Fashion Diet Resolutions: 5 Wardrobe Challenges To Choose From Today
“Buy Less, Choose Well, Make it Last.”
One of the most common New Year resolutions is to go on a diet. I don’t love food diets, they make me cranky, but I am a big fan of the Fashion Diet. Most of us have bloated wardrobes filled with things we don’t need. Instead of shedding these unwanted items, we buy more. We binge on quick, impulse purchases to make us feel better or to avoid having to dig through our closets to get dressed. The challenges below help us slow down this cycle and learn to love the items we have.
Here are five popular wardrobe challenges, their rules and the people/communities to follow for support.
30 Wears Campaign
WHAT IS IT?
The 30 Wears Campaign emerged from the question environmental fashion warrior and “The True Cost” Executive Producer, Livia Firth asks herself every time she purchases clothing “Will I wear this a minimum of 30 times?”
RULES:
The ultimate rule is to ask yourself the question “Will I wear this item more than 30 times?” However, here are some additional questions to keep you honest.
Is this a high quality item that will withstand the washing and wearing of 30 uses?
Is this an item that works in your wardrobe? If you don’t have things to wear it with, you won’t be able to wear it 30 times without buying more clothing.
Is this an item that will still be in style next year or the next five years?
Do I have items similar to this piece in my wardrobe already? If you do, then you will be wearing that item less.
FOLLOW:
Livia Firth (@liviafirth) https://eco-age.com/livia-firth
The True Cost Movie (@truecostmovie) https://truecostmovie.com/watch/the-true-cost
#30Wears #30WearsChallenge
BONUS:
This is the easiest challenge to follow. Everyone can start today without having to do any work or overhauling your wardrobe. Plus, if you do it correctly you will be slowly building a capsule wardrobe!
10 x 10 Challenge
WHAT IS IT?
According to Lee Vosburgh of Style Bee, “the concept is essentially a micro capsule closet of 10 items that you work with for 10 days, trying new looks and styling your clothes in ways you might not otherwise try.”
RULES:
Pick any 10 items from your current closet.
Style those items into 10 different looks.
Use 10 days to do it.
Have fun and don’t take it too seriously.
*Items that do not count as part of your ten: Hats, Bags, Scarves, Necklaces, Gloves and Jewelry.
FOLLOW:
Style Bee (@leevosburgh) www.stylebee.ca/10-x-10-challenge
Caroline of Unfancy (@caroline_joy) http://www.un-fancy.com/category/10x10-wardrobe-challenge/
#10x10Friends #StyleBee10x10 #10x10Challenge
BONUS:
Great ideas for packing for a trip!
Project333
WHAT IS IT?
Project 333™, created by Courtney of BeMoreWithLess, is “the minimalist fashion challenge that invites you to dress with 33 items or less for 3 months.”
RULES:
When: Every three months (It’s never too late to start so join in anytime!)
What: 33 items including clothing, accessories, jewelry, outerwear and shoes.
What not: these items are not counted as part of the 33 items – wedding ring or another sentimental piece of jewelry that you never take off, underwear, sleep wear, in-home lounge wear, and workout clothing (but your workout clothes have to workout).
How: Choose your 33 items, box up the remainder of your fashion statement, seal it with tape and put it out of sight.
What else: consider that you are creating a wardrobe that you can live, work and play in for three months. Remember that this is not a project in suffering. If your clothes don’t fit or are in poor condition, replace them.
FOLLOW:
Courtney Carver (@bemorewithless) https://bemorewithless.com/project-333/
#Project333
BONUS:
There are great tips on bemorewithless.com about editing your wardrobe.
No Spend Challenges
WHAT IS IT?
There are many challenges that have a no spend theme. Most are for a month at a time (#nospendjanuary) and some are for a year. The overall challenge addresses spending in all areas of your life, but many like to use this as a wardrobe challenge. Individuals create rules that address their personal spending challenges and share their rules with others for support.
I created and followed my own no spend challenge in 2017. My goals were:
Buy second hand or USA made clothing from sustainable materials for one year.
Reuse, rework and share clothing.
Learn! Commit to learning more about slow fashion and share what I have learned.
See my Facebook page for the full post:
https://www.facebook.com/LsamsamSustainableStyle/posts/1812569125702822
What I learned was that fast fashion is not just about the item you buy, but how you interact with that purchase. For example, both the sandals I bought at TJ Maxx and the Organic Burgundy hoodie ended up being “fast fashion” purchases because I rarely wear either of them. I realized that sandals don’t match the rest of my wardrobe and the hoodie is just not my color. They are still in my wardrobe, but they will probably end up being donated this year.
I encourage others to try to a no spend wardrobe challenge for as long as you can. It is an incredible exercise in understanding your relationship with clothing.
FOLLOW:
#nospend(insertmonthhere) #nospendchallenge #nonewclothes #wardrobechallenge #wearingmywardrobe
BONUS:
This challenge saves you money and time. If you are an emotional shopper, it forces you to find healthier ways to deal with your emotions.
WHAT CHALLENGE DO YOU CHOOSE?
Do you think you will try one of these challenges as a 2019 resolution? Let me know and I will follow and support you! I am on instagram and twitter as @stylingvt.
Love, Lisa