I'm saying this with kindess: I think to achieve a more minimalistic wardrobe, it'll be more important to have a mindset change rather than a closet purge. While you are doing an amazing job decluttering, you keep talking about what new stuff you want to buy. The point of minimalism is to have and desire less
@angelenecs4 ай бұрын
yeahh for sure, i think i want to buy new stuff just to cycle out the old that i've had for years, but mindset is very important as well!
@sarahthatcher1233 ай бұрын
I do agree that minimalism is not about decluttering just to buy more clothes again, however, it does seem that she has just kept so many clothes from so far back that they are no longer useful or her style. We all do change over time. So I think she really may need to get rid of all this really old excess so that she can figure out what she actually likes and needs for her current ‘self’ and lifestyle and preference. I think as long as she is doing that work to figure out what she really needs before she shops then that actually is minimalism…less but better. She may need to buy several new items that actually work better, she feels better about and fit her lifestyle better. When she has more of the ‘right’ items for her current life then she will have more items that she is actually wearing and then she can see and feel more free to let go of the ones that actually no longer serve her. From what I can tell in the videos she does seem to be trying to really implement the concept of less but better and trying to really figure out her style and what she actually needs for her current life and not just mindlessly shopping again.
@julesm908116 күн бұрын
@@sarahthatcher123this spoke to me too thank you!
@alexyssaubrie16064 ай бұрын
This is coming from someone who’s not a minimalist, but I feel like focusing on numbers makes it not as fun. It’s about loving what you do have, not about having the perfect number of clothes. Sometimes I’ll watch the “my __ piece wardrobe” and then they actually have a lot more that they don’t count, like jackets, pajamas, t-shirts even. It’s an illusion. If you force yourself to give away something that you do love, you might want to rebuy it and then the cycle will continue. The same goes with eating, some people can eat the blandest diet of chicken broccoli and rice, but there’s seasoning and sauce out there. Some people don’t mind wearing the same outfit every day, but I would hate that.
@angelenecs4 ай бұрын
yesss this is so true, i see a lot of those wardrobe videos too and sometimes i think to myself like, maybe that lower number i desire isn't realistic for me. just have fun and build a wardrobe that you love in all seasons! thanks for taking the time to comment🤍
@lisadavis42794 ай бұрын
Good job! You decluttered a lot. You are right. It is a journey. I have been working on downsizing for years. However, I can see that you are also sabotaging your goals, if you really want to have a more minimal wardrobe. You keep talking about this wardrobe that you are building, but, it doesn't sound like you know where you are headed besides with a reduced color palette. Its great to start with a vision for your style, colors, fits, materials and brands you love. Have a list of pieces that you want to invest in. I think random shopping is diverting you from your goal. Have a list of what you already own in each category and how many items do you want to end up with in each category. You may already be at a number that is reasonable. If you buy more in that category, you will end up where you were before you decluttered. One in one out is great if the end result is where you already want to land. If the end result is less, then think about how many items you really need for each activity that the category is worn for. The hanger method only helps you figure out what you aren't wearing. It doesn't tell you how many your should own. There are ways to calculate based on percentage of time you spend in each activity if you really need more, or if you are buying for a fantasy self. Figure all of this out before you buy anything. Make your wish list based on needs for categories where you are missing something. Don't just add to add. Maybe set a buying limit per month/year rather than one in one out, if you are serious about downsizing. Otherwise, you will continue these declutters and still end up with more than you can possibly wear. In summary, assess, set goals, shop based on a list of needs that you actually need/will wear. Try not to cheat. Don't replace something unless you actually are missing it. If you do this, and you continue to declutter, you will land much closer to a minimalist wardrobe that you love and wear. Good luck!
@angelenecs4 ай бұрын
thank you for taking time in this response, very in depth and i appreciate the input! will definitely keep in mind the points here. much love!🫶
@amanda5nicole4 ай бұрын
Love seeing your progress! It's definitely more chalenging in the start. I find it easier to take everything out like you did, but to assume I'm donating everything and only putting back what I love in my closet/wardrobe. Focusing on the things I love and want to keep makes the experience more positive and less stressful. Then, the items that are remaining have to be able to mix and match with 5 other peices of clothing. Finally, the maybe and out of season items are put in a container under the bed. At the end of the season, I reasses the items. I'm now down to 45 ish pieces of clothing out at a time and have probably 30 at any given time that are out of rotation.
@angelenecs4 ай бұрын
sounds like a good system in place you have there, nice job! I hope to get in control of my wardrobe like this someday, thank you for watching and commenting!❤️
@paulakelley48454 ай бұрын
Great job! Your are so correct; keep whatever you like and don’t stress about the number of items you have versus the number you declutter.
@angelenecs4 ай бұрын
totally, thank you☺️
@ModishFae4 ай бұрын
Great job! I use to have a moutain of clothing just like this and it took years to get down to what I have now. (Around 30ish summer pieces and 20ish winter pieces and maybe 10/20 tranistion pieces) I think having a category for activewear is smart! Another thing that helped me get rid of more was having a box that I put things I wasn't sure of and if I didn't go into it within 3 or 6 months then I deculttered it. It's a great way to get it out of your face so you feel better and can focus on other pieces without over deculttering. Can't wait to see the next one!
@angelenecs4 ай бұрын
yesss I feel like I cannot get to a comfortable low number place but you are right it definitely takes time. it is inspiring to hear your journey! thank you for the suggestions! I'm going to keep this is mind getting more into this year🤍
@janislyn27454 ай бұрын
You’re making great progress. I watched your first declutter video and your clothes filled a room! Don’t forget where you started. Also it’s not about getting to a certain number, if you wear it keep it but if you don’t get rid of it. If you’re on the fence about something just get rid of it now rather than waiting to replace it (unless you have to have the item for work). Just be really intentional when shopping, if it isn’t perfect don’t buy it. I also used to struggle with mixing casual and workout clothes until I heard this “clothes are meant to be worn and worn out, so wear your clothes.” Another great tip if you really want to get the number down because you don’t think you wear a lot of your clothes is to use “the minimalist’s” strategy of a packing party and just throw all your clothes into a box and when you get dressed you have to find exactly what you’re looking for and the items you don’t bother to dig out of the box, just donate.
@angelenecs4 ай бұрын
great suggestions! i really like that saying, "clothes are meant to be worn and worn out" thanks for opening my eyes to this! it means a lot that I can be open in my videos with my wardrobe struggles and get comments like yours and many others helping me as well as others figure it out! thank you for taking the time and I'll keep these in mind❤️
@user-ip1kx6zm1r3 ай бұрын
Great job 👏
@angelenecs3 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@mandyhackman97404 ай бұрын
I can’t think of any capsule wardrobe that “counts” workout wear- but since I work in athletic gear for my job it definitely makes the whole wardrobe organization process more challenging! I think it helps to think about how many of a given item (tank tops, sweatpants, whatever) you typically wear in a week regardless of the reason, and then try to keep no more than 2-3 week’s worth of that thing. Like for example I wear multiple shirts/ pants in a day because I change out of workout gear after a work shift, so I might wear 7 workout tanks in a week but also 7 pairs of workout pants but maybe only 4-5 pairs of jeans. Sooo if I’m getting up above 14-15 tanks or workout pants in my closet, or above 10ish pairs of jeans, I know I have more than enough- and in my case I’ll probably start to feel overwhelmed because I have more than I can even wear. The number might be different for you, but I’m finding that process way more helpful for my type of closet than trying to stick with a certain ‘ideal’ # of wardrobe pieces when most people don’t even count athletic wear in their capsules to begin with. I hope that made any sense at all.
@blagoveshenskaya.g4 ай бұрын
I love your videos about decluttering and the path to minimalism, Angelene. Very motivating. I'm your like-minded person ❤. There are currently 57 items in my wardrobe, including outerwear.
@angelenecs4 ай бұрын
thank you so much you're so sweet! 💜
@AliceMara4 ай бұрын
I think if you're honestly interested in minimalism, then it would be good to question why you keep buying more. What does shopping give you? What is the need behind it and how can you fulfill it in a healthy way? ❤ Otherwise, there will be no end to the sorting out if you continue to consume instead of changing your behavior.
@angelenecs4 ай бұрын
yes i agree, shopping for me i think is more about bringing in new, updated pieces since i've had many of these clothes for years. but i definitely am going to have to keep in mind the overall minimalist goal so i don't over consume when I do. behavior and mindset is everything! thanks for taking the time to watch and comment❤️
@AliceMara4 ай бұрын
@@angelenecs I think you've already taken the first step towards more variety by adapting your clothes to your needs (-> tailoring T-shirts into crop tops). Maybe you can unleash your creativity by sewing, painting or dancing :))
@krichardson66004 ай бұрын
Hey girl ! Just found you ! Enjoying your videos. For the gym/athleisure items that you still like to pair for going out … “just wear the shirt” lol 😂 when you need a basic top to bring a “going out” outfit together nobody will notice that it’s for the gym too & it helps you value your pieces better … you will either love that it’s diverse or get rid of things you find less exciting/over worn . Storage wise - I have a gym clothes only section (pieces I couldn’t cross over into outfits) then a pile of basics (casual items I would pull for the gym & going out) . I hope this helps !
@angelenecs4 ай бұрын
yess i definitely think I should create a separate gym section haha, you're so right though I think that maybe I feel a lot of my pieces are overworn, simply because I have not been shopping a lot over the years to cycle out old pieces. will keep this in mind, thank you for commenting and i'm glad you are enjoying💜
@sarahthatcher1233 ай бұрын
I think one of the reasons why you may be struggling is because you are focusing on the overall numbers. I think what may be very helpful is to do a lifestyle analysis. Look at HOW you spend your time and how much TIME you spend doing different lifestyle roles/ activities. Literally use an average week in your life and break down the hours in your days into what you are doing and then make a ‘pie’ chart as in the percentage of your time doing the various activities and THEN look at your clothes in the categories and see if the number of clothes you have in every given category corresponds at least reasonably close with how you actually spend your time. As you have stated, you just want to have what you actually need and use. You may really need quite a lot of one category because that is what you spend the most time in. Also, thinking about your clothes in 4 seasonal (3 month) ‘capsules’ and then looking at the numbers for each season also makes it so the numbers don’t seem like so much. And you may find you need way more summer items because you have to wash them more often compared to winter items. Some seasons for you just maybe much more or much less and that’s ok as long as your clothes are ‘working for you’ and not causing overwhelm. My goal is to generally have 50 or less items per season. Perhaps you could try the ‘PROJECT 333’ challenge by Courtney Carver. You may want to start with maybe more than the 33 items ( like me, maybe start with 50). And I don’t include coats or accessories like she would. To hone in on your style more you may want to watch some videos by Allison Borstien and her 3 word method. 😊
@angelenecs22 күн бұрын
this is very good advice. love the suggestions! thank you for taking the time to watch and comment this, I will definitely be keeping this in mind💜
@corinnefusco81414 ай бұрын
I always clean out my closet
@sidra37364 ай бұрын
Hey I came across your before a week I guess. And I pretty much binge watched all the declutter series ,moving vlog. I felt a connection towards you like we have a lot in common. Yah I'm in my minimalist journey too. And I was pretty much sad today too because I can't bring myself into declutter my art and craft supplies . I only decluttered 10 items like you I'm also looking for a big no of mass declutter.but I can't . Anyways keep going strong and do love this golden period of single era you will miss it after some time. - love from kerala❤
@angelenecs4 ай бұрын
this is really sweet thank you for this message! it makes me happy to hear that you found enjoyment in watching my videos and that we can relate on some levels. the path isn't always straight but I'm proud of us for how far we have come in our journey anyways! keep it up you got this! much love❤️
@hippimamma4 ай бұрын
Good job! Count only clothes you wear outside the house. Not special occasion like christmas clothes, lounge, night or workout wear. 👌
@angelenecs4 ай бұрын
great suggestion, simple and easy to try, thank you!💜
@koolkydchris4 ай бұрын
Yee
@melissagonzalez78864 ай бұрын
What's the difference between "wardrobe" pieces and "everyday" pieces?
@angelenecs4 ай бұрын
they are the same thing, not sure if I worded that correctly if I said it in the video but if I did I think I meant wardrobe pieces (everything on my wardrobe rack that is most commonly used) and my closet being the rest
@amxranthine3 ай бұрын
You cant be a minimalist if you are constantly buying stuff. Wait it out and invest in quality instead of buying stuff that is just meh because you "force yourself to buy a new one". If you want to do that fine, just dont brand it as minimalism.
@nopenopenopenopenopers4 ай бұрын
The idea that you think this is supposed to be a "journey" is insane, as is the fact that it took you over seven hours to do this. If you're doing laundry once a week, you don't need more than 14 of ANYTHING, and a lot of categories require a lot less, even in a four-season climate.
@janaeallen76184 ай бұрын
Living a more minimalist lifestyle is not going to look the same for everyone. people have attachments to different things and people of different lives. It’s not easy for everyone to just get rid of almost everything they own after living their entire life having a lot of stuff and being ok with that. It is a mindset change and that doesn’t happen overnight for everyone. Minimalism also isn’t about only having a certain amount of items it’s just about having less and being more minimal, which she accomplished to do in this video.
@me40114 ай бұрын
Disagree with you. Life is a journey so can be your clothes evolution. Hours of doing this is a fun accomplishment for some not a waste of time like you may see it, you just don't understand her journey and others who share the similarities. Her channel may not be right for you.
@nopenopenopenopenopers4 ай бұрын
@@me4011 You can make anything a journey if you chose, but it's a real shit way of spending your time. She needs to get rid of at least half her crap.
@me40114 ай бұрын
@@nopenopenopenopenopers to you it may be a waste of time and some live to rotate through few items and not get bored but you obviously don't understand and that's ok not to understand other's behavior. We should just respect it as others do the same like me and it's fun and feels fulfilling although it may be overwhelming. Others go for walks or watch sports or knit that would be waste of time for me lol but to others it's time well spent.