I wore the same shirt every day for 3 years. (and I'm a woman!)
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2020
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Omg yes! You are amazing. This videos makes me so happy :)
I can't believe I liked it first lol but Matt, you're amazing, too!❤
I also can't believe I liked it second lol
I also can't believe I liked 83...😂😂
Thanks Matt
Same video as you sir
I work with a man who wears the same red polo every day & has for years. One day last year a lady made a rude comment to me about him doing this. I asked why it bothers her. Then I asked if she noticed that I had been wearing the same black tee every day as well. She had not & hasn’t spoken to me since 👍🏼
😄😄😄😄I'm glad you cancelled her nicely😄😄😄😄.
if he wore black she probably wouldn't have noticed either... at least I wouldn't have and certainly not comment on it if would have. I don't get these people either... 🤷🏻♂️
What a legend, wearing a red polo every day. It's one thing wearing a black tee, where people can miss that you wear it every day, but a red polo draws attention. He seems like a really cool guy.
I feel like wearing a red polo every day would make you susceptible to "target employee" jokes
Good riddance! 👍
“Those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.” WOW i love that
I've always loved that quote; though it seems no one knows who first said it!
@@Lefie quoteinvestigator.com/2012/12/04/those-who-mind/
The closest I could find in researching who might have said it. It has an interesting - well, I think so - history even prior to Dr. Seuss.
I love this it's so true!@!
It's a nice idea but when those who mind are in positions of power then they very much to matter (for example - your boss)
@@Anna-pd6dc In the 30+ years I worked a brick and mortar job, I never came across any Human Resources policies stating you couldn't wear the same thing every day. It would probably fall under some type of discrimination if it was written that someone couldn't wear the same thing (in the sense of a uniform like Lefie's black T and pants) every day as there are some religious groups who do wear the same basic type of clothing on a daily basis. Even without the religious aspect, most dress code policies covered only how much of the person was covered if the clothes were clean or in good repair or if they had logos or type printed on them that might be offensive. Even that was a tricky subject. Most just opted for no logos at all.
In reality, men in corporate America already wear the same thing every day. Most men who dress business stick with a dark-colored suit, white shirt, and change out the tie. It's essentially a uniform but no one questions that. It's only women who are supposed to wear something different every day.
Me and my friend did this as a challenge, same clothes for a week. He had literally zero comments, yet I had many. It's not that it's impossible if you are a woman and I'm sure people would stop asking after a while, but there was a clear difference in the experience.
For sure! I don't know about what each of you wore, but I do think that the style and color can impact if people notice or not-- years ago I commented on a friend's shirt asking if his washer was broken because he had worn it three times that week and usually he didn't repeat clothing. But the only reason I noticed was because the shirt was light purple and had a pattern. If it was a black shirt, I wouldn't have noticed.
I've seen many women say that if they are wearing a simple black dress multiple times a week to the office people don't notice- I imagine this would be the same for a black pantsuit.
I know another option could be "the same" of something but in different colors. So let's say you love this particular dress but you also like colors. You could buy that same dress in a few colors. As long as you don't wear the same color in a row (or to a meeting always on the same day of the week... I've noticed that if you wear the same thing to a meeting that only happens tuesdays, people think you don't have other clothes) people will not notice that its the exact same dress.
Where did most of the comments come from, men or women?
So? 🤷🏻♀️ I never wear make up and I get comments all the time, from people asking "are you sick? You don't look well" or even telling me that I should "love myself more". I don't like wearing face paint. I won't do it. Even if a bunch of people make dumb remarks.
@@Nagutama Yes, completely, if you wanna do it you should definitely just do it anyway. I'm just pointing out that it's not the same experience for men and women, not that it's not possible. The whole point is that, as you just exemplified in your comment, women get scrutinized more.
Who you're around matters a lot too. If you hang around a lot of other style/fashion minded people, they're gonna notice. But if the people he hangs around aren't like that, then of course he wouldn't get any comments.
I also wear the same black t-shirt every day and more than anything I've found that it's really great for my confidence, because I know exactly how it will look and feel on my body.
I'm starting to adopt that habit too.
I think wearing the same shirt every day that compliments your body and gives you confidence and makes you feel great is better than wearing 10 shirts that make you feel uncomfortable. There is nothing worse than tugging at a shirt that pulls across the bust or is too short or has sleeves that are too long or too short.
Does that work in your workplace? Any reactions? Makes sense. You get to pick something that makes you look good whether it's shark week or you just rolled out of bed and threw it on or having a good or bad day. You've got it covered.
@@BB-wl8qr I work from home now, but before I had a very casual office job and no one ever said anything.
@@Hivdghn Thanks :) This topic has sort of gained my interest so I am curious to see the specifics for people that have different experiences.
The incredible thing is not that you use the same t-shirt, the incredible thing is the t-shirt is still black 🤯
I know, right? Most of my black t-shirts have slightly faded after a couple of washes, and I take great care of them. I think I’ll buy a few better quality ones.
@@its_yellow what dye do you get? I want to do the same as it seems crazy to throw away my clothes just because they've faded unevenly
@@bettesfragrancereviews1994 that sucks!! All my black t shirts are still black. A couple of them got a tiny little hole here and there, which makes me sad.
@@LauraFabulous Oh, that’s a shame! Is it possible that the tiny holes might be caused by moths?
@@bettesfragrancereviews1994 nope just wear and tear from wearing the same 7 shirts for years.
So great that you made this video! I recently made a video about living in the same shirt for 30 days and I got a lot of the same comments!
You all are :D it's hilarious Levi, Matt and now Lefie :D
I noticed this on your video too! I want to try this as well and see if I get any comments as a women. Now I'm really intrigued
How strange. RUclips didn't tell me you uploaded. :/
@@lowwastehighmelanin Haha yeah youtube do be like that sometimes. 🤦🏻♂️😂
I am a woman, and although I don’t wear the same shirt everyday, I only have 10 T shirts, 2 work branded button downs, 2 work branded polos & 5 other shirts that I use for “dressing up” which is rare these days. I am VERY happy with this minimal style and my kids tease me that it’s my uniform. I’m totally fine with that. I have so many other decisions to make in my life, what to wear is not usually one of them. Thanks for helping normalize this and addressing those stereotypes!
Thank you for normalising women not having to be decorative clotheshorses. I can't be bothered with makeup (and don't like how it feels on my face) and would happily live in jeans and a tee shirt (and occasionally a skirt).
Same here!
Although women can do what they want, they get penalized for their choices.
Women who wear makeup earn more than women who do not. They’re also treated better and promoted more.
Whether or not this is true, I'd rather show up to work looking like me, not someone else.
@@zeliadesousa3747 Yes. That’s your call. Good for you. But there are some of us women who are pissed that we’ll lose opportunities because we don’t wear makeup or the right clothes. Especially when we need the extra income.
I have worn the same iteration of the same Walmart black t-shirt for the past 10 years now. Exact same brand, exact same black t-shirt. I am successful in my career and my life and I have no intention of changing. :) :)
Love it.
Wearing different clothes every day seems to be more important in the U.S. than it is in Europe. Over here, lots of people often wear the same clothes a lot.
Same in Aussie ...used to school uniforms then work uniforms
@@ykook7000 Cool!
That‘s what I was thinking as well! I had maybe three favourite sweaters, four favourite shirts and two pairs of pants when I was in my final year of school, meaning there was never much variation in how I dressed. Nobody ever commented on it and though some people had more clothes they still wore them multiple times. Nowadays I do have a few more clothes I feel comfortable in, but wearing a different one everyday would still seem excessive to me and lead to doing laundry a lot.
I find this American habit a bit peculiar.
Same in Canada, and I'm always surprised by all the make-up worn in the US too. I don't wear any and haven't ever had anyone comment on that (I'm in a senior management job).
Yup this is true!!!
I like the idea of having a "uniform" like this and have even tried to streamline my wardrobe to that effect, but I realise that I actually get a lot of joy out of coordinating my outfits and dressing in different styles depending on my mood - it might also be a bit of a rebellious thing because I have to wear a uniform at work so all my creativity comes out on my days off! But I'm also very much aware that my outfit is for me and most people won't notice if it changes day to day, but honestly that's pretty cool too
@Amusis I’m the same as far as clothing choices, but it’s not about being girly or more dressed up for me, it’s just having some variety.
Lefie, viking queen of Laziness and objective fashion
Honestly I didn't even notice what you wear the whole year I have been watching you.
Same here
When I had a brick-and-mortar job I wore the same brand of black pants every day. I never had to worry if my shoes were the right height or if my shirt matched. It was an easy choice and left me able to add variety with shirts. Now that I work from home I've been wearing the same three shirts for the past four or so years. Literally the same shirts. My son commented that I'm full of holes from the cats, which I am. Quite possibly time for a replacement gray shirt :)
And looking forward to the van build video.
I hear you on the small holes in t-shirts from cats. I need to fix at least one whole in all my shirts because-cat
@@kimbathurston2705 Gotta love 'em though, claws and all. We've had two new kittens show up in the past few months so the holes have gotten a bit bigger :)
@@carolann811 I wear my hole filled shirts with pride because life without cats is... well, its life without cats, no thanks!
If you seek for the approval of others, you will become their prisoner. ~ Laozi
It's not about the shirt,. It's about who's in the shirt.
"hello, I am woman" I died 😂
Edit: really, really, truly thank you for this. I've been stressing out about my wardrobe for a while and this really helps.
Check out project 333. I bet that will give you some ideas on what to do! :3
@@lowwastehighmelanin I have, I think I’ve used just about every system, book and blog in existence, but thanks.
I am woman hear me roar.
@@mattdavella Hey
You talk so much common sense and it is really interesting. I seem to worry so much about so many different things and yet listening to you makes me want to sit down and take stock of what is important to me and try and perhaps declutter some parts of my life and perhaps just take a step back a little from people who exacerbate those worries.
As always, I appreciate you taking the time to post.
You are very inspiring . I love listening to you.
Thankyou!!! 💐
Thanks, Dixie Tree! I appreciate your extremely kind comment, truly. 😊
@@Lefie 👍🏽
I've worn the same black pants for 5 years. Boot cut, elastic waist, stretch cotton blend. No zippers, pockets, buckles, beads or ornaments of any kind. Every thing I wear on top matches, so I never have to think about color coordination. I own 10 pairs. I'm happy.
"If you're trying to care about everything you can never fully care about anything" what a magnificent quote. Thank you for addressing this topic! I find this to be a very refreshing perspective ❤️
I think it has a lot to do with what type of shirt it is. If it is a simple, plain, basic colored tee, is easier to forget. Compared to a colored or graphic tee that has a specific look and is easy to take notice of.
Great work Lefie. I bought 5 identical dresses 3years ago. They are comfortable and have huge, helpful pockets. These dresses are the only thing I wear to work.... If I happen to wear something else, I find myself dropping things all day because my giant pockets aren't there to catch pens/ phone / notes etc! All the best, Maeve in Ireland
Comfortable and pockets? Witchcraft!!!
Seriously, what dress? I’m due to replace my two workhorses.
I want to know too!!
Pockets are a girl’s best friend
"Your values should not be dictated by others... even if you're a woman." Amen, sister. We need more confidence as a female collective and that means caring less about what (we think) others think and more about understanding what we care about as individuals.
“What are you gonna choose to care about?”
Oh that’s easy!
“It can’t be everything”
Okay, not so easy
My only advice for life: you are an adult - what are they gonna do lol
You do you ❤️
Derail your career...? Am I the only person here who has career ambitions?
@@penn6693 seems kinda crazy that someone would try and derail your career over you choosing to simplify your wardrobe
@@penn6693 What's a t-shirt got to do with being career-oriented?
It can cause you to miss out on opportunities. I noticed when I looked more tomboy as opposed to barbie style I was far less successful in job interviews. Like not a little bit, drastically.
I feel like this is... missing a lot.
The reality is, doing things differently from the norm has a cost. For example, I have chosen to not wear makeup. This is against the norm and it does affect how people perceive me. (I also have bad skin - I'm 30 and have acne.) People can see me as unkempt, unprofessional, younger than I am, etc. I'm able to deal with that cost only because of other privileges in my life. I'm relatively thin, I'm white, I'm pretty highly educated, I have the ability to just not work if necessary and live on just my husband's income. If I didn't have these privileges I likely would be more affected by choosing to not wear makeup.
That's true! I also choose to not wear makeup but I'm regularly judged (especially by the women) at my workplace and I had to defend myself more than once. They only leave me in peace when I tell them I do it for medical reasons (I have very sensitive skin). It's so annoying. But you can't just stop talking to your coworkers or say they "don't count". It's your working environment where you spend a substantial amount of your time, it should be comfortable.
This exactly. And "those who mind" often do matter - you can't want them to care about the things you care about, but you can't actually control them. Like it or not, we are all being judged by other people, and like it or not, they will make decisions based on those judgements. And in the case of how you dress at work, those judgements can include how "professional" you are, and those decisions can include if you get a raise or promotion. And, like it or not, the judgements based on clothing do apply differently to women than they do to men.
I'm 25 years old and I don't wear makeup at any occasion at all. I am independent, get my own money and have a successful career in tech (world of men) It has never affected me it's actually a blessing. It scares away superficial people and allows me to be judge by me and my personality. Not what my face looks like
@Amusis If your job depends on your looks - and it usually does - you can't use the 'don't care about people's opinions of you' argument. We live in a shallow society where it is important to look put together and a certain way in order to be part of the labour market.
@Amusis I have to disagree. It depends on the country in which you live and other factors. Some countries are more conservative and people do expect women to have different looks in order to look appealing.
I can't believe im actually going on RUclips trying to figure how to wear the same shirt and joggers for the next year.
Same
I strongly recommend merino wool t-shirts and merino clothing in general. The t-shirts hold their color so no matter how often you wash them they remain the same as the day you bought them. They also hold their shape and can be hand washed and dried very quickly. You can wear the same shirt for weeks without it smelling. ideal for hiking and travel. I have some I bought 9 years ago that have seen a lot of use and apart from a few you pulls were it caught on a bush they look the same as when I bought them. I don't have any cotton t-shirts I bought that long ago that aren't dusters.
What brand are your tshirts?
Where can we find shirts like that? I've not heard of merino wool
@@AbrahamLure you can try etsy, when looking for merino clothing, some online stores will have a shop on there or tailor made requests , theres also merino unbound for some t shirts
Icebreaker is a New Zealand brand that sells wool clothing globally with lots of stores in the US, Australia, etc. I've been wearing this brand for years and they are great quality and last a long time.
I started wearing the same shirt everyday after seeing your uniform video a while back. Just made a ton of sense to me back then, so I bought 7 more of my favorite black t shirt and haven’t looked back since. Similar to how you don’t wear the same shoes every day, I don’t wear the same color pants every day (same brand/model, just a handful of different colors). Beyond that the black shirts look presentable under my work uniforms, they don’t stand out in a crowd and I haven’t had any one of my friends or family ever question me on it.
As a 29 yr old woman and manager of a quarry, I've been wearing the same outfit for work for a year now and not a soul has noticed... other than my husband who had deja vu with the laundry 😅
I love your latest feminist mantra, keep up the good work! You're an inspiration Lefie 👍
Your positivity and message is ON POINT, as always!
I’m 47 & grew up in a strict patriarchal family & church. I could have used these words of wisdom as a kid. The message is powerful. Somehow, it’s still hard to feel in control of my own choices, but I’ll keep working on it. :) Thanks for reminding me that I’m empowered to choose my own destiny.
Glad you liked it, SheenaCarver. Part of making this video is definitely to remind myself, too!
Does that mean, not only parental approval, but also requiring acceptance of people around you is engrained and you have to break those habits? This was an interesting comment. Good on you for doing what you need to though. :)
I’ve worn all black for over 15 years now. My boyfriend at the time complained that I never dressed up. He is my ex-boyfriend now and I couldn’t be happier. You got it right! Those who mind, don’t matter! I live a very successful life being a day trader in the Forex market, and it’s irrelevant to focus so much on what others think about your wardrobe. Usually those people who put so much effort into how they look, rarely put as much effort into their contribution to society. Nobody gives a shit what you look like in public, they are too concerned on what they look like. Lol. I’m so much happier simplifying my life! It’s very liberating!
Good for you! When I was younger, I naturally gravitate towards black and keep all black outfits but my mom and my classmates shamed me out of wearing my favourite outfits. Now that I’m older, I honestly don’t care and I settle in my black jeans and black shirt.
I'm so excited to see your van build, but this was worth waiting a little while longer for. I loved this!
Love this so much! Started heading towards this direction in simplifying my closet and I love it so much
RUclips recommendations did something right again. I started with the Studio Apt Tour, then moved onto this video, then onto your "uniform" video. Subscribed. I simply love your personality and you seem such a nice person. Now if you excuse me, I have to binge your entire channel.
RESPECT. I don't know why, but it always seems to me that you know exactly what to say in every situation. I don't know... I just admire you. I liked you said about what someone cares about is under their control... But even for that, one needs a lot of courage to just... don't care about what people say about the clothes one wears... and I really respect you for that, I also have a favorite T-shirt that I wish I could wear everyday, and I know I could but, I haven't found the courage to just do it... I don't know why it is so difficult to some of us just to don't give a damn.
Sorry for my English, I'm mexican.
ps. Love your videos!!
Your videos always make me feel instantly calmer. Both the style of them and the messages in them.
Such a refreshing video! I needed this today! Thank you for sharing 😊
I would like my daughters to become as confident and chilled out as you and That's a compliment
I have to chuckle, I still have my basic cotton black and blue shirts I bought ten years ago. Back then I think I was just going for cheap but as a byproduct they became a standard for me. Made it easy to be in control of the little things I could be at a time where it seemed like the world wanted to lay down a gauntlet of hard decisions. Now I look at the obnoxiously worn out neck fabric as a reminder that I did in fact survive this past crazy decade even if my shirts did not.
Ideas that I don't remember who or where I heard it from, but in the day to day help center myself.
"What can I do, right now, to change things for the better? If I can't do that change now don't worry myself with it."
"Act on the things you have control of and have the patience to let that work for you."
Thanks for being a bright spot and a voice for positivity in people's lives!
Oh lefie, I didn't even realize I needed to hear this. Your words and message are always so clear and well articulated, it's crazy. Love you a lot for that 🖤
I needed this today. Thank you!
I have the same modell of sweater everyday in the autumn and winter because I love it, but I buy them in different colour and patterns. Thats is my version. What ever works for me goes :)
I similarly buy a lot of clothes that are the same cut or style, but mix it up with patterns and colors.
This makes so much sense. It saves you having to think about what to wear every morning. It’s one less thing on your mind, letting you focus on the important stuff!
I love this! I mostly wear the same shirt these days with a little variance in color between black and grey. Makes life so much simpler.
Love your hair this length Lefie!
I recently decided I just want to wear dresses. T-shirt style dresses. I have them in black and grey, short sleeved, long sleeved, sleeveless. I’ve never loved my wardrobe as much as I do right now. I have some cardigans and sweaters to switch up how they look and some scarves and accessories. I have a couple of pairs of sweatpants for yard work and a pair of jeans and a pair of shorts for if wearing a dress isn’t practical. I’m comfortable all the time.
i just saw this in my recommended after not being on youtube much lately and im so excited to see u again lefie :)
oh joy! two Lefie videos in one week? I'm beaming with happiness! Finally!
_"If you trying to care about everything you can never fully care about anything."_ WOW...
Some of those comments left on Matt's video were just pointing something out that Matt failed to recognize. The double standard does exist and we get to choose what to do with it and what we care about, etc. But there's value in recognizing that double standard so we can all become aware and be a part of the change. Not all of us are going to choose to wear the same shirt every day and that doesn't have to be the only way to make a shift here.
I suspect that those people criticising would be women. Men dont care. (Generally) what do u think?
I'm not gonna say there isn't a double standard, but I do feel like some girls probably overestimate how much people actually notice what they wear.
@@auntylinda7640 men generally don't care because they normally aren't raised to care.
@Amusis historically, women have been placed under a magnifying glass by all of society, so to pretend that pattern doesn't exist is to turn a blind eye instead of addressing the issue.
@@auntylinda7640 My comment is listed above as a screenshot in which I highlighted that I mostly get this feedback from men and not women. So your assumption might be right but not in my case.
I just saw one video and I’m in love!! You’re amazing keep going
Matt brought me here and I do not regret it! Love your channel, really awesome and refreshing! Subscribed 1000 times!
oh my gosh i hadnt seen you in forever... i love your videos so much! im glad to have found you again! :D
Ah I love your videos so much! Even though I don't wear the same kind of clothes everyday or want to do that in the future your video was so nice to watch! Idk why but they give me such a "cleansing" feeling. All the vibes from you doing what you want to do and how you want to do them is really motivating for me to look at how I want to do things with my life. Sometimes in the same style as you, sometimes totally different but I feel like you give me courage to do them or even just think about them.
Sry for the long text :D tl;dr thank you for making these videos about you being you!
Thank you, Renesmechen! And I'm very happy you feel encouraged to be yourself rather than emulate me, haha!
So happy that Matt shared this video, great content! Subscribed already.
I absolutely do not want to wear the same black t-shirt every day, but I absolutely do not mind if someone else does. Do what feels right! :)
Go check out WOOL T-SHIRTS (you'll be surprised on how thin the fabric can be)! You'll be able to wear the exact SAME t-shirt for days without smelling. Wool has incredible properties: keeps warm in the winter and cool in the summer, the less you wash it, the better it is (I have experienced wool nappy covers for my baby - to be combined with cloth nappies - because wool is also naturally waterproof thanks to lanolin: I can use the same cover for over a month without smelling wee, just hang it to aerate a bit and then it is good to use again). No creasing, dries super fast. From 8 t-shirts, you could probably go down to 3 or 4 if you want.
The only downside I would say is that you want to hand-wash it (or in the washer with a wool program) to preserve the fibers, but as I said, you really don't have to wash it often at all.. Same goes with wool socks or any type of wool clothing.
People like to recommend the brands Unbound Merino or Icebreaker and you'll find plenty of videos about it here on RUclips, nomads especially like to use it when they travel so they can pack extra-light :)
Thank you! Covid took me from monochromatic small wardrobe to the quest for the perfect long sleeved t for someone tall. In healthcare I open doors with the sleeves. It’s pretty funny that at age 60 people now think the look is chic bc I haven’t changed. So happy to find your videos.
Lefie, your videos always inspire me and cheer me up. LOVE that tongue click at the end! you're a Queen.
Have an amazing day! 💜
Thanks, de Angelo! You too! 😊
I agreeeee
I love the explanation that both of them give: they just love this shirt the most.
I, on the other hand, am at a point in my life where I own several shirts, skirts and dresses that I absolutely love, so I wear different things every day and still enjoy thoroughly what I'm wearing and feel the best about myself...
I own like 8 of the same dress (had different colors, I like colors) and wore those basically every day for years.
I own everything in like 3-4 colors so everything matches. People thought I always looked nice and polished.
That’s a great idea. I’m considering doing this
This is the BEST video I have ever seen on RUclips. EVER! I am playing this for my daughters. Not once or twice, but many times over. I want them to grow into free women and happy people. Thank you!!!
Hi, fellow woman here! I have 5 of the exact same tank top that I wear in the same color order M-F (I start with black and work backwards to pink, following an abbreviated selection of the rainbow). Then on Sat/Sun, I have 3 other shirts I "rotate" to whatever is clean or I feel like wearing that day, as my "variable day" or whatever. I can't even tell you how nice it is to know that on Wednesday I always wear a blue tank top. It's just something I started doing one day and from then on I've absolutely loved it. Removes unnecessary choice, and I always know what day it is. 😂 And, most important to me, I always have a top that I enjoy wearing and is comfortable. No hassle with "ah man, my favorite is dirty..."
Is that something you wear to work then?
Also good on you for going that route btw. I asked because I am getting really curious if the super cas business dress environments in general are more accepting of this rather than just the more eccentric ones, like technology or artsy type fields, which is what I originally thought.
It would be kinda funny to mess with people when they are used to your color choice for a day and then you decide to just wear a different color xD
@@Renesmechen lol
@@BB-wl8qr I work from home, actually! So I am spoiled that way lol. I've only ever needed to go into our actual office once but they have a fairly lax dress code, so long as it isn't like sweatpants. 😂 I can keep up my color-code pattern though, I "dress it up" with a simple black or purple cardigan depending on shirt color. (For context I was WFH long before the pandemic hit. I've had my routine before this lol.)
I really do SO enjoy this video channel!
This is such a great video. I love that it leaves room for self exploration - you can choose to wear different clothes, or the same clothes, but you should think about whether it aligns with what's important to you. I'd be curious on the details! Do you have the same pajamas as well? Is your swimsuit(s) black? What about formal events, like weddings and such?
This is great and really inspiring!
Love this response video, thank you for making it! 100% respect, and I like how you started doing it when you shifted environments.
Love it! Was watching this the night my kidlet was over. I could see her listening to this while trying not to look like she was interested. I hope she picked up a thing or two! ;-)
I think this is a useful video even for people not planning at all to do this, especially women
I personally really enjoy wearing different clothes even if I always wear my hair the same way, the same jewelry and most of the time the same shoes
It happened to me when I was very busy to wear the same thing /kinda/ everyday and tbh I felt unhappy about it and it brings me much more joy to be mindful about what I chose to wear
+ I feel the opposite of you, when I wear something too much I don’t like it as much when it comes to clothes
This can’t be for everyone but I’m glad you chose to do whatever you want and that’s inspiring for anyone just to care less in general
I do try to apply some of it to other aspect, as much as I like choosing a shirt or a skirt I absolutely don’t want to put this effort with socks for exemple and I tend to buy all the same black socks, only buy the same see through black tights etc
If it’s a waste of time/chore for you you’re absolutely right to skip it and this shouldn’t be anyone else’s business !
Lefie ! This is truly powerful. I almost got my tears. I've been practicing minimalist life style for almost 5years now. And now I have 11months old daughter. I just wanted you to know I really appreciate your voice so much from far away south Korea. I can definitely relate to this as a mom! I can wear the same t-shirts every day instead of worry about how other people think about me. I would rather spend more quality time with my daughter.
Have a great day 😘
So Inspiring!! I am gonna go through my closet today and be real with myself, cleaning it out.
Oh Lefie, you are my inspiration. So happy to see you living your choises. Got a few ideas for myself from this video.
you're such a relatable inspiration, thanks
Awesome vid 😊
What’s your everyday carry and your essentials when you leave the house? If you could make a video and touch on your whole wardrobe and accessories, I’d watch that in a heartbeat.
This was the greatest follow up video. I was hoping someone would chime in about this issue. Thank you for making this and empowering women to take control of their choices and values!
Thank you so much for making this video, i just came across your video and had been watching Matt d’avella videos as well and kind of thought that it is kind of socially acceptable for men but i like that you broke the thought pattern of others.
I´m trying to simplify my wardrobe too but mostly because of decision fatigue. I like the idea of having a set outfit for specific occasions like one thing I wear for work, one thing for working out ...I have thrifted a really nice dress that i think is perfect for new years eve parties or similar fancy events and I can already tell it´s a relief to know what I´d wear. One of the best decisions I made 2 years ago was to invest in a lovely bathing suit. I don´t need to worry about anything slipping around, it´s very bright and fun and I feel great wearing it. Now instead of trying on several ill-fitting bikini sets to go swimming I look forward to wearing my favorite every time.
While I do agree with the content of the video (ie, who cares if people think you’re weird/lazy, wear what you want), that’s not necessarily addressing the comments on Matt’s video. The comments were about how it’s easier and more acceptable for men, not that women CANT do it. We all know that we *can* do this, but as women we have more pressure to overcome. And if you’re someone who is self-conscious about your appearance, that’s going to give you a big mental barrier to overcome. It’s kind of just a fact. Of course we can choose to overcome that if we want. There’s just MORE to overcome if society is constantly scrutinizing your appearance (and if that kind of thing gets to you), which of course directly means women. Acknowledging that fact doesn’t necessarily mean that those commenters were “playing the victim.”
You’re absolutely right. I guess what I’m trying to do with this is not to claim it’s easy or difficult in comparison to men, but rather to provide some visibility that women are out here doing it and to confirm that it’s actually a lot easier than one might assume.
I wouldn’t want other women to read those comments, think “you’re right, I’ve never seen a woman do that” and be discouraged from trying it themselves. I didn’t actually say “playing the victim,” just that “you’re not a victim.” This is because I myself oftentimes catch myself feeling sorry for myself when really the responsibility is in my hands to change the situation (or my perspective on the situation).
Maybe if they see me out here and see that they won’t be alone in it, they’ll get encouraged and realize “if she can do it, so can I!”
Awesome! Just going through this myself, though I wear different pants/skirts, I am ALWAY getting the same black tee I love...mainly because it is perfect, comfortable and long enough sleeves/total length, soft. Still looking into buying multiples. Just found your channel and will be binge watching! :)
Thanks. I have 5 neutral t - shirts that I wear almost exclusively. I have worn them for a few years and have had very few times that I needed to wear something outside of this. I've never had anyone ask me why I only wear these and nothing else. If they noticed they never voiced a complaint or dislike for this. There were times when I worked in jobs which required a uniform or a certain dress code, but after work I changed into my t - shirts. I also purchased most of my clothes at thrift shops. I also have been wearing one pair of pants for several months. I have a few different pairs of shoes and boots which work well for multiple applications. I don't think about what someone might be thinking. I just wear what I want or need. As long as I'm dressed to protect myself from the elements and am not naked, that should be sufficient.
And you look amazing in that shirt! 🖤
One thing that I noticed is that people judge those who choose to wear an uniform as “lazy” but wtf, people made a research to find their ultimate shirt/pants that makes them feel and look good! This is more effort than some do daily mixing whatever they have at the closet.
Exactly. Even having to declutter the junk that is found in the closets and to declutter their whole lives to reach a simplistic life or lifestyle., is a lot of work....many don't know
My Lordi i watch Matt alot and i guess i got a recomendation to your channel because of that.
I just wanted to say you seem like a very nice person, i watched some of your content right now and i like it alot! (also the wink at the end of your vids, it makes me smile, i love it) xD
Very nice greetings from austria!
This is SO GOOD. Thank you!
Love it, a thumbs up from another Matt!
Great video I love it. The roger slub is my favorite t-shirt as well, got one in the color fig. But just one so far, maybe I should buy more :D
This was like a breath of fresh air. I have been coping with extensive stress about my appearance during the past year or so. I'm soon entering a career in which you're in the public eye every f*cking day. Especially as a woman. So thank you for this encouraging message! ❤️ I'll continue my sliding into a uniform a bit happier now 😊
I love this! Thank you!
Love it. I have notoriously bought as many of the same shirt as I could when I found one I liked, probably since I was 12 years old. HOWEVER, I still have the tendency to buy them in different colors. It wasn't until seeing more about minimalism in the last couple years that I decided to start buying several of the same color. My favorite colors. Because deciding between colors is still a pain in the ass most mornings. Cheers to another great video
ABSOLUTELY SUPERB VIDEO!!!!!! I am so pleased your video was on my Home page. A new subscriber from me 💪🏼
I love this video!! I need to go Marie Kondo my closet and dresser right now! Rock your own awesomeness✊🏻
I absolutely love this idea. Having a daily "uniform" is a great idea. I don't think I'd do this for my day to day working from home life, but definitely when I eventually get back to the office I'm going to wear the same outfit every day.
Loved this video ! That wink tho 😍
Great video as always! :)
My life got so much easier when I decided to wear the same style of clothing everyday. I loved this video!
I love this. I resonated with so much in this.
I really enjoyed Matt's video, but I liked this one more. Gonna have to buy more of my favourite shirt and watch some more of your videos. Cheers.
I’m going to try this out! I’m always reaching for the same black or white shirt and just hate wearing anything else. I also love a sense of predictability, knowing I won’t have to wake up and tear my closet apart is comforting and saves time
I couldn’t love this more!
You are a wise, wise person. It's a pleasure to watch your videos, please go on! Greetings from Uruguay 😉