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
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Economical
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Time efficient
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More environmentally sustainable
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Space efficient
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Less stress, less decision-making
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More ethical
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Mindful shopping
WHAT ARE ITS CHARACTERISTICS?
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It holds no more clothes than can comfortably (with room to breathe) fit in your wardrobe
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It holds only items you love, that fit and make you feel comfortable (or sexy, or serious, or fun)
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It has only the styles that suit you, only the sizes that fit you
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It has only a few of the colours that suit you (not ALL of your colours,) and that complement each other
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It has items that will last you a long time
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It has items that have a low per-wear cost
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It may have only ethically-produced clothing
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It may have environmentally-friendly fabrics only
THE STEPS TO BUILDING IT
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Define your style
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Define your palette
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Define your brand or values
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Cull unwanted items (or flag for replacement)
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Build a list of wanted items
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Slowly acquire the wanted items
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Build maintenance habits
LETTING GO TIPS
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Setting boundaries helps in deciding what stays and what goes
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Remember that items are not worth what you paid for them, only what they give to you
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They can still go to a good home, and be useful and loved
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Remember that if you cull something you later regret, you’ll still be okay!
LINKS:
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War on Waste, ABC: Series 1 Episode 3
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The True Cost, Netflix
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Cardigan Empire: Choosing your colour palette