Clothes are an important element in our lives and keeps us covered, and so it doesn’t have to be chaotic. I have had to make a decision of, do I want to be a hoarder for the rest of my life or be a minimalist?
I want to be minimalist as I fed up of having so much, and not going to deprive myself but not going to buy stuff because it has a fancy print or logo, but will work based on my lifestyle.
I am not saying buying any old rags, but if it fits and you are going to get a lot of out of it, then buy it, but if you have 6 of the same tops, will that clog up your wardrobe based on what you already got, and be worn and can they be worn all year round?
I do have my eye on some bits like jumpers, and spoke about what I am planning. like body suits (check out my last blog Planning for my Autumn Wardrobe that I can still wear in the summer) as they are a long life investment, and won’t buy lots but a few and if they wash well and fit, then I want to keep them and wear them as long as possible and with jumpers, I will decide can they be worn when it is cold and going on a walk in? Can they be worn in the summer when it is cooler in the evenings, and practical for playing outdoors with my son?
This week I have been wearing black shorts and leggins, with black tops and not wise for the heat, but what I felt like and I knew I will be walking, playing in the garden and doing indoor workouts so didn’t want to wear smarter clothes, and keep with the basics.
The places I like to buy basics from are TU Sainsbury’s and George at ASDA, along with Shein, Amazon and Sports Direct. They are a good investment and did a blog about this too: Good Basics Help build a wardrobe
I not really into designer or into luxury, but I do like GUESS and haven’t bought items from one of their stores or online, but would like their fashion along with Oliver Bonas.
Yet again my spending items in these stores have changed, and that is about appearance and being practical about buying items from their stores, and if the clothes are made well and sustainable. Sort through the items not worn yet, and I am going to be getting rid of some of my bags but they aren’t practical for me and bought a new rucksack that is and can carry a little amount of stuff, but what I need each day.
I will be using my bumbag, my handbag and rucksack and that is all I want to own.
Shoes not worn. This has got to be sorted out, because I still have pairs still not worn, and not practical, and so going to eliminate ones I know I am going to ear and what can be worn by someone else or in bad condition thrown out.
Let me know what you are going to sort out and share any tips. You can comment below.
Many thanks for reading,
Carrie X
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