How to build an intentional wardrobe

Wrapping up Wardrobe Week, Bec & Tara are teaching you how to transition from your current wardrobe to an intentional one.

An intentional wardrobe isn't a capsule wardrobe, nor a minimalist wardrobe. It's YOUR version of the best wardrobe - one that has only what will fit easily in your closet, and has all of your favourite clothes.

Tune in and find out how to get there!

Show notes:

An intentional wardrobe is a wardrobe that is carefully curated and well thought-out so that every item is deliberately and carefully chosen to be included. It is a wardrobe that reflects a person’s personality and values and makes life easier.

BENEFITS OF AN INTENTIONAL WARDROBE

•  Economical

•  Time efficient

•  More environmentally sustainable

•  Space efficient

•  Less stress, less decision-making

•  More ethical

•  Mindful shopping

WHAT ARE ITS CHARACTERISTICS?

•  It holds no more clothes than can comfortably (with room to breathe) fit in your wardrobe

•  It holds only items you love, that fit and make you feel comfortable (or sexy, or serious, or fun)

•  It has only the styles that suit you, only the sizes that fit you

•  It has only a few of the colours that suit you (not ALL of your colours,) and that complement each other

•  It has items that will last you a long time

•  It has items that have a low per-wear cost

•  It may have only ethically-produced clothing

•  It may have environmentally-friendly fabrics only

THE STEPS TO BUILDING IT

1. Define your style​

2. Define your palette​

3. Define your brand or values​

4. Cull unwanted items (or flag for replacement)

5. Build a list of wanted items

6. Slowly acquire the wanted items

7. Build maintenance habits​

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 LETTING GO TIPS

• Setting boundaries helps in deciding what stays and what goes

• Remember that items are not worth what you paid for them, only what they give to you

• They can still go to a good home, and be useful and loved

• Remember that if you cull something you later regret, you’ll still be okay!

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LINKS:

• War on Waste, ABC: Series 1 Episode 3

• The True Cost, Netflix 

• Cardigan Empire​: Choosing your colour palette