Chapter 3 Tidying by category works like magic

My wardrobe is pretty simple.  I never waste a moment trying to decide what to wear. I don't spend money on things that just don't suit me. Don't get me wrong... I enjoy clothes.

How did I get to this place of peace? I tidied by category!

Shoes (3)
1. Black patent leather clogs
2. Black cowboy boots
3. Brown cowboy boots

Jacket/blazer (1)
4. Denim

T-shirts (7)
5. Lavender v-neck
6. Lavender v-neck
7. Grey/black crewneck
8. Grey crewneck
9. Dark grey crewneck
10. Black crewneck
11. Long sleeve dark grey crewneck

Sweaters (12)
12. Grey cotton cardigan
13. Grey cotton cardigan
14. Grey wool cape from Ireland
15. Grey wool/cotton crew neck
16. Grey wool rollneck
17. Black cotton cardigan (3/4 sleeve)
18. Black cotton cardigan
19. Black cardigan sweater lined with cheetah fabric
20. Navy blue sweater with side zipper
21. Yellow cashmere crew neck
22. Yellow wool cardigan
23. Purple wool cardigan

Bottoms (9)
24. Denim pencil skirt
25. Grey tweed skirt
26. Black polyester pencil skirt
27. Black lightweight wool pencil skirt
28. Grey lightweight wool pencil skirt
29. Black double serge wool pencil skirt
30. Black knit wool circle skirt
31. Grey double serge wool pencil skirt
32. Black long wool skirt

Total: 32. Please note that fitness clothes, sleep wear, unmentionables, and jewelry are not part of the count.

Just a few items does the trick

These are all of my favorite things! Here are the most important part of the story:

• Everything fits beautifully
• Everything matches
• I wear all of it
• I stick to a simple color scheme. Grey all day everyday. Say what you like ... I love it!
• I know my true style and can tell you about it in just a few words

However ... When I put the contents of my closet into words, it seems like a lot. 

What about a 10-piece core wardrobe? 

This refers to 10 items that you wear day in an day out. Going to the opera? That outfit doesn't go into the count. Seem extreme? Some say, "liberate yourself with a 10 item wardrobe." Watch this TEXx Talk video to find out more about ... the narrator states it will change your life!

• Link to video: http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/The-ten-item-wardrobe-%7C-Jennife

I just might give it a go! Please let me know what you think.

Stay tuned...

Reference: Kondo, M. (2014). The life-changing magic of tidying up. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press.