Well this isn't really a warning but more just me pointing out where a lot of "Minimalism" blogs, articles and Pinterest ideas say one thing and how my interpretation of Minimalism and simple living contradict these.
Disagree:
If you haven't worn it in the last 6/12 months get rid of it - this isn't what KonMari would tell you either. Just because you haven't worn it in several months doesn't mean it automatically gets thrown away or donated - although this is a good starting point as you can ask yourself why you haven't worn it in this time period. Would you throw out your wedding dress after 6 months? Personally I don't think I would if I had one.
Throw out half your stuff - I don't think this should apply to anything in your house as it is such a general 'rule'. What if you just can't get rid of 'half your stuff' for whatever reason - maybe you already are living with minimal things - does this 'rule' make you fret about what else you could possible get rid of?
If it's 'last season' get rid of it - well no. If you love it, does it really matter if it's 'last season'? I really don't care about what is and isn't in fashion or having a 'perfect capsule wardrobe'. I want clothes I like, I feel comfortable in and that make me feel like I look good - whether or not they are 'in fashion'.
Dress with less - again, well no. What if you like layers and patterns and colours?! Dress whichever way you feel like because this is what is going to make you happy and comfortable. As you can probably tell, I don't like being told how to dress unless its for a wedding or fancy dress party!
Minimalist Wardrobe Staples - again, NO! I will decide what my wardrobe staples are, not anyone else. I don't need to have a specific style of watch, cardigan, jeans, shoes, handbag etc. to be a 'minimalist'. Minimalism is not a fashion trend or style - it is a way of living and I will chose how I am going to live simply myself thank you!
Agree:
Does it have a hole/missing buttons - I used to keep all the clothes that lost their buttons, as well as the buttons, in my wardrobe waiting to be repaired. After reading KonMari's advice, I realised if I didn't fix the piece of clothing straight away it mustn't have meant too much to me so why am I still holding on to it?
Does it fit you - if it doesn't fit you right now and you aren't currently pregnant (like me) why are you holding on to it? If its a motivational piece of clothing that is actually motivating you to lose/gain weight/get fit etc. then by all means hold on to it (in my opinion) but other wise isn't it just wasting space in your wardrobe? It could also be causing you some distress if it only brings bad memories about skinnier/fitter/larger times in your life (and that is the opposite of Sparking Joy!)
If I saw it in the store right now, would I buy it I - personally I have found this a very useful mantra when I was clearing out my clothes for things I was a bit 'umm and ahh' about. I don't usually follow whats currently in fashion as I prefer to buy basic and comfortable items so asking myself if I would buy this top or skirt right now when it happened to be 'in fashion' a few years ago has helped me get rid of quite a few items that I just haven't worn recently.
xx Emily
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