trends, but carefully pick what suits me so I feel like I have a personal style if that makes sense...Picture below from H&M
This pandemic has made me reflect x100 on buying more consciously, and made me look again at buying second hand (the first time was when I was a teen and we wanted cool 70s stuff paying by the Kilo lol). While I started back in 2017 with more transparent online brands (Everlane then more followed...). Also reflect on what we need....inside and outside of the house, and cherish more the moments outside of the house!
So back to the right money to spend, Botega Venetta has been all the rage with their original designs lately (the cassette bag and the combat boots) and they are the defining looks for the season...but suddenly I see *similar*designs from H&M and then from Zara, etc...So what is the incentive to buy the original designs? Yes, the quality....but is that enough? So I just want to opt out from the super trendy stuff and back to timeless or longer lasting trends (Doc Martens boots instead), with my own style anyways.
I´ve always loved fashion and I tend to follow trends, but carefully pick what suits me so I feel like I have a personal style if that makes sense...Picture below from H&M
Absolutely love this. I resonate with everything you say. I also started many years ago and my first attempt at project 333 and capsule wardrobe was in 2015-16.Hi, I'm relatively new to this forum, but my minimalism / curated closet journey has started at least in 2013 if not a bit earlier but that was the year I really started decluttering, so I thought I'd share my experiences, too!
I started out with the Konmari method (never got completely through, but I managed to do clothes, it's the first on the list), then I did over two, maybe even three years worth of consecutive Project 333 capsule wardrobes. Afterwards I took a more relaxed approach, I have a tiny wardrobe so the limit for every seasons capsule (one spring/summer, one fall/winter) was that it had to fit comfortable in there (about 30 tops&dresses, 10 bottoms, 6-7 pairs of shoes depending on the sizes and so on), a bit more items than Project 333, but it worked better for me, the weather here is very unpredictable and I dress differently for work and casually.
During this time I was still reducing, and did not acquire many new things, then I did my master's thesis and relapsed a bit with a really well curated and affordable second-hand store that I found (“it's not bad, it's for a good cause“). Afterwards I tried a no-buy year, that didn't work at all (as soon as I decide on that, I'm hyper focus on everything clothing related, and just need to wait for the first really bad day to catch me online shopping like crazy) but I've successfully did several no-buy seasons or months.
Then I got into low buy, but it was never really tangible for me until I found the 5 piece french wardrobe. Currently I'm a big fan of this concept (not really the fashion magazine version, but adapted to steer a little bit more towards sustainability and building a wardrobe of pieces that last a long time). If you're interested in this concept, I started a separate thread. I didn't want to spam this thread (I really have a lot to say) and it might not be minimalist enough for some because it does not focus on decluttering but more on how to go on after you already paired down your wardrobe considerably.
5PFW - 5 Piece French Wardrobe
[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...
Then Konmari, and have been folding everything her method since.
Then the best was to remember how in high school and student days I only had very few clothes. and 2 pairs of shoes for the season and how my decision process was at age 15...because obviously didnt have money so I learnt to think "key items" very early haha. (one black pair of Levi´s 501 for christmas and one blue pair of Levi´s 501 for my birthday)
And like you, tried the "no spend" for extended period of time and that lasted 6 months. I was miserable.
I´m gonna jump onto your thread! I´m French but obviously that´s not a concept known to us French....
When I talk fashion with my French friends...what happened over the years was several groups.
1-the Parisians who love fashion and would take me to private sales, then tell me first about Vestiaire Collective and have 32 kg suitcases on holidays. But their styling advice was always on point. (invest in a camel coat, get nice accessories, leopard print only sparringly...)
2-the eco friendly friends who made me discover french brands made ethically. (but the style was lagging behind IMO)
3-the geeky friend who doesn´t care much about fashion, sticks to 2-3 french brands and buys the same in multiples...flowery pattern blouses and everything else in black. Trousers only.
I've seen the concept first on the YouTube channel mademoiselle, I think she is Australian. I think someone named the concept “French“ wardrobe, because they observed French women have good staples and buy only occasionally “trendy“ items, but if course that is a generalization, as is obvious from your experiences with your friends groups
It's crazy how much damage I did between 17 and 23, when I made some money of my own and spent a huge part of that on new clothing. But some people go decades without questioning their consumerist habits so I guess it's not too bad...
I think it's very normal to get sucked in but I think we're on a good way when we recognize the feeling first and ask ourselves why we feel the need to have it, instead of just mindlessly buying. I also notice myself being recently drawn towards the Bottega Veneta designs even though I was aware of them before and never really liked them before (=indicator that I'm just being sucked into the trend). But if I genuinely like a trend and see me wearing it even if everyone else weren't anymore I usually wait a few months and if I still like it I might eventually get something. With trends that are very specific & obviously short-lived (microbags, cropped blazers, puffer skirts lol) I have the same approach as you and opt out
I love this post.My imaginary dream self is an integral part of me lol
wolfords velvet (not real velvet, just soft) thong used to be comfortable And durable.
I think the fun and luxury of having a minimalist wardrobe is having less and buying less but having the absolute best quality you can afford. It isn't so much what everyone else thinks is trendy but about how you feel when you wear it.