On Mondays I share just a quick word - usually something I have jotted down from my recent readings - to ponder as you face your week head-on. Monday musings, if you will. Raise those coffee mugs high - here's to another week!
The idea of a 10 piece wardrobe equating to a month's worth of outfits intrigued me; the fantasy of less laundry kept me going. Pinterest searches turned up many attractive examples, but most of them were business/business casual and not exactly designed for my daily demands that come with being a stay at home mom with three children 4 and under. But then I found Kendra's Closet Confections, and though our personal styles and daily demands are different, she kindly broke down the details of a 10 item wardrobe for me in a way I could wrap my mind around it and translate it into my own life. Kendra recommends: 1 pair of jeans 3 additional bottoms 1 fabulous dress 2 "toppers" - cardigan(s) and/or blazer(s) (1 of each, or 2 of one) 3 tops 10 items = 1 month's worth of outfits. (Seriously! See it here. Also visit her post for more detailed info about what each of these items should be to maximize your wardrobe) Using this list as a trial definition of "enough clothes" (surely a month worth of outfits is enough!), I started weeding through my closets and drawers. Doesn't fit? Goodbye. Not in good shape/needs mending? Goodbye. Uncomfortable? Goodbye. Not my style? Goodbye. You get the idea... THREE GARBAGE BAGS full of donations later, this is what I was left with for this Spring season: 1 pair of jeans 3 skirts 2 dresses 2 toppers (1 cardigan, 1 light weight hoodie) 4 shirts (2 button downs, two t-shirts) 12 items total. Not too bad, right?? A few notes...
So, what do you think? Is this enough? Still too much? Did I allow myself too many exceptions? Tell me about your wardrobe choices. Do you have any tips on how to get good quality clothing on a very limited budget? I'd love any feedback on this topic! Next up: "Enough" kids clothes! To read more about what got me started on this, visit my post here: Enough Already On Mondays I share just a quick word - usually something I have jotted down from my recent readings - to ponder as you face your week head-on. Monday musings, if you will. Raise those coffee mugs high - here's to another week!
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