CUTTING MY CLOSET TO 30 PIECES | How to Have a *Realistically* Minimalist Wardrobe

[@movingforwardLDTH]

Did a severe closet purge 4 years ago when we became full-time RVers. (It was actually a severe whole-house purge.) Resulted in wardrobe of probably 20 pieces (not including undergarments.) Biggest lesson I learned during those 4 years (an obvious one that I didn’t think of at the time and nobody seems to mention): The remaining clothes wear out SO much faster. Suggestion: If you have the space, tuck away those duplicates/2nd choice items. Then, when a piece in your closet is no longer wearable, “shop” these backup items first.

[@GrannyLinn]

If you have the space, YES! I also store things I like but haven’t worn much. When I need something “new” to wear, I look there first.

[@ArwenNMyrtlesMom]

This is where the vacuum bags are perfect. Just stash your back ups or duplicates in those. They are bug proof, waterproof, and take up a fraction of the space.

[@GypsyGirl317]

@@ArwenNMyrtlesMom that is an excellent idea. 💖

[@kaycarle8361]

Yes, novody else talks about that!

[@MagycArwen]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ashleyamtsbuechler6269]

At 9pm I saw this video and at 10pm I went through every article of clothing I own 😅. I got rid of a ton! I feel so accomplished, organized, and motivated! ❤

[@jennifertinkham5599]

Way to go!!

[@lizb4156]

Rid where though?

[@EditwithEdith]

Haha! same 🤣

[@huma_siraj]

Lol 😆

[@deliciapineda8632]

I did the same thing!! I had the video on while I was going thru my stuff. I even had shirts with tags on them!! Donate pile!

[@deedsh6280]

Shout out: I really appreciate that you acknowledge some of us (like you) live in extreme weather shifts by season, and simply to say 'layer' doesn't always work. Yes, as much overlap as possible, 30 below to 90 plus humidity means I need my seasonals too. THANK YOU!

[@TheRozylass]

Me too! There is no way I can get by on 30 pieces for a season let alone overall.

[@allisonclark694]

We have below 40 and sometimes -50 degrees Celsius in February, so for me when it is plus 10 that's warm.

[@happytofu5]

Also I'd like to add that I don't want to wear down my pretty clothes "invisible" by layering them under other clothes. My favorite pullover will break down at some point, but at least it has been seen the world!

[@aylacrissman3443]

It’s also really hard when, in say spring or fall, you have 70 degree Fahrenheit weather and 2 days later it snows. (I live in Ohio, this past week, it was in the 70s and yesterday it was snowing, today it was in the 60s. In northern Michigan, when I lived there, it snowed in June at one point.)

[@emmanarotzky6565]

For me a winter wardrobe is just a summer wardrobe plus thick socks, long underwear/thermal layers, coats, hats, boots, and gloves. Plus extra layers as needed like flannels, hoodies, snow pants, etc. There’s a lot of stuff but somewhere in all that I’m still wearing the same pants and shirt that I would wear by themselves in the summer.

[@jojomojo6569]

Hey, here’s my best tips for not feeling boring despite having a small color palette and wardrobe. - Pick one or two colors to spice up your neutrals. Example, if you wear mainly black and white, details in a bright primary color will go a long way such as bright red shoes or a yellow bag. Or, if you wear mainly warm muted neutrals you might want to spice things up with a pop of rust and peach. - Use the full range of shades. E.g instead of my palette being brown, cream, navy and pink it is: cacao brown, camel, cognac, ecru, navy, sky blue, peach and coral - I like monochrome outfits (not exclusively) so I keep a top, bottom (and sometimes over layer) in the same color BUT a different texture. - Figure out if warm or cool tones suit you best. Pro tip, if you love a color that does not match your undertone you can still wear it but not too close to your face. Say you are warm but love black, a color that tends to wash you out, a scarf in a color that suits you well will create a barrier. - Love patterns? Keep your patterns in the same category of clothing such as dresses, tops or trousers. That way you can still wear all your clothes interchangeable as you hopefully won’t wear two pairs of pants at the same time 😄 - Love bright color but hate neutrals? That’s okay, just stick to colors with the same undertone (warm or cool). Example, blue and fuccia pink works well together and so does green and purple. You can also, just like above, choose to keep your boldest colors or colors that doesn’t work well together in the same category such as dresses, tops or bottoms.

[@cltinturkey]

Great tips. Really practical for those of us who love color. Thanks!

[@jamiemiller8850]

This is great advice! Thank you!

[@jojomojo6569]

@@jamiemiller8850 glad you found it helpful 🙂

[@RO-wy5lx]

Fantastic tips! ❤ Thank you!! Rosie 👩‍🦳 🇨🇦

[@chibiquinn4128]

I basically wear all black with a pop of color (sometimes only black) and SOMETIMES I just wear green and purple all over and I love it I don't care if everyone likes that or not 😂

[@dianamiller473]

This may help the beginner.... I start every season by turning the clothes hangers backwards in my closet. Anything which is worn and washed hangs back up normally. At the end of the season, I can easily see everything which I didn't wear. These are the items which I don't hesitate to put in the donate pile. This has been a great help for me limiting my wardrobe. Plus I keep a little basket in my closet for items I know I want to donate throughout the season.

[@seriouslymusical]

Great idea!

[@martinagoldstein121]

Love this!

[@anima6035]

Love that idea so much but my brain won't allow it. All the hangers must face the same way 😤

[@dianamiller473]

@@anima6035 Maybe you must move things towards one end of the closet. Rehang at the other end as washed clothes get hung up again. Even a little 6 inch gap. My husband tells me I'm OCD, so the gap would bother me more as everything is hung according to color. Haha! Just close the door, quick!!

[@NeoPraxeus]

I came to share this idea too. It really works!

[@inspiredby624]

Why do people keep saying that having a small wardrobe somehow reduces the amount of laundry you have to do? You still wear the same number of pieces in a week that will have to be washed and you might actually end up doing laundry more often if you run out of clothes in some department before you've collected a full load. The only benefit I see concerning laundry is for people who don't have a lot of discipline and need to be forced to do their laundry regularly instead of letting it pile up for weeks.

[@alexandraw3733]

Agree wholeheartedly. This myth is my pet peeve. You can reduce laundry by wearing items such as jeans and outerwear more than once. But whether you have 7 outfits or 70 doesn’t change how much laundry you need to do overall! Thank you!

[@aliciam6177]

That’s funny. I was thinking the same thing. Even if I have more clothes, I can still only wear one outfit at a time.

[@happytofu5]

I think what is meant here is that the pile of laundry can only get to a certain size.

[@angelamyers4495]

This is advice helps the disorganized people like me and my family.. we often end up piling clothes on the floor or chairs because our closets and drawers were full. cant tell what is clean or not so I just wash everything again. Minimizing clothes gets rid of the overflow so it's easier to keep track of what's actually dirty.. or if I didnt feel like doing laundry, I wouldn't, for weeks. Then suddenly there's 20 loads to do. If I only have 30-50 pieces, I have to do laundry regularly and never end up with a giant mountain of laundry that takes 5 days to catch up on.

[@capturedbyannamarie]

Because you cannot allow it to pile up for weeks. You are forced to wash it. It also reduces it because kids if they have a ton will throw tons in the laundry, but if they only have just enough they don’t throw random stuff in the laundry.

[@peacefulone4461]

One of the things that made my closet better is using the slim velvet hangers. NOTHING falls off of them, they are all uniform & creates more room

[@jenxu2]

I'm starting a new career as an otr trucker. I have been battling my closet for years...this is so helpful! I'm getting rid of all my office specific gear. I love your channel!

[@sonyaberry9805]

If possible can you donate it to a community collage, womans prison or anywhere else women need clothes for prospective job interviews?

[@jenxu2]

@@sonyaberry9805 will do

[@marlenek3412]

@@jenxu2 That's awesome!

[@raquellambropoulos279]

@@sonyaberry9805 well in prison the state has a nice minimal wardrobe in orange. The best place I donated to was a domestic violence shelter and drug treatment facility that has halfway house . Also maternity clothes and baby clothes are needed

[@emmanarotzky6565]

It’s not to wear IN prison, it’s for job interviews when you’re getting out of prison and need a job lol

[@cookingwithericka9005]

I would keep some of the basics under the bed in storage. Like the t shirts in basic colors. Stains happen that you cannot get out. This way you can replace a ruined shirt with something from stored inventory from storage packed away. It’s not bogging down your closet, but you don’t need to go buy something new. So you aren’t wasting money later.

[@egr3071]

True!

[@lkope0903]

wow the idea of starting with a spreadsheet is SUCH A GOOD IDEA. Such a simple idea to make this easier! I tend to get overwhelmed easily and this makes it way more clear and concise!

[@gretchenpaffe1295]

I agree! I'm going to start on this tomorrow morning.

[@briannab5296]

I'd like to have a copy of Kalli's spreadsheet!

[@patriciaoldfather6377]

I always appreciate your common sense approach to life. You are an intelligent, lovely young woman that understands balance is key when it comes to living in the real world. It is refreshing to see a young wife and mother who shares her life in an authentic way. 💕

[@mettamia2008]

Thank you for saying it's taken you years to get to this point. I sometimes think I'm the slowest declutter-er alive. Thanks for sharing your process.

[@trinitychambers8123]

First off, I binge your videos all the time after finding you a couple years ago. You have helped me improve my home TREMENDOUSLY. I have adhd, bpd, and depression. I have an amazing one year old daughter, also take care of my father/grandfather instead of hospice at home. I also have a wonderful fiance who just doesn't have a good habit of picking up his own stuff lol.. just yesterday I sat down in a frenzy, made my schedule for the week, and today is laundry and wardrobe day. Normally its scattered, but I decided to change that. I am taking my first break of the day, as my daughter is having playtime in her area and THIS is the video I see when I turned on youtube. Sorry for the long life novel here but I really enjoy your content, and had to share. Wishing you and your cute family the best 💕

[@hookerhands]

I hope you're still doing well! I'm in a deep depression hole (mainly caused by ADHD/executive dysfunction, the spiral) & have been watching these, too. I'm like, "omg, she's doing the things I keep thinking about doing." I managed to reorganize my kitchen today and now I REALLY want to do a big wardrobe purge. Pretty much, I'm in the same boat except I can't seem to actually get any kind of schedule even written down.

[@katehenry2718]

HOney doesn't pick up after himself? Throw out anything on the floor. He'll get the idea soon enough.

[@MelissaDavis32708]

I hear ya! I have some autistic traits, ADHD, anxiety, depression, some agoraphobia and some OCD🙄😳😂

[@ColleenJoudrey]

In September I still had 300 items of clothing after 8 months of strategic decluttering so on October 1st I started tracking what I wear everyday and plan to do that up until this upcoming October. So far I'm still removing two items for everything that comes into my closet but I'm both excited and nervous to see what the numbers will show come this fall.

[@adriennevanquill1263]

Well done!

[@svietka202]

sorry, but with 300 if u still have coming in, u r not decluttering

[@ColleenJoudrey]

Oh, but I am. That was the decluttered amount at the beginning of the year after bags upon bags of stuff that has been rehomed. In that 300 (now less), I do not have one single pair of jeans that fits me.

[@jtidema]

I sort of do that simply by determining a separate place to put everything I've worn. Then I don't let myself wear those clothes again - I work through my WHOLE closet until everything has moved. If I keep looking at something and I don't wear it, it goes into the 'donate' bag. I have not been specifically pushing the decluttering, but I have donated several bags and have only bought TWO things (plus undies) since covid began. I realized I simply don't need anything new for a while - I can 'shop' my closet.

[@marybusch6182]

I don’t think most women appreciate the way we people with lousy periods go up and down five pounds through our cycles which is basically a different size.

[@mrsrazzer]

This is sort of a simplified capsule wardrobe concept. I would recommend using accessories like scarves, belts, jewelry, or shoes to make outfits trendy, rather than buying a few trendy pieces that will inevitably go out of style. I have a somewhat similar approach although I have winter & summer workwear & casual wardrobes, with some overlap. But I would like to pare things down further. Thanks for taking us through your process.

[@elizabethdumas4147]

Olive is so adorable. She's been keeping a close eye on you because she does not want you to get rid of the dog sweater. I just purged my closet of several tops and jeans yesterday. No more skinny jeans for me. It's a great feeling to pare down and actually makes me feel less weighted down and more energetic.

[@kathyrobertson4493]

Shoes and boots…I’ve been purging them for a couple of years along with purses. My way: Shoes are a girl’s best friend, since I’m going to get new ones anyway periodically, first step was for every new pair, get rid of two pair. Worked for 1st year, now…for each new pair 5 pair have to go. Purses…keep only leather on first purge, then pick the ones you love, get rid of the rest. Clothes….attempt to wear every piece, put it on, wear if it fits and when you’re wearing it decide if it wears well or no. The no’s go. You’d be surprised how many things you will purge. Every day you are deciding and purging. Still have too many shoes and boots, kept only 3 leather purses, purged over 100 pairs of jeans, shirts and blouses purging daily. It’s a lot. Still have enough clothes to clothe half the town but it’s getting there and the local Christian donation group likes to see me drive up!😂

[@Nickelini]

Warning - If you are trying to pick 1 or 2 items only, but you have 2 or 3 that you love, and that fit, do keep them all. Things wear out and this saves you having to go shopping and spending money you didn't need to spend. Last year I got rid of my 3rd pair of jeans and now pair 1 and 2 are on their last legs. Argh! Now I have to go jeans shopping, and I hate jeans shopping. I had a perfectly fine pair of jeans already. Ugh.

[@username00009]

I love how you subdivided your categories to further pare them down. That’s a good trick to use when your brain wants to be done and doesn’t want to make more decisions.

[@echogirdler]

"What was yesterday Callie thinking" 💝This is the first realistic strategy on pairing down a wardrobe Ive seen so THANK YOU!!! Living in Oregon we have 4 seasons and I now feel like I can do this 🤗 And I always get so excited to see Olive!!!!

[@jeannereich8690]

An Oregonian here! I know what you mean about the 4 seasons. 😊

[@roxannebudd1978]

From Wa state, also know the four seasons and I love them, but does become challenging for the wardrobe.

[@balamb25]

Mood.... we are hobbits down here in Georgia. Like the meme says we have 12 seasons....Winter, Fool's Spring, Second Winter, Spring of Deception, Third Winter, The Pollening, Actual Spring, Summer, Hell's Front Porch, False Fall, Second Summer and Actual Fall..........and sometimes if we're luck we see 2-3 of these in a day. Today we woke to 38 degrees and will make it all the way up to 76... my whole wardrobe just has to stay out all year it seams.

[@truthnotpewp]

@@balamb25 Thank you. I really needed a good laugh and your comment ticked the box in the best way. 😃 I'm in the Pacific NorthWest and frequently say that our weather is bipolar. We can't stuff away clothes based on season because we can literally have all of them in one day.

[@bethheerten1132]

@@balamb25 Here in Alabama as well. This spring has definitely been a "flannel shirt in the morning - t-shirt by afternoon."

[@kamloopscruiser874]

❤️👍 I do the project 333 seasonal capsules and way to go! A smaller capsule helps me spot things I don’t actually wear but I think I should. As I pared down- I used what I call my holding tank- my guest room closet where I put things aside when I couldn’t quite let go. Over 2 years everything left in various purges but it helped me part with my stuff without regrets. I gave myself grace to pull stuff back in if I needed it. I did that a few times only to discover why I didn’t wear it in the first place.

[@margaretwicks873]

🎉

[@MsKaren65]

I loved this, thank you! Making a plan for 80 total pieces. 40 spring summer, 40 fall winter. My baby girl just turned one as well, time to get rid of the maternity clothes. She is our third and last. So sad but also so freeing. The rule of one and purging by categories will be my guide. Thank you again!

[@dawngraham17]

This video is my sign to walk my butt into my closet and declutter ASAP! No more putting it off. Thank you!!

[@carolannnoble3981]

Finally a very relatable practical guide! I love decluttering for the wardrobe seasons of life. Thank you soo much for sharing your method and walking us thru it visually- showing us your piles etc. Bravo! I think I can tackle this.

[@paulahastings7865]

I made a pillow cover with a sentimental sweater!

[@sarahleahy663]

17:07 when you said I got it down to 37 items in my head I heard the cartoon “yay” sound. You should have added it in! 😂❤️ I needed this video today. I’m purging my closet because we are getting a new closet organizer 👏🏽

[@noemisolano4748]

I always minimized my closet every year and I donated alot of my clothes. I started in September of 2019 to declutter my things but I had to stop because of COVID Stay at Home Order. It took me 1 year and 4 months to declutter my things which included donating a ton of my clothes, donating my few books that I had, and shredding my papers. I had no choice but to purge and declutter my clothes and papers to make room for my husband's clothes, papers and other things that he had. In my opinion, my husband is a hoarder and he doesn't like to donate things and shred his papers. I was so happy when my daughter told me "Mom you are now a minimalist." That comment my daughter gave me made me feel good. I have a colorful wardrobe. I don't shop alot for clothes like I used to. I buy clothing if I need it or need a staple like a white blouse. Your daughter is so adorable 💗💗

[@ckee8437]

My favorite closet change has been splitting the two sides of my closet into my "work" closet and my "non-work" closet. Now when I get ready for the day I don't have to find my office blouses between my 'just a bit too casual' tops. Getting ready is a snap!

[@lizb4156]

Surely nowadays you can wear ordinary clothes for an office, rather than suits and blazers and shirts? I'd just wear what I wear at home.

[@ckee8437]

@@lizb4156 not all offices are that casual

[@lizb4156]

@@ckee8437 What can they do? They can't stop you wearing a jumper and leggings.

[@ckee8437]

@@lizb4156 the judge would have me in contempt so fast, not everyone works for target

[@lizb4156]

@@ckee8437 I don't work for Target and I doubt a Judge would even know black leggings from any other pants. A jumper can't be contempt either. Nonsense.

[@desire4need692]

You had me at less laundry! Lol . This has inspired me to start decluttering again, thank you for your amazing videos!

[@ashleybeazley]

I’m 4 months postpartum after baby 2. I’ve been either pregnant or nursing for the past 4 years and am in desperate need of a wardrobe overhaul. I’m so overwhelmed with where to start. This is good motivation to get started.

[@elisepowell3465]

I'm 2 months postpartum after baby 3, and I feel this! Recently ordered some new nursing friendly pieces and looking to pare down and clear out the things I no longer love/fit into so it is easier to get ready in the mornings! Good luck to you as well.

[@lindsaymccartney2713]

make the Olive Sweater into a cute throw pillow!!! You still get to keep the sentimental piece but repurpose it into something else you see more often! :-)

[@MelissaDavis32708]

Great idea!

[@fayerichards6088]

Thank you for realistic ideas and that it's a journey🙂 i see all these small capsules wardrobes online, but i live in NC where we can easily have 32 as a low and 80 as a high right now . Easter Sunday can just easily be freezing or hot😂 i finally went with core wardrobe that's probably more spring and fall like, with basket of winter and basket of summer that gets swapped out. It is so much easier to dress and have less. Much less stress when have exactly what you need.

[@juanitaglenn9042]

Yes it's so nice for the different season approach. Lol. I actually had to go back to my winter wardrobe a few days ago and pull out some clothes to wear. I'm obviously not pared down enough in general because my entire closet is now a huge mess. I have to live out of 3 different seasons, it seems. 37 degrees, then the next day it's 10 degrees and then it's 20 and raining. I would love to put my clothes out the night before but you never know what you're gonna get. 😅

[@Joybug_51]

I like the way you approached this wardrobe declutter. We definitely have need for separate categories as they relate to seasons, occasions , and stages of life. Something I have learned is to pick out my next day's clothing the night before to save the morning struggle (You can also have backup outfits hanging together if you are worried about last minute appointments or weather changes.) Also, the Olive sweater was a great keep.

[@deannaw9657]

LOVE this approach and am also thankful for your recognition of cold and warm weather needs. I love your ideas of categories. I haven't seen anyone do this. SO much easier to decide!

[@nesreena4126]

I have been like this since marrying my husband. My apartment and life stay consistently organized. Such a great way to live

[@Lisa.M.]

I look forward to every video you post! I think that you are one of the best KZbin channels out there. You’re so relatable, funny, have great advice, and include silly, real life moments like Olive watching you. And we can’t forget the wonderful references and phrases (especially FREINDS) that are randomly said.

[@surlespasdondine]

I finally found the good mid-way of number of clothes for me. I tried to be very minimal (like you) and I got bored with always wearing the same clothes. Having heaps of clothes, like I did in the past, also wasn't good. Now I have a well-kept wardrobe that is tidy, easy to look over and stil has enough variety for my taste. I definitely try to have "one of each" of items so as not to go overboard. My 8 year old starts to really think about how to curate her wardrobe and not have an excess of clothes as well and I admire her for that. And I admire you too for managing to live this way. 🙌

[@ceciliefranciska899]

I really felt this was helpful and inspiring. I have a “uniform” and I love it. 3 nice dark jeans, 6 black T-shirts, 1 knitting jacket to have over on cold days, 2 sets of work out clothes (as I work out 4 times a week), one fancy dress clothes and that’s it. I wear uniform at work, so this is more than enough for me. I love color and I have some that I think I look really good in, but I never ended up wearing them. So I just stopped buying clothes with colors. I don’t really have any summer clothes, as we only have summer for two weeks at the most. The wind almost always makes it to cold for other things. And we never really have bad winter many weeks of the year ether. But I need to get some new clothes now as the old ones wear out and I am becoming a little skinnier, and this was very helpful!

[@lesleymay6757]

Where do you live that only has two weeks of summer, and not bad winters? So curious!

[@ceciliefranciska899]

I live in the north of the west coast of Norway. I live just by the sea so it’s very mild and don’t get to snowy. And it’s always windy and that’s why it never really is summer. Because that wind is very seldom warm.

[@ninirossau2304]

my sister loves clothes and 2 years ago we culled her wardrobe together. we went through each category and subdivided by colour. white tshirts got limited to a couple of styles. one classic and one dressy. trousers got culled to the point where she could have both seasons on one shelf. I have 6 drawers and a bag of fancy clothes on a shelf and I feel like purging now. it is fun (for me at least).

[@daniels88pd]

I have the rule that one in, one out for the past decade! Two items/purchases per year max till the house is paid off for the whole home (kids don't count). If you purchase something then an item of the same kind/category needs to be sold or donated. If you keep only items you love then it's harder to replace them. I really want my home paid off and I'm motivated

[@geraldinerose]

I LOVE that you started with a spreadsheet. Sorting out options and tracking this way works best for me too. 👍🏽

[@sct4040]

I got rid of 1/2 my closet in 2021, all office clothes. No need anymore, now that I am retired. There is no chance I will ever return to the office. I did keep silk shirts to wear with jeans. Keeping classics, no florals.

[@chelsichristensen]

Can you please do a video about your favorite places to clothing shop or your favorite places where you find good deals? Your clothes (and your dresses in particular) are all really cute and I'd love some tips of stores/sites you frequent! especially as a mom myself I feel like your style is very pretty while also being functional. Great vid btw :) xx

[@lindamcdermott8157]

You have so inspired me to take a good look at my wardrobe. I also live where there are two distinct seasons. I regularly purge items into a donate bin, but have not given thought to categories. That for me is the missing piece. I’m almost afraid to count the items I have, and can’t wait to trim down the number. Closet and storage space is limited, so making categories will make the purge so much easier and sensible. Thanks for this inspiration.

[@erikamartin8217]

It’s true this takes multiple purges! Love that you went through the whole process- thanks! I’m afraid to count my clothes I’m sure it’s over 300.

[@ginnymasterson31]

This was SO helpful, inspiring, and empowering! I finished this video and felt like, "Wow, I could actually do that."

[@carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11]

I agree with you, it takes years. I’ve been doing it since 2018 I think. I love clothes so I try to only have a small amount that I wear constantly. The trick is to stop buying also. That’s hard for me because every season I want a new piece. I’ve brought stuff in and let stuff go. If I bring in three new things I have to let go of three things.

[@deborahpetipas9365]

You have the most helpful videos. You do the research for us! I have been avoiding my closet/bedroom purge because I just didn't know where to start. I appreciate your hard work & explanations. (BTW in AL, we can have 4 seasons in a day! Winter pops in for early morning, fall/spring by noon at sweltering heat by 3:00.)

[@deek6115]

So motivating. So REAL. (getting a kick out of "MORE minimal"😉)❤

[@RachelJayne92]

I’m in Queensland, Australia, and we only have one temperature - hot and hotter. I don’t own a jumper, or pants. 😂

[@alexandraw3733]

Jumper= sweater. I love Queensland. Hi from Melbourne!

[@RachelJayne92]

@@alexandraw3733 hi!

[@denisef3228]

Wow, you are really inspiring me! I don’t think I can go as minimal as you because I am in the process of losing weight, but when I get to my target weight I will be having a massive declutter!

[@Destiny46141]

I love how real you are about your seasons and how it has taken you a lot of work to get to this point! Makes it much more achievable and being realistic that it's just not a magic make-over and you're done. Ugh and the ideal style vrs our practical actual style! So true!

[@balamb25]

I know a lot of times creators like you sort of go over the same things multiple times when it comes to decluttering but it's actually SO helpful and inspirational to people like me to see that even those who are more on top of things have to revisit and declutter again and again. It helps me not feel like I'm failng. Instead it's just a thing we all have to go through. But as you said, the more you do it the easier it gets to pick up an item and instantly know if you really value it enough to keep it. Sort of like building your organizing muscles!

[@youtimeful]

The different wardrobes was huge for me. I have wardrobes for work from home, work travel/visit offices, nicer casual clothing, hiking, yoga, and very few dress up. It has helped me focus so much and allowed me to keep things really focused. I also started making sure my closet reflects my lifestyle. No more constantly buying for my fantasy self. Wow, that was so freeing.

[@ElenasBarre]

Such a great video!!! Thank you so much. I'm going to follow your recommendations and try to shrink everything down to a few pieces of each category... 😍🤩 Thank you for actually showing how you do it... 🙏🙏🙏 72 pieces for 2 seasons is pretty good!!! 🤣 I'm going to try to reduce my closet to may be 80 pieces + fitness clothes...

[@alexandrasaini582]

Just started the video, first 20 seconds: HILARIOUS! 🤣🤣🤣🐶

[@glittergold6204]

I LOVE YOUR WAY OF THINKING. I wasn’t going to watch this because I’ve watched a few and they were all the same. But wow! This was by far the most helpful and completely different than any others. I never thought of decluttering by category and counting the pieces I already have! Definitely the most helpful tips!

[@SkyBlueWooHoo]

🐶The sentimental Olive dog jumper is gorgeous. If you're not wearing it why not turn it into a cushion for a chair! (:

[@norawotton5440]

I loved how you made us feel like we need to be kind to ourselves, and stressing that you are much further along the decluttering journey than many of us.

[@dianethompson9525]

I hear you about most of us not knowing your style! When I was working as a hair stylist I liked dressier work clothes. Now I’m retired and I’m 72 and I live in sweat pants or yoga pants and mostly graphic t shirts. I’m plus sized and I see cute clothes, but I don’t go many places and I’m home a lot! I’m not going to put on something cute or good to hang around the house in and clean! But I should make more of an effort to look cuter to go to the grocery store, etc. the whole covid lock down and everybody staying home home sure put a crimp in our life style and clothing choices!! Great video! I like how you broke everything down into categories first.

[@elizabethsosa8917]

I’ve been doing the same thing for the past few years with my closet. It does take time it’s not something you can do in one try!

[@lisareddig1002]

I enjoy your videos and they’ve inspired me to purge what I don’t wear. Problem…you said it again…less laundry…HOW!? I wear 3 outfits a day: a very sweaty workout one, business casual for work, and after work clothes-the amount of clothes I wear per day won’t change with a minimal wardrobe so laundry will accumulate! A few things can be reworn but still…it’s a mystery

[@karenkouns577]

I have heard this comment many but cannot understand the concept. "Less cloths controls the laundry." How? I wear one outfit a day and then it goes in the laundry. No matter how many cloths are in my closet that does not change my laundry, except for how often it needs to be done. And frankly the ability to shift that chore to a later time has often given me the flexibility to take care of special task. Please explain. With that said, I do enjoy your channel.

[@iluvstuff6618]

💖 YOU are amazing! I have sooooooooo many items in the same style but multiple colors and design. Being plus sized has caused me to have 1 mind set........ If I find something I love and it fits, buy multiple colors etc. because I may not see it again! Nothing is more disappointing than when you can't find clothes that fit correctly 😟. Your videos are fantastic and I hope I can apply your strategy and ideas to simplify my life.....and closet! Thank you for sharing 😊💖

[@egr3071]

Good idea! Yes, it’s hard for me to find flattering pieces

[@returnofthereasoner3200]

I build my wardrobe the same way, Kim! I currently love marled tunics from Woman Within and purchased them in multiple colors. They are comfortable, fit well, and are easy-care. 😊

[@DebtFreeMillennials]

Literally FAVORITE video you have made on this channel. Super motivational, funny, and down to earth. I’m inspired to minimize my closet too!

[@thatpracticalmom]

Yayyyyy

[@darlenebergantzel1534]

Loved watching you go through the process of paring down your wardrobe. I’m switching seasons in my closet this week, so this was very timely for me.

[@HeatherLewis-z2z]

My FAVORITE video, I rewatch this every time I'm purging my wardrobe. ❤

[@kayjays7267]

Thank you for actually being realistic and talking about weather its so refreshing, especially to see colour in a wardrobe as I love my colours. I've personally stopped decluttering potentially till the end of winter so I can track what I am actually wearing and then make a strategy move, as you know what you love the idea of, but you don't know what you actually wear 🙂🙂

[@brittanyhuber7373]

This video came at the perfect time! I have a goal for April to start pairing down my closet to make it more intentional and functional. Great tips!!

[@rosebenton1126]

I have a 45 peace wardrobe for all seasons. I am currently crocheting a sweater so that will add to it. The strange part for me is I have 2 pairs of jeans that I put fleece lined leggings under when it’s cold/cool and we go out on the motorcycles. So they don’t get used all the time but I can’t get rid of them. They are too loose with out the leggings under them. That 45 count does not include my motorcycle gear like jackets and things. I think I may move the looser jeans into that category.

[@shannontorres8280]

I’m on vacation tomorrow and my entire plan is creating the capsule wardrobe I’ve been planning for months. This was the perfect video tutorial to help me along this journey. Thank you!!!

[@maryannegay8842]

Thanks for sharing this process with us. Now that I am retired and live in a 4 season climate, I have been struggling with paring down my wardrobe. Now I have a strategy that will work.

[@kimberleychavelle9426]

Super informative video 😊 I’m trying to pair down a enormous amount of clothing! I’m so glad you mentioned you’ve been doing it for years. I’m overwhelmed 😪 you’re so helpful 💕

[@boodaddie]

I just moved and was horrified at the amount of stuff my hubby and I own, including clothes! So as I'm unpacking the many boxes of clothes to put them in the closet and dresser, I'm watching your vids as motivation and purging what I know I don't have space for. I'm a sentimental person so it's hard, but it's helpful seeing you go through the same emotions and still being able to let go. Like you said, I will still have the memories without the dress.

[@jeannereich8690]

I really like your plan. I will be working on that. I have "purged" my closet twice in the past few months 🙃 mainly due to weight loss. That made it easy. Now I will make a list and go from there. Thnx for this 💓

[@heidilopez-felix8105]

Thank you for this! Extremely helpful 🥰

[@tanwenrose8838]

This video just saved me SO MUCH TIME looking in my wardrobe, umming and arring etc. I just donated SIX bin bags of clothing I dont love and dont use. Only 1 piece still had a tag on, so I was sure I was using everything. Now I have 31 things I really do use! (Check your washing machines and baskets, include these pieces)

[@Cazzie4ever]

Yes, you used the word "bits" correctly. Your spontaneity is what beautifully sets you apart from many other KZbinrs.

[@leejacobs3620]

Thanks for sharing an awesome 'doable' approach for a wardrobe declutter and also your adorable puppy.

[@crystalsoles3155]

I live in an area with really mild winters. I don't have a winter warobe anymore. I can get by with wearing a jacket or cardigan over my current shirts. It just didn't make sense for me to invest in sweaters or sweat shirts. It helped my budget and keeping my closet small.

[@adunne1104]

I’m from IL and I don’t know why I never separated my seasonal clothes. Seems so obvious. I did it for the first time last year after watching one of your videos. I definitely need the vacuum seal bags! My husband and I went from 2 separate closets to 1 shared when we had our 2nd baby and our closet is busting 😳

[@surlespasdondine]

I love having clothes for all seasons in my closet and would not like packing them away. However this only works if you have enough space to visually separate the different categories /seasons and if you don't have too many clothes. The weather changes so drastically all the time where I live that I almost wear all my clothes all year round anyway.

[@BVoshol]

I'm from Michigan and really hate packing away seasonal stuff as when I've done it in the past, I always ended up needed to dig crap out when you get a sudden warm or cold day that happens all the time!

[@surlespasdondine]

@@BVoshol Yes, me too! So happy to have all my clothes available all the time.

[@TheButterflySoulfire]

@@surlespasdondine Same!

[@juanitaglenn9042]

@@BVoshol yes! I hear you! I just had to do that!

[@annadevasthali2218]

Great video! Makes the mountain of wardrobe seem possible and simple. Best wardrobe de clutter I have seen. Realistic steps.

[@Marian-pp4se]

Another great video. I agree that it is a slow process in minimizing your closet over time. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@karireyes6710]

This is an amazing goal! I too live in a similar climate to you, where I need two wardrobes. This video is inspiring!

[@sarahlefton9007]

Just in time! Tomorrow I'm cleaning my closet out. And I have been trying to figure out how to do it.

[@Mimi-ni3il]

Yes different seasons of life require such different things! I love how thoughtful you were about this process. It really does take many months potentially to peel back the layers of onion that are our wardrobes. Now my kids are in higher school/ college and I returned to work. But only have to be in the office 2 days a week. So I need some office clothes and then fun work from home/ run errand clothes and then date night clothes! I used to be a barre instructor and had a TON of workout clothes. Now I have three sets- that’s it!Know your categories and the percentage of time each of these categories! It really helps the de clutter process. I also had my colours done and weeded out a LOT of black because it makes me looked washed out. Wish I’d had my colours done years ago!❤

[@victoriasicilian4573]

Love this video and particularly your game plan! Very helpful!

[@vzimmer1951]

I just started paring back last week. It is daunting because I have so many categories; 4 seasons, school wardrobe, I am also a pastor so I have a church wardrobe, and an at home wardrobe.

[@briannab5296]

Normally closet purge videos are super boring to me but Kalli this one was fun to watch. Four years ago i moved permanently from Ga to Tennessee. Brought most all my clothes with me and have added more since moving here. I'm slowly transforming from my 'Ga me' to my 'TN me' by purging everything i brought from Ga. Since living here my face & body have aged considerably and am slimmer & trimmer ... soooo my closet is going thru a final Ga purge this weekend. I can't begin to tell ya'll what a difference it makes in shedding the old me. Nowadays in my TN wardrobe i feel so fresher, lighter, relaxed and more me, representing who i am NOW instead of who i used to be.

[@denisebrann8563]

YES - your first step is genius. I’m going to try for the umpteenth time to minimize my closet but I’m feeling optimistic that I will have a much better outcome this time using all the tips you provided. Thanks for the great video.

[@sable747]

Thank you. I feel like I can tackle this. I liked how you made a plan first and it helped with decision making. I’m in the southeast and it is usually hot and humid or cold and wet. So, I’m going to think thru some categories.

[@bethbranson9050]

This was a particularly helpful topic for me! Love your approach! It all makes good sense! TY

[@agataparsons9427]

Something I love about you is that you are very “real” and easy to relate to. I love your videos, thank you!

[@nilupadushanthi]

I like your videos because they are so practical and you talk to the point without unnecessary bragging. Looking forward to see more new videos. Thanks so much.

[@silmuffin86]

I need to do this as well! Between moving to different countries for my husband job, sometimes being able to work and sometimes not, going through 2 pregnancies... I have so many clothes I rarely use! I need to start separating wardrobes, it's a great idea, especially my "business casual" wardrobe that I'm not able to use now

[@stjabnful]

Ahhh! You are the cutest! I purged the wardrobe a few times a year. Right after you do it, I’m ready again! Thanks so much! Hug those babies!

[@tinaflo7118]

Hi Kallie, OMG I really needed to see this, I'm battling with my closet, when I say battling girl five years ok it's six years. I'm going to use your tips.

[@Sunny_boy17]

I just found your channel and I have to say I really respect and appreciate your videos. I first watched the one where it was directed towards messy people trying to better with cleaning. That video really spoke to me by how realistic you were about setting goals and trying to make a change. you mentioned how much effort and time it takes to start a change like that. This really struck a cord with me because you denounced the “easy fix” that everyone tries to sell and instead made a realistic video about a heathy life style change. I really like this video too, because you mention how it’s taken you 4 years to have this mindset and make this change. So I just really appreciate your honesty and how you take into consideration many peoples circumstances. I just really love how you break things down for people who get overwhelmed by stuff like this (me), so thank you!

[@AionNoBara]

Kallie, thank you. This was so timely. As a person who also lives in CT and appreciates all 4 seasons, clothes can get piled up real fast lol But I want to thank you especially for the end about accepting a new season of life. I've been tiny all my life and was wearing things from 20 years ago that still fit and I still liked. Then a medication messed all that up and I gained a whole person. Clothes shopping, especially girly clothes, has always been a pain, but now it got worse. I'm really sad I have to give away clothes I still care about, but can't wear. Pregnancy is a given you will gain weight, but this was unwanted and unexpected. So while going through my closet and taking out everything, how can I come to accept going from size 5 dress to size 12 and feel good about it (and definitely on a budget)? Thank you for all your helpful videos like this that really make us think

[@anitamorrison5426]

yah!! been slim and in a few month I can't wear my clothes. a friend had a friend drop off her" too big clothes". I happened to be visiting ---- I got the clothes too big -- not for long. it was horrible. I had very beautiful classic clothes not alot but years old. now in second hand cheaper ---- 15 years later found the health problems--- now over 5 yrs lost a lot of weight -' so I know what you mean. when I was younger, I made my clothes, so I got back to enjoying sewing again. also learned alot from internet as I had to learn how to make patterns fit my new size. all the very best. Pray that your health issues will be corrected and in the.mean time love yourself, look clean, neat and a touch of colour, forget the always in black, no matter your size. God bless

[@AionNoBara]

@@anitamorrison5426 Thank you. I should get back into sewing then. I used to make costumes, and my Mom also made our clothes when we were younger. Maybe I can find something now.

[@lisastaley4589]

You are a great teacher, going to be cleaning out my closet!! 💞

[@Sunshine33333]

Wonderful ideas, I loved this topic. I seriously need to apply this to my bathroom closet, it is completely ridiculous how many face creams, hairsprays, cosmetics, bath soaps etc. that I have. I look at all the $$$ money I spent and get so darn mad at myself. Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@dianelaudenslager2687]

I'm with you on the creams, sprays, etc. I don't know why I don't finish one before I buy more. 🤦