26 Items for the Year: Sweaters, ThredUp, & Staying Cohesive
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- I made it more or less a week with only 20 items and one sweater. Could I have lasted longer? Sure. Was having one sweater a bit uncomfortable. Yes. Hope you enjoy the update!
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Love your new additions. It would be cool to see a "What I wear in a week" type video to see how you put your wardrobe to use. Or maybe just a look book... Hope you are feeling better! :)
Thanks! I'm not entirely sure that I'll make it to work tomorrow, but I can probably pull myself together to film AN outfit, even if it's technically not worn to work that day.
“Now that I’ve seen them I can’t unsee them” I hear that! We think alike 😉🤣. Great video!
I used to use ThredUp quite a bit. Now I tend to use Poshmark the most. I know my size in some brands of shoes, jackets, etc. so I just search for those brands and add them to my Likes. More often than not, the seller will make me an offer I can't refuse. The main downside it there are no returns so you do have to really know what you're looking for but I've been able to get Dansko shoes for as low as $12. I admire you're ability to really analyze what you want and keep it so simple. I hope someday my wardrobe will be as well curated as yours.
I have not yet purchased anything Poshmark, but I have, on occasion, scrolled through. I'll have to keep it in mind for my hunt for brown shoes. Thanks for the tip and good luck with your wardrobe!
So envious of all that empty space :) ... so inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
I use woolite and wash in cool water. I don't use a top loading washer as the agitation can stretch the sweater out. I use a front load washer as it is very gentle. I have wool sweaters that are about six years old. Wool sweaters are great if you care for them properly. Make sure they are real wool without synthetic materials. I love olive green wool sweaters.
Thanks for the tips! I too have a front loading washer and I'm quite happy with it for the most part.
So happy for you! Beautiful, functional items you will enjoy wearing. You give me hope I (another 5’1” person :-) )will find a couple of needed items to cover cold weather wardrobe.
The struggle is real. Good luck with your search!
Great info in this video, thank you. I also think it’s really great you were able to thrift items, it makes such a positive impact on the textile industry, so thank you.
Thanks/you're welcome/of course! I've never had much luck thrifting clothes (ok, when I was in middle school and high school, I was all about it, but that passion faded when I streamlined things), but ThredUp has removed most of the guess work. As I don't shop often nor do I really want to be in stores in the first place, going to thrift stores often enough to find the items I actually want and need is pretty daunting. Being able to do the same thing online, from the comfort of home and without the risk of repeated disappointment is a complete game changer though!
What a inspiration you are. I am moving towards a minimalist wardrobe I find getting dressed in the morning is so much easier. Thank you for sharing. From Australia
Totally! I've asked my husband before if he's noticed that I have fewer items of clothing. He hasn't noticed me wearing the same things over and over, but he has commented that mornings are much less stressful as getting dressed is now ridiculously easy. Good luck with your wardrobe! At the risk of being a broken record, slow and steady is definitely the way to go in the beginning. Take your time to learn and hone in on your style while you have the options to play with!
Love this! Your humor and eloquence in presenting content is awesome.
Always enjoy your videos. So happy for you that you found new pieces of clothing that you feel great wearing. Request: please include Dani-cat in next video, even if it's just you holding her in your arms in the final scene - I miss her!
P.S. I pray you will feel better soon. Can't wait for the next de-cluttering / minimalism video!
Thank you! Dani the cat has been busy playing babysitter to our newest foster, but I will let her know that her public needs her!
Yay! I'm so happy that you updated. I love your channel and your style, which is very approachable. Great content! :-)
TY!
i hope you're feeling better. you're brilliant & hilarious, and you made
me-myself feel more healthy today. 🙂
Thank you for doing this despite being under the weather. 26 pieces for the whole year? Wow! Hope by December I’ll have mine down to 50. Like you, I used to have over two hundred articles of clothing maybe? I know I have way too many clothes because I can go without doing the laundry for over a month, and that’s wearing each item only once. 😞
I hope you feel better.
To be fair, I now have a deficit in the summer top department, I'm just not motivated to alleviate it at the moment because we're moving into winter here. When it gets warm again, there are a few things I expect to need to add back in. Good luck with your wardrobe! Take your time to really identify your style while you have the options to play with.
I have thrifted so many j.crew pieces and they are my absolute favorite! I’ve been looking for a good pair of high rise black jeans and I was so happy to see you found a pair 🙌
Colbie, I feel like I’ve hit gold when I find clothing from J. Crew at the thrift store. I found some linen tops, tops with linen/cotton blend and a nearly new pair of blue jeans all from the brand.
I've never had much luck with thrift stores, but ThredUp has managed to remove most of the issues that I've had with it in the past. If you like to score particular brands, it may be right up your alley!
Thredup is the bomb! I love it so much! Their search filters are so helpful, and I've been thrilled to have found several great items there.
That's great! I too am thrilled with my experiences with them so far. I'll def continue using them when I shop in the future.
Thanks. I'd watch your episodes no matter how often you posted. I really like the items you've chosen. I, like you, have very specific tastes when clothes shopping. I always have trouble finding pants though and I always need to try them on first because so many brands have changed their designs and the measurements are off a lot of times. I think everyone in China has a measuring tape that is inaccurate. I usually go to thrift shops to find my pieces because that's the budget, but now pants are an issue. I can't find a pair to save my life. But once I find a pair it will be like finding gold.
It can be hard enough to find pants that fit even when not thrifting, so best of luck with your search! I totally hear you about size variation. American Eagle jeans used to fit me consistently in a size 2, and then they changed their fit model, which made me a 0, but the knees down still didn't fit. I'm all for size inclusion, but that shouldn't mean vanity sizing and inconsistency. : /
This winter will be the first one in a few years that I have cause to wear regular clothes during the week instead of just my work uniform (taking a class 2x/week). I’m intrigued to see how my thoughts about my cold weather wardrobe and lack thereof shape up and I will try to take your thoughtful approach to filling any gaps! I’m sitting around 26 items myself but I have many many items that really should be retired this season. I primarily thrift or make my clothing so I need to think way ahead on replacements. And as far as shoes go I exclusively wear my Bean boots fall & winter but that may be too “warm” for you.
Ohhh, my heart, making your own clothes sounds so romantic. Major props for that. I'm not sure what your uniform entails, but, assuming it's not scrubs (and, if you wear Bean boots all winter, I'm guessing it's not scrubs) or something but a uniform you've chosen, you have an opportunity to add some variety but not necessarily a need to. I mean, YOLO, totally do what you want, but you could also be the envy of your classmates by showing off that you have a well honed uniform. I also have considered/love the look of duck boots, but I don't think they're a good everyday option that would go unnoticed on heavy rotation where I live. Good luck with whatever you decide for your wardrobe, and good luck with your class!
Better sweater care, soak sweater in cold water in a sink with
Eucalan wool wash. Don’t rub. Remove from soaking, don’t wring it out. Fold in half, and then lay on a large towel. Roll the towel with the sweater inside, pushing gently to squeeze out the water. A good wool sweater can last for years. I have one going on 5 years, still looks new.
Thanks for the tip! I've seen that method as well but, not gonna lie, it sounds too tedious and space-intensive to be sustainable for me, but I'm glad it works for you!
So fun !!! Great Classic pieces !!!
Thank you!
Great video! I found a lovely winter coat on ThredUp from J Crew Mercantile this year. Tags still attached and all. It’s getting good use today!
That's great! I'm so glad I tried it--very pleased with their relatively-more-sustainable offerings and low prices.
I never buy black clothing items that are 100% cotton. No matter what you do, they will defiantly fade and do it quickly. I like your black jeans. I am very happy for you that were able to find the sweaters you needed in the colors and style you wanted. ThreadUp sounds like a good resource for previously owned clothing. I might look into them at a later date. Lastly, I wish you good luck in finding the shoes you need. Get well soon. ( :
Thanks! I'm kicking myself for not trying it sooner--it has quickly established itself as the first place I look (not that I shop often, but you get the point)--so I do hope you give it a try!
I really love the 2 different green sweaters. I bet that you will get a ton of wear out of them!
Thanks! I wore the first green one to pieces, so, even though the second wasn't the most well-thought-out purchase, I'm sure I'll make good use of them.
I love the lighter-coloured one - I thought the colour was moss.
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Yay glad you finally found new sweaters and the colours work really well. I love buying the same thing in different colours as well. I bought 3 sweaters second hand from ebay that were Tommy Hilfigure as I love there argyle print and I ended up with colours not to disamilar navy, green and burgandy, I was just sad there was no purple lol.
Hurray for uniformity! Glad you found some secondhand items that work for you!
What a great refresh. I too get to like something and will repurchase it. I must not understand something because I like fabric mixes and think the clothes stay nice looking. A 100% cotton sweater will fade and fray over time, what am I missing?
I'm not sure that I understand the question. On the one hand, there is the "cool vs warm" concept that I outline in the separate video. Give that a watch if you haven't already. On the other, yes, clothing wears out, and I think it's down to personal preference and the type of wear that dictates whether or not a given person will continue wearing it. If you already mix cool and warm items (which is totally do-able), that could mean you are more flexible about incorporating items that have a bit of wear and character to them.
More videos please!!! Love this...we have the same taste in clothes!!!
I love how you think about your wardrobe. I believe ThredUP eliminates that $7 or so fee if you return for a credit rather than full refund.
True, and I failed to mention that here, but when you shop as infrequently as I do that's not a super attractive option.
It astounds me how in 30 minutes I can purge a ton of stuff, and still have 5 times the number of items left in my closet and drawers. Honestly, I'm not interested in having a 20-30 item wardrobe, but I am VERY interested in reducing my possessions to a level that's reasonable and manageable given my lifestyle and the climate in which I live. Your level of simplicity is inspiring, and your videos are helping me to think about colors and styles that make me look and feel my best. For example, I officially gave up the last of my shorts - I just don't like to wear them, and I much prefer wearing skirts/dresses in the hot weather, and I ditched the brights and pastels for more muted tones that look better on me. Anyway, with those thoughts in mind, I just went through everything and filled two bags to donate and one bag for trial separation. Those items are things I love, but I've had a year of accident and illness that have greatly reduced my ability to move around, and now I've gained weight. I'm on the mend and ready to get rid of the extra fluff that is making a few (ok several) items too snug for comfort. And I'm setting a date on my calendar for the last week of the year to do another pass. Thanks for sharing your approach to minimalism!
Sorry you've been unwell, but glad you're on the mend and using this time to streamline other areas of your life! It sounds to me like you're on the right track. Just take your time and hone in on your style while you have options to experiment with. Paring down seasonally and then giving myself ample time to adjust and live with my wardrobe worked for me!
grey and light blue (like your new shirt) go very well together, would you not consider some grey dress pants? You could get a lot more different looks with them and what you have in your wardrobe
Grey is a tricky color on me. Solid greys tend to wash me out, and I look better in saturated colors, so the greys I have tend to have a little variation in them. So far, I've used grey for outerwear instead of actual wardrobe pieces to give me a bit of contrast. I could possible do a charcoal or navy pant. I want a coordinating blazer to go with the next non-black pant I buy so I can have a suit, so it's kind of a question of "Do I want a navy suit, or a grey suit?" Long, winding response, sorry.
@@VestedInterests Well all I can say is that your grey blazer looks fantastic on you! I love that grey though I also really like charcoal, I look forward to seeing any updates to your wardrobe as always
Brown ankle boots would work with both sweaters. Love your channel!
Totally agree. I'm keeping a look out for either a brown ankle boot or pair of loafers.
Yay! I always learn something so valuable from you😊 Sweater goals! Thank you for sharing your wardrobe 👍🏻
I forgot about J Crew outlet. I made an excellent purchase or pixie pants from them a couple of years ago. Those items are worn regularly and still going strong. Was the
Oops! Seems like your comment was cut off. Anyway, I've been very happy with my items from them so far. Cheap and cheerful but still good quality.
Love your coordinated wardrobe and your colours are the same ones I love...but I'm wondering what you'd do if you were invited to a friend's wedding, for example or for an office party? While I have a cohesive work wardrobe, I find these occasions more tricky. Thank you for your inspiration!
I have worn my nicer, navy sleeveless top and black pants to both weddings and office holiday parties. I also find that getting my hair done and throwing on a pair of diamond stud earrings instantly elevates my look. If I don't get my hair done, I immediately feel too informal, so I recommend at least one nice top that plays well with a pant or skirt already in your wardrobe and a trip to Drybar. ;)
@@VestedInterests Thank you...I hate wasting money on silly clothes I'll only wear once or twice!
Very smart choices. I hope you wash the jeans before you have them tailored...they can shrink in the length. Thanks for the video.
I haven't washed them yet, but I need to soon so I can get them tailored. It would be lovely if they shrank up immediately to the perfect length.
I can’t wait for my closet to look like yours. I have been pairing down monthly but it is getting harder and harder every month to let go of certain things (mostly for items with sentimental value and no longer fit well or even at all).
What is the goal here? Travel, moving quickly? A check list of 20? Just wondering.
If the goal is to have a more streamlined closet specifically and not just to have less stuff in general, perhaps you could consider just moving the sentimental clothes that you can no longer wear to a different location. I have a box in a high corner of my closet holding a bunch of sentimental shirts that I can't wear but can't let go of, and ones that I can technically (and want to) wear but not wear *out* I move to a separate pj area.
@@Blaire_Shoe I made a tshirt quilt! More like a throw blanket so I actually use.
Thank you for the great tips Christina & Blair! I appreciate it! My goal is to have a more streamlined & cohesive closet, like a signature “uniform” so I can have one less thing to worry about. Also having fewer clothing items means less clutter and less distraction for me so that I can focus on more important things.
@@EileenRobles sounds nice! I wear same thing to work (five tops, four bottoms) so today took me too long to decide what to wear to coffee when it was whatever I chose! Will be incorporating some of what you've mentioned as best I can. :)
I have the same black jeans! I bought them on sale a few months back and so far mine haven’t faded which was my biggest concern with black denim.
Yay! Good to know. I haven't yet washed mine but I need to so I can finally take them to be hemmed.
A Chelsea boot works well with chunky and not chunky sweaters. They work well with blazers as well. I like having a couple of chunky sweaters for fall and winter. The ones I have, I’ve had for years. They aren’t worn frequently but when I do wear them I’m happy I have them.
Glad you've found options that work for you!
Very nice. Love your videos.
I recently have decided to love again and bought some black jeans, I did a bit of research on what brands have stay-black kind of dyes for their jeans and went with one of those, but the general consensus also seems to be to not wash them unless you spill something on them, so that’s what I’m doing with these ones....
Good luck! I haven't yet washed mine, but I will probably need to soon so I can finally take them to get hemmed.
i recently invested on a cashmere sweater and im thinking of buying a couple more second hand. i just want to wear cashmere all day everyday because my husband and i decided not to use heater in our house and it can get pretty cold at night and early mornings
Cashmere will def keep you warm and toasty! I totally suggest you look on ThredUp as they have very reasonably priced cashmere options.
I am somewhat struggeling, I like to look put togheter therefore I gravitate towards the "cool" spectrum, but I enjoy the look of warmer clothes for my free time, in spring and summer I feel this urge to shop.
I always try to find pieces that are rather basic but somewhat special detailing etc. I I only wear specific colors, cuts and fabrics therefore searching for clothes takes a lot of time. Also I am trying to incooperate more "colors" not buying black all the time.
Hi I have been enjoying your videos. I too am very ocd about my belongings. I have gotten my closet down to 32 items which is all year around items not including my jackets and coats. I minimized those items also and have gotten them down to what I feel is comfortable for me. When I watched your videos I was like oh my goodness 25 items thats not much but as I got my clothes down to 32 I thought after analyzing that yes I believe even small amount of clothes is actually duable. I did the same with make up. Now purses is another story. I have 8 bags. Now naturally I am a handbag person and I love my bags . I got them down to 8 and feel I cannot at this moment do any less. How are u doing on your bag collection? Last time I saw video you got them down just a few. Thanks for videos.
32 is great! I had 30 items before my last declutter, and the only reason I got rid of those items is that they were too worn or shrunken to continue to wear them--otherwise I'd still have them! I'm not actually trying to get down to a particular number. When I first started out (i.e. I dropped from 118 to 50), hitting a low number seemed attractive. Having some low number of items was like being able to fit everything into a smaller and smaller mental box. But after adjusting to this level of clothing in my wardrobe, the number has lost its appeal. It's like, "Yeah, I know I can do it now, but what pieces do I really want and how will they work for my lifestyle?" Re: handbags: I have four but I only really use two of them. Don't beat yourself up over eight bags. Eight is a completely respectable number, and, if you do want to continue paring them down, it's good to already have a variety of options so you can use them to practice and hone your style. Good luck!
The look in your eyes when you hold up your new blue oxford shirt is like mine when I first held my newborn son :)
Love all your videos!
Thank you!
lol, but high rise/mom jeans are trendy right now! you should tell your husband that its #fashion. also i recommend trying a french tuck now that you have a pair of high rise jeans! thats basically my uniform... high rise everlane straight leg jeans, tucked in top. :)
I've been a fan of the French tuck since before the Queer Eye reboot! It's worked for me with midrise pants. Haven't tried it with a high rise. Glad you've found your uniform!
I know exactly what you're talking about. I also have some pieces I keep around in the warm\soft spectrum so I don't get bored with the cool/streamlined side. I think you might like to look at shoes and boots from the Born website. Excellent company and very comfy shoes!
I have! Some of their stuff is close to what I want, but so far no cigar.
Hi! If you are diagnosed with OCD, I would love a video about if and how minimalism has helped with your mental health. If not diagnosed with OCD, perhaps using a different language could be better in my opinion.
Agree! Would totally like to hear about this.
seconding all of this :)
I actually have been diagnosed, but my compulsions, at least my obsessive ones, are not related to minimalism, so I probably should have used different language in that particular context. That said, OCD affects approximately 1 in 40 adults in the US (according to the ADAA; just did a quick Google search), so it's not uncommon and there are probably many more people who have obsessive compulsions that are not diagnosed because they don't have the resourced to have it classified by a professional. I'm all for being cognizant and respectful of mental health issues, but I think it's equally important to recognize that (1) these are imperfect classification systems that have and continue to evolve over time and (2) not everyone has the money to be officially diagnosed, diagnosis doesn't really mean anything, and we shouldn't negate the experiences of others if someone in a white coat hasn't checked a particular box.
I have the exact same Banana Republic sweater! The Italian wool, correct? It has a line down the middle also. I bought 2- one in dark charcoal and one in off white. Something strange is that the white one shrunk and fits uncomfortably tight, but the dark one loosened up a bit, and I wash them exactly the same. If I rebuy I'm going up a size too in any wool sweater!
YES! I love the little line detail in the front and the seaming on the sides. Banana Republic, if you are reading this, please revert to the old style next year!
chelsea boots in a cool brown colour could work with the cream and navy sweater maybe 🤔
also two items that held up the best for me: grana sweatshirt and for whatever reason topshop jeans(like ive tried all kinds of brands and these hold up the best!)
I’d love to see a look book or ‘What I Wore’ to see how you make the most out of your ‘uniform dressing’.
Delivered!
I’m sure someone has said this already in the comments. If you take a store credit from ThredUP the return shipping is free.
That is true, and I forgot to mention that. For me though, with how little I shop, it's kind of still a loss to have my money tied up somewhere else. That said, their prices are so good it would never be that much money.
Love your videos! They are so inspiring. Thank you for the work that you do.
What are you using to make the overview/layout of your wardrobe at the end of the video? Is it Photoshop or another app? It looks great and I would love to know how to make my own! Maybe you could show us in another video? Thank you!
I use Photoshop and Illustrator, but I also have the stylebook app on my phone. If you want to make a big image like I've included in this video, you could always use Google drive apps (Drawings or Presentations) to do effectively the same thing without an Adobe license.
A look book video would be great after this 😍
Have you checked ThreadUp for those old Target 3/4 sleeve shirts?
I have and they do and I favourited one, but they aren't available in the colors that I want to replace : /
Great video. Love from Maureen UK
Thanks! Love from across the pond!
Enjoyed this video and how conscious you are about your choices. My style, boyish/androgynous/classic, is very similar to yours. I, too, have multiples of the same sweater. Great minds? 😉
Sounds like we're very similar! I'm definitely towing the line between classic and androgynous. Haven't gone full Janelle Monae mostly for the sake of my husband, but I'm inching closer to a proper uniform.
I love your style of dressing... My style is somewhat similar, but I have no winter so I can't wear the nice pieces you show here.
Thanks! I too live in a typically warm climate, so I jump at any opportunity I have to wear layers.
I love your wardrobe! What movie did you go see?
Jojo Rabbit! It was very well done.
Vested Interests my son wants to see that!
ThredUP is amazing!
I wish we had ThreadUp in Australia!
Said with zero knowledge or authority: I'd imagine the markets are pretty similar, so I wouldn't be surprised if they or something similar popped up soon.
wash jeans inside out to keep them black!
I've tried that, but no dice. Also not super effective if there are external stains to deal with, but lots of people talk about it so I'm glad it works for some people!
Vested Interests ever try RitDye? you can refresh your must-be-blacks with black dye as needed ;)
With thredup returns you can select to receive your refund as store credit instead of back to the original form of payment and you don't have to pay that insane shipping fee! Your money is still staying with them unfortunately but at least you're not losing it completely so you can try to find a different item that works.
That is true; failed to mention that. If I shopped more regularly, that might be a more appealing option, but, as I don't, it's not ideal for me. That said, I totally appreciate that their margins are likely low at this point, so I don't mind.
Lovely video, as always! Just one thing: Maybe think about if you want to keep using 'ocd' as a description of yourself (I don't know if you have ocd - then never mind). I feel like it marginalizes and talks down the struggle of people who suffer from ocd, us healthy people using it as 'I can't stand disorganized things'. Sorry for the rant, I hope it wasn't too confronting. Love from Germany 💜
Eh, what??
I have OCD getting in the way regarding a lot of things, what would be the problem if someone should mention it?
I am in a christmas group where people decorate and celebrate christmas all year,, and they are ANGRY if someone even THINKS there something wrong with it,,, which there is... it is childish OCD behaviour to feel the need to celebrate christmas all year
Is there something wrong with OCD?? Well, it is a form of defence behaviour to calm the nerves,,, the best thing to do is try to work around the OCD as much as possible
Oh,,,,, I hope this wasn't too confronting?
Love from Norway
Copying and pasting my response to a similar comment. Still all love/no shade/no confrontation:
I actually have been diagnosed, but my compulsions, at least my obsessive ones, are not related to minimalism, so I probably should have used different language in that particular context. That said, OCD affects approximately 1 in 40 adults in the US (according to the ADAA; just did a quick Google search), so it's not uncommon and there are probably many more people who have obsessive compulsions that are not diagnosed because they don't have the resourced to have it classified by a professional. I'm all for being cognizant and respectful of mental health issues, but I think it's equally important to recognize that (1) these are imperfect classification systems that have and continue to evolve over time and (2) not everyone has the money to be officially diagnosed, diagnosis doesn't really mean anything, and we shouldn't negate the experiences of others if someone in a white coat hasn't checked a particular box.
@@VestedInterests
Hehe,, Being on youtube and FB is worse than being in school, people calling eachother out on "not kindest response possible"
We have to be KIND,, or else ......
And thanks for reply to my comment, I guess,,, if indeed it was for me
Absolutely guilty of thrifting for much loved pieces, after wearing them to death for a first time. 😊
You can talk a lot about very little clothing 😂😂😂!
I can talk a lot about anything 😉
It is my feeling that you don't have enough clothes. If you wear things over and over they will be worn out and washed to death.
30 or so classical garments that
are mix and match are more than
enough per season. Most people
have a load of clothes and clutter
in their homes. These days less
or more, but class. At least that
is how the majority of Swiss
dress.
It's true that the more often you wear a garment, the quicker it will wear out, but I don't think volume is the answer. I'd rather have faster turn over from items that I love than have an abundance of things that just take up space. Look back in history just 100 years and people didn't have nearly as much stuff as we do now. Style wise, I'd say they were better off. ; )
Super boring
Crystal Assam How ungracious of you.
Some people just want to be assholes 🤷🏻♀️
And nothing is more boring than an asshole, because everybody has one.