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learned this year :: the list

12/27/2017

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It's probably no surprise, since I mention it often, that one of my favorite personal developments of 2017 was my list of everyday, year round pieces. The idea is to have a list of items that see me through most situations + feel like enough. (Creativity helps.) I chose to keep my list at around 25 items. Armed with this list, I hope to overcome lots of feelings that lead me to want what I don't have + to over consume. 

Oh boy, has this list come through for me!! According to this space, I started seriously thinking about + planning my list in early August. It took me a number of weeks to sort through my clothing, decide what to keep, and let go of the rest as responsibly as possible. As I worked through what I had, my numbers shifted minimally...and I ended up with a list that has worked since.

At the beginning of August, my wardrobe contained around 45 pieces including shoes (but excluding athletic wear, pajamas, and outerwear). At the moment it contains 28 pieces including shoes (but still excluding those categories). Coming into the colder season, I would normally have thought that I needed a few new things. This year I felt (+ feel) like I have enough. 

Every time I saw a pair of pants or sweater that I thought I might like to own, I considered if I liked it more than the one that already filled that blank in my list. I know what I need + don't need. That feels like freedom to me.

I am so happy with that results of my list! I'm not opposed to trading pieces out (especially thrift for thrift). I like what I have + it is enough. I am definitely bringing my list into the new year. This is my current closet motto:

Less, but enough.
Style, but mine.
​Always fair.

Love,
Jane
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Rebekah Jaunty
12/27/2017 01:07:30 pm

"Less, but enough.
Style, but mine.
​Always fair."

That's an outstanding motto.

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Jane link
12/29/2017 09:54:39 am

Thank you, Rebekah! ;)

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Linda
12/28/2017 07:02:52 am

"I know what I need & don't need." How freeing! Wish I was better at this. Sometimes my wants get in the way.

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Jane link
12/29/2017 10:04:33 am

It's a journey...and I'm happy to have company on the way! :)

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Priscilla Bettis link
12/28/2017 08:19:32 am

Thank you for the inspiration. I don't feel like I have too much, but I do need to work on "always fair."

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Jane link
12/29/2017 09:58:54 am

It's so nice to have friends to walk this journey alongside! :)

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