If you have ever looked into your closet and thought to yourself “I have nothing to wear”, despite the piles of clothes you see, it’s most likely because you don’t own the right items. When you don’t purposefully build your wardrobe, you end up with a lot of random, incoherent pieces. That is when it’s time to start thinking about a minimalist wardrobe that will help you save space, time and money, and spare you from every day “nothing to wear” stresses.
Before you fully commit to a smaller closet, a good idea might be to try the minimalist wardrobe challenge for a month or two, in order to understand the process better and realize what works best for you. The key to a successful wardrobe is to have foundational items which are classic, versatile and flattering. When you have these basic items, you will never run out of things to wear, because they easily connect your prints, accent colors and textures, in order to create endless combinations. Here are some of the staple pieces which should be the core of every minimalist wardrobe: