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Not only do I wear the same thing everyday, but I only wear black. As a female, I do not have to be concerned with my makeup, handbag, jewelry or shoes ever clashing. It also cuts clothes shopping time down to a fraction. I only have to look at one style and one color. I had been wanting to do this for years and finally just went for it. I started purchasing multiples of the exact same item, while purging my closet. It is one of the best decisions that I followed through on.

@lisa-mariegray5510

3 жыл бұрын

I pretty much only wear blue. Sometimes black. Blue and white in Summer. That's it.

@madhatter909

3 жыл бұрын

my boyfriend only wears black, when we travel, I follow suite with black and white, maybe a splash of red. For me it's different, I wake up and maybe want to wear pink. Maybe it's just females. I wish I could do this but I never had any clothes as a child and always hand me downs so I have too many although I do shop at thrift stores.

@Izabela-ek5nh

3 жыл бұрын

I admire you all and get the point but I would feel blocked. I wear simple things but the color and fashion depends on a mood. And moods change often.... :)

@monikabrachetti8585

3 жыл бұрын

I was wearing only black for 20 years and its true that people are recognizing you easily with this same look. And now I shifted to white and blue. My wardrobe is still full of black. Black looks beautiful and elegant, but some skin types are very pale in black without makeup -me, other skin types look radiant in black. I feel lighter and better in white, but I don’t want to wear everyday the same thing anymore. Same style yes 😉

@mewmewkitty311

2 жыл бұрын

Oh WoW EMIlY YoU sO DiFFErENt aNd So qUiRkY 😜😜😜😝😝😛😛✨✨✨🎉🎉

Having been in the military I was used to wearing a uniform daily. After I retired I realized what a hassle it is to have to choose something to wear daily. Glad you shared this idea. It's not new, but with all the ads pushing consumerism it's not in the forefront of our culture. Thank you!

I wore a uniform all through elementary and high school. The simplicity of that, has impacted my wardrobe ever since. Thanks Mom and Dad!

I love that you speak slowly and deliberately.

@bobschoolproj

5 жыл бұрын

grammus cc same, a nice easy listen :)

@allisonallison5969

5 жыл бұрын

Agree! He's straight and to the point.

@yunkies

4 жыл бұрын

I sped it to 1.25x and it flowed better for me

@cashopa

4 жыл бұрын

And no music. Yay!

@jaysterling26

4 жыл бұрын

I. Liked.It. As. Well

It seems the more clothing you own the harder it is to figure out what to wear, less choices is always better... at least for me it is

My husband is a college professor. He wears (and has worn) a black t-shirt and Levi's every class for much of his career (he just received his 25 year recognition). Everything you mention here is true, especially the ease of dressing every day. And - the other day I was out grocery shopping and happened to be wearing jeans and a black shirt (I like it, too) and one of his many ex-students asked if it was a family uniform. It just might be! LOL

I have been doing this for years. My friends call me a cartoon. Life is so simpler this way.

@landagonzalez5824

4 жыл бұрын

Anthony Davis my brother says the exact same to me! Lol

@cirukarago7251

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@solarlola5953

4 жыл бұрын

Lol @ cartoon. That’s y I’ll never do it

@kylewilliams6346

4 жыл бұрын

@@solarlola5953 You care that much about what people think?

@ea8336

3 жыл бұрын

omg that's the funniest comparison bc it's so truee haha

I wear black work pants and a scoop neck tee every day for work. I bought 10 of the same shirts but different colours/prints. I call it my uniform. And I wear leggings on the weekend 😀

@psylettagilroy

4 жыл бұрын

You are my spirit animal. I love the simplicity and I do something very similar.

@suzanneramirez4735

4 жыл бұрын

Meee too!

@terenoy

4 жыл бұрын

It used to be like that for me. Two straight-legged light-fabric jeans of each basic colors and half a dozen of the same top in different colors. No swear! Everything matched. Blussful morning routine until a psycho who has the boss’es favor thought that we would all look better in uniform. Niw, I’m stuck with thisset if loose pants and a XxxL top that accomodates my chest and - more or less - my hips, but reaches down to my mid-thighs, making the stupid pants virtually useless - if I were younger. Can’t wait to retire.

@OttoRascon

4 жыл бұрын

I pretty much do the same thing 😂

@michawalczyk5242

4 жыл бұрын

I love your leggins :D

(I particularly respect that you don't have, "now here is an affiliate link to my signature v-neck . . .")

@lillyc7861

5 жыл бұрын

Darn I was looking for the link to the vneck shirt he was wearing :/ it looked nice quality

@thelanguagemonk

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah the classic "organic" ad

@10may78

5 жыл бұрын

My man how TF you are verified

@RobertLinthicum

5 жыл бұрын

@@10may78 Oh my. Hint of envy?

@10may78

5 жыл бұрын

@@RobertLinthicum was just asking

I have to say, just looking at your closet behind you is calming.

@GodsSparrowSpeaks

4 жыл бұрын

cstar6 oh my goodness, I thot the same thing !

@erikcaldwell2913

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, I agree, it is calming :/

@keksliebe5832

4 жыл бұрын

yes

@melodymakingmelodies4896

4 жыл бұрын

Oh, so true

@melodymakingmelodies4896

4 жыл бұрын

Oh so true

If anyone is old enough to remember the sitcom Happy Days- Fonzi always wore the same thing lol - that’s what this reminds me of 😉 He was the coolest guy we knew !

@peggysola3405

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. I LOVE ❤ how Fonzi dress. He was cool 😎👍🏽

@rebeccawhite9379

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry - he’s not my fashion icon. And I don’t want to copy him in any way- as endearing as he was

I've had an all black wardrobe for 20 years now and I feel so empowered just by that. Thank u for the information. God bless.

Summary *Fewer decisions* *Less time and energy wasted* *Less stress* *Save money* *Always feel put together* *Less waste* *Look iconic*

@silventarspet7248

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for time saver

@sheenachavez4743

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@lucindalove7606

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!

@anneshirleyduncan

4 жыл бұрын

Tysm

@calinescualexandru554

4 жыл бұрын

Love you!

We all tend to wear the same clothes over and over again anyway .

@jessicam.calugay3132

5 жыл бұрын

so true

@elizagaskell7957

5 жыл бұрын

exactly right

@marylhere

5 жыл бұрын

Whatever gets washed every week...if something isn't important enough to get into the load....it's gone. When I wore all black (In the 90s) life was easier...it needed to be.

@Shiryone

5 жыл бұрын

As Joshua says, the 20-80 rule, we use/wear 20% of what we own, 80% of the time.

@greenkitty82

5 жыл бұрын

Yes and this is why I don't understand why so many people have loads of clothes. We are all too easily led by changing fashion as we care too much about what people think and we become easily dissatisfied with what we have so keep buying more. We wear the same things as it's just comfortable for us and nobody really has the time to carefully select different items every single day, life is too short for that!

When I find pants or shirts that fit me really well, I buy multiples of them in different colors.

@TJ-fi7cb

4 жыл бұрын

Same here! Some people make fun of me for it, but i don't care.

@m53goldsmith

4 жыл бұрын

I do the same essentially. I buy only black shoes / socks / slacks and then buy two types of shirts. One set of long sleeve and one set of short sleeve, all colours of the rainbow. Then all I have to do is select which colour shirt I want for the day, long sleeve in the winter and short sleeve in the summer. Job done!

Here, here and amen. Freedom is not being a slave to the trends and just finding what works.

My previous employer issued the staff uniforms which saved me A LOT of money. My new employer allows a business casual attire but I have chosen to purchase 5 company polo's in different colors and it makes my mornings so much easier.

@monicas2269

5 жыл бұрын

In my last job before I retired I bought 5 white polo shirts and 2 pairs of easy wash navy trousers and wore these every day. It was great to get up every morning and not have to worry about what to put on.

@sarcasmbanega5997

5 жыл бұрын

@@monicas2269 Hey! How are you?

@michaelalguire419

4 жыл бұрын

I would hate that. I hate polos. I would feel like a camp counselor. Lol 😂

@monicas2269

4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelalguire419 I worked in an office of my local youth service which I shared with youth workers. It was all very relaxed and so polo shirts suited the environment. If I was in a different office environment I would have worn smarter clothes.

@michaelalguire419

4 жыл бұрын

@@monicas2269 I have nothing against anyone who wears a polo shirt. I just don't like them on me. I had a similar job where they wanted us to wear these shirts. I hated it.

My only change would be color. My soul needs color and most minimalists go with the basic black, white and gray. I would find that depressing. But swap out that gray for a cobalt blue, coral, or aqua and I’m ok.

@lulusaintly631

5 жыл бұрын

I standardised on black, white, charcoal and navy, but my beads and scarves, tote bag and summer shoes are all bright colours. My bag is bright yellow, while my shoes are coral.

@maelindaseawell5269

4 жыл бұрын

I just wear either jeans or black dress pants. But I have various tops in different styles and colors, and a few prints. Not many but carried. It works for me. I just rotate through them. So easy to get dressed for most casual occasions.

@nikkil764

4 жыл бұрын

Alix White Actually, I’m a very happy person. Sure I’ve had losses in my life (deaths of friends and family, lost my home in Hurricane Katrina) but overall I believe happiness is a choice.

@thekingsdaughter4233

4 жыл бұрын

@Monique Lehnhardt part of the reason for choosing dark, muted colors is that people would notice less if you wear it over and over again. That sleek, black shirt? You don't look at it too closely. Have you seen it on him before? Maybe, but... it doesn't register. Now think of a garment in a bright color with strong pattern and/or fussy details. You would surely notice it and remember that you have already seen it three times this week. 😉 (does it matter? Ahhh... 😁) You could check in with Jennifer from _The Daily Connoisseur_. She does a 10 item wardrobe; uses colors and looks chic (and is a mom of four). I think he did videos together with her. 😊

@sheilabernadetteclairemcin1107

4 жыл бұрын

I agree Monica. I need color in my life.

I wore a uniform for many years and I loved it for all these reasons. You always look appropriate and you don’t have to decide what to wear!

I love this video so much that I watch it over and over to try and brainwash myself to only own a few clothes.

I am a massage therapist and bought FITTED (key word), black scrubs 5 pair and wore them everyday...but here's the cool thing: they looked so nice because they were fitted, people often mistook me for being dressed up. That always gave me the giggles. I didn't even have to wear a bra or anything...was SO COMFY all day long. Black nurse's shoes, black socks...it actually looked really sleek. Then I could add a dash of color by which coat or purse I decided to use. Turns out, black scrubs look great for running errands, going out to eat for dinner if you wear a nice sweater over the top. Best purchase I ever made. Wore them everyday for 10 years except on date night with my husband. Now I am experimenting with a capsule wardrobe to add a bit more color while taking a break from massage. Great video. P.S... My mother is a shopaholic OCD type lady who values appearance over all else and she shocked me when she said I looked great everytime she saw me! Scrubs don't wrinkle, so she thought I looked ironed, with "slacks/dress pants" and a nice lengthened appearance because of the black all one color slimming outfit. She had not even realized I was wearing scrubs! Lol!

I can get behind all your videos but this one. Fashion makes me very happy and I love expressing myself with the way I dress. I know I’ll never have a minimal wardrobe, but I still respect and envy this simplicity lmao.

I have 3 closets of cloths I dont wear...I need to let it all go !

@grash4435

3 жыл бұрын

Did you do it???

@wonttakethewidepath7851

3 жыл бұрын

OMG, so do I. It’s so overwhelming & stressful! I’ve already given away 7 XL boxes & still have so much more to purge.

@janedoe-yf4dm

3 жыл бұрын

I have a huge walk in closet for me, one for my husband, and one for all of my kids.. We practically wear the same 5-7 outfits and most of the rest are untouched. My only qualm with dumping the rest is the amount of money spent, and the fear that our walk ins will look naked and be pointless. Also, the outfits we always wear live in the laundry room. We only ever go into our walk in closets when there is an event or someone wants a house tour.

@peggysola3405

2 жыл бұрын

@@wonttakethewidepath7851 Tell me about it. I have 2 medium size bins of clothes, that I have to go through. It does get Overwhelming at times. Especially when it's not alot of time in a day.

Like the way you talk! Most youtubers sound hectic to me, you sound just right 👍

@thelanguagemonk

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it is slow enough and challenging for ESL learners without being boring and monotonous 👍🏾

@HebaHosni

5 жыл бұрын

I agree

@allisonallison5969

5 жыл бұрын

He has a very calming demeanor.

@capybara6810

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@jasonsanders8091

3 жыл бұрын

Good point. I love Thomas De Lauer but he sounds a bit frantic at times.

Great video! I have total 27 elements in my capsule wardrobe, including clothes for all year around, shoes, bags, pijama, sport ware. I am so proud of myself to reach my goal. :)

@sarcasmbanega5997

5 жыл бұрын

Privet. Kak dela?

Thanks for sharing, Joshua. I’m currently travelling Southeast Asia with my wife and being away so long we’ve had time to reflect on a few things back home. One of the things we’re excited to do when we’re home is donate a lot of our unnecessary clothes and be mindful of what we buy moving forwards. Thank you for all your videos.

You have mentioned some people think you speak too slowly in your videos. I don't think so. I think your pace is perfect. Because your videos are only five or six minutes, it really doesn't matter anyway. It also saves the viewer from having to rewind the video multiple times to catch what you're saying. I appreciate that you meaningfully and effectively pace yourself. Thank you so much for posting.

FINALLY, a KZread channel without commercials and what is more, with quality contents!

@JoshuaBecker

2 жыл бұрын

Hooray!

I’ve really simplified my wardrobe. I wear white capris and a T-shirt all summer long. I don’t imagine most women would be happy with this but I am and people always comment on my style. They often ask how do you keep those capris so clean? I have 6 pair all ready to go. I have several anoraks and wind breakers and 4 stylish sun hats. I’m all set till fall! The winter in the Northeast is cold and I have more clothes for the cold but even then it’s well fitting jeans an turtle neck cotton pull overs. When I find good quality shirts that I like I buy them in several colors. Done!! I have had the same experience as you in that people always compliment me on my put together appearance. I love sterling silver jewelry and I have a good amount of attractive earrings and bracelets and one favorite hand crafted pendant and everyday I get asked and complimented about that piece.

You took the words right out of my mouth, Joshua Becker! I've been "dressing the same way" for about 20 yrs, now! I love it!

When I was working, I wore black tops and pants, but during the week, I also wore a colorful jacket. On weekends? I owned 1 pair of jeans, and colored polos in the summer, colored mock turtlenecks in fall/winter. However: I need to weed what I haven't worn in years. Thanks for the advice. (I usually only wear 2 of the colorful jackets, and one pair of dressy shoes anyway nowadays since retiring).

😂😂🤣 I love this because I own 5 black V neck shirts and 2 pairs of jeans. And that’s all I wear now for a year. I feel good!

Joshua's my favourite minimal person. I understand him he explains stuff clearly.

During the pandemic, I wore pretty much the “same outfit” everyday, comfy T-shirt & yoga pants. So nice! I definitely don’t miss dressing up to go to the office.

That ending was hilarious🤣

I just saw your video on wearing same thing everyday. Love it. I'm calmer already. I loved wearing a uniform to school and military; you start the day, "put together".

Very good points. As a mom I find this will benefit me tremendously because as you said we have more important decisions to make than what we should wear for the day.

@gabriella_elizabeth

5 жыл бұрын

For sure! My mom was just telling me that she did this last year for work (as a Kindergarten teacher). She said she had a selection of the same few black leggings and similar tunics, and said it made her day so much easier.

@maelindaseawell5269

4 жыл бұрын

This is easy to pass on to your kids. Start them young. A few polos in different colors and a few bottoms in basic khaki, navy, and black. Black dress shoes and one pair of sneakers. Easy peasy. Easy to replace worn out, faded, stained. And costs way less. Get inexpensive ones while they are in rapid growth. Get better brands later when they grow slower.

@ashleylewis799

4 жыл бұрын

I agree I had my 4th this last summer and have been wearing a grey tshirt and jeans ever sense. The color is calming to me and I don't spend any time thinking about what I'm going to wear.

Great video! The most interesting thing I have found is that nobody comments that my husband and I wear the same things all the time. My experience is that most people have enough of their own concerns to be interested in what we are wearing. Love your videos

@ashleylewis799

4 жыл бұрын

I noticed the same thing. I thought for sure someone would say something when I wore the same shirt everyday (I have it in multiple) no one has.

I'm getting there. I got rid of half my clothes. I sold some and donated the rest to a couple having a yard sale. I got rid of half again. I passed those to a friend. Having clothes that fit and fit my style makes life easier. Thanks for the tips.

I've worn the same thing every day for about 2 years... I have 10 of the same shirt and about 4 pairs of nearly the same pants. Same socks. Same shoes. Same hat. For people that don't derive some pleasure out of fashion and such, it makes life so much more simple. No plans to change it.

I love taking long trips with just carryon luggage, but after a while it’s so nice to get home and have something different to wear.

While wearing the same thing every day might not appeal to everyone, I do think that having only a few choices can go a long way to maintaining the minimalist mind frame. The same clothes are not appropriate for the workplace, camping, a wedding, dinner at a high-end restaurant, sleeping, working on the car, etc. But yes, we can cut down to probably 1/10th of what we wear now. I keep giving stuff to charities that keep calling me. And I am throwing out stuff that isn't good for much any more. This principle works in the kitchen, too. You should do one on that.

You know what? I started doing this every day unintentionally, I just got used to some of my favourite clothes. I found out that I have 3 pants, 2 sweaters and 3 shirts. And that's quite enough. I combine them every day in any random order through almost 2 years and I don't have any headache about what to wear today.

@flowersmile123

3 жыл бұрын

Love that simplicity.

@leslieviner

11 ай бұрын

“That’s quite enough” is the key!

Love this video! I wear the same 5 outfits, just rotate them. I love it!⚘

I hate wearing the same thing every day. I feel this is so constricting and joyless. As an artist this squeezes all the joy of dressing. I love choosing different colors, different fabrics. For me my clothing reflects how I'm feeling on the inside. I shop second hand and constantly recycle my clothes to thrift stores for others.

@goontubeassos7076

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should try Larping that’s live action role-playing games go to comicon

@adamarlem9863

2 жыл бұрын

I would offer that dressing is actually part of your job image.

@xq8152

2 жыл бұрын

I wear a polo shirt and slacks everyday. I have a polo shirt in almost every color imaginable. I wear one of 8 pairs of colored slacks. I grab a shirt and the pants always match. It's so easy.

@suen5006

2 жыл бұрын

I'm with you. Wearing color and having variety is a joy for me too. I'm for getting rid of things I'm not wearing but I enjoy the variety. Notice this is a man making this video.

@randompersonontheinterwebs1348

2 жыл бұрын

To be fair, I'm sure he'd be completely on board with that too. He's an intentionalist fundamentally and (as far as I understand it) thinks you should only buy things if it actually adds to your life. For him, that's not clothes, but if you're an artist and this stuff matters to you a lot, all for you!

I started wearing just a few interchangeable pcs. I love it. I don’t have to stress aka anxiety over buying the latest fashion. Had an anxiety attack in a major dept store, one I frequented monthly. I have more money now. 🙂

I went from dressing each day as if I was going to a Wedding (I had a wedding business) layers of frills organza lace with high heels TO identical tailored black trousers and twinsets top & cardigan. So much easier

Awesome! My late hubby was a Minimalist & I am just finding out what it was. Always admired this about him! ty

@missyelle2749

5 жыл бұрын

Did you ever adopt any of his minimalist ways while he was living ?

@nureinherz

5 жыл бұрын

Was the same with mine. He liked me wearing colourful dresses though ❤

Thank you for this! I love wearing the "the same thing" every day. It started back in elementary school wearing uniforms. We had accessories to use as well (a sweater here, a complimentary color scarf there, etc.) and if one took care of their clothes, they looked sparkling every single day!! Thank you for your great channel!

How much I love this option, Joshua; I haven't thought about it but it is so helpful, no need of further consideration. Thank you so much for bringing this alternative to our attention; only hearing about it for the first time brings a great sense of relief to me. Life can be simpler!

My husband has a uniform and loves it. On the weekends he always wears jeans and a black or gray JCrew T-shirt. I on the other hand have gone capsule with the same 3 colors white, navy, and mustard. Takes me 5 secs each day to decide is everything matches. Love this video

@maelindaseawell5269

4 жыл бұрын

I like also have navy and lime green. The lime green really pops and adds a bright element.

@mrsdeh2

4 жыл бұрын

R V Capsule means to minimize your clothing selections down to items that can coordinate easily and it makes it easier to get dressed each day (less time). Lots of videos are available on KZread about the capsule wardrobe. Look for capsule videos by someone who dresses similar to your style.

I’ve done this for years and love it. Work - 5 black V neck Ts, 5 black blazers, 5 black slacks. Weekends - Black tank tops and black shorts. Think of our favorite superheroes. They don’t change outfits and we don’t care. Iconic indeed.

My husband asked me why I keep buying the same shirts?? I told him I like them. He said get different colors. I only have like 3 colors and I wear my jean skirts. 😎

Not for me.... I would get bored. But as a minimalist, I stick to a certain number of items , and i still shop for new things invariably but with the ' one in one out policy' .

@j.h.6633

5 жыл бұрын

Isn’t minimalism supposed to be less consumerist and better for the environment? How is throwing out something usable every time you buy something new helping anything? That’s not minimalism sounds like fast fashion to me.

@anakamaruddin2975

5 жыл бұрын

@@j.h.6633 minimalism is not something dull... Its something one enjoys. When i buy new things invariably...its not like once a month changing my wardrobe...maybe after 6 months or so.... Certainly not fast fashion. Didnt one say minimalism is not about certain grey or white clothes, or one type of clothes.... Thats taking it to the extreme...but then again...its about what makes you happy...so be it then.

@j.h.6633

5 жыл бұрын

Do you mean to say being environmentally responsible is dull? I guess I rest my case. I can’t talk though. I love to buy clothes. Just try not to be wasteful as much as possible.

@anakamaruddin2975

5 жыл бұрын

@@j.h.6633 it means different things to different people ...its a journey...maybe i havent reached where you are at now....I started with wanting less, as in what I truly need... compared to what I was before, it was an accomplishment,...then it was being environmentally friendly....still a journey to me JB.... Tq ...

@Ava-yf1xg

5 жыл бұрын

JB a lot of minimalists don’t throw them out they donate.

I love this- would love to know what your wife’s wardrobe looks like as an intentional minimalist-

I agree, except for church. I really admire men, especially preachers, who still wear a suit and tie to church.

@elizabethhenthorn8570

3 жыл бұрын

Amen, churches are becoming too casual for my taste.

I wear only dresses 90% of the time. I want it to be 100% eventually. I love that you can just chuck the dress on and out the door you go. I usually just grab the next dress on my clothes rack, that way I don't have to decide. So, 30 dresses is enough for me to wear over and over, for years to come!

Everything you say makes so much sense. I watch all your videos now and i take in all of your advice. I really look up to you.

I'm binging on your videos today and so far this one is the best. Designers may panic, maybe not, because I notice they do the same thing. Iconic and timeless.

It’s a relief to listen to you speak slowly and intentionally. And you’re funny 😃💜

I think a great additional reason is to purchase better quality instead of greater quantity. This means that we purchase clothing (and other items)( that are not produced by children or slaves. Glad that you are on KZread. Keep up they great work.

@JoshuaBecker

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony. Nice to see you over here!

When I retired from the Army, I donated or threw away almost all my clothes. Since I went back to school, I kept 2 pairs of nice jeans and about 10 polo shirts. I had one pair of shoes (running shoes), lots of socks and underwear, and clothes to work out and sleep in (shorts and tee shirts). One light jacket for the winter (in Houston). I got the idea from Mark Zuckerberg. I'm not minimalist, but I plan on getting that way some day.

@mikeg9b

5 жыл бұрын

And I appreciated Army uniforms when I was in the Army so I never had to worry about what to wear. Especially in a business context, worrying about what to wear to impress the boss would totally turn me off.

I’ve been following minimalism for a while. I’m trying to get clearer on why and what I’m doing with minimalism. This video helps a lot, thank you!

You're the man Mr. Becker . God Bless you

I wear the same three black and white polka dot skirts over and over the same cotton v neck and same coloured pastel pink shirt to cover my cleavage. Pink sneakers of the same shade for work. Same shade sandals and black ones when I need something more fancy. One pair of black leather shoes for winter and one pair of suede lace up boots for winter. My only purse and only wallet are the same pink as well as my watch and phone cover, hair clips, pillow case.. you get it. Every time I see that colour it makes me smile. I own about 30 pieces of clothing altogether, and replace what needs replacing as it’s looking worn out or just needs it.

That is why all schools need to have uniforms. Neat, no status symbols.

@WINCHANDLE

3 жыл бұрын

absolutely. no distractions

@j.h.6633

3 жыл бұрын

But it also extinguishes individuality! Every child is seen as “the same” when we clearly know they aren’t. It’s socialistic. I see it has benefits as well but the socialistic/militaristic aspects are downsides. Less creativity, less imagination and less esteem for individuality.

@clairbear1234

3 жыл бұрын

I remember craving this a child, as a kid with little money, I romanticized the idea of a uniform, something to equal the playing field, and something symbolic that represents the importance of our education experience.

@silvergirl2847

3 жыл бұрын

@@j.h.6633 I disagree When my.daughter and friends were in school.they certainly didn't all look same at all.whst it did do is take away the distraction of fashion.you could argue.fashion takes away individuality . unless your creating and making your own designs most people are wearing whatever everyone else is.its more a leveller to me than taking.away individuality.

@pippenlapue9643

3 жыл бұрын

Socialism. Everone think the same be the same. No more jobs. No more imagination. Everyonel be the same. In communist Cuba you cannot imagine. All artist, designers, gays free thinkers were killed some escaped to USA. During the President Carter he gave aminsty to Cubans. Everyone beware. Learn your history. No more fashion magazines. Look at Vanity fair. Hollywood gone. OMG. This is a frightening message. We will be like invasion of the body snatchers.

Absolutely, brilliant concept! I buy in eights...Mondays are washdays so all my clothing is washed an equal amount of times, none worn and washed more than the other so nothing ends up looking more shabby. Brilliant idea thanks for the confirmation

A classic look, never goes out of style!

I’m so happy this works for you, but I’m not totally convinced it’s good for everyone. For example; I have a 22 year old daughter that expresses herself thru what she wears and she ONLY shops thrift stores. As for me, I have 3-4 outfits I wear around the house (I work from home) and then on Sunday (for Church), I like to enjoy wearing something “special”. I know there are a lot of people with whom this will resonate, but it’s probably not for everyone. There is nothing to keep people from trying it out, but perhaps they should keep their clothes for a few months...just in case?

You’re really helping me ... With your guidance I’m finding a way to live a life less encumbered. ✨🏆✨ All this Covid pandemic social distancing / isolation / being at home for extended periods, has made me really focus on what I’ve got going on at home 🏡 - as well as what’s going on in my life. Also I don’t even need to have that much money coming in to maintain a good life! Part of the solution is simply spending less on excess stuff & not travelling far away ... and realizing how beautiful my city and its surrounding region is. My vacations have been more frequent with more flexible free time, and glorious day trips within easy reach, discovering a myriad of local places I never knew existed before. .

I love this idea. You don’t have to think about what you’re gonna wear. Just like you said! I wore khakis and polo shirts to work in school kitchen and loved it!!

Work uniform - to home uniform - to running uniform - to sleep uniform - back to work uniform. *repeat*

@gdm6656

2 жыл бұрын

😅😅😅

@juliagarshina7154

2 жыл бұрын

uniform thinking, uniform speaking....this reminds me of my Soviet (USSR) childhood :) :) Communists were the first minimalists :) :) Don't kill me.

You make very good points. I have a variety of clothes,but always like to wear the same basic thing every day if I think about it.

Super inspirational idea...….makes total sense on all levels you stated. Personally, I'm a long way off currently but really want to do this too. Thank you for making this video!

I wear the same thing every day also. I have about 15 pairs of black Leggins/yoga pants and about three gray pair to change it up sometimes. I also wear a black tank top and then I have a few different color hoodies that I wear with that. If it’s an occasion where I have to dress up I will wear a black pencil skirt and black pumps and a white button down blouse which always looks classy. I’ve been doing this for so many years. I have a couple of friends that I’ve actually copied me because they like the look and it’s very basic. As long as my hair and make up look nice I’m good to go

@sweetmac17

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Do you mean you wear black leggings/yoga pants paired with black tank top and hoodies everyday? Sorry to ask I am gathering infos as I am also planning to do the same.

@annmarie6570

2 жыл бұрын

@@sweetmac17 yes that’s exactly what I do.

@sweetmac17

2 жыл бұрын

@@annmarie6570 hi, I am curious if you are also wearing same shoes every day or is it same style of shoes? Do you mean that the only different in your outfit everyday is the color of your hoodies?

The iconic part is so true - at work I wear very similar clothes and it has become my signature and my co workers are all aware

im a woman and l wear same clothes every day. all black. pants. long tapered skirt. black top. black flat shoes. also i wear a head turban/scarf totally hiding my hair. i feel good. people think im weird though.

@vanessagreen3986

4 жыл бұрын

Let people think why they will! If you are confident, clean, put together, your are good! I found out when I started traveling, a person really can get by with the clothes that fit in a travel on. That means the clothes I have in plus 3 outfits! It also means everything has to match and fit my personality.

@psylettagilroy

4 жыл бұрын

People's thoughts are overrated 😂

@maelindaseawell5269

4 жыл бұрын

Weird is in their mind not yours. That’s on them. You can laugh all the way to the bank while they continue to go in debt for clothes to make other people happy.

@kayc.8283

4 жыл бұрын

I dont think your weird. Mad respect for being you!❤

@donaldteuber8588

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing scares the system controllers more than people who will not play their game.. Self confidant, independent, thinking people are their worst nightmare. Keep it up.

I have a fairly basic wardrobe and limited shoes. I experience decision fatigue like many others. That is one of the reasons I decided to become a minimalist.

@munirafaquir1837

5 жыл бұрын

thebarky1988 I want to become a minimalist any tips!tnx

Thought I was the only one who measured the space between hangars! Loved that.

Love the add-on at the end! 😂 I'm listening to your audible book The Minimalist Home constantly whilst I drive in my stressful job, I find your voice soothing and I'm hoping it's brainwashing me as I'm on the 7th time now!

I always thought it cool to wear a white button up and black ankle pants with oxfords and a bold red lip❤❤

@jens6754

5 жыл бұрын

Joshua would look fabulous in that 😎

@allisonallison5969

5 жыл бұрын

Wow! That sounds awesome. Hope you don't mind that I steal your look! Red lip stick was once my trade mark. (ha) Gotta get back to it.

@lindawright4553

3 жыл бұрын

Good look.

@maryshaffer8059

3 жыл бұрын

White button up is always classy for women or men. That's a great look I bet accessories and shoes are fun with that.

I love just wearing jeans and a t-shirt but since I work this is not realistic. I have minimized my wardrobe to the essentials but I still love having different clothing and styles because I get bored quite easily wearing the same thing all the time.

@sandrarthornton

4 жыл бұрын

You wont get bored, if you throw in a few staple accessories😊

@solarlola5953

4 жыл бұрын

I agree I can’t even imagine wearing the same style everyday...you’ll look the same in all your pictures

My personal uniform is a scoop neck shirt and plaid trousers in different colors. I'm in the process of cleaning up my closet and it is really providential that i stumbled upon this vid! Thanks!

Love this - have practiced for years! Yes I look iconic.

I adore your videos. So glad you are on youtube!!!

I wear the same thing every day too, just different colors, mostly black blue or purple.

I did this for a long time and loved it. Need to get back into doing it, stress is easier to manage when I do this.

I have been doing the very same thing for years. Basic black top and slacks and use different scarves to change things around. When they are worn out, I purchase 4 more sets of the same thing. This method has served me well.

When I find something I like I buy 6 of them. Kind of started doing this in jr high, and now I’m comfortable with and own it.

@alexamunoz7943

3 жыл бұрын

Impeccable 1. Me too! For a long time, I was self conscious and I thought someone would notice or think I was weird for wanting the exact same shirt or pants in every color. Now I just think, “It fits, it looks good, I’m comfy, I like it. Don’t have to shop for another 10 years.”

I actually have been doing this without realizing it. Great video, thank you.

Coincidently I am wearing the same black V-neck T-shirt (female version), and it is my favorite one. Since I tried pregnancy clothes, which are so comfortable, there is no way I could go back to the other ones. I like the simplicity of colors and the good fit for at least 10 years now. And yes, it is so easy to decide what to wear. I used to wear uniform up to grade 3, which I think was very easy, the choice was already done for me. I've always liked school or work uniforms for many reasons.

I recently sent a ton (6 bags) of clothes to recycle and donations ..... I’m in. Great coaching style. Thank you.

Why do you think people find it necessary to have so many cloths? Your right we wear our favourites so why not just have your favourites 😊 So far I’ve donated five garbage bags worth of cloths.....going to revisit and rid myself of more 🙏

@jb6712

4 жыл бұрын

Don't know about why people want so many cloths---maybe to wash and wipe things---but lots of people do like lots of CLOTHES because they like variety, or because their work demands them, or whatever. Their lives, their decisions. Some of us like far simpler things the majority of the time.

Thank you Josh for sharing this video

Oh YES! I totally agree!! Here on the Oregon coast flannel shirts work for me year round ~ layer under & over in the cold weather, and in summer just a tee shirt under so I can take off the flannel if it gets warm. I love not having to make a decision.

What I did is made a list of the number of tshirts, pants, etc that I felt was acceptable for me. I did this while away from my closet. Then took a look at what I had in my closet and thought, why do I have all this!? And I only kept the amount on my list.

I don’t wear the same thing everyday, But I do wear the same thing every week, meaning I have a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, etc. outfits. I feel this is the best balance.

It's branding! Plus you freak people out on the odd day you wear something different

@therussells3086

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah its like if I wear makeup all the time and the day I don't people think I'm sick or something is wrong.

@wonderfulweather

4 жыл бұрын

🤣

@missmayflower

3 жыл бұрын

Yo Mama Or the opposite. I never wear makeup, so the odd time I wear it for a special occasion, people are so impressed at how “dressed up” I am.

I have worn the same thing everyday for the lat 6 years, I'll never change it, I hand wash my clothing too.