I love the line: “ I don’t have the time to own more “ This could be a game changer. When you feel the need to purchase something new, sit down for half an hour and write all the ways it’s going to take your precious non-renewable time away from your life. Picture what living with it actually looks like, not the fairytale version. Getting it. Storing it, moving it, buying accessories for it. Cleaning it, cleaning around it, getting insurance for it, moving it again. Buying proper storage containers for it. Maintenance of it. By this time it looks a lot less glamorous.

I feel like the underlying factors that led to the first question being asked weren't addressed. There is such a huge presence on social media of "minimalist capsule wardrobes" which revolve around months of preplanning and searching for the perfect items which many of the ones recommended are super expensive. It is really just consumerism in disguise. Instead of walking into a store and buying large amounts of fast fashion, you spend much more time researching the best ethical brands to buy, and planning the perfect capsule wardrobe for 2 seasons away, and then dropping significant money on a few pieces. Instead of just being a consumer you are now a consumer with an intensely narrow focus. It is like a vortex you can get sucked into when trying to become minimalist. I started to fall for it when I first started this journey but then before I "invested in key pieces" I realised what was happening. I instead shopped my own closet for the best pieces, donated the rest, and filled in what I hadn't already owned. If you are getting rid of 10 cardigans, chances are a couple of those would work well in your capsule and when they wear out you can keep an eye out for some higher quality pieces. There is no shame in still rocking your fast fashion pieces for now. Actually, I think wearing them longer makes them no longer fast fashion and can redeem the purchase vs. getting rid of them.

@laurenbarber8579

4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for sharing your perspective on capsule wardrobes and consumerism!!!! Really made me check my intentions

@anaalves3658

3 жыл бұрын

So well said 👏👏👏. I also think that people need to look at their lifestyle and where what is appropriate and comfortable for them, not what the capsule wardrobe says you should have, I have looked at those suggestions over the years and a lot of the items just won't work for me. When I do buy something new, it's rare, I wear it for years, because it fits my lifestyle.

@fwebster6226

3 жыл бұрын

It is because most people do not define their style before they purchase. You need to look really closely at the things you like wearing and the reasons why. Also, do the same thing with the items you don’t like wearing. Capsule wardrobes can be a good way to start but tailor it to yourself and I certainly wouldn’t get rid of clothing you like to wear. Also, for myself, I have noticed that the most expensive items in my wardrobe aren’t actually the clothes I enjoy wearing.

@nata3467

3 жыл бұрын

same here. I have not bought any new clothes for 5 years except shoes. Now when something goes, I try not to replace but find something else to wear in it's place. I retire in 8 years and will be able to get rid of half of my clothes- donate, give away or use as rags for cleaning....

@Sky-Child

2 жыл бұрын

Yes this. Wear what you have already until it wears out and THEN replace it with a higher quality more sustainable single item.

It was an honor to be on the podcast. We help people live intentionally by doing the research and selling only those products which last the longest. Our motto is - don't buy anything you don't need, if you do need something, buy once and buy well. You can find us at BuyMeOnce.com x Tara

@goldenheartalchemy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tara, I just watched this and absolutely loved your #lifehack of writing down what you don't need to get! I am midway through the list and it is so profound as it actually shifts your mindset from scarcity to realise just how much you are already in abundance❤️

I found minimalism the end of 2015, so the start of 2016 I began my journey; three years later. I'm 20 turning 21 in Decemeber, never going back!! Representing the young adults😍😍

@aoifemcguirk2089

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah totally! I've saved so much money as well! It's funny now because this lifestyle makes so much sense to me and I've always been told the opposite:)

Researching where the products came from, who made them, how they were made, what they were made from, and the pollutants created from each item has helped me the most with consumerism.

Personally, what really works for me when I'm online shopping is to bookmark the things I want to buy, close those tabs, and see when I next revisit those items. Many of them sit in my bookmarks folder for years and my tastes might have changed since. That's when I remove those bookmarks. Give it a shot 👍

I toss/donate what doesnt fit, doesnt work for me, is damaged. The rest I keep. I found my style through Carol Tuttle and found out why I don't wear most of my clothes. Im slowly adding stuff that works for me. I dont need as much stuff because now I knew why I kept buying stuff. I was searching for my style. Now that I have it, I can build my capsule wardrobe and look and feel great every time I get dressed. I get dressed faster now, too. A decent watch doesnt have to cost a fortune. I dont actually need one. My cell phone is my "watch". I only go shopping when I need something.

Got and read Tara's book after listening to this podcast. Wow! What a great eye opening book!

My mom, who is 92, said she never replaced an appliance the whole time us kids were growing up. What happened to that!? It’s time to go back to quality, not quantity. I’ve had it with the crap they make now.

@kents.2866

4 жыл бұрын

The problem is hardly anything is of quality anymore. We just got a new stove, which should last around 15-20 years, the matching refrigerator will only last around 10-12. The manufacturers don't want items to last 30-40 years. If customers aren't buying, they aren't making profit.

@anaalves3658

3 жыл бұрын

It's true, products are made to only last a limited amount of time, you sometimes get lucky and the item will last much longer, but it's not designed for that. My best friend works for a luxury car brand and their cars are made to last as long as the 7 year guarantee, after that things start to break down on a regular basis, people get sick and tired of it and buy a new car again.

@nata3467

3 жыл бұрын

and the difficulty finding anyone to repair it

@billofhealth1661

Жыл бұрын

When I recently bought my last refrigerator, the sales lady told me that all of them( regardless of price)only last about 5 years now( because the computer chips go bad). So I bought the $1600 model instead of the one that was twice the price.

I am 19 now and all this lessons are great to me, because when I boy a house, a car, everything I will need, I can start from the beggining. Btw what I do is , if I like something, I will save money (very slowly because I am not working) and when I have the money, I wait a month before buying to really see if I really need that think, and if I need it, I will just buy it. The good think about this method is that I buy the things that I really like, so I don't want to replace them because they are the things that I really wanted.

My pithy answer to this episode- sometimes, everything you ever wanted, isnt a thing.

@rambam77

4 жыл бұрын

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

I ordered an item online and I told myself that it'll be the last item that I will buy online. The app canceled the order, because the seller didnt ship the item on time. So, I have now uninstalled the app - just today. Yaay!

I like this: writing down a line in the middle of a paper, and on one side you write the ten most worthy/pricey possessions that you own or that you want to own. On the other side, you write down the ten things that bring you the most joy. You mention, they will not likely overlap, which shows things are just things.

The first question really struck a cord with me bc I'm in that stage, but here are my thoughts: If minimalism isn't one-size-fits-all in terms of numbers, then neither is a capsule wardrobe. It's easy to get too excited and throw out things that you actually do find yourself using often or there are things that are valuable to you but we tend to slip by buying into this "minimalist aesthetic" and believing that we can only have two shirts that are black and gray as opposed to the striped purple sweater that fits really well and is wearable all year round. Also minimalism tends to bring about a change in morals and values like no longer shopping at fast fashion places and buying more sustainable clothes, so even the clothes that we keep may no longer be in alignment with our values, or we know they'll wear out soon so you sort of have that option to go out and buy the clothes that are going to work for your new wardrobe so I don't think it's a bad thing to shop when it comes to creating a more functional wardrobe. Plus, many of us learn to shop based on what we like as opposed to what we can stretch in a wardrobe or use more than once.

Loved this! Thank you for sharing your own experiences so honestly. I think watching these videos is a great thing to do if you feel empty and you are tempted to fall back into consumerism, it reconnects you to your values. Marketing is so insidious, we all need support to remain true to our beliefs.

Another great conversation... thanks for this.

Love you guys. One “thing” that gives me joy is my white Christmas tree. Been wanting one for years and just got one this past Christmas season. Decorating it and looking at it gave me joy- but to your point - in addition to its atheistic, it is a sign of an underlying value I hold - my faith. Thanks for all you do!

I enjoy shopping with no cart. Just to see what exists. I then mentally compare these things to what I have. In most cases I find my existing possessions are just better, or I simply would not have a better life with the item. If I find a rare item that can improve my life I take a picture. If I still desire it in a month (or year) or when the item it would replace actually wears out, and I still find that it would be the best option, then I find the best way to purchase it.

My family moved our ancient fridge to our country-side summer house at some point because they replaced it with a newer/fancier/up-to-date etc one. But guess what, the old fridge is still functional, still working despite somewhat rusty mesh shelves and screeching door hinges. The old fridge is about 45+ years old and going. Now that's what i call quality!

Tara is right! I have wrote down things I don’t need even before watching this episode and yes it’s very effective.

Love this episode!!!! Thanks guys

I prefer to wait for electronic equipment to expire, especially for disposal or replacement

I live in a place that requires a car to get to essentials (now that the local grocery store closed down). I love my second hand car so much when it died, I resurrected it with a new to me motor. Every car I considered as a replacement was inferior on so many levels but would have required an additional $25,000+ (non-investment) car payment. People if you take care of your car don’t believe them when they say you should trade it in for something newer. They don’t have to pay your bills!

I don't even pay attention to ads or commercials, maybe because I'm just really frugal, I just say to myself I don't need that lol

Would you recommend getting rid of things and replacing them with items that take up less space and has multiple function

If you think you need something, wait 30 days and see if you still need it after the 30 days.

@petebaker5369

3 жыл бұрын

Genuinely so simple and yet works a dream!

Use metal mesh coffe filter insted of paper ones.

@jjuniper274

4 жыл бұрын

Back in the day we used a percolator. There were no filters, and we used the stove...or open campfire.

@stephaniecasper7578

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that was a thing. I'll look for one. Thank you.

@Myrslokstok

4 жыл бұрын

Probably something like this: www.amazon.com/Coffee-Filters-Moccamaster-Vietnamese-Disposable/dp/B07P7X61NG

when I first wanted to stop shopping it was almost like I don't think so its possible in this life time.. I shop when in stress, every time I am going out traveling, vacation, or just when I m board and instead of getting a hobby or adventure i shop.. one day something trigger and boom.. Slowly trying to answer 5- 6 things before picking up any item in the store.. ( what am I buying? How many Hours I have to work to pay for it.? How much dry cleaning will cost? Is it Worth it.? Can I buy something more expensive but will last for few years? Is my outfit versatile? (can I wear to different occasion? ( I use to be the person who will buy something even if its not my style. or size.. Then slowly I went to shopping I pick 3 item or 4 walk around the store and one by one put back the items ( calculated and reflecting on how it will impact if I buy it even thou I can afford it.... 99% Time it was not worth it.. Also personal challenge I have created for my self is no shopping 5 years.. ( 2020 January I slip and got 4 sweater and 1 Indian outfit for trip and wedding..) This time I give my self budget of 200$ USD .. for all the events I was attending in India no one honestly cared if it was new or not.. i got complimented for the most part.. Fixed 2 of my Indian outfit saving me in hundreds.. also buy and alternate mix match outfits n go with flow.. Just now I am in process of cleaning out my closet once again.. and taking more closer look.. It took me 2-3 year of slowly saying no to item and asking question while shopping to finally quite and going on no buy for next 3 years ( 2 years I had slip when I went out of Usa and bought some outfit for events but they can be worn for years to come)

I know that the "buy once" strategy doesn't work super well for clothing, but I'm looking for some long-lasting durable t-shirts and am having a hard time. I have a couple of cotton shirts in my dresser that have not pilled in the least, and have held up under many years of wear... but I'm not sure how to find more of the same. Does anyone have recommendations? I know there are some on the website mentioned in this episode, but they are awfully expensive... I'm hoping to buy ten or so good shirts, and I don't have that kind of money.

@cbgirl29

4 жыл бұрын

i've been wearing Levi's t-shirts for a long time and they are a really good cotton material, and mine have lasted a reallyyy long time (the one annoying thing is that sometimes they have the brand on it). Also Muji clothing is really good.

@Topplenaut

4 жыл бұрын

@@KumaBun Ah, smart! Unfortunately this does not help me as I already wash with cold water and air dry when I can, and it doesn't seem to make a big difference in my case. Thanks for the input, though!

@stephaniecasper7578

4 жыл бұрын

Organic Basics makes good t-shirts, but they are about $60

so how does it work to have one pair of pants and still be fresh and clean?? honest question. doesn't the few clothing pieces wear out fast causing more frequent replacement. jeans for example get faded and worn fast. if you are active crawling around with kids or pets.. washing so often uses more water and soaps?

@aarifaamos

4 жыл бұрын

Sussanne Randall even yet not crawling around... how do you keep your clothes smelling clean or looking clean?? pants fresh on fit and look different after a day of wearing..

@romualdojr.buensuceso1935

4 жыл бұрын

Materials, i think. I own two pairs of the same pants for almost 2 years now and I use them for work (non-office, yes, there are some crawling involved), running, formal occasions, etc. Although there are a few signs of wear & tear, they still look great. They were originally made as travel pants but work absolutely well for me. I even used a pair for kayaking and i had no complaints. :) Plus, i just need to wash them once a week.

Nice reminder😊 Can I ask for a copy of your book? I am from Philippines and I can't find your books here. Ordering it via online cost a lot 😌 Thank you in advance!🥰😊

A book I would recommend to novice writers is bird by bird

Or just keep 1 and get rid of 9

@anac4769

3 жыл бұрын

that's what I was thinking too

🖐🏼🙂

Buy once, cry once.

Rolex is a buy me once item. It’s a time piece and I have been wearing one since 2004. I dont own a Apple Watch, and is on everyone wrists in Silicon Valley! I refused to buy an Apple Watch.

I think Gen Z has a better handle on this and many other things like reducing debt and not getting into massive student loan debt. I think they are those born 2000 and beyond? Correct me if I'm wrong.

@stephaniecasper7578

4 жыл бұрын

I think the cutoff is between '95 and '00 so you're right on the mark.