I am a chronic repeat-purchaser. If I like one shirt I’ll buy it in a bunch of colors! But then… I just end up with a bunch of identical shirts that I never wear 🤦🏻♀️Time for a big (therapeutic) clean out!
If it makes you feel any better, I have 565,935 gmails. :-) I could not agree more about digitizing one's wardrobe as a means of seeing more clearly. I've also noticed that, when I was in South Carolina over the summer with a very limited wardrobe-- it felt so much more fun, easy and abundant getting dressed in the morning, vs. now being back home and having considerably more options, but constantly feeling like I have nothing to wear. I wish it weren't like this! Lovely post. Xx
So, we are clearly soulmates now 🤣 it’s almost like the smaller wardrobe lessens the pressure! I am always convinced I have nothing & let me tell ya, I have TOO much lol! Things that I like- but sadly just don’t reach for! Thank you for reading!! I appreciate you!!
You are inspiring me to do a complete overhaul of my own! There's definitely so much I can also let go of. That being said, I, too, have a soft spot for the sentimental trinkets and "junk" - I wouldn't be able to part with my kid's artwork either! True masterpieces
I'm right there with you !! I have a little pile going of clothes I would like to find a second home to. I'm finally letting go of a pair of jeans I love but they are truly just standing jeans. I'm also impressed to see how often I wear something in Indyx. I've been loving logging it and only wishing I had started so much sooner.
I’m need to follow your closet if it’s public! I agree, wish I started years ago!! The purge has continued since last week— I feel like I’m really getting to know myself and my style for the first time!
I wrote a long response and got deleted..let's try again.
This is my sign to clean out my closet. It's been stressing me out for days and I'm the opoosite if a hoarder. I throw EVERYTHING AWAY 🤣. You wouldn't want me as your roommate lol.
I'm also a minimalist with make up and a lot of other things. I love re-wearing pieces and I agree that a real flex nowadays is re-wearing the same thing different ways. Oh how things change 😅 (in adulthood).
Shootout to your husband for jamming out to Frozen while doing dishes 🤣
Also, you went to school with LM's husband, what?!
Need to declutter my closet and download Indyx. The thought of the app overwhelms it but it seems like a game changer...
I also think I need your linen shorts. Wonder how they'll look on my body type?
I have absolutely no compunction about throwing away my kid’s drawings (she said, all while knowing there’s a stack of them from kindergarten she needs to get printed into a photo book). But I feel bad throwing away family Christmas cards we receive, and honestly, that waste does keep me from having ours printed and sending them out. I might need to examine this behavior.
I say thank you to things that have served me and then give it away!!! No regrets, baby. My memory is poor these days that I barely remember what I no longer have. Like my kids' terrible art from earlier grades. Some may find that sad, I'm leaning into it being liberating.
Two of my faves (you and @wardrobepsych not you and Elsa - although she’s a big deal in our house too) coming together to deliver a powerful message!! Love this so much - and love how much you’ve been able to learn and achieve in the space of a month 👏🏻
I moved around a lot growing up - I was always having to cull for the next big move. I think it’s made me lean way the other way, I’m very prone to letting go of things on, when maybe there’s a time to hold on!
And yet, so much here still resonated. And my girls (when they were much smaller went through their mandatory Elsa eras - so the mems are real!!)
That’s so interesting & makes perfect sense! We need a middle ground between us! We have slowly shifted away from Elsa to the K-Pop demon hunters & is it crazy to say I miss her a tiny bit!? Thanks so much for reading, Meg!!
🤣! My husband goes on my Gmail once per week and deletes promotions and junk. He feels the same LOL! The funny part is I usually have no idea that he even did it.
Thank god for Pip- the calming voice amongst my chaos! Work in progress haha.
You were absolutely in my head as I was typing that line. One solid white shirt is better than 15 meh ones! That was one of my favorite of your posts to date! (But I’m starting to think I keep saying that about all of them - I can’t pick a fave!!)
I love this so much! Also props for doing it and getting things packed off to donate! I’m nearly there - I finally took my questionable items and put them out of sight, and honestly my closet feels so much lighter, so I’m pretty sure I’ll have no regrets when those things are finally gone. Thank you for this - I’m going to re-read this for extra motivation to move things out this weekend!
I think I have a second wave that I may take your approach! Out of sight & then goodbye! TY so much!! You know I absolutely love your wardrobe analysis each week!!!
LOL! You got my favorite lines all in one comment! I giggled so intensely as I declared myself Olaf-coded 🤣 Your Dad can join myself & Maureen Goo’s Wild e-mail club!
Hahahaha a joint storage unit sounds like a genius idea!!!!
Alright- so it took me one passenger princess ride to do a large chunk bc I had so many order confirmation emails (cringe). ~3 hours and then little bits here and there.
But I read that if you just start by documenting/uploading what you wear each day — it’s the most sustainable way of getting to the finish line!
I actually stopped uploading things bc I was like— wait, I’m never going to wear this! Why am I wasting my time? Cue Elsa: LET IT GOOO! ❄️
I feel like I am literally on the same journey at the same time. I just donated six bags of clothes and was embarrassed by the amount of clothes I rarely wore. I was holding on to items I didn’t even like because they were a gift! Now I’m focused on only buying quality and stalking TRR app and Gem. Excited to see where we end up but I am sure we will both be even more stylish ;)
I am a chronic repeat-purchaser. If I like one shirt I’ll buy it in a bunch of colors! But then… I just end up with a bunch of identical shirts that I never wear 🤦🏻♀️Time for a big (therapeutic) clean out!
Omg, Christina— I am the same!!! My last moment of this was buying four pairs of Levi’s 501s. I mean come on? wtf.
Thank you for reading my love!!
If it makes you feel any better, I have 565,935 gmails. :-) I could not agree more about digitizing one's wardrobe as a means of seeing more clearly. I've also noticed that, when I was in South Carolina over the summer with a very limited wardrobe-- it felt so much more fun, easy and abundant getting dressed in the morning, vs. now being back home and having considerably more options, but constantly feeling like I have nothing to wear. I wish it weren't like this! Lovely post. Xx
So, we are clearly soulmates now 🤣 it’s almost like the smaller wardrobe lessens the pressure! I am always convinced I have nothing & let me tell ya, I have TOO much lol! Things that I like- but sadly just don’t reach for! Thank you for reading!! I appreciate you!!
You are inspiring me to do a complete overhaul of my own! There's definitely so much I can also let go of. That being said, I, too, have a soft spot for the sentimental trinkets and "junk" - I wouldn't be able to part with my kid's artwork either! True masterpieces
LOL! You’re the best, Kaye! A young Picasso if I do say so myself. It’s true though, apples & trees. I’m a hoarder by nature as well. 🤣
I'm right there with you !! I have a little pile going of clothes I would like to find a second home to. I'm finally letting go of a pair of jeans I love but they are truly just standing jeans. I'm also impressed to see how often I wear something in Indyx. I've been loving logging it and only wishing I had started so much sooner.
I’m need to follow your closet if it’s public! I agree, wish I started years ago!! The purge has continued since last week— I feel like I’m really getting to know myself and my style for the first time!
It is !! My username is "oferodrig". I'd love to follow yours as well :) we learn so much when we have a bit of perspective (and data) to help us !!
I think I’m tracilandy!
found ya :)
I wrote a long response and got deleted..let's try again.
This is my sign to clean out my closet. It's been stressing me out for days and I'm the opoosite if a hoarder. I throw EVERYTHING AWAY 🤣. You wouldn't want me as your roommate lol.
I'm also a minimalist with make up and a lot of other things. I love re-wearing pieces and I agree that a real flex nowadays is re-wearing the same thing different ways. Oh how things change 😅 (in adulthood).
Shootout to your husband for jamming out to Frozen while doing dishes 🤣
Also, you went to school with LM's husband, what?!
Need to declutter my closet and download Indyx. The thought of the app overwhelms it but it seems like a game changer...
I also think I need your linen shorts. Wonder how they'll look on my body type?
-xo
Ana
I love those shorts! And bc it’s fall-ish they’ve been on sale a lot!
My husband is a saint lol! Thank you so much for reading!! Less is more for sure.
Letting go is so hard!! Loved this post. <333
Thank you, Natalia!! In all aspects of life!
I have absolutely no compunction about throwing away my kid’s drawings (she said, all while knowing there’s a stack of them from kindergarten she needs to get printed into a photo book). But I feel bad throwing away family Christmas cards we receive, and honestly, that waste does keep me from having ours printed and sending them out. I might need to examine this behavior.
🤣🤣 I am so extra for no reason. I hole punch them and make them little table books. So unnecessary lol!
I say thank you to things that have served me and then give it away!!! No regrets, baby. My memory is poor these days that I barely remember what I no longer have. Like my kids' terrible art from earlier grades. Some may find that sad, I'm leaning into it being liberating.
I LOVE THAT VIBE!!!
Two of my faves (you and @wardrobepsych not you and Elsa - although she’s a big deal in our house too) coming together to deliver a powerful message!! Love this so much - and love how much you’ve been able to learn and achieve in the space of a month 👏🏻
TY, Sophie!! I’m loving following your Indyx journey as well. Your posts always provide the inspo and wisdom I need!!!
🥹🥹🥹
Yes - 21 different ways for the flex!!
I moved around a lot growing up - I was always having to cull for the next big move. I think it’s made me lean way the other way, I’m very prone to letting go of things on, when maybe there’s a time to hold on!
And yet, so much here still resonated. And my girls (when they were much smaller went through their mandatory Elsa eras - so the mems are real!!)
Thanks for sharing
That’s so interesting & makes perfect sense! We need a middle ground between us! We have slowly shifted away from Elsa to the K-Pop demon hunters & is it crazy to say I miss her a tiny bit!? Thanks so much for reading, Meg!!
You KNOW I’m a big fan of buying “the thing” instead of 4 other versions of the thing so yes to one good white dress beating 4 meh ones!
NGL, your inbox notifications have me sever agita. 🤣
I’m glad the rest of this post was so calming and methodical to bring me back down to earth !
🤣! My husband goes on my Gmail once per week and deletes promotions and junk. He feels the same LOL! The funny part is I usually have no idea that he even did it.
Thank god for Pip- the calming voice amongst my chaos! Work in progress haha.
You were absolutely in my head as I was typing that line. One solid white shirt is better than 15 meh ones! That was one of my favorite of your posts to date! (But I’m starting to think I keep saying that about all of them - I can’t pick a fave!!)
Bless your husband- he’s doing the Lord’s work! 🤣 xoxo
Outfit repeating is life! And helps me justify bigger purchases…!
I also save all of my gift bags and reuse them for Christmas and birthdays. But I take it even further and save the tissue paper too, lol!
Also. 30 days on indyx is a BFD! I have never logged it in calendar form so GO YOU!
But your inbox gives me major anxiety.
Thank you for coming to my stream of consciousness!
You are the sweetest!! Appreciate you!
I love this so much! Also props for doing it and getting things packed off to donate! I’m nearly there - I finally took my questionable items and put them out of sight, and honestly my closet feels so much lighter, so I’m pretty sure I’ll have no regrets when those things are finally gone. Thank you for this - I’m going to re-read this for extra motivation to move things out this weekend!
I think I have a second wave that I may take your approach! Out of sight & then goodbye! TY so much!! You know I absolutely love your wardrobe analysis each week!!!
I laughed out loud the entire post. Your humor is my absolute favorite!
A few highlights I just have to call out…
1. My dad and you are cut from the same cloth, although his emails take the cake at like 25,000+, maybe more.
2. Your daughter's art is MET worthy
3. Let it all go, honey. Big believer that if it no longer serves you, it will serve someone else even better.
Proud of you and for channeling your inner Elsa, I mean Olaf!
LOL! You got my favorite lines all in one comment! I giggled so intensely as I declared myself Olaf-coded 🤣 Your Dad can join myself & Maureen Goo’s Wild e-mail club!
Thank you sooo much for reading!!! 🥰
Wowowow I loooovee this and can relate to it all. And also, perhaps we could go in on a storage unit for our kids’ art?
Ps. Indyx intrigues and exhausts me? How do I actually upload all of my stuff!! How much time is needed?
Hahahaha a joint storage unit sounds like a genius idea!!!!
Alright- so it took me one passenger princess ride to do a large chunk bc I had so many order confirmation emails (cringe). ~3 hours and then little bits here and there.
But I read that if you just start by documenting/uploading what you wear each day — it’s the most sustainable way of getting to the finish line!
I actually stopped uploading things bc I was like— wait, I’m never going to wear this! Why am I wasting my time? Cue Elsa: LET IT GOOO! ❄️
Ok helpful!!! Clearly I just need to get my priorities straight.
And lol passenger princess 💁🏻♀️
lol!!
I feel like I am literally on the same journey at the same time. I just donated six bags of clothes and was embarrassed by the amount of clothes I rarely wore. I was holding on to items I didn’t even like because they were a gift! Now I’m focused on only buying quality and stalking TRR app and Gem. Excited to see where we end up but I am sure we will both be even more stylish ;)
I love when we are in-sync! Look at us evolving! I need to check out Gem! Thank you for your constant support, Dawn!!!!