On day two of the diet, I decided that if I’m not going to add anything new to my wardrobe for the next year, I want to absolutely love everything that’s in my closet today (or at least have a strong fondness for). So began an aggressive, ruthless weeding process. I told myself, if I haven’t worn it for a year… now is not the time to start. I don’t want to be tempted to wear something that isn’t great, you know?
I threw out a faded persimmon sweater, a “Twilight-esque” black velvet coat, a paisley western shirt, and a few pair of ill-fitting jeans. After my purge, I felt better, my closet had a freshness to it, but as I should have expected, it looked much, much leaner. As in, where are all my clothes? Weakness set in. I ruefully glanced down at the bags I’d just filled for Goodwill. Maybe strangers don’t deserve to buy my cast-off clothes? Maybe I should just hang them back up??
No. Less is more. Repeat the frugalista mantra.
I took a deep breathe as I spotted my single black H & M tee swinging solo in the closet. Still in good shape. Fits nicely. No need for five more. And when I start to question this logic, I can dress it up with a bounty of new jewels.
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I hear you on this one….
I did the same thing when I had two days left before the diet started. Closet is full enough (even though a lot leaner) and just fine – not a lot of stuff, but stuff that I like and feel good wearing. And yes, fun, cheap jewelry is going to keep me alive this year!