Do you ever feel like you don’t have enough clothes? Are you never able to find yourself the right fit for the right occasion? Is spending your precious time and money on shopping and purchasing new clothes never worth it?
We believe that buying more and more clothes is going to end all of our fashion problems and end up hoarding unnecessary items that are not even our type and taste, doubling up the chaos. The more clothes we buy, the less satisfied we are. We would purchase an irresistible random item on sale, our current wardrobe wouldn’t compliment it and the piece will tragically stay in our closet forever. This vicious loop goes on and on.
Building a minimal wardrobe with all essentially wearable yet chic clothes is an art in itself. So here comes the million-dollar question, “How many clothes do I need to make an ideal wardrobe that works perfectly for me in all situations? Here we have some advice for you to make all of your fashion stress go away.
An Ideal wardrobe is built on practicality. It should be functional and versatile. It should reflect your personality and mirror your aesthetics for which it is significant that you’re aware of your style. You should know what kind of clothes you feel your best in. The type of silhouette that accentuates your unique beauty. The hues and shades that elevate your indigenous looks. The clothing your lifestyle requires. If you play sports, have an active social life or work in a job that requires you to regularly attend formal events, your preferences are going to differ.
The perfect wardrobe is a balance of essential basic items and trendy pieces. Diving deeper into “how many” of each type of item you should own while following a minimalist approach towards fashion, the number might vary from person to person based on profession, age, the place they live in and their lifestyle but generally speaking, the number of essential items in one’s closet can be classified according to the following list. Here’s all the basic items that come under a capsule wardrobe.
- Black shirt
- White shirt
- Plain t-shirts
- Relaxed high waist denim
- Comfy leggings
- Formal neutral pants
- Skirt
- Black dress
- Summer dress
- Dressy top
- Jacket
- Statement blazer
- Sweats
- Ethnic fits
These essentials, along with a couple of pieces from the current trends are adequate in general. Getting creative and discovering multiple ways and combinations with these would make you good to go. Let’s take a look at the outfits you would need, easily made with the essentials in your wardrobe.
- 8-10 work outfits
- 5-8 casual outfits
- 3-5 home wear pairs
- 3-5 partywear fits
Each item should be versatile and repurposed if worn with a different thing differently. The beauty of basic items is that they can change your whole vibe if accessorized differently. Say you have a white tee and a pair of flared denim. If worn with white sneakers, a colored tote and a dainty necklace, it will give you an effortless casual look while wearing the same tee and jeans with chunky ethnic silver jewelry complimented with kolhapuris and a loose bun will turn your look into Indian grunge aesthetic.
There is an 80/20 rule which states that most of us end up wearing only 20% of clothes from our wardrobe. Then why not let go of the other unnecessary stock? Make a new mantra for when you shop; for every new piece you buy, it must be wearable with at least three other items in your current wardrobe. That would save you from a lot of trouble. When you’re able to count the number of clothes you own on tips, you are on the right track.
Decluttering your wildly piled up messy wardrobe and planning your outfits will not only clear your mind and make it easy for you to choose a fit the next time but also save you money, huge storage spaces and efforts in laundry as well as care for old clothes.
Keeping these points in mind will help you overcome the infamous “I have nothing to wear” rant.
Hope this article saves you from getting overwhelmed every time you have to decide what to wear for a spontaneous plan. It’s time you level up your fashion game while being minimal!
Author Bio:
Drishti Moudgil is a content writer and copyeditor and who loves exploring various niches and has written blogs on lifestyle, health, fashion, travel and education. A graduate in biotechnology, she is passionate about science, art and loves to read. Reach out to her at drishtimoudgil@gmail.com