How Not To Get Bored With A Small Wardrobe

How Not To Get Bored With A Small Wardrobe - Minimalist Wardrobe Tips

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How Not To Get Bored With A Small Wardrobe - Minimalist Wardrobe Tips
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Today's video is about how I stay entertained by a minimal wardrobe. These are some habits and guidelines that I keep in mind that help me get less bored with my wardrobe and my things.
If you are on a No Buy or a Low Buy year for 2021, I hope this video can be especially helpful to you.
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@Antistylestyleclub 3 жыл бұрын

If your clothes are your style AND of good quality, you will love it forever. *Don't settle for polyester* :)

@chika_333 3 жыл бұрын

or acrylic 😫 worst fabrics in the long run

@noornasr7150 3 жыл бұрын

@@chika_333 I have a 100% acrylic cardigan that I have been wearing for 7 years and looks really good till now.

@chika_333 3 жыл бұрын

@@noornasr7150 wow! you must be really good taking care of it. i have bought some acrylic jumpers before but they start pilling when i wash them. i bought fabric shaver to help freshen them up

@noornasr7150 3 жыл бұрын

@@chika_333 yea I hand wash most of my clothes, and I shave the pilling that happens from the friction. But even my cotton cardigans does that. 🤷‍♀️

@y-yyy 2 жыл бұрын

Not all polyester is created equal! Some of my favourite and longest-lasting dresses are polyester or some polyester mix. Synthetic fabrics can actually be very high-quality and pleasant. But for some reason everyone still seems to associate polyester with those piss poor quality gross fabrics...

@vt1527 3 жыл бұрын

Ever since I got together with my boyfriend two years ago who studies in a different city (meaning we spend weekends together with either him coming to my place or me to his) I realised which items of clothing I actually like and pack regularly and which pieces I rarely ever wear or want to take with me - this has helped me a lot with clearing out and streamlining my wardrobe

@jamie7002 3 жыл бұрын

I did the list tip recently and I’ve found that so many of the “minimalist wardrobe essentials” are things I hate on me and never reach for because they don’t suit my life as a stay at home mom. I have no use for a blazer of any kind, no use for heels of any kind, no use for a white button down etc. I would always buy these things thinking they would “complete” my wardrobe but I would constantly declutter them too. Once I figured stuff like that out I automatically felt better about my wardrobe. I also listed trendy items I would occasionally purchase and declutter as they came in and out of fashion. Things like off the shoulder tops that you need a special kind of bra for, or things like leopard print that I never reach for. It applies also to makeup for me too: no matter how much people say that red lipstick and black eye liner are makeup “staples”, every time I see myself in the mirror I think they look too harsh and clownish on me. Once we free ourselves from these “essentials”, we can find out what actually IS essential for our own lives and just stick with that because we know it makes us happy!

@NajaSierra 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with the both of you and always found it absolutely ridiculous, but fell for it too. I've probably owned 20 white t-shirts because.... I felt like I needed to make it work, but I HATE wearing a white t-shirt and have never made it work for me.

@robynwells8249 3 жыл бұрын

First, I have a real issue with the term “boring”. When I was young and would complain about being bored my parents would say “Only boring people get bored” and then hand me the vacuum cleaner. Clothes aren’t entertainment. Besides, for me, less choices means less decision fatigue.

@janicevin4207 3 жыл бұрын

Ah! Ah! Ah! I had similar parents and since then I never say: "I am bored" as I learned to occupy myself to avoid doing my parents solutions to my "boredom"....

@valeriebouchard7365 2 жыл бұрын

I love your parents for doing that!! 😂

@karlabritfeld7104 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@lysannelynn 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you mention to go in dept with: if you dont like zippers on a skirt. I do this with pockets, if a pants/skirt/dress doesn’t have them, i will always regret buying it.. quality over quantity is key :)

@M.Clarke790 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah…ppl who ask this must still be buying poor quality clothes. Once I like for real made the switch from fast fashion to only buying high quality clothes such as designer & sustainable clothing-boy does it set the bar high. You literally become bored with shopping at normal stores unlike how I use to think that was fun. I don’t anymore. Because it’s rare that unless it’s something I have on my wishlist that’s high quality it simply doesn’t stand a chance lol. And because things on my wishlist are expensive I can’t just go out and impulse buy them-they have to be planned purchases. And nothing beats the feeling of getting a high quality material item in the mail that you literally can’t stop thinking about or wearing for months and it’s the only thing you want to wear. For a long time. It’s seriously life changing.

@bellaboomz 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed ☺️

@jadejade5303 2 жыл бұрын

Thats not true. I get bored with my high quality clothes after 3 years. I guess i have not find my right style or something.

@karlabritfeld7104 2 жыл бұрын

Where are you buying high quality clothes? I haven't seen high quality clothes in the USA in over 40 years. It's all made in third world countries.

@Knitsbymomo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for answering my question! It really makes sense to me when you said ”if you have something that is amazing, How could you get bored of that?”. So easy but so true! 🤗

@NajaSierra 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion xx

@glamdragon 3 жыл бұрын

"This Rolls Royce of a winter coat" - love it! :-D

@kathyesargent9088 3 жыл бұрын

I love the orange sweater!

@NajaSierra 3 жыл бұрын

I know you do xx

@karlabritfeld7104 2 жыл бұрын

I'm retired and stick around the house mostly and don't do a lot but I still have a minimalist wardrobe of classics and I always look chic and pulled together. No torn denim, no sweatpants, no pajamas in public, no broken shoes. There is no reason not to dress well even if you're at home. You will always feel good dressed better, wearing clothes you love.

@TheLifeTidy 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness you are so right on with the newness factor! Now that you have put words to it for me, I recognize that this happens to me all the time. But I am making lots of changes, and mindfulness about this will be one of them!

@alinasapayev 3 жыл бұрын

Naja, I love your style and your channel ❤️ and yes! Understanding what you don’t like is the key, it took me several years. I did a lot of trial and error. a lot of times I was so unhappy with my wardrobe I just gave it ALL away and “started fresh” to get a clearer view. And each time, I purchased new clothes, and ended up doing it all over again a few months later 🤦🏻‍♀️ so wasteful! thank god I finally know exactly what I like ( it’s a very specific list) and more importantly what I don’t like (to the smallest details!)

@sheilakosoff5806 3 жыл бұрын

It is true about what you said about not compromising. I think that I know exactly what I love, but I keep buying cheaper versions of it. I don't wear the cheaper versions because I don't like polyester, but convince myself that I will not mind. What a waste of money. I fear that I will ruin my beloved dresses because I will wear them out. So burying s cheap version is what I do, but it does not always work out. Thanks for another great video

@MC-qv2zy 3 жыл бұрын

I find that buying secondhand helps bridge that gap for me! Great quality, like-new items bought secondhand are often priced similarly to new, low quality items

@NajaSierra 3 жыл бұрын

You are deserving of nice things x

@janicevin4207 3 жыл бұрын

I am actually less bored when owning fewer clothes. They can all be mixed and matched with one another and I use more creativity coming up with different outfits with the same clothes. Before everything I had was worn as only one outfit and I got bored really fast with each and kept buying...

@gerlindelang 3 жыл бұрын

the orange sweater is great!

@jeanmi5045 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with only buying things you absolutly love but also choosing things that you will use often because is practical and you end up using it a lot more. I wait a few months before I buy something to see if I still love it and how it will be very practical and versatile.

@maryklatka5989 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! If you have a piece of clothing that you love, look great in, and feel awesome and attractive when you are wearing it, it allows you to relax and be in the moment. It's hard to be bored when you feel good. On the other hand, I've put on something, gone out and known by the time I took it off that I would never wear it again. Something about it was "off" and I didn't feel good. It sometimes isn't until you've spent some time in an outfit that you know it's found a home in your life.

@NajaSierra 3 жыл бұрын

So very true!

@mulanfa5091 3 жыл бұрын

Already got bored of my black, gray, and charcoal denim jeans and got rid of them. I bought a pale blue and a light indigo pair of jeans because I feel like these colors lift my mood and been wearing them every single time. 😁

@sarahk2331 3 жыл бұрын

really great inspiration, especially love the snippets where you show us the pieces actually worn :)

@NajaSierra 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them, I'll keep it in mind xx

@kathyesargent9088 3 жыл бұрын

How about a tour of your place and wardrobe please?

@VickyYeh0413 3 жыл бұрын

Love love love your arguments. Really motivating and actually do-able. :)

@Orphiliac 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing it! You’re absolutely right. I’ve never thought about it before but every piece that I love I wear repeatedly without to pall.

@lisedubois9198 3 жыл бұрын

The trick I have found for finding out what I truly love and what I don't have been to write down things without looking at the item. When I think about an item and try to put words on what I like or don't about it, I don't get "blinded" like I would with a picture by the one thing that attracts me about it (like a great color). It also helped me pinpoint the things that I don't like and get much more picky in stores. I will concede that it is time consuming though 😅 but to me it's time devoted to clothes, just like going shopping so works for me ^^

@NajaSierra 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea x

@joywhitley3141 Жыл бұрын

Great points!❤

@kgodess9994 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way you explain everything and your choice of words. It is to the point and makes so much sense. I have downsized tremendously, and I love the transitional winter/spring capsule I have created in my colors. I am having fun now using everything I have without getting bored. Your coat is absolutely fabulous. I wish you had shown the other clothes you have also.

@NajaSierra 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it was helpful! I'm working on creating more clips of everything in my wardrobe so I can better incorporate more clips like that! Thank you for the feedback x

@alienazed 3 жыл бұрын

hi Naja! thanks for coming up with this video--i only own about 50 pieces of clothes and just started to feel like shopping more bc i was bored :( this is such a lovely reminder for myself!

@kathyesargent9088 2 жыл бұрын

Watching again thank you❤️❤️❤️❤️

@vidhadixit928 3 жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel and I have been binging every video! You have a very calming presence and your wardrobe is so curated - absolute goals! Subscribed :)

@NajaSierra 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you think so, welcome aboard xx

@swamp7child 2 жыл бұрын

Love this perspective. So true… I have so much and wear so little of it anyways. I’d rather adore every single piece and have less… never bored when everything looks beautiful :) the fast fashion industry does a great job of making us feel like we will never find a better item and NEED IT NOW

@Jessica_Jones 3 жыл бұрын

Such truth!! And that's especially helpful considering, "Is this only exciting because it is new?" I tell myself with anything stripes that I already have enough clothing that has stripes, lol. I love all of the items you showed -- simply beatiful! Once again, you have inspired me. By the way, thanks to you, I have gotten rid of about 30 clothing items this week, some of which I have had for over ten years and just couldn't seem to part with! It really is true, I now feel SO excited when I look at my wardrobe, actually knowing how great everything looks with what's still there 😄 Thank you, Naja!

@jeaneliza23 2 жыл бұрын

I've just come across you Naja :D. It is so interesting what you say about 'new'. It makes so much sense ~ we get carried away with having something new even when we may already have similar things in our wardrobe. I did a huge declutter when I moved house two years ago and I am trying to live by a more minimalist code and also buy quality over cheaper or 'fast fashion'. It is really paying off although it needs willpower at times. As an artist, I am really drawn to colour and pattern. Yet, I realise these are the things I can tire of whereas the simpler, classic less busy clothing is so much more wearable and has longer appeal.

@mauritacostales 3 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful and a great reminder. Thank you and hello from San Francisco 🤗

@NajaSierra 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad! Thanks for watching x

@lmccampbell11 2 жыл бұрын

This is my problem:boredom. I appreciate your perspective. Quality shopping is key. I also thrift shop This extreme discount ,sometimes 80 percent off let’s me get thru a shopping Jones.

@sonjafitz3505 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video, you are so right, newness is a trap - it masks a lot of flaws with a piece, and I’ve fallen into that trap a lot over the years, being disenchanted with an item once the newness wears off - but i’ve gotten better at being super choosy: you really have to work at it. Thanks again!!!

@NajaSierra 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome x

@jasminetyxo 3 жыл бұрын

This was beyond helpful 💙 thank you!

@NajaSierra 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! x

@ivajekova7747 3 жыл бұрын

I like your channel! Good advices! Thanks!

@NajaSierra 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lits3212 3 жыл бұрын

Had to rewatch this video! I wasn’t sure what to wear to get back to work and was about to make silly purchases. I will just wait and buy the things I really love instead of filling up with things that are uninspiring.

@NajaSierra 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for rewatching xx

@mishka.a 3 жыл бұрын

I recommend you a clothes shaver for e.g. for the sweaters (black one seems a little bit meshy but it may be just a lighting :))! It saves clothes!

@NajaSierra 3 жыл бұрын

I use one! Thanks still for sharing xx

@EBartworkshops 3 жыл бұрын

I love your accent!

@ryeofoatmeal 3 жыл бұрын

I have no problem with a small wardrobe. my only issue here is how to keep them like new. of course, I already purchased high-quality items, at least to me, the ones that I can afford. since I live in a tropical country, we sweat a lot. I have to wash it after two wear. I can go max to three but that's only from time to time... so I don't want my garments to look dull

@Orphiliac 3 жыл бұрын

I struggle with it as well. I’ve been trying to hand-wash all my summer clothing and cashmeres. And sending my coats to a laundry once a year. I got a washing bag and never wash my jeans without it. It’s been working. But inevitably our clothing will last less.

@NajaSierra 3 жыл бұрын

It's a good point and different climates bring different challenges for your wardrobe. My summer wardrobe is also not as lasting.

@bryonytownend7137 3 жыл бұрын

Any tips on cutting down on the four seasons in one day english weather? Rain and wind all year round restrict to a wind breaker......

@NajaSierra 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure I completely understand your question? Could you rephrase please x

@bryonytownend7137 3 жыл бұрын

Im Sorry, I'm continuously trying to reduce my items. Due to the weather where I live. I often have to forgo clothes that give me pleasure to wear because they are impractical. I love videos like this, but it doesn't feel like a realistic goal for me. Do you have any tips or advice that I may have not considered? I love your videos. :)

@NajaSierra 3 жыл бұрын

@@bryonytownend7137 I understand! I grew up in Copenhagen where the weather is very much like in the UK and on top of it you bike everywhere. And even though there was obviously challenges, I don't feel like I was dressing totally different than I am now. Really just only regarding coats and shoes. There's a lot of really well made and practical garments that are still beautiful and will last xx

@bryonytownend7137 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) I will keep watching your videos. They are beautifully made and well thought out. If I keep watching. One day I will crack it. :)

@NajaSierra 3 жыл бұрын

@@bryonytownend7137 You will! But it's tough when we don't live in the hemisphere we prefer to dress for x You'll make it work

@kathyesargent9088 3 жыл бұрын

Hello ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💋