10 Piece MINIMALIST Winter Capsule Wardrobe (that's ACTUALLY realistic!!)

[@AtoZenLife]

Behold, the pants that keep my old bones warm and save me $200 a month on heating: amzn.to/3GOe1Ni 😅 Please like the video + comment with YOUR favorite wardrobe item here!

[@crystalucinda]

My favorite wardrobe item is your army green coat 💚 I'm so envious of it every time I see it. 😆It's really great 🌻

[@crystalucinda]

I love that long hoodie tunic too 💕🌻

[@ChristysChannelYall]

I love your Pink Floyd T-shirt! My Def Leppard one is a wardrobe staple 😊

[@kilgoretrout1402]

I’m from Ukraine and when the war started in February I left my home with 10 items of clothing. I was good to go for 3 months until I returned home 👌 I was also pregnant at the time, and it turned out you can totally go without special maternity clothes as long as you have oversized pieces in your wardrobe 😊

[@mistyrosy3973]

Best wishes to you and your family!!!

[@tatyb.7238]

Kilgore Trout. Se non la ritieni una domanda poco delicata se così mi scuso in anticipo, posso chiederti che tipo di capi erano questi 10 capi nel dettaglio? Mi piacerebbe sapere cosa hai portato in una situazione di estrema necessità come quella che hai vissuto. Ne approfitto per farti sentire la mia vicinanza alla tua famiglia e a tutto il tuo popolo che continua a soffrire a causa di una delle tante guerre assurde.❤️

[@Ry_ooK]

How is the baby? 💗

[@jirawansan]

May the Lord bring peace back to your country

[@kilgoretrout1402]

@@Ry_ooK so sweet of you to ask 😊 she’s doing great! My husband and I are doing everything to not let war affect her in any way

[@brifren2]

I'm French and my best allies against low temperatures and cold weather are thermals and warm knitwear and socks. The best of all: handmade knitwear! My mum knitted some beautiful woolen sweaters and cardigans for me in the 90s, they were perfect even for skiing and snowstorms in the Alps... and sadly I no longer have my mum, but still have a few of her precious creations, still in amazing condition. I wear them at home during the coldest months which helps us so much in lowering the heating bill and using less resources.

[@RexySmith]

Wool and natural fibers are so underated to keep warm. I grew up in Quebec and I feel like where I live now no one take advantage of LAYERS enough . It's amazing that you still have you mom's wonderful knits to keep you warm , such a precious gift😌❤️

[@kimcarrots]

I forget to add that I'm so pleased you are bringing your voice to the minimalism movement. So many KZbinrs capsule wardrobes are crazy expensive! I'm a minimalist and like you, I like to be frugal. Please keep making videos!

[@lokicooper4690]

Yeah, I’ve looked at the links some have provided for a few pieces I liked by a few of them, but, Wow!, I’m not spending $300 on a top.

[@mikelobrien]

Aside from the "stinky clothes" comment, I agree with everything you said. It's really quite easy to wear a capsule wardrobe for 30 days. Just ask any traveler.

[@Hi_Im_Akward]

I notice that I'm more prone to buying clothes more than anything else in my home. I don't have an extreme amount but definitely not a minimalist amount either. I just went through my closet the other day and decluttered some things because I went shopping for clothes for my new job. I realized I have enough to clothe me for about 2 weeks not including special event kind of clothes (I have 3 dresses I wear to clubs, weddings etc). But the other big thing I've realized is a very large portion of my life has been wanting for clothes that I like and fit well on me. I just didn't have the money, and my abusive ex denied me the option. For now I consider having the amount of clothes I do to be a radical act of self care and self love. I enjoy my clothes and use all of them. Maybe some day I will feel differently and want to get things down to a more minimalistic point. For now I'm happy decluttering other parts of my home. It's funny how much your channel helps me and in a lot of ways helps me reflect on the source of the reasons for behaviors and thought patterns. I appreciate you so much and I appreciate you putting your story out there into the world. 💚

[@jennie9]

I'm glad you're taking care of yourself and loving what you've got. I don't think you have an excessive amount of clothes. From what I see with my friends, family, and coworkers, two weeks worth of clothes is less than what most people have. I used to have more but I pared my wardrobe down to about the same amount as you by rotating through them equally. I hang almost everything, so I wear items from one end of the rod (or section of the rod) and put clean ones at the other end. If I skip over the first one twice in a row, I know I have to make a decision about that item. Maybe I just need to store it in a different spot because it's out of season or special occasion clothing. Maybe I don't like it as much anymore and I can donate it. Maybe I need to mend it. Basically, it keeps me in tune with what I have and my changing tastes over time and gives me a functional wardrobe that I love.

[@wendyduncan9084]

Congratulations on beginning the journey to health. Having clothes that help you makes every single day easier. What is your favorite color for this healing?

[@arlenekeith6235]

My wardrobe is my last downsizing area and the most difficult. A closet full of clothes and nothing to wear. Thank you for your wisdom and guidance !

[@AtoZenLife]

You are so welcome!

[@carolgeorge6409]

I can so relate to “so many clothes and nothing to wear

[@BritzHerz]

this video is so aesthetic in my opinion! I am starting to become more mindful about my clothing, my outfits and about spending money on clothes. I am not sure I'd be up to a challenge like only wearing 10 pieces but I really liked the outfits you put together. Practical and in nice colours.

[@AtoZenLife]

Thanks for saying so! Wishing you luck as you find the right balance for yourself 🙌

[@crystalucinda]

I started studying minimalist & utilitarian lifestyles in or before 2010. I could never quite implement them into my life, no matter what I tried. I swear it wasn't until I stumbled upon one of your videos. I'm forever grateful for your videos. 🥰 I'm not right where I want to be with my minimalist lifestyle but I'm leaps & bounds ahead of where I was & probably would be without these videos. 🙏🏼 Namaste from Kansas, USA.. the sunflower state 🌻

[@sarahsavesit]

And seeing you pull the scale out of the bathroom cabinet just changed my life... Thank you for once again being a constant inspiration for me and my goals as a mother/wife/homemaker!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

I love how you noted the extra from this experiment. The weight loss and the less stress stuck out to me!

[@AtoZenLife]

And that was just from cutting clothes a bit! 😱 Sure is interesting…

[@LorreneRomanic]

Last winter (November - February) I did a 100 day dress challenge wearing a black Merino wool dress from Wool&. You're right - no one notices. 🤣 This month, I'm doing a different challenge called "Dressember" where I'll wear a dress every day (with leggings underneath since it's cold in PA!) to raise awareness and funds to end human trafficking & help survivors ❤ I only own 8 dresses at the moment, so I'll be rotating through them for the whole month. 2 of the dresses are merino wool, which doesn't need to be laundered as often and doesn't get stinky as often. Totally worth the price to me.

[@ellenhawkins128]

I wear a criss-cross apron as well. Not only does it keep your clothes clean longer, it’s part of my getting-down-to-work in the kitchen uniform. I also use oversized men’s white v-neck tees.

[@janisstrohl5712]

A great wardrobe for working at home and thank you for remembering that hobbies and workplace clothes would be in addition to the 10 piece rule. 🌷

[@danyvorphal]

I had to do an “obligated” capsule wardrobe: im working 5 month in Antarctica, and I could only bring 1 large bag and 2 boxes, for winter clothes and snacks. Been doing great so far. I think I will survive. The best thing, is everything goes with everything

[@AtoZenLife]

Oh my goodness! That’s amazing, what kind of work do you do?

[@danyvorphal]

@@AtoZenLife I’m an army doctor ☺️

[@happytofu5]

I am curious: what did you pack? Clothes as well as snacks. I'd probably go for less clothes and more snacks, haha!

[@danyvorphal]

@@happytofu5 well… I didn’t know how good the food was going to be, so I packed canned green beans and asparagus, apple sauce, almonds, oats and honey. I also packed chocolate, Nutella, Diet Coke, my favorite coffee beans, a camping coffee brewer, creamer, my favorite tea and cookies 🐷. That’s the food I brought sheets, a pillow, a medicine kit, a thermos, coffee mug, a lot of sunscreen, laptop, a small speaker, some books, mountain boots, my snow gear, comfy clothes, crocs and my cross stitch project… and obviously underwear and personal hygiene stuff. It feels like a lot… but if I need something, I can’t buy it anywhere

[@meisjeViv]

@@danyvorphal sounds like a good opportunity to think about what really is essential for you!

[@horyukinen]

I have one thing per day times 2 so everyday I use fresh clothing and I do one laundry per week and a cycle 2 sets. That ends up being 14 socks and underwear, 14 shirts, around half is long sleeve. Now pants is different, you can get away with using the same ones for longer depending on the use. I have 4 and I use 3 per week and one while y wash the rest and cycle those in a month. Then 2 hoddies, 2 sweaters and 1 jacket. This is a system that just works and I don't waste time thinking and things are clean. Just thing of cycling sets and you will find the sweet spot between functionality, cleanliness and minimalism.

[@faithhomeschool2789]

I absolutely loved having 33 pieces as a stay at home mom. All neutral tones matched with denim. Fast fast forward 4 years got a job now I have take pull out office clothes so I added 15 pieces. Love your videos.

[@renabale1541]

Spotlight effect. So true. I often wear the same outfit to work a couple times per week. Nobody notices and nobody cares lol. Kinda like my self made uniform!

[@AtoZenLife]

Yes! 🙌

[@snoflakesonmyhat]

This is now the third day this week that I have worn the same gray dress 😆but with a different cardigan to mix things up.

[@Woeschhuesli]

A number of years ago, there were quite a few people doing the 6-item wardrobe challenge and it was quite the eye-opener... I once did the 7-item wardrobe challenge for 6 weeks around March in central Europe and it worked great for me and for all occasions (I had to attend both a birthday and a funeral) without it being an "all black" wardrobe, I should do that again as a palette cleanser. I did not include outerwear or tights and shoes, I have to say (long and short-sleeved tops, jeans, cardigan, tunic). I really need colour in my life, even if it's muted... yours is a great wardrobe, Marissa!!

[@ericarogerslee7169]

I think I may try a version of this through the end of the year. I have a 3yo and 9 mo old, so I can go through 10 pieces of clothing in a day. 🤣🙈 But maybe like 15 or 20 could be a good range? It would totally alleviate an element of inventory management and and stress through the holidays! Also, I love your wfh mom style!! Totally relatable and cute!

[@ericarogerslee7169]

Edit: I WILL do a version of this. #growthmindset

[@AtoZenLife]

Thanks so much, YES, do it and customize however you like! 😆👍

[@kikiuniki3406]

When I had to pack a quick gobag for a wildfire evacuation this year, I found that I very quickly picked my two favorite outfits, and noted later that I actually could have been just fine with just that stuff alone. Two outfits each for my kids might not have gone so well, but definitely planning to try a version of this out when we move!

[@sallydansereau1270]

My pared down wardrobe isn’t 10 items, but closer to your regular wardrobe. It has been the best thing I have done in my decluttering journey. I live in a cold climate too so need flexible options for extremes. I love your videos and your style. That big hoodie looks amazing! I need to find one of those and switch it out for an old hoodie.

[@jessicabauer7958]

5:52 is so japanese streetwear, it mades me feel like u got THE key to style c:

[@anaalves3658]

It's like going on holiday, you pack just a few of your favourite things and use them for the whole trip, yes you will repeat outfits, but if you are happy and comfortable in them who cares.

[@bunny0742]

love this perspective

[@nadikaperera9590]

I really enjoyed this relatable approach to a capsule wardrobe. I have a toddler, two cats and work from home and it is not realistic to own only white and black shirts. I started having a capsule wardrobe when I was pregnant and then after labour, because I only had 10 things that would fit my body. It’s so much easier to get ready.

[@Michelle-by9fp]

I fiest learned about lifestyle minimalist on KZbin and I'm glad I did because if I would have learned about the other kind I would have NEVER tried it

[@TheChance222222]

Thank you so much , this has always been a dream of mine to have a minimal 10 piece wardrobe Sensible choices designed to be warm , practical and happy. I have just reduced my colour palette to 3 colours. A light neutral, dark neutral and colour. Contrast colours from the colour wheel and neutrals welcome.❤️♥️

[@Es24688]

I want my wardrobe to be modest, functional, and feminine. As a taller woman, it’s already a little harder to find pieces that look just right (it doesn’t help that I’m slightly fashion challenged haha). I’ve been slow going sorting down to just what I want to keep.

[@PovertyPear]

Thank you for the idea, i am going to live extreme minimalistic life until the new year. It will hopefully end in an easier purge before we move out to something unknown. My goal is to be minimalistic again. 8 years ago we lived like backpacking nomads in brazil and I miss the freedom of not be destracted by stuff

[@wild_cub_times]

I just realized that I can wear whatever and make it dark/alt by just adding dark af makeup :3 So I don't have to worry about the clothes as long as I have black makeup. thanks for this video! I want to physically feel good in my clothes while also looking good, and that's getting super hard these days with fast fashion when thrifting,

[@luna7453]

Hi :) cool experience :) I had a quite extreme capsule wardrobe during building works at home, for convenience, i felt it liberating relaxing but after 2 months, was so happy to find back more variety to be honest :) and more aware of what i totally no more, so helped me to declutter a bit but was already quite minimalist. so just helping me to realise what i really love :) it is a nice experience to realise what we really like in fact :)

[@epicfaye]

You are so inspiring, I always look forward to your new videos. 😊 I'm a SAHM too, watching your channel helps me set my mindset and motivation on being more minimalist (without being overly pressured).

[@trulyasun]

I also live in a drafty 100-yr old apartment in Europe and I'm really surprised you don't wear a thermal long-sleeved shirt! The short sleeves + hoodie seems so cold to me! That is basically my capsule wardrobe, 4 long-sleeved thermal shirts, 2 pairs of jeans & 1 wool zippered cardigan 😊

[@belle6219]

Spraying the armpits and crotches of your clothes with a bio-enzymatic pet stain/odor remover before washing them completely eliminates any lingering odor. Ten is too few for me because of the need for frequent washing and lack of variety. I have 30-35 highly curated items total, including coats, pyjamas, and all seasons in a region that fluctuates between -20F to 95F. I feel like I have a lot of clothes and don't feel like I wear the same thing all the time at all. I love the spaciousness and order in my closet and simplicity of getting dressed.

[@AtoZenLife]

What an interesting tip! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience 🙏

[@carolgeorge6409]

I think I will lean toward the 30-35 items also as We can have hot then cold weather during early winter and spring

[@carolgeorge6409]

I do better really with layering and seems to cause me to need more clothes

[@LapisLazuli155]

You can also use cheap vodka in the same way. Old theater trick- the alcohol kills odor and evaporates. Try a test spot on delicate fabrics, but we used it to refresh costumes that were not able to be washed - like 17th century gowns, dublets, etc. If you have a box fan, you can set it up to blow on your drying rack and it will decrease your drying time and prevent mustiness.

[@LP-tu8li]

I have noticed the Pink Floyd tshirt a lot! 😉And the pale green wardrobe elements.

[@AtoZenLife]

Yes, it’s my favorite shirt and I’m big on greens and blues. ❤️

[@kristinataddei8138]

Love those jeans!!!....they remind me of the ones I use to wear when I was a teenager.....sooo comfortable compared to low-rise skinny jeans of today!!!.... ..

[@AtoZenLife]

Super cozy!

[@nida1990]

I am totally doing this idea but I think I am going to aim for around 30ish items! Create 10-14 outfits for work and the rest I mostly live in my same two PJs 😂

[@AtoZenLife]

Relatable! 😆

[@amberwalcott5220]

This is a great idea to try! Love your videos!

[@AtoZenLife]

Thanks so much, Amber ☺️

[@snoflakesonmyhat]

I love your realism when it comes to your wardrobe. Thank you for representing the "normies" out here who dress in odds and ends (no offense meant in that expression!) and might not always be at the peak of fashion (also no offense meant in that phrase!). It's very refreshing. I would love to pare down my wardrobe this way, but the reality is that I do need more clothes for about three different parts of my life (work, church, and home, though some of these overlap). I have tried to pare down as much as possible to make the getting-ready process as stress-free as possible, but I also like to keep pieces that I still love and that are still in good condition, and not necessarily declutter just to reach a certain number of items, which means that I have a larger wardrobe than what would typically be called "minimalist." Thanks for mentioning the fact that not everybody's lifestyle can accommodate such a wardrobe, but it was a fun video to watch!

[@LapisLazuli155]

We keep our house at 60 degrees Fahrenheit at night, and 62 during the day, and use a small space heater to heat the room we are in. I have an electric blanket and that really helps at night, and hot tea is a real winner for warming up during the day.

[@luna7453]

we have the same need of caring electricity ressources in france too.. so we low a bit the temperature too and cover us more than usual too :) so good warm clothes are ideal :) and for the planet :)

[@catharinab8860]

This was a fun challenge to watch. Love that you’re keeping it real!

[@yn6591]

The same here as a stay at home mom in Germany! LG 🤗

[@elizabethwright4784]

Not enough tops. I wouldn't travel for a week without 10-12 top. Nice presentation with lots of good info!

[@user-hl7bf9ed1p]

I couldn't do ten items but I like the idea of 2 decent outdoors outfits 6 items 4 indoor round the house outfits takes it to 18 And a black dress in case of funerals A form dress for weddings And a night out dress (party time) 21 per season Not including undies tights bags and shoes things like winter hat gloves scarfs and sunglasses and Sundays I dont work as I have mobility issues but for me this seems very achievable and would mean I had the ability to wash and dry items and be suitable for any occasion

[@cindyboyd2930]

Neat challenge! Thanks for the fleece lined pants idea- I need those!

[@AtoZenLife]

They are so good!

[@laurenmanley4616]

Favorite wardrobe item...🤯 that's a tough one! It's cold here too, so I have to say I'm loving my silk Thermals! Cozy but thin. Yay

[@bismyno1]

Very interesting video. For years I have dressed in the same clothes , like a uniform. I wear black trousers and a long sleeve black top. Now I have 7 of each item so that’s 14 in total. I also own 3 jumpers for when it’s cold. Colour has always made me feel awkward and I feel comfortable and safe in black. Looks weird when put down in writing but it works for me.

[@sarahmarina2]

I finally got down to the 33 item wardrobe and now can not stop thinking how even less would be better! Coincidentally I just ordered 2 pairs of lined pants as well but they will be ‘one in one outed’ with current pants. I’m trying the lined jeans…Canadian urban pedestrian mom so hoping to be less freezing to and from school etc 🤞🏻 Thanks for sharing this experiment!

[@sarahmarina2]

Oh also wanted to mention my ‘minimalist mom style’ is the same as yours! You are not alone!

[@AtoZenLife]

Fingers crossed 🤞 and love your style 😉

[@chloeruegg2352]

Fun video! I can envision myself with just 10 pieces and loving it. If I were guaranteed a 7 lb weight drop with it, I’d start minimizing my wardrobe, like, yesterday. 😅 My fav item is medium weight sweatpants, color grey.

[@bindyagurukumar8500]

It happened to me. Lost clothes, lost weight, span of 5 years. Try it. Better than fad diets.

[@chloeruegg2352]

@@bindyagurukumar8500 Good of you to reply. I need inspiration like yours. Thank you.

[@whatyouseeisjustillusions5842]

Great video! I went extreme minimalist with my wardrobe last year and I really enjoyed it but my main pieces of clothing were 3 dresses that I rotated, they are all 100% linen and I wore them out (as in made holes and rubbed the fabric thin and transparent) very quickly. I did mend them by using the Sashiko method which made it really fun, but I was disappointed how the dresses didn’t last long and Im way to frugal to let them go and buy new ones. 100% linen dresses are expensive in option.

[@kattrinaj6575]

Love your channel. I often admire your floors. Is this one pine? Gorgeous.🕊♥😁

[@anitadenijs4300]

I love how you love your Pink Floyd shirt ;) As a PF-fan I notice it pops up a lot in your videos......

[@charlottebecker2997]

In German there is a sayer, that goes like: "Leave the church in the village.' That's what I had to think about, when you called yourself a practical minimalist. I find that so likeable.

[@sharonshmuel3386]

Loved this ❤ interesting the pros & cons. It is far too restrictive for me as I live in a very hot climate ❤

[@starrysloth8018]

i'm actually trying this out right now! with only 5pieces of apparels lol (2 dresses, 2tees & 1yoga pants), excluding 2sets of pyjamas & underwear. i think this really too extreme for me, even though it is feasible in real life, but definitely not by choice though. my house is under renovation so I am putting up at someone's house for two weeks, so i just wanted to pack as light as possible. 10items is possible as long as we do our laundry frequently, but i think this will wear out the clothing super fast (they will fray, thin out, colour fade etc) even if we use delicate wash settings and laundry nets.. so i wouldnt do it even though i can technically live with a 10pcs minimalist wardrobe as where i live is summer all year round. i think the ideal is 20-30pcs, or 30-40pcs for people who stay in 4seasons places

[@TRuth.T]

Thanks, for sharing. Your wardrobe looks comfortable :) Our gas is $2.59 a gallon here in WI.

[@MySweetSammy]

This is my life lol! For some reason, too many clothes gives me anxiety (or should I say, really contributes to my anxiety). At one point I had 4 bottoms and 4 tops. I had one denim leggings, one black denim, and 2 Lula Roe leggings. One top for each pair of bottoms. Then my anxiety kicked in and I got rid of one outfit (down to 3 tops and 3 bottoms). I could have gone down to 2 of each (seriously considered it! lol!). I've loosened up a bit and now have 4 bottoms and 6 tops (all interchangeable) AND! next week I'm going back to Kohl's to work part time (so I needed some clothes for work lol!) I'm perfectly happy wearing the same outfit 2 and even 3 times.

[@ruthmalcolm3028]

Really helpful thank you!! You can actually end up with plenty of different looks.

[@kayjays7267]

Very Nice for me I would struggle with the lack of variety, but I have been wardrobe tracking since March this year so i can work out the percentage of what I actually wear versus what I own for practicilaity purposes. Because I recently switched jobs into a job that doesn't require a uniform I am trying to decide if I should declutter at the end of this year or wait till next year when I have a greater representation. But I may just declutter my definately No's. P.s the fleece lined pants look amazing.

[@carolgeorge6409]

I too love the fleece lined pants as I get really cold at times taking a blood thinner so it’s kinda on and off . I live in the south and we have warm days in the winter

[@kathleenbolanos]

This was a fun one!!

[@efitz3397]

On a daily basis I wear 2 T-shirts, a sleeveless one underneath a long sleeved one, jeans and a jumper. That’s 5 a day, then add a coat when I go out! 6! I have 3 pairs of jeans, 3 warm leggings 3 jumpers and 10 T-shirts. That’s for 80% of my time. I have enough to wait for a full load of washing, my husband has similar in his work clothes, we wash them separately as his get very dirty! Then I have my going out clothes, mostly dresses, I enjoy dancing and getting dressed up is part of it.(it’s the only time I wear makeup) I used to have glittery night pieces, but now I wear dresses that I can wear on sunny days. I think being intentional is key, more so than a number. I’d freeze going around my house in a short sleeve t shirt in winter. 😀

[@deannajohnson3933]

One other point is that your clothes will wear out faster. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. If I were to do this, then I would 1. have 2 pairs of jeans(I cycle through 2 pairs of jeans each week w/out washing them anyways) 2. Have 2 long sleeves 3. Have 2 pairs of shoes(boots and tennis) 4. Have 2 sweaters and 5. Have 2 light jackets(because i don't have a coat) I should try this over the winter break. I think that'll be really neat.

[@katiegleaves3792]

wow, this is an interesting challenge. I appreciate your insights, practical approach, and inclusion of "exceptions" like lifestyle or activities specific to the person (cold climate, parent/crawling around on the floor with kids or pets, hobbies, etc). I would like to ask about that dress you show with the 4 pictures that the 'algorithm' thought was too repetitive. lol. I've been looking for something similar to add to my wardrobe (long-ish, knit, with elbow-length sleeves, mid neckline, possibly a-line/flared (not body-con) and a dark neutral color with the subtle pattern) as think it could replace 3 or 4 other dresses that aren't quite cutting it for me on their own.

[@AtoZenLife]

Thanks so much for watching! I wish I could help because I ADORE this dress…but it’s a 10 year old maternity dress from Old Navy. 😅 I tried searching secondhand but couldn’t find anything close. Good luck with your search!

[@nikkip8272]

Practical YESSS!!!!!!!!!

[@AM-ln7op]

From now on Crimes Against Anna Wintour will be the slogan of my wardrobe

[@AtoZenLife]

😂 Love it

[@SStoll-dz1cp]

“Allowed to own”….the practicality of this choice is certainly challenging but it ALL really comes down to choice. The trend of minimalist is a question of WHY, before the lifestyle is lived. I love choices which for me is my form of lifestyle, not a lot, but certainly not this extreme.

[@ShoppingwithRina]

i love this idea

[@melissaladd7423]

I feel like I have a very pared down wardrobe at I work full time in a uniform. That's 5 out of the 7 days so the other two comes from the rest of my closet. I could pare that down a bit more as there are things I know I don't wear but think maybe someday I will.

[@rosie52111]

Thanks for the inspiration 😁

[@naomisandoz3448]

I think 15 or 20 garments is best, you don't have to wash much either, but with less clothes you can also choose color and print

[@VickyHafler]

I have very few clothes. I’m ready to pair down even more. I gave lost 48 pounds and done things just need to go. I did have to add in new under things as my old are now too big. 10 items seems extreme! Kudos to you for doing it.

[@roarmaus]

Oooh! Super long hoodie brand? I love a long hoodie 😍

[@AtoZenLife]

It’s from H&M! I also love longer tops 👍

[@roarmaus]

@@AtoZenLife I call it 'optimal bum coverage' 😆

[@taylorgimmy]

I have a 26 piece wardrobe but a lot of it is black and dark gray so I am not sure how I will fare in 98°F Summer days coming up. This challenge was so inspiring.

[@bindyagurukumar8500]

I also found this corelation between simple wadrobe and simple eating. I purged my wadrobe (over span of 5 years) and without effort, my food choices has moved to more filling, nutritious and satisfying meals. I think, I learned to say "Enough".

[@isabelle8976]

I absolutely love it! ❤

[@HigHanGill]

Hi Marissa, I love your videos and always try to catch them new. Would you mind not using that flashing filter again? I think it was added then sped up. It took a very short time for me to get early migraine triggers. Thanks!

[@victoria9663]

I love videos like this! I do want to say that I'm sorry for the energy crisis your country is going through, and that the KZbin algorithm "punishes" you for being your real minimalist self!! 😱. PS what book are you reading in the shot of you on the couch?

[@AtoZenLife]

It was “The Year of Less” by Cait Flanders! Not new information for me, but I enjoyed it nevertheless ❤️

[@victoria9663]

@@AtoZenLife thank you for responding! I'll put it on hold at my library ☺️

[@daviddaviedavidson]

I have a very small wardrobe. I wear fresh clothes everyday, so sometimes when I’m not in top of my washing game - I’m missing underwear, so I have to rely on my bikini bottoms for the day 😂. So maybe calculate if you have enough clothes for a week or so, without doing laundry.

[@katestout5099]

I couldn't get by with 2 shirts, though I actually have a simple model for at home dressing. I have 4 pairs of pants by the same manufacturer. Two are jeans, two are chinos. I have 10 cotton shirts in various colors. I have a polar fleece jacket and a wool jacket. Grab pants, a shirt and a jacket. Done. Almost everything coordinates. The shirts are the limiting factor. I need to do laundry about every 2 weeks, as if I don't spill, the shirts are usually ok for 2 days.

[@mjadler2096]

Ah I always wonder about laundry. If I only had 2 t-shirts and 2 long-sleeved tops, I'd have to run the machine every 2-3 days? And we have a 10-litre machine so even if we put all the clothes from our family of 3 in it so frequently, it wouldn't be full... and then I'd end up washing half-full loads which is also not very energy-efficient 🤔

[@AtoZenLife]

We still launder less - around once a week and I wash mine less than the boys. I only launder when clothes are visibly dirty or don’t pass the “smell test” to conserve money and energy. 👍

[@carolgeorge6409]

I am working on this. I have been washing my clothes way too often. Wearing them out!

[@happytofu5]

@@carolgeorge6409 I can recomment airing them out. I try to not wear the same outfit two days in a row. I leave the clothes airing out and switching them up over the week.

[@pinayinuk]

Thank u

[@amikrenzel5788]

I usually do this for trips but realistically the amount of things I wear need to be based on the frequency of doing laundry as well as purpose, I need things casual activity and more polished so 10 items just is not practical but 30 could work.

[@mothcub]

hey what is this effect that adds grain and light leaks to your shots (and for some reason, a black rectangle - idk why that's there haha)? I see this in almost every minimalist youtuber's vlog and I'm so curious!!

[@accenttunebyellie]

You're probably sleeping much better due to the cooler temperature in the bedroom. :)

[@SilviaN1]

I just love your videos 🥰

[@juta66]

When the rooms are colder, the body requires more energy to heat itself up. That could cause weight loss.

[@OdinsSage]

I've been considering doing an extreme minimalist wardrobe challenge as well, but I'll definitely have to make wiggle room for outwear/layering pieces. I get real cold in winter and don't have an official "winter jacket" so often I'll be wearing 8+ pieces on a given day just to stay warm (>v

[@AtoZenLife]

Whew, as a fellow “cold person” I recommend a fuzzy bathrobe 😆👍

[@OdinsSage]

@@AtoZenLife this is a good suggestion. The current bathrobe I have is a thin waffle cloth - great for spring/summer, but almost useless in the colder months. Ps. Been real happy having you back every week 😀

[@AtoZenLife]

@@OdinsSage Thank you! I actually talked about my bathrobe in my last video, the one about minimalist essentials… I’ve had mine for 12 years, it’s a fuzzy terrycloth one and I love it ❤️ Good luck and stay warm 🔥

[@carolgeorge6409]

Love Terry cloth

[@dianarommel1862]

I use my thermal shirts daily in winter. Wear it under sweaters, hoodies or flannels. I couldn't live here without them.

[@Jessie90ish]

Hey! Where did you get that beige hoodie at 3:35? I’ve loved it in each video. 😊

[@AtoZenLife]

It’s from H&M 🙏

[@Magische_Mum]

This is really a cool challenge! I think I have to try this too but I think it’s harder with only 10 clothes when you have to go to work. 🤔

[@AtoZenLife]

I 100% understand that!

[@meisjeViv]

Depending on where you work I suppose... Especially in winter, I wear the same two outfits to work all the time and the only comments I ever get are along the lines of 'I like your pants' 🙃 I work in education so I see a lot of eighteen year olds (plus of course my colleagues)

[@danyelleanderson9106]

Where is your hoodie from? I love how long it is! PS. I love your practical minimalism approach so much!

[@AtoZenLife]

Thanks so much! It’s an H&M hoodie ☺️

[@dawnsullivan6794]

Always enjoy your videos. Wondering… have you ever used your fan to help dry your clothes faster? Just a thought. 😘❤️🙏🏻

[@AtoZenLife]

Not had to do that before, but it’s a possibility! 🙏

[@joni1]

I use an overhead fan to dry my clothes and it really makes a difference in the amount of time to dry the clothes.

[@rebeccathompson7204]

I love your videos

[@kimcarrots]

Pink Floyd forever! :) :) It made the cut! :)

[@lindseystewart3194]

I'm always cold! So I might need some of those lined pants. Should I get a small or medium? (I'm 130 pounds.)

[@AtoZenLife]

I'm also 130 lbs (now) and 5'6" and I got a large, but it is a bit loose because I like bigger fits. I would go and read the reviews to help you decide, too ;)

[@jeanberg]

Use woll, dont stink and dry faster 👍😊

[@deannajohnson3933]

What video of yours would you advise me to share to my sisters who have too many clothes? They always have so many clothes on their bed, and even more in their drawers. We all stay in the same room and we have 2 bunkbeds, so their clutter does affect my life. I

[@calvee1100]

So...I've been doing this my whole life not realizing what it was!!! 🤣

[@valerieelias5606]

Love you channel!! Especially when you talk about clothing or kids toys. What are your thoughts on “investing” in wool/cashmere? My “uniform” is minimal, typically 2 pairs of jeans, 2 cotton long sleeves, and 2 wool sweaters. I’ve been thinking about splurging on a wool jogger set or wool base layers for pjs and lounging. Wondering if these things are worth the price in your opinion?

[@meisjeViv]

I recommend lambswool or merino wool for sure! I found out that a chain store near me has really attractive sales in spring of their thin merino sweaters. Have also been lucky at thrift stores and markets sometimes. An extra layer of wool makes an outfit so much warmer! I use it when camping as well. But yeah, if you do not have a lot of money, keep your eyes open. From your name I assume you are a woman - I am as well and I've found that the deals are often better in then men's section. Extra pro there: long enough sleeves! And I found finding women's style wool thin layers that are not either fussy (with weird ruffles or patterns or puffed sleeves or prints etc) or expensive really hard...

[@hsdx3]

I love cheese in my soup!