In an effort to further simplify my life, I'm downsizing my wardrobe. If you're anything like me you find your closet littered with clothes you no longer wear, and have days where you scramble to find something to put on even though you own a buttload of stuff. Due to limited space and my frustration with this situation I've decided, no more! It's time for me to pair down and gain some sanity and closet space back. To complete this challenge I'm participating in Courtney Carver's PROJECT 333. If you haven't heard of project 333 it's an initiative that encourages people to downsize their seasonal wardrobes to 33 pieces. Here are the rules:
When: Every three months (It’s never too late to start so join in anytime!)
What: 33 items including clothing, accessories, jewelry, outerwear and shoes.
What not: these items are not counted as part of the 33 items – wedding ring or another sentimental piece of jewelry that you never take off, underwear, sleep wear, in-home lounge wear, and workout clothing (you can only wear your workout clothing to workout)
How: Choose your 33 items, box up the remainder of your fashion statement, seal it with tape and put it out of sight.
What else: consider that you are creating a wardrobe that you can live, work and play in for three months. Remember that this is not a project in suffering. If your clothes don’t fit or are in poor condition, replace them.
Over the course of the next 3 months I'll mix and match 33 pieces, and let you know about my progress. I'm still deciding which items to keep, but should be finished soon. The rest I will donate, freecycle, and/or box up and put in the basement where appropriate. I'm leaving room for a few wild card items in case I want to do a little shopping to spruce up a few items I already own. This challenge should be fun! Anyone care to join me?
"More possessions than you actually need burden you...our possessions possess us when we keep them after they are no longer useful to us." ~Peace Pilgrim
I think this is a really nice way to cull a wardrobe down to what is really used.
ReplyDeleteYes, I think it's a great idea. I've been surprised to find out how many clothes I had that I never wear.
DeleteI love Courtney's blog ... and this wardrobe challenge has always fascinated me. I can't wait to follow your journey, my friend! What a free-ing thing this could be!
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I discovered her blog recently and think it's great. I believe it will be freeing indeed.
DeleteI've always wanted to participate in the 333 myself. I might start go through my wardrobe now and participate in the spring. Looking forward to following along on your journey! x
ReplyDeleteYou should definitely try it in the spring. I'd love to have some company :-)
DeleteGreat Idea!!!!!!!!!
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Yes, I'm a huge fan of the concept.
DeleteHey just came over from the MMM forum where you posted you're due the 4th - I'm on the 5th! I love the built in wardrobe minimalism that comes with being pregnant. Also in the past few months have gone to a couple community clothing swaps, so much fun, great way to meet people and find some new stuff without the guilt of buying.
ReplyDeleteHello! It so funny you should mention that. I think it was seeing how few clothes I could get by on during pregnancy that helped me to realize my normal wardrobe was too large. I've never been to a community clothing swap, but will look unto it. Congrats on your soon arrival! Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI tried one of these last year and gave up part way through because it was too tough - but I will be going through my closet with a serious eye to get rid of stuff I didn't wear this summer. Thanks for the reminder. Good luck with your challenge!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda. It's hard to trim things down.....but you can do it!
DeleteMan I need to do this! Gotta say fall is the perfect season to tackle this project as I'm finding lots of old sweaters that I haven't worn in ages. They are bulky and take up way too much closet space. You've inspired me.
ReplyDeleteI have the exact same problem. Once I started packing away sweaters hardly wear I couldn't believe how easily my dresser drawers closed :-) I say go for it!
DeleteThis sounds like a plan!!!! I guess I should start will all of the clothes that fell off of the hangers and on to the floor.. i can't even get into my closet. : ) hmmmmm... now you got me thinking, what will I choose?
ReplyDeleteThe first thingI did when I started the challenge was to get all my clothes off the floor in my closet. I could not believe how much stuff I had! It's feels odd to now be able to see the floor, but the transformation has really made my closet feel roomy.
DeleteGood luck!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like something I should really consider. I'd like to have just one closet of clothes and not have to stash away different seasons in order to have room in the closet.
Thanks. I still stash away my out of season clothes, but if tried I could probably fit them all in my closet now. I may have to try that.
DeleteI've never heard of the 333 project before. Sounds like a really good way of downsizing your wardrobe. Especially if I can box some stuff up and put it away rather than throwing it out. Then if I haven't needed it for the months it was in the basement, I know it truly doesn't deserve a place in my wardrobe!
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