"Here's a little secret about minimalists: We still buy stuff!" lol! That made me laugh. :-) It's true, though; it's all about that intentionality.

Shouldn’t have clicked on this video right before bed time. Now I am so inspired to get my closet in order that I might not get any sleep tonight! 😅😅😅

@NatalieBennett

3 жыл бұрын

Haha tomorrow's a new day with the possibilities to simplify and improve your space!

@gerallynhumphrey8758

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! I felt the same; actually did walk in and do one drawer.... at 11 pm❣️

I always think of Kate from Lizzie McGuire saying “Lizzie McGuire! You are an outfit repeater!!” So funny how those things stick with us!

@rahilawarsi2013

2 жыл бұрын

Same! Lol

Natalie, I was watching your video in bed, getting ready to turn in for the night... but you inspired me to jump out of bed, into my closet, and spend an hour getting rid of almost 1/3 of my wardrobe! (Who needs sleep, right?! ;) ) Pulled soo many items that I pass over every single day because I don't love them... they have no business being there! Thanks for the inspo'!

You have changed my life the past year and I appreciate it more than I can ever adequately express. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. One of the changes that I have made already in 2021 is to unsubscribe to about 90% of the “beauty and fashion” channels that I used to follow who were constantly encouraging the endless purchase of makeup hauls, skincare hauls, fashion hauls, shoe hauls, etc. I didn’t unsubscribe in a hateful way at all, but solely to help me continue to change my mindset to a healthier place because I found myself having a hard time trying to live the minimalistic life that I was dying to live when I was constantly being bombarded with new “content” encouraging more and more consumerism. Thankfully, I found your channel January of last year along with Dawn from The Minimal Mom and the two of you have helped me make some major changes to my life. Thank you so much. Happy New Year to you and your family.

@NatalieBennett

3 жыл бұрын

This just warmed my heart! Thank you for the kind words and for sharing your story! Here's to the next year of learning together! ♥️♥️♥️

@ehash9903

3 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing Michelle. All those hauls made me feel like I was missing out and needing to run to the store! Glad I’m not the only one who felt that way

@TheBlackHime

3 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean. Since I started watching her videos I changed in a very good way I am much more intentional about what I buy and how much I buy. I also started my decluttering journey. Because I am a student and live at home with my mother I could not just throw things away that I thought were not used our unnecessary so I had to include my mum and try to encourage her to declutter to which is still a struggle but at least she sometimes gets rid of some small pieces. and I am so proud of her when she does.

@samanthab3292

3 жыл бұрын

Yes whenever I watch amazon hauls I hop on over there right away 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

"More Pieces don't equal more options" - so true! Thanks for sharing!

“If someone does care, that’s their issue, not mine!” PREACH! I love the way you’ve transitioned from the messy to minimal series to these amazingly helpful videos!

@NatalieBennett

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying them!

What you said about ‘it doesn’t put money back in the bank to keep it in your wardrobe’ is so brilliantly and succinctly put - I wish I’d known that as I began my minimalism years ago. 💖✨⭐️

@samanthab3292

3 жыл бұрын

Dawn from the minimal mom has the same mind set and mentions that in her videos! 💞

I remember getting this awesome black dress in high school and wearing it to like 2 or 3 dances in a row on purpose because I loved it that much. No one even knew I repeated it until I told them, and I got compliments each time. So fun.

Natalie, you are a born teacher and so fun to listen to. You speak to me and make me want to run to my closet to rid myself of more. You address things like “variety” that is not on any other channel. It was meant for me because I have been known to buy an item in 4 different colors. You are so specific and such a beautiful explainer. Thank you.

@NatalieBennett

3 жыл бұрын

Gayle! Thank you so much for the kind comment! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, dear! ♥️

This video is inspiring me to let go of my "just in case" clothes. None of them were clothes I specifically loved, and I think when/if I can fit back into them, the style will have changed and the quality of them will have deteriorated just sitting in my closet. THANK YOU!

@NatalieBennett

3 жыл бұрын

It's very freeing! I'd honestly rather buy things here and there that I need rather than pay for the space a ton of "just in case" stuff takes up!

I love keeping a minimalist wardrobe. It's so much easier getting dressed in the morning. Also, I absolutely love the thrifted sweater! It's so pretty with your skin tone!

So true! Now that I’m on the other end of things, I still shop but just intentionally. Love that you brought that up.

I went back to school shopping with my 15 year old daughter this morning here in Australia, we only bought what was needed and she wanted a corkboard to go over her desk, we walked around with it for a while and then she said "mum, I don't think I'll get it, I probably won't use it!". She is slowly coming around in regards to intentional purchasing. We felt so so good, walking out and saving money on things we didn't need to buy, not cluttering the house more, and feeling like we are in control and not impulse buying. This was a great video Natalie!.

This is perfect timing! I was about to do a clothes declutter so this should hopefully encourage me to be ruthless!

@NatalieBennett

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! You got this!

I absolutely love your mindset! It's so motivating and really brought so much clarity for me! Can't wait to see your sentimental box!

I’m greatly influenced by color in my wardrobe. My year-round basics are gray, black, leopard, and blue denim. In spring I add blush pink and tan. Summer, red. Fall, olive and camel. Winter, burgundy. It keeps things fresh and easy to store. Plus, I can bypass like 98% of the offerings around me, then realize I have enough and turn down the 2% that is tempting to me.

@Aprilmarielove

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! my basics are black, gray and denim and add orange and yellow and red ...sunset colors !

@tawnytuppence5573

3 жыл бұрын

@@Aprilmarielove oh pretty!!

@jessicaderstine4061

3 жыл бұрын

This is fabulous. I've never thought of it this way. Seriously inspiring me toward better curated clothes. Thank you!

“The GREAT TALENTS OF LIFE are not to be great at something, it’s to actually give that away” which you do pretty well! 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

@NatalieBennett

3 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you so much!

Love the things you said about the versatility over variety thing, makes so much sense because I never understand why people buy clothes and shoes then say they can’t repeat wear it, like isn’t that why I bought it? To wear it? Lol

Since I found your channel ive got rid of over 500 items and I'm still going. Thank you

I’ve come a long way and decluttered an amazing amount in my home. This was a message I needed to hear today. Thank you. I keep moving forward but every so often I find that I’ve gone a bit off course. Hearing this message helped me to reset. I’ve started making a list of things I can declutter during this video to get back on track.

Watching this fun playlist while I purge! Thank you wonderful ladies for helping me while I purge my closet!

You have a very calming voice!!! I absolutley love watching your videos. Thank you so much for sharing!!!!

I've been listening to your videos while decluttering the last few hours. It's been SO HELPFUL because of how much you motivate throughout your videos!

You become even more beautiful the more you talk... your inner beauty comes out so much

Oh thank you! You've been my biggest inspiration for striving for a minimal lifestyle, and I'm in the very daunting process of decluttering our bedroom/closet. I've donated so much more from my kitchen than I ever expected, and I'm hoping for the same transformation in bedroom!

This is exactly what I need. Tomorrow I am doing a huge Winter/Spring cleaning taking down Christmas decorations and cleaning out closets. ♡♡♡♡♡♡◇

I just love every video you do. You’re so calm and kind and never come off as judgmental. Your decluttering series has been my favorite and has helped me purge so much!

Thank you for your motivation. The thing that I learned from decluttering my closet is that I got rid of so many fancy style clothes, then I kept the basic color and basic style clothes. I have a little black dress from 10 years ago and I still keep it there. I realized that I have too many clothes and now I'm way happier with less clothes and more organized closet.

We always get a Christmas ornament too from our travels in lieu of other souvenirs. It is fun to remember the trips each year when decorating the tree!

When you keep something that was an expensive “lemon” it hurts more to have to look at it every time you are going to get dressed....a constant reminder of the mistake. I’d rather it be gone from my life.

You have insipired me to de-clutter my home and become more of a minimalist. Thank you for sharing your journey!

So informative! That is so true about being more intentional because nothing is worse than buying a clothing item and having nothing to go with it. So many times in my life I have bought a top thinking it would go with a skirt or pants that I have and it doesn't so it just hangs in the closet, taking up valuable space. You have such a lovely way about you!

I can’t wait for a minimal closet one day!!!! I’m minimal in decor and other areas in my life but my weight has changed drastically the last few years with marriage and pregnancies. As soon as I lose this baby weight, I’m going to maintain a small wardrobe of all casual mom clothes in my style with a few church outfits.

Found you from The Minimal Mom - these collaboration videos are great.

Thank you so much for this video and mostly for the advice to buy quality over quantity. It is well worth it, not just for our wallet but also for the environment. I enjoyed watching, you have a very nice style of delivering your message.

One of your absolute best minimalism videos, mama! Absolute LOVE everything you said. Thank you for sharing.👏👏👏

Thank you, Natalie! So blessed to have found your channel!

Good Morning, Natalie! Your videos are an inspiration helping me to slowly reduce the number of clothes I have. Looking forward to your videos makes Mondays a bit better.

Loved this video, Natalie. I appreciated your principles and wise guidance, always underscored with compassion for self and others. Thanks for putting this content out there into the world!

I am loving your content since last year. Love to you and your family♥️

Hello Natalie. Although its 2 January 2023 and I've literally watched/ listened to this series as well as your Messy to Minimal series over and over again as I have been following you for many years, i think i mentioned it in one of your most recent videos. THANK YOU again for making these. I appreciate so much the effort you put in even when you aren't physically talking to the camera that you add voice overs. I absolutely love Chatty Natty 😉 helps so much when i have so much to get through or like now, trying to get everything sorted for the new year. Happy New years to you and your family. May God continue to bless you ❤️

@chantellevanderwalt7720

Жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention that things have really changed as in these videos you talk about a capsule wardrobe not working for you but maybe in the future and how you dont know how many pieces you have. How wonderfully more simple things have become as you have grown and its so refreshing to see and hear.

I'm so in love with this collab. All my favorite KZreadrs in one, plus I've found some others I didn't know about before but love now. Thanks for posting the link to the collab videos in the description! 💓

Love your authenticity! Realistic and helpful!

I am a simple minimalist. I see clutter-free, I click ❤️

@NatalieBennett

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're here!

When on vacation I satisfy the desire to buy by buying gifts ahead for Christmas gifts and birthday gifts. You’re welcome 😉 Thanks!

Thank you so much for this video! I live in a small apartment, and am looking forward to how decluttering will help open up the space!

Absolutely loved this video. I love that you thoroughly describe your process and you don't ignore the psychology of all this. Clearing space is definitely a mind, body, spirit thing. :) I have one of those square ikea shelves and, while watching this video I went through my bin or workout shirts and bin of pajamas.

@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook

3 жыл бұрын

I actually recently got 1 of those but did i do the right thing? Only to buy more things

Thank you for the encouragement ⭐️ I can’t wait to declutter my closet now.

I just stumbled on your video by accident, when trying to find tips to declutter my closet, and I have to say, I have watched A LOT of videos, but this was the most helpful video I have ever found. Thank you, because of this video I was able to get ride of half my things without feeling regret, or guilt. Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤️

My kid's closet is under control today, while I am listening to your colab. thank you all, much love ❤️❤️❤️

I really like this. You are so calm. Keeping things all tidy always stresses me out!

Natalie, I found you through the "January Clutter free . . .". So glad I did. You have such a kind and soothing voice.

I love your practical advice. Your voice is pleasant and I love your videos. Your kindness shows through. ❤️

Thank you Natalie, this is a project I've been putting off for long time. I am ready to finally get in declutter mode. 😁

You have really influenced me over the past year to declutter and think about what I buy. I am not a minimalist But I have gotten rid of a lot of stuff I am not in love with.

@NatalieBennett

3 жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter what you label yourself, simplifying can help so much!!! ♥️♥️♥️

Long time subscriber of The Minimal Mom. I did ALOT of decluttering over the past year during Quarantine but I had yet to touch my closet. Thanks to Minimal Mom’s Fantasy Self video and your following it up, I FINALLY started decluttering my closet. Yay! Helped me make the decisions that I have dreaded so long. Guess it is determination but the decisions were not nearly as difficult as expected.

I love seeing that same sweater 😅 it inspires me to find a comfy sweater like that to add to my closet.

@samanthab3292

3 жыл бұрын

I need to know what brand it is since it has lasted so long and kept up so we'll! 😂

@picframe000

3 жыл бұрын

@@samanthab3292 me too lol I wish she would've mentioned it

@wendyhardy4776

3 жыл бұрын

She said in a comment that it was from Forever 21 about 5-6 years ago. :)

This is the most intelligent video on decluttering and being intentional on our clothing I’ve seen. Excellent video.

I recently got rid of over 75% of my clothing. It’s been a couple of weeks now and I couldn’t be happier. I definitely think I can get rid of more moving forward. It also felt SO GOOD to see my clothes be given new life with someone else who needs them/wants. I’m going through the rest of my place and getting rid of a lot. You’ve definitely helped me with this process because your process is so realistic and you make it look achievable. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. There’s a lot of good that comes from your videos.

@NatalieBennett

3 жыл бұрын

Awww! You're so kind! Thank you for the opportunity to share with you!

As I'm watching, I can't stop staring at the burgundy sweater behind you. It's beautiful. Also the sweater you are wearing is lovely. The entire color palette of your closet that you are sharing, all my color faves: the browns, grey, black, creme, and burgundys. Excepting I also love dark teal and olive green and usually go back to those as well. Thanks so much for sharing! xo

Loving the free song! It’s so catchy and true to the feeling of minimalism 😍 Also another great video! I have saved so much money the last couple of months between going minimal and being forced to work from home. I just recently bought some clothes for the first time since last summer!! It felt so good and I only bought online things I actually needed in my wardrobe with intentional focus - feels so good 😊

Natalie, this was the best video on clutter free wardrobe! I do like having a winter/summer seasonal "capsule" wardrobe, because where I live the summers and winters are dramatically differently so I can't wear the same clothes in each season. But I really associated with everything you said about buying duplicates in a shirt you like or buying anything that remotely fit. I used to be that way and I am excited to be learning more about how to improve my wardrobe!

😆 the show you were talking about reminded me of Bridgerton on Netflix, they wear a new dress every event. This video came at a perfect time, I'm trying to cut down on my clothes. Thank you.

@NatalieBennett

3 жыл бұрын

I keep hearing about this show! We ditched Netflilx this year, though.

Amazing video Natalie! Thank you for all the help that you give us!!

@NatalieBennett

3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Thank you for watching!

I wore the same blue dress for a few wks. - found out later it meant I was going through a spiritual awakening. That was a few years ago. Brought many new clothes this year. Made 2 bags of clothes for charity n it's the best thing.

for sentimental clothing (I have a good amount of sport t shifts from HS) I had them turned into a t shirt quilt that I use daily

Thank you for the motivation! Absolutely the fuel I needed to go through my closet! I cleaned out 2/3s of the stuff and feel so much lighter.

I finally got to the point of realization that if others are watching what I am wearing often, that is on them. It is baggage from my High School time when the teacher had us observe a person and write notes and the person wrote that I was wearing the same shirt often. She was gracious and said "well if that is what she likes". So, for the longest time, I didn't want to repeat the same outfit too frequently.

@kellymhanson

3 жыл бұрын

Something like that from our formative years will certainly stick with us!

Your channel has helped me de clutter and have a new mindset of less is definitely more.

New subscriber here ❤️ Love your channel, love your chill vibes! I am all about “minimalism” with a family & intentional living.

Just ordered dresser drawer organizers. Excited to get started! Thanks for the inspiration!

ohmygoodness... intentional shopping is exactly what I need to get a grasp on. That statement hit home.

@NatalieBennett

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad. Realizing our own personal pitfalls is where we have to start!

I'm so stuck in a rut with my clothing. I'm a nursing mom and because I'm a larger size, I don't find a ton of clothes that I think are stylish that are also comfortable, especially jeans. I don't even think about my clothes and just throw on hoodies or flannels. While I don't think I'm gonna give up my leggings and nursing tank tops as my staple items, I'm going to work on tops, shoes, and accessories that will jazz up my wardrobe, without breaking the bank. Thank you for being so informative and inclusive of all situations ♡

This was so helpful! It make so much sense to work on changing your mindset about your closet.

@NatalieBennett

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!

I love the idea of buying Christmas ornaments as keepsakes. I think I will incorporate this once we can travel again.

My husband and I decluttered our closet the other day after seeing one of your videos and caught the bug! Our home feels so much lighter and cleaner because of you! Thank you!!! 💖

@NatalieBennett

3 жыл бұрын

Decluttering your closet is an excellent and very gratifying place to start!!!

Amazing video! I was seating down with my notebook and pen to get educated! I am about to have another baby and I need to de clutter before baby comes. ❤️ love your work Natalie. It’s what I look forward every week. It seems to me like a coach in a gym that helps you to keep up with your goal! God bless you!

Really enjoyed thank you so much 👗👚👒👢🧣we are blessed to have you ❤️

You give the best advice 💛

I have decluttered so much. I have a walk in closet and it’s fairly empty. Love it!!

The great thing is some clothing items you can switch up left and right and it would never matter like jeans, shoes, other accessories like eating I wear the same 5 and switch around with outfits, when it’s chilly scarves 🧣 too. And cardigans with different undershirts. Also Leggings!!!!

You have been my inspiration in my minimal life style yesterday I declutter makeup box and I was so amazed of how many palettes I had and didn’t used so I gave them to my nieces and I don’t feel guilty ♥️ I love my cleaner house. Take care, love your videos

@NatalieBennett

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! It's an amazing feeling to have a simpler space, isn't it?!

@elsarodriguez2140

3 жыл бұрын

@@NatalieBennett YES, simpler and I feel that since I have less things I have more time for my family. I also de clutter my social media I logged off for a bit to focus on me and my family, and I love it don’t missed it

I absolutely love Dawn the Minimal Mom. 🤩

What a great video! I was doing laundry while watching it. And instead of just putting away my clothes I decided to actually look at what was left in the drawers and closet. I ended up doing my dresser too. Funny thing I was actually going through my socks when you mentioned the sock drawer lol.

I’m loving this... I have lost my parents in my 30’s and I’m still finding it hard to let go of things.

@NatalieBennett

3 жыл бұрын

That must be so hard! I'm sorry for your loss!

What a great video! Just discovered your channel and Im loving it 😍

Great video! I love the one-in-one-out rule. I’ve gotten so used to this rule that if I’m in the store and see something I really like enough to try it on I think then and there what I want to get rid of. If I’m standing there and think ‘Oh! I can get rid of that blue shirt that isn’t very comfortable and is a pain to iron!’... that’s now the ‘ah, hah’ moment for me. Then if the new item doesn’t even work out - I still move the item in my closet along when I get home. Clearly it’s not working if I’m subconsciously looking forward to getting rid of it.

Love this! I have a walk-in closet and i'm ridiculously embarrassed of how much stuff I have. Trying to get my life together one room at a time, beginning with the laundry room and eventually making my way to the closet! Thanks for the inspo!

@NatalieBennett

3 жыл бұрын

No judgement here!

love this. one of my 2021 goals is to thoroughly evaluate my closet and pare down significantly! especially since I go nowhere as a stay at home mom during a pandemic. haha.

Whoa. The part about how we wear clothes for other people hit home. I have so many trendy outfits that are a one-and-done deal and it's solely for other people to think that I'm fashion forward. Those outfits literally go with nothing else and just sit there. Half of them are from before I had kids and don't even flatter me anymore!

7:30 It may have changed in recent years, but one thing I love about Eastern Europe is that women dress nicely everyday but from a wardrobe of fewer but better quality items. Women would just rewear the same outfit throughout the week. It’s so refreshing to me. Plus, you don’t just wash your clothes after each wear, so your clothes get more mileage.

Love this video! Your content is always so inspiring. Being 3 months postpartum, I’m really struggling with the stress of not fitting into my favorite clothes but not wanting to buy another wardrobe in the meantime.

Very nice video! I like the little Q&A at the end🥰

I used to put emphasis on quantity over quality in my early 20s. I was in college and I could only afford fast fashion clothes. I did take good care of them though, I kept some items from Forever 21 (maybe 6-7 years old) until last year. I wear a lot of sweaters during colder months and I realized that I just need different blouses to layer them with. I once wore 3 different sweaters with the same blouse as layering (sometimes I show the sleeves, sometimes I show the collar and sometimes I tie/hide the bow) and the same pair of pants 3 days straight. Since the outfits gave different vibes, my co-workers all think I have a lot of clothes. It was really fun to be creative with what I have :D

Hello Natalie! I haven’t watched many of your videos before, and I appreciate your approach and thank you for this one. When you were summarizing at the end and giving encouragement to just do something, that progress is progress no matter how big or small, you mentioned socks and I had to smile because yesterday I think it was I did just that! While I was folding socks I looked at some that were getting really really really thin at the bottom and decided to put them aside and then I went to my other sock sent took out ones that were getting really really thin and two pairs that I noticed that just aren’t favorites and will donate them, along with two tops. :-) I did a more major “wow“ de-cluttering 💗 last summer, but as I think you and others remind us, it’s an ongoing process. :-)

Most of my clothes in my closet are from a thrift store 😂 love them 🤣

@user-nh7gp4iu2o

3 жыл бұрын

I also buy from second hand for home clothes They are very nice

I always thrift! And if I splurge on something I keep it. I do good reselling my clothes so I always make back what I spent (thrifting price). I’m one of those who loves to wear different outfits and not repeat 😁

Natalie! I am in love with your channel I keep binge watching ALL!

@NatalieBennett

3 жыл бұрын

WOW! Thanks so much for the love!