Start by Sorting your Closet and Dresser<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWhen getting ready for a dinner party or other occasion, you ever wondered why you feel like you have nothing to wear when you are the one who buys all your clothes?<\/p>\n
This is because around 80% of your clothing items are hanging for some special occasion or because you couldn\u2019t resist buying it. The same goes for beauty products and grooming items. The appealing packaging and the salesperson can sometimes trick you into buying the products which you don\u2019t even need. This shows the need for sorting out the closet and dresser and making better choices.<\/p>\n
To get rid of all those items you\u2019d require to empty the closet and dresser. After doing so sort the things in three piles categorized as keep, eliminate, and seasonal.<\/p>\n
The keep pile includes all the clothing and beauty items that you absolutely love and use very often. They are most likely the ones that help you feel confident and comfortable.<\/p>\n
The eliminate pile includes any piece that you haven\u2019t worn in a long time and all the products that don\u2019t suit you. This can be easy as you can identify all the useless items pretty easily. These items probably are not appreciated by you and make you feel guilty for buying them and not using them.<\/p>\n
Then comes the seasonal pile, it contains all the options that you can use in other seasons but not in the current one. This helps to clear extra space for items that can be used in the current season.<\/p>\n
Once you manage these piles start by arranging the keep pile in your closet and dresser<\/p>\n
Analyzing the Similarities and the Differences<\/h3>\n
Start by analyzing the similarities between the keep and the eliminate pile and note all the differences. It can be the design, pattern, or color that helped you to sort what you love and what you don\u2019t. This analysis will help you to understand your preferences better and it will lead to effective decision making in the future.<\/p>\n
\n- Try Experimenting with Colour Palettes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Try to find the colors that work for you. There are three major approaches to color in minimal beauty and fashion. Neutrals, mains, and accent colors. You can opt for neutral colors as neutral helps you to experiment with what suits you best, and you can add little of other colors to it for occasions as well. In the beginning, it can be difficult to understand that which palette works for you, but after deciding the palette you can have a versatile wardrobe. Use a similar approach for your beauty products; keep only those products that compliment your style and clothes.<\/p>\n
\n- Understand and Define your Style<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Take some time to understand what helps you feel good. Your style can be described as a vibe like bohemian, modern, classic, or trendy. Choose the vibe which feels true to your style and use it for future reference when you need to pick outfits. Your style expresses your personality through your clothing choices and other items like makeup and accessories. Defining your style will help you to maintain the minimalistic approach as you will buy only those things that are suitable to your style. If you find something iconic while browsing through the internet, pin it for future reference to buy yourself a similar iconic look.<\/p>\n
\n- Set Rules and Buy Accordingly<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Rules may sound boring and dull, but they can do wonders to maintain your minimalistic approach and helps you to avoid buying the items which you may regret later. Start to set rules on the basis of what you want in your wardrobe and the qualities the clothes must-have. It can be based on color, fabric type, quality, environment friendliness, or your ideal style. As long as you manage to shop according to your goals, you can buy those items. Beauty and cosmetic products should also be purchased on the basis of rules.<\/p>\n
\n- Choose Quality over Quantity<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A conscious way of shopping involves choosing quality over quantity. Quality products last longer and give more satisfaction. You need to understand that cheap products do not offer quality and they aren\u2019t durable as well. While choosing quality clothes it is important to understand the difference between natural and synthetic fiber.<\/p>\n
Natural fibers such as linen, silk, and cotton are animal or plant-based fibers and more suitable as they don\u2019t go through a synthesis process. Ethical brands also promote such fibers as they are elegant, natural, and classic.<\/p>\n
Synthetic fibers such as acrylic, rayon, and polyester go through a synthesis process with plastic-like synthetic fibers. They are not promoted by ethical brands and are not suitable in the long run.<\/p>\n