Monday, March 25, 2019

Minimalist Fashion Challenge: Project 333

I just finished watching a documentary on minimalism.  It was made by two young men who gave up their six figure salaries, all the stress and frustration (and some perks), for a simpler life, hoping to find more meaning in life.  In the film, they introduced a woman named Courtney, who was also trying to simplify her life.  She decided to start by reducing the clutter in her closet.  Thus, Project 333 was born, and women all around the world are now taking the challenge.  I too will take the challenge.  Here's what's involved.
Pick out 33 items of clothing, including shoes, jackets and  accessories.  This will be your complete wardrobe for the next three months.  Underwear, sleepwear and workout clothes do not count in the 33 items.  Box up the rest of the clothes and put them away for another time.  Include one really good sweater, rather than four or five cheap ones.  Obviously you will pick clothes that have multiple uses, like a good pair of black pants that can go anywhere, or a dress that you can wear day or night.

What's the purpose of this?  This is not a project in suffering, but should bring you joy and frustration.  It will uncomplicate your decision about what to wear everyday.  You will get a great feeling that you are using and wearing all the clothes in your 3 month wardrobe.  If you like the project, do the same thing in three more months.  It will be a different season, so you may need different things.

You will find from doing Project 333 that you are happy with less clothes, less choice.  You will not spend time and deliberate over what to wear.  You only have a few choices!  I can't wait to try it.  People like Courtney who want to minimalize their lives are doing so because they have found that all the "stuff" they have does not bring them happiness.  According to the minimalists, we need to love people and use things, not the other way around.  Give it a try, what have you got to lose?

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