How to RESET Your Wardrobe | 7-Step Closet Declutter Routine to Make Life Easier | MINIMALIST

[@AtoZenLife]

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[@hopejstone]

Hi! The video with swatches to shop items to match existing... is that online somewhere? I love that and want to learn more! Thank you!

[@AtoZenLife]

@@hopejstone Hi there! Those are swatches and clothing items that I talk about in this video 👍 > 23 Pieces, Over 50 Outfits » NEW! Minimalist Summer Capsule Wardrobe 2022 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGSUm3Rvf9p_rKM

[@hopejstone]

@@AtoZenLife Wonderful! Thank you!

[@Karmelia6]

I'm actually beginning to accept that the size of my wardrobe isn't something I need to downsize more - it suits my needs right now and that's what it is all about!

[@acrobaticanna]

My Australian tip : use a 2nd colour hanger to hang lightly worn clothes that aren't dirty enough to wash. Then you can reach for them first and they don't get muddled up with the clean clothes. You can then wash them if they sit there too long.

[@sixkindsofpretty]

My Arizonan self LOVES this tip! Anything that saves on water is brilliant to me - thank you so much!

[@ChristysChannelYall]

Great idea! I’m gonna do this. Thanks @acrobaticanna

[@robertabray-enhus3198]

Good idea ! Great wardrobe hack from down unda 😊

[@gloriamontgomery6900]

Oh, that’s a good one

[@garlicgalore]

I've watched so many of your videos where you were talking about your early days minimizing, and really appreciated the ones about dealing with the emotional aspects. Now I'm loving how you show us the maintenance phase and what that can look like. Thank you! ❤

[@mjadler2096]

Very happy your husband got a new job - congrats! I think maybe your audience is mainly American if they think a 20s house is v old... our house was built in 1885 and because they are so roomy, you can do a lot with the space and reconfigure it to your needs. We sectioned off a third of a ridiculously big bathroom to build a coat/utility cupboard. You can build storage that looks like its part of the house! I now keep our off-season coats etc in there. Or you can use the height to custom-build an entry way unit that goes all the way to the ceiling. There's a lot you can do with an old house!

[@rozcoreyclark]

I have the same pair of denim shorts in a box of clothes I don't wear; I will now put mine in the donate bag :)

[@AtoZenLife]

👏❤️

[@thewestsidegirl]

Melissa, my dear. You are the best thing that has happened to me this year! Very, very, very inspiring! ,,with you" I have already got rid of 30% of the junk stuff, that I kept and kept and kept over these years! My journey is similar to yours! Today I have reset my wardrobe and some junk stuff in my basement. It is a free feeling! 5 stars for you☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

[@GrossLearning]

I keep the unused clothes in a suitcase, which I bring with me when I am on long vacations. Those are my clothes for the week. Then I launder them and say goodby to them at a local thrift shop. I like to come home with an empty suitcase!

[@sustylery]

The Acloset app is genius for tracking what you actually wear. You just take a photo of every piece of clothing in your wardrobe to create a "database". The app uses AI to create outfits from your data, or you can create your own looks and log them daily. I've been using the app for half a year now and I can see which items I wear a lot and which ones I never use. This is making it very easy for me to determine what I should let go of - the data don't lie!

[@KristinAnne327]

I just downloaded this app! Thanks! I can’t wait to use it! I had downloaded a different one before but this one seems better ❤

[@sustylery]

@@KristinAnne327 I hope you like it :)

[@mishypeas2959]

Would love to see you do the same thing with your boys summer wardrobe - I find even as a minimalist I tend to have more clothes for my children than they really need ❤

[@minimalistsmanaged]

Loved this video! Our lives have gotten so much easier after we went through and decluttered our wardrobes

[@hannaniklaus576]

I love your aproache of having no "non-saisonal- storage! I'm from switzerland and I tried to take the non-saisonal stuff out, but find me going bacj to the storage an taking things out, because I needed some of them.. and the rest ended on my bedroom floor.. I do not hang a lot of my clothes, only dresses and pants that get wrinkly. But I sirtet my clothes by sort and then by temperatur on to my shelfs. In the summer the big/ knitted sweaters have to move to the topshelf and the shortsleeves and tanktops can come down, as I will need these more often. It works perfectly and I do not have to buy "warm summer clothes" because I can just wear my fallcardigan on top :)

[@ChristysChannelYall]

Ah yes, I had a hilarious wardrobe malfunction at work. I’m a nurse and my scrub pants needed replacing but I was really trying to use them up. I work in pediatrics. Well one night I bent over to pick up something up off the floor for my little patient and the butt of my pants ripped out 😅. It gets better though…the tearing sounded like a fart and my patient starting laughing loudly and telling me, “Ms. Christy you farted” 😂😂 I fell on the floor dying laughing and then had to explain that no, in fact, it was worse than that. My coworkers had to go get me some new pants from the maternity floor while I hung out with my sweet little patient.

[@AtoZenLife]

Oh my goodness. 😂 Hey, you got a fun story out of it at least!

[@ChristysChannelYall]

Oh yes 😂 and will replace pants sooner next time!

[@brittaniemarquez5119]

I was literally cleaning out my closet when I came across your video! I'm currently going through a job transition and wanted to clear out my casual clothes as I prepare for more dressy attire. I tend to keep a lot of my clothing and even my jewelry for sentimentality, but I'm beginning to realize just how much space it's taken up. I really appreciate videos like this because they remind me that I don't have to fill my closet to feel satisfied. Wish me luck as I tackle my dresser next! 😅 I look forward to watching more of your videos! 🤗

[@chantalt690]

Really like this. I have a tip for the garden I never buy new flowerbaskets always visit the recycle shop they have so many.

[@samhklm]

Your best tip for me - why are you buying more hangers? Yes, of course free up a hanger by removing something.

[@Ty-ix7bo]

Perfect timing! Just subscribed yesterday and today cleaning out my closet. Thank you so much!!

[@AtoZenLife]

Perfect timing ⏱️👏

[@minstrelgirl451]

What perfect timing! I was just beginning to think that I needed to go through my clothes and evaluate again, and clean up a few drawers that were getting messy. :)

[@meredithcurtisgoode3850]

I just used the 1 in 1 out rule after thrift shopping for summer! I don't usually put away winter clothes, especially now that I keep far fewer clothes than I used to. But I think I'll try it and see if it helps me wear more variety of summer clothes this year because they are easier to see all at once.

[@eminasvastara]

I'm not a minimalist, I like to have more things and a reserve, but we share some principles, for example, I give children's small things, sometimes toys. I also keep a wardrobe and wear for years if I like something. There are more similarities, but I won't dwell on it. Greetings from Serbia. 👋🙂

[@AtoZenLife]

Cheers from the USA 🙌

[@HopeFilledPen]

My apartment has no storage either. I keep all seasons out in my closet, but divide them. Works for me.

[@amouzakis]

yessss an hour ago and just what I needed - i came to your channel to rewatch old clothes declutters but this is such a treat!!

[@arlenekeith6235]

Thank you for the advice. I'm working on my over stuffed closet. The closet is full and still nothing to wear !

[@dirgniflesuoh7950]

Search and You shall find ;) Found them, along with some skirts and a dress.

[@dianesimoes8943]

Thank you for video

[@TheMennomilist]

I can't wait to do a decluttering of my wardrobe once I heal from giving birth and wearing my normal clothes again too. I have been wearing the same 3 outfits lately and I like variety even though I don't own a lot of clothing. I look forward to fitting in jeans again for sure. That turning of the hangers is interesting. . .I tend to know what I wear and when I have worn it. I literally can say, "I wore that two Tuesdays ago, Friday, and again today." type of thing. I am sure it works very well for people who are just adjusting to minimalism though, for sure!! I have never heard of a Time Out Box, but that sounds awesome.

[@mylifesings-mariaklingshei1786]

Oh my word…a Rugrats clip!!! That was beyond amazing😅 And I’m totally with you on the 4 seasons. Impossible to know from day to day.

[@AtoZenLife]

😂

[@razsbags]

I've made a capsule wardrobe of neutral colours & it's working well. I don't have any built-in closets, no linen closet or pantry so need to be organised with drawers. I bought two clothing racks with shelving on wheels. Decluttered two bags of clothing & bedding yesterday. One for op shop & one sadly for garbage. Finding I can make do with clothing I have for now but might need more bedding asI want to rent out 4 bedrooms upstairs & move to 2 bedrooms downstairs which means some more serious decluþering. Your videos are very helpful thank you.

[@unrespiro]

Hi! Thanks for your video! Have you heard about or used respectful shoes for children? (They are the ones that respect the natural form of the feet and toes, they are wider and foot shaped) It's just that I'm transitioning right now to barefoot shoes and I realize how much damage we cause to our feet and toes by wearing "normal" spoon shaped shoes. And it's so difficult to repair this damage at my age, but we still can help our little ones to develop their feet correctly from early age 😊

[@Crystal.Calvin]

Oh my goodness the sweater!!! Please mail it back to the US for me 😂

[@AtoZenLife]

😂

[@AmandaWRU]

I want that green sweater, it looks so cosy!

[@Crystal.Calvin]

@@AmandaWRU right?! I've literally thought that every time she has mentioned getting rid of it!

[@rebeccablashock3829]

Great information! Editing is so on point...Thanks!!! :D

[@AtoZenLife]

Thank you ☺️

[@katiethomas5889]

I know what you mean about filling in the gaps! I am needing jeans and shorts now and did buy one shorts but am on the hunt for pants.

[@margaretmmg]

I just finished watching all of your videos. I watched as I started my de-cluttering process. I did the main part of the house, attic and basement are next! Diving in to my photos next. That will be hard job! De-cluttering, for the first time, is long and hard. It has been worth it. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@andreaharry690]

When you play the business time clip, I laughed so hard!! Great tips!

[@AtoZenLife]

Glad you liked that! 😂 Flight of the Concords - classic.

[@ginnyberg9271]

I’m going to go to all drawers not hanging. It’s taken me a year to get here but so far I’m liking it .

[@ema-b1h]

stains- put dish soap on stain days even before laundry. hard stains- soda powder + lemon salt (or anything similar or oxidates with other ingredients)+vinegar or acetic acid for food leave on stains it works hard but gentel , you can leave for days and also soak smelly, very dirty , whites, thrifted exetera . if textile is fine with boild water add some to also directly on stain or in backet and add vinegar from time to time to oxidate or push the "activity" . do it carefully on delicates works great also as bath and toilet cleaner- totally can replace powders and cleaners , almost good as clor for mold. soda and lemon salt maybe you buy plastic free in bulk in markets and midlle eastern shops

[@Prizzy999]

Excellent video! A few days ago I bought 2 pairs of cargo pants, haven't worn this type of pants in yrs and really wanted them again in my wardrobe. Needless to say I let go of a few things I'm not even gonna wear to stay home as I no longer feel comfy in them. Like you Marissa I want only loose stuff on me, so no longer pencil pants/skirts, no jeans that are not large on the legs, especially now that being 52 my body is going through some changes due to premenopause. I have only myself to please so yeah, all good 😊 Oh, I needed a pair of new walking shoes myself, got them and threw away my old ones, which I dunno how &why always end up ripping apart in the inside heel. Hugs from Italy ❤

[@honorburza9110]

My little boy is also a tie dragger 😆😆 his last trainers lasted about two months before getting holes 🙈

[@heidischultes2956]

Congratulations to your husband's new job 🎉🥂🙋🏻‍♀️

[@jenniferbarney4220]

Love the HP tshirt!🧙‍♂️

[@AtoZenLife]

Thank you! I’ve had it forever ✨ 🧙‍♀️ 😄

[@Beingnessing]

When my clothes wear out or or slightly stained I will use them for bed clothes,messy jobs or rags.thise blue linen shorts I'd use for hot summer nights to sleep in

[@NutyDoory]

This is what I need right now, I am decluttering my wordrope and I was over whelmed that I keep everything, I look through your Chanel and it’s very helpful, I am not minimalist but I am trying my best. I love my clothes and shopping but I attend to buy and have lots of stuff. Love the flip hanger and swap season idea, since I live in Middle East we only have two season summer and winter😂 so I know how to divide my wardrobe. Thank you so much your such inspiring ❤

[@nicolesprocess]

You must have some great tips on keeping your clothes clean for all those years. Please do laundry tips and talk about the materials of clothing you wear and how you care for them.

[@KikkiF]

But how do you think if your "day-to-day"-life is in a uniform and you rarely use your private clothes because of that? Should I get rid of my private clothes or expand the period of how much I use the clothes before getting rid of it?

[@meisjeViv]

You could try packing almost all of your 'private clothes' away in a box and put them on a top shelf or under the bed or in a different closet/room/whatever works for you, and see how you feel about that. I imagine you'll either actively miss some of your clothes and take them out again, or you will have fun 'shopping' from your own clothes a few months later when you go through the box again. After some months of this it will probably become clear to you what to do with the non-uniform clothes!

[@catharinabra]

I’ve been adding to my wardrobe to fill my needs. Sadly 2 of my favourite dresses have gotten stains that don’t wash out, I’ve tried everything so they’ll probably have to go.

[@angeljojo6727]

I love your entrance/hallway cupboard. Where did you buy it? Good points on your vlog today.

[@gloriayouchisonbrown7734]

Love the video ❤

[@jmsl_910]

you've inspired me to give-away my cozy chicago-clothes... i've lived in NC for five years now, & i've been in denial... i'm so sad about it.

[@AtoZenLife]

Awww, hugs to you. 🤗

[@charlottehatch6696]

I feel like pregnancy is a different ballgame 😅. Maternity and post pregnancy make my closet seem overcrowded, but really it isn't. After I put the maternity dresses, sweaters and nursing tops away I feel that the items I love but don't wear right now will be worn again! 🎉 And yes, I have purged twice in 2 years both maternity and non-maternity clothing, thanks to your channel. 😊

[@AtoZenLife]

That’s definitely a special consideration! I actually have several pregnancy dresses that I’m still wearing, most of my maxi dresses for maternity dresses and are 10+ years old. 🙌

[@charlottehatch6696]

@@AtoZenLife Woohoo! That is amazing 👏. Thank you for the great example.

[@gracia9549]

I am new to your channel ❤ and I love it! Thanks for all your awesome tips!

[@AtoZenLife]

Thanks so much and happy to have you here ☺️

[@gracia9549]

@@AtoZenLife ☺️♥️🙏🏼

[@BellaFrice]

How do you fold your clothes that are in drawers? How do do you organize your seasonal clothing ?

[@AtoZenLife]

I have such a small wardrobe that all seasons are in there (temperature can vary drastically season to season and I like having access to all warmth levels at all times. I used a modified “KonMari” fold for the folded clothes. Hope this helps! 👍

[@tovahgoldfine5146]

I love the new two piece set! Where is it from? I don't see it in the description.

[@AtoZenLife]

Oh, thank you! I should have added that, it's this one here: amzn.to/3CsK7us in navy blue 🙏

[@sabinenoucha2119]

flights of the conchords ! so funny ;)

[@rinainlondon8]

This is amazing

[@BellaFrice]

I have more clothes that are in drawers than hanging up Do you have any tips for working on the same concept as the hangers? To where you could tell what you did and didn’t wear. ? We have more hot season weather here but I still feel like a lot of clothes. I don’t like as much and don’t wear as much. But it’s so hard to be sure. In Texas here, we get all seasons in one day, so I completely understand keeping access to all seasons clothing lol

[@dizzyk54]

💓Thanks!

[@shivoncarrington2840]

Hi. Where did you purchase your wardrobe?

[@rosie52111]

Great video

[@عبيرفقيهي-ث9ف]

شكرا لقد كان مفيدا انتي رائعه ❤

[@kaceykelly7222]

I hope you will use your podcast to make more people aware of fabric recyclers (some free, some charge) that are making a huge difference by keeping clothes, sheets, curtains, etc. out of our landfills around the world.

[@AtoZenLife]

I talk about this a lot - do you mind adding your favorite resources to this comment? It might help someone else who sees it!

[@kaceykelly7222]

@@AtoZenLife I love For Days in Texas. They send you a big mailing bag for $20 to return your used & damaged clothes then give you $20 credit to buy the clothes they make! How Cool. Also love Suay Sew Shop in Los Angeles and TerraCycle, which recycles and repurposes just about everything!

[@MyFocusVaries]

​@@AtoZenLife In my area, many thrift stores accept donations of worn fabrics for recycling (e.g. Burnaby Hospice Thrift). I sort and mark items for recycling to save volunteers time.

[@eileenalmeida]

I noticed that you chose your colors from fabric swatches. What company do you use to buy your linen clothes?

[@AtoZenLife]

Hi there, I shared the items that I purchased in this video and the shops are linked in the description above ☝️ 23 Pieces, Over 50 Outfits » NEW! Minimalist Summer Capsule Wardrobe kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGSUm3Rvf9p_rKM

[@DewberryCream]

New sub 👍

[@kelseyjensen2462]

Which box do you use to store your clothes during the off season?

[@AtoZenLife]

I don’t have one! All my clothes are in the wardrobe 👍 The blue box is my time-out box.

[@marjetdejong6219]

My problem starts with the basket full of decluttered stuff. Triaging it into categories like ‘wash, iron and try-to-sell, or ‘wash and bring to thriftshop’, or ‘mend and keep’ or ‘mend and give to friend’ or ‘keep as rags material’ or ‘save for children’s dress up’ or etcetera, drives me nuts 😅 usually nothing leaves the house lol.

[@j.m.7056]

Perhaps you have too many categories to easily handle. How about donate, sell, trash, pass to a friend.

[@PrairieGirlio]

​@J. M. I agree. Or place a time limit for mending. If its not mended in a week, it's gone! And for rags, cut items into rags straight away. It's gotta be quick and easy!

[@marjetdejong6219]

Thanks for your answers! 🫶

[@shidehhafezi6826]

I used to do something similar. Now I have mend , trash , or give away . If mending does not happen in a week, it is a goner. This motivates me to do the mending sooner than later.

[@VidaCalmaeOrganizada]

Great tips.

[@stefaniebushell7205]

Hi there, question, I go away with my mum on cruises and therefore have clothes really only worn for holidays. I generally have a small wardrobe aside from the holiday stuff, does anyone else have this synario ?

[@AtoZenLife]

It’s totally okay to keep special occasion pieces like these, as long as you actually use them IMHO. Other people keep formal outfits for weddings, funerals, etc. Minimalism isn’t about having nothing, it’s about keeping what you love, use, and need!

[@stefaniebushell7205]

@@AtoZenLife PS, Almost cleared my mortgage. Whoop whoop 🥳🥳🥳 Love your channel, great encouragement to us all xx

[@agnesfonmarten]

Me wearing pretty much the same clothes all year round: you guys have seasons? 👀

[@x9872]

整理時才發現好多衣服鞋子都快壞了～～

[@lorettagoldyn5918]

Hope you get this question. Just watched this video. How many purses and wallets do you own

[@AtoZenLife]

I have 2 purses and one wallet. One canvas purse that is 23 years old (I got it when I was 18) and one nice one (Marc Jacobs) that my husband got me 10-ish years ago 👍

[@lorettagoldyn5918]

@@AtoZenLife thank you so much for answering my question. I have a purse problem and am trying to correct it

[@pippas5808]

Ah, the wardrobe malfunctions... Sadly, I'm a slow learner. But I do downgrade my clothes to 'gardening/DIY at home' when they get really worn, so at least when something rips now, the dog is the only one to see it!

[@AtoZenLife]

😂

[@ap3008]

My wardrobe is such a mess...I think I hate about 50% of all my wardrobe, but don't have the budget to renew it...I guess build up slowly?

[@williamclark1244]

I would suggest getting rid of some of the pieces that you don't feel good in or are the least flattering. We tend to wear only 20% of our clothing anyway so you won't even miss the items once they are gone. Then start to add in new pieces that flow with the pieces that you already own and enjoy. You could also do a clothing swap with some friends. They may have pieces that they don't like that you will adore and vice versa. Sadly, I never benefited from the swap because although my friends couldn't wait to get their hands on my items not one of them had anything that I wanted. lol

[@AtoZenLife]

Yes, if budget is a concern take more of an item-by-item approach. 👍

[@MyFocusVaries]

I'd say you'd be amazed at how few pieces of clothing you can get by with. I mostly wear one pair of jeans and 2 pairs of black pants. I wear and re-wear 3 or 4 T-shirts and a hoodie and a cardigan. Maybe try paring down to the bare minimum that you actually like. (The rest just get in your way and make you feel like you don't deserve anything more because you already have so much). Then try thrift stores (if you have the time), but only buy things you absolutely love, as you can afford them.

[@marjetdejong6219]

Do thrift some pieces that you don’t hate! Tip: imagine your own piece of clothing hanging in a thriftstore (for 5 dollars or euro’s) - would you buy it or something else from the rack? 😃

[@Zoe-wl3uw]

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[@AtoZenLife]

🙌

[@CultivatingHarmony]

👍👍👍👍

[@quoththeraven13]

First!

[@AtoZenLife]

Woohoo 🙌

[@lollipop3105]

Second! And really proud of it 😂🎉

[@AtoZenLife]

@@lollipop3105 I love it 😁

[@Sophie-kn3gh]

👍

[@kh0034]

Sadly, that blue maxi dress you were repairing looks like it's wearing thin close to the area you stitched. But the dress looked fabulous on you!

[@AtoZenLife]

Yes! It’s 10 years old, so it’s quite worn, but I still love it. I hope to get a bit more use out of it. ☺️

[@kh0034]

@@AtoZenLife that's one of the best reasons to keep something!

[@chrisoulalakkas7935]

“If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place.” ― Lao Tzu

[@sandyhumissouri5131]

If you were afraid the stretchy pants were going to split, why didn't you throw them away? Also, your closet is AMAZING 🤩

[@MySkywatch2]

I look for torn or stretch out clothes for material for my craft projects. I'm glad she did not throw them out. Your trash maybe another one's treasure. Recently at a thrift store, I bought a toddler size dress that was torn and the lady at the register kept telling me it's torn and I kept telling her that is why I want it. Lol

[@robertabray-enhus3198]

Those are teenagers shorts! Those aren’t mom shorts.

[@joni1]

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[@melinahamidi1847]

I live in Germany too (nrw) and just decluttered my wardrobe today. Really felt the phrase ,,its finally summer here” 🥲

[@AtoZenLife]

It took sooooo long 😅

[@pritikhan28]

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