tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post6980635690998522822..comments2023-07-22T03:40:53.311-04:00Comments on The Year of Less: Day 3: Minimizing our WardrobesKelly Oribinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16490289723982475014noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-61899632776940358442012-11-06T05:28:14.024-05:002012-11-06T05:28:14.024-05:00My mini Wardrobe is a place where i put my all clo...My mini Wardrobe is a place where i put my all clothes like jeans t shirts shoes etc.<br /><br />Regards<br /><a href="http://www.funique.co.uk/bedroom-furniture/wardrobes.html" rel="nofollow">funique</a><br />Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019532282979439861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-14670074856219948672012-11-01T16:45:24.030-04:002012-11-01T16:45:24.030-04:00Luckily I hate clothes shopping so I have a pretty...Luckily I hate clothes shopping so I have a pretty minimal wardrobe of jeans and t shirts. Also the fact that I rarely change out of my morning gym clothes to do the school run on our bikes makes life simple. If I do shower and change it is commneted on at the school gates!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058118359049915779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-11521593023390112512012-09-07T23:56:16.684-04:002012-09-07T23:56:16.684-04:00I think it's great that Luke has kept fedoras ...I think it's great that Luke has kept fedoras to accessorize with. And your scarves are beautiful! I try to go through my closet every now and again, and always manage to get rid of stuff, but I can never seem to still ever have enough room. I guess I've been going about it the wrong way? Going to try again! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04422387830610650445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-9400397524480393272012-09-01T00:45:30.561-04:002012-09-01T00:45:30.561-04:00Try making a quilt with those shirts!! Can be for...Try making a quilt with those shirts!! Can be for the bed, the sofa, or for a picnic!!yesIcannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-30125659299872299302012-08-12T23:46:12.053-04:002012-08-12T23:46:12.053-04:00Wow, I'm so inspired! My husband and I love fi...Wow, I'm so inspired! My husband and I love finding new ways to improve our simplicity and efficiency! I must admit, cutting down the clothing is hard for me because I think, "I'll wear out these items and then I'll have these other items to use and not have to buy more!" But, I should really part with a lot of it, especially if I don't REALLY like it. <br />I like what you said about a scarves... I've never worn them and haven't been around people who do, but it sounds neat and I'd like to try it! Perhaps sometime you could include a few photos of how you wear your scarves? <br />May God bless you in your year of less, and thank your for sharing about it!<br />( : David'sKate : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-12008692338606959772012-08-08T07:44:53.638-04:002012-08-08T07:44:53.638-04:00I don't know if I could limit myself as much a...I don't know if I could limit myself as much as you have! I am currently transitioning from grad student/preschool teacher to full time ministry. But you've inspired me to be ruthless, especially with my old clothing. I'm moving (tomorrow!) and I think I'll try to find a way to figure out what I don't actually wear. My biggest dilemma are all my old high school and college shirts that I am being (way?) to sentimental towards, and still hanging onto! Words of wisdom?Marjorienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-29580656197891473802012-08-02T08:55:23.374-04:002012-08-02T08:55:23.374-04:00learned an awesome trick from a friend regarding b...learned an awesome trick from a friend regarding buying any new clothing: Make sure it goes with at least three other things in your wardrobe, and that it can be worn more than one way (dress up, or dress it down) If you can (hard in Canada, I know) try to make sure it can be worn more than three months of the year. it minimizes what's in your wardrobe, and makes you really think about what you're going to add to it. I've ended up with a much more streamlined wardrobe that works much, much better.Andreenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-49297817561367401432012-08-01T03:52:04.814-04:002012-08-01T03:52:04.814-04:00You've inspired me!! Yesterday I purged my son...You've inspired me!! Yesterday I purged my son's wardrobe - the amount of stuff in there that was too small for him was amazing - including a pair of swimming trunks aged 2-3 - he turned 7 on the weekend!!!! I'm hoping to get my 2 daughters wardrobes sorted out today and will do mine and my husbands wardrobes next week.Alexandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-12352680084220040272012-07-30T12:03:38.089-04:002012-07-30T12:03:38.089-04:00I've just purged my closet - but it is still p...I've just purged my closet - but it is still plenty full. So I'm going to do it again. And again. I've turned all my hangers around the wrong way, so that I can see what I truly wear, and what I'm just holding onto. <br /><br />I found that I own 8 jackets/blazers (not outerwear, just fashion). I live in south Texas. It is almost never cold enough to wear a jacket. I just love them - they "finish" an outfit. But I'm going to have to admit that a scarf finishes an outfit just as well. Purging jackets - I think I can, I think I can....LibbyPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-88224707168259522962012-07-29T00:29:14.864-04:002012-07-29T00:29:14.864-04:00I am so glad I found your blog. I have been feeli...I am so glad I found your blog. I have been feeling a very similar urge for some time. It is wonderful to find a like-minded person who will be a motivator and cheerleader in my life. We have been blessed with 5 children through adopting and fostering (3 of which are 2 and under). For a while we considered finding a larger place to live and then decided to make the most of the space we currently have.<br /><br />I have gone through my closet a couple times lately but after reading this post, I went through it again more intentionally. I was able to box up about 5 diaper boxes of clothes to donate to our church "Day of Hope" ministry. It feels really good to let go of things. <br /><br />I'm looking forward to approaching simplicity one step at a time along with you this year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-76083169725521952862012-07-27T11:15:46.963-04:002012-07-27T11:15:46.963-04:00My husband and I share a closet plus we have two d...My husband and I share a closet plus we have two dressers so I always assumed that there was no way that we could have to much clothing, but we do. He has an assortment of ties when he wears scrubs to work and I still have "someday" jeans that have been around for five years. They are getting donated tonight! If I am ever that size again I will buy a NEW pair of pants!<br /><br />I love the series Kelly!Amber Rhodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06777827748835150642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-63684707932974969312012-07-27T11:08:26.522-04:002012-07-27T11:08:26.522-04:00I cycle through my clothing a lot, partially becau...I cycle through my clothing a lot, partially because I really love getting rid of things that have lost their appeal, and also because I do a lot of resale shopping (so I don't feel any hesitation in donating something that I purchased secondhand for 3 bucks). I know some people believe in having a few quality pieces of clothing, but I have a hard time investing in something that's probably going to get stained/ripped/laundered incorrectly/otherwise spoiled. I know I still have a bunch of stuff in there that I probably don't need, but it's not in the way.<br /><br />One trick that I do to keep clothing pared down is this: we purchased a bunch of nice wooded hangers and then determined that we would not buy any more, so if we have too many clothes (and not enough hangers), that means that something has to go. <br /><br />@Megan B: dresses are the easiest for the "just had a baby" or "newly pregnant" plus they're super comfortable. A couple of more loose fitting shirts work for pregnancy and post-pregnancy. Just look for a style that's appropriate for a bigger belly. For bottoms, a couple of jersey cotton skirts that you can just pull on or some pants with an elastic waist (not sweat pants, but some casual cargo pants or something like that) will work. And if you do lose weight (whenever you get around to it), just have 1 pair of pants or something in backup that look great and can work for a variety of different purposes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-35943581127530575032012-07-26T20:50:48.852-04:002012-07-26T20:50:48.852-04:00I'm a bit stumped as to how I go about doing t...I'm a bit stumped as to how I go about doing this. I have a 6-month-old and plan on having more children. So I have my pre-pregnancy wardrobe, my maternity clothes, and my wardrobe of things that fit me currently since I am still trying to lose my baby weight. Any tips on making things more versatile?TheBolteFamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08767052188739756738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-88158393504841003722012-07-25T18:01:24.366-04:002012-07-25T18:01:24.366-04:00Thanks for giving me the push to do this as well. ...Thanks for giving me the push to do this as well. I tend to hang on to clothes in case I ever 'need' them. Your blogs are amazing. You are definitely inspiring me to start simplifying my life!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-65978591851035821112012-07-25T14:14:23.881-04:002012-07-25T14:14:23.881-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12913263439596880304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-58447432144866815032012-07-25T14:10:25.063-04:002012-07-25T14:10:25.063-04:00Easier said than.done when u work in a professiona...Easier said than.done when u work in a professional upscale environment ..... If I didn't work, than I wouldn't care if I wore the same thing every few daysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-15732956928375055022012-07-25T03:37:07.512-04:002012-07-25T03:37:07.512-04:00thank you, I'm loving the new blog!! Our close...thank you, I'm loving the new blog!! Our closets proved to be a bigger challenge than I expected =) I'm looking forward to the journey to less.Lurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16636343013371684231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-32723187681386398032012-07-25T00:40:23.288-04:002012-07-25T00:40:23.288-04:00I definately can't do this in a day but I will...I definately can't do this in a day but I will be working on it. I realized that my clothes are not versatile enough, though. I have too many shirts and skirts/pants that don't match, so I'm going to get rid of a bunch and go look for some solid colors that I can do more mixing and matching with. I did get rid of half of my (four) throw pillows yesterday and my sofa feels happier for it. We have already been using cloth instead of paper towels, so that was done. I am looking forward to following along.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288162061726945757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-16898023380859208902012-07-24T17:47:30.917-04:002012-07-24T17:47:30.917-04:00Visiting from your other blog- cannot wait to read...Visiting from your other blog- cannot wait to read about this journey to simplicity! I am really interested in minimalism and anything about it. Good luck with this endeavor!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14583379160411769515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-67536278993293142472012-07-24T17:43:09.820-04:002012-07-24T17:43:09.820-04:00thanks!thanks!Heather @ The WholeHearted Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043397686468156283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-87349649871815706622012-07-24T16:29:54.346-04:002012-07-24T16:29:54.346-04:00I love this post! I spend so much time deciding w...I love this post! I spend so much time deciding what to wear, and end up wearing the same things all the time so I do agree with your 'uniform' concept. My husband totally does this already - he buys the same type of jeans, the same type of shorts, the same type of socks, etc. and replaces as they wear out - and I always notice how much easier it is to do his laundry than mine or the kids, because his stuff is more uniform in type and shape. And it takes him way less time to pack, whenever we go places.<br /><br />I have so many clothes that I love, but I don't wear. Perhaps time to re-evaluate and simplify. Thanks for the nudge.<br /><br />WIll you be doing the kids' clothes as well?Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01045355811630334711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-82093482800053800912012-07-24T15:43:38.726-04:002012-07-24T15:43:38.726-04:00I can't believe you could do this in one day! ...I can't believe you could do this in one day! I find that wildly impressive. It would take me honestly, an entire weekend straight thru to organize/separate/donate my closet. (and that's if someone takes my kids away!!) It's a disaster. I'm not proud about it and maybe I can use this as inspiration. But wow! To do it all in a day?! Cheese and crackers that's impressive.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02018392684753589024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-66346609157302756042012-07-24T15:30:40.019-04:002012-07-24T15:30:40.019-04:00"It is easier to simplify than to organize&qu..."It is easier to simplify than to organize"- AMEN!! <br /><br />I try to pare down our wardrobe all the time. It is trickier with older kids (my daughter is 13 and my son is 10,) but luckily they are not slaves to fashion. I do try to mix in a few trendy items with good quality basics every season or as needed, same as I do for myself, just to keep us a little fresh and current, but I am much better than I used to be. (We live 10 minutes from an Outlet Mall and I shudder to think of how many pieces of clothing my kids used to own). Will definitely keep these lists in mind when we go back to school shopping next month and try harder than ever to buy things that they can mix & match and layer. Thanks as always!!carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426596331693771289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-40483063117704335292012-07-24T15:25:32.628-04:002012-07-24T15:25:32.628-04:00Oh my, another blog of yours for me to read. I lo...Oh my, another blog of yours for me to read. I love your imperfect homemaking blog and will probably be soon addicted to this one also. Thank you for bringing a little joy and umph to my day!<br />-SandyWyodaho Cardonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07953158692100479592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-55554710528319116912012-07-24T14:57:43.028-04:002012-07-24T14:57:43.028-04:00Thrift stores and Old Navy! Smart lady. I haven...Thrift stores and Old Navy! Smart lady. I haven't been in a store in so long that I forget what offers what. Once I do my minimizing/re-evaluating, I'll have to check them out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com