Wearing the same thing every day .. For a year!
I had been interested in the concept of wearing the same thing every day and often used to wonder whether it might be complicated or…
Wearing the same thing every day .. For a year!
I had been interested in the concept of wearing the same thing every day and often used to wonder whether it might be complicated or rather boring. I read about quite a few successful people who did so like Mark Zuckerburg, Steve Jobs, etc., I am in no way like them but the reasons why they did so were important for me. The promised outcomes were saving time, brainpower and comfort. These outcomes were those that I cared about. After some deliberation, I went for it. I adopted it mainly because it also aligned with my hope for minimalism.
Starting off with my adventure of being minimalist in terms of outfits, the first step was choosing the right wardrobe. Because what you wear, reflects who you are. This task of picking the wardrobe was also not easy. I followed a few simple guidelines.
Select something you are like are comfortable with. This includes what you wear and your shoes.
Spend some time in identifying a wardrobe that is authentic to you and represents “YOU”
For more personality, add your accessories. For me, it was the right jackets and I generally choose camouflage jackets that are better suited for what I stand for
After almost a year, I still am happy with my choice and here is why. My choice — blue jeans, black tshirt that says “Be the Change”, simple black shoes. That’s it!
Eliminates decision making- There is no more need to spend even a minute trying to decide what to wear and how it looks.
Saves time: I have a lot to do in life like most people and I can’t afford to waste time on things like frequent shopping, preparing or even thinking about what to wear every day. It saves me at least a few minutes every day in picking an outfit, it saves me hours every month because I no longer have to shop, try things or return anything. I also don’t have to plan the previous night to be effective.
Declutters life: My closet is simple now. It has a few pairs of jeans and a stack of t-shirts that all look exactly the same. This is what in casual terms we call a capsule wardrobe.
Judgement free: There are no more compliments of being extra sharp or shabby. Looking exactly the same every day works 😊
Having done this for quite some time now, I feel that I am no mood to leave it midway and go back to my old habits of having to sit and think as to how to dress every day. Apart from the joy of having saved time, energy and most importantly reducing mental stress after having done this for a year, there is one more thing which has been extremely beneficial for me. It is being more focused on things that matter most for me than ever before.
This does not undermine the importance of fashion in our society and the impact it has on our culture. I respect everybody is able to manage everything in their life along with a stellar wardrobe. A simple one just works for me and helps me on my path towards minimalism.