The 30 For 30 Challenge: Week Two

11/18/2010

The 30 For 30 Challenge: Week Two

Erin Loechner

So. Week two of my 30 for 30 challenge is upon us, and I thought by now I'd be feeling strong, confident and on top of the world (and my laundry). In fact, i'm feeling the opposite. I miss my vintage Etienne Aigner boots, am angry with myself for allowing only one pair of jeans in the mix, and can't believe I didn't include that killer fur vest I scored at the flea market this summer.

And I'm not going to lie. I totally cheated on Saturday. Didn't get out of my pajamas, which I don't think is in the rulebook, unless, of course, said pajamas are one of your thirty items. Either way, I felt like a complete and utter failure when I sat down to write this post.

But then? Then I read your encouraging comments from last week's post, and it turns out, I'm not alone here. It seems there are two types of people in this world: (1) The Hoarders and (2) The Minimalists. I, unfortunately, am the former. But those of you who mentioned you only own thirty items of clothing? You Minimalists? You are an inspiring set of folk. And now I'm thinking that if you lovely people can live your entire life with just thirty items of clothing, I can certainly survive one month. Right?

Right. So, I'm back on the wagon. Consider me revitalized and ready to tackle week three with zest and vigor. I'll check in next week with my progress (and hopefully a new lease on wardrobe remixing!).

In the meantime, I'd love to know how many items of clothing you own (roughly). Any more hoarders out there? Minimalists? Spill it!

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11/30/2010
HeathRa
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I thought I had less than 30 items, but then I sat down and started listing. Granted, I own few enough clothes that I CAN list them, but it's still more than 30. However, when I separate them into work wardrobe and play wardrobe, I'm much closer to 30 pieces in each, with some overlap when it comes to jeans. Going through my closet made me realize that even at 50 items, I have some excess. (Really, who needs THREE pink hoodies?) And I have some holes. I'll be getting rid of some items, and adding others. I need two new blazers and two pairs of dress pants. Well, maybe one. Yes, just one pair of dress pants, for a total of two. Then I'll continue to follow the 1:1 rule. For every one item that comes in, one must go out. Invest in just enough very good hangers for what you have and then never buy more. That way, the pieces you have stay nice, and your closet stays uncluttered.
11/18/2010
loechner
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Go, Kelsey! I'm sensing a 30 for 30 part deux --- purging 30 items in 30 days? Perhaps?
11/18/2010
kelsey
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oh man. i bet i own more than 200 pieces. i don't wear them all--and just typing this out makes me want to go straight home and donate a bunch of items!
11/18/2010
loechner
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Wow, this advice is SOOOOO handy! Thank you so much, ladies! And man. So glad to hear I'm not alone (again). Ha. I suppose I need to be reminded often!
11/18/2010
karlee
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I probably own 120 or more pieces of clothing--I'm talking shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, coats. I would love to get down to 50. How would I do that? I would have to keep a mix of cool weather clothes and warm weather clothes, only keep those separates that go with more than one other item, give away the bulk of my dresses I don't wear, give a couple of my coats to charity. I am going to try this and see how it goes. Now, I live in Oregon where the temps vary through the year so I have to keep a mix of clothes for freezing weather, cool weather, warm weather, and hot weather. Not sure if that can be done in 50 items.