The idea behind this is that we buy things we do not need, do not wear most of the clothes in our closets, and that others don't pay as much attention to our clothes as we think.
NYT: Closet ?diet?: Living on just six clothing items - The New York Times - TODAYshow.com
These women chose 6 apparel pieces (undies and shoes don't count, just major items) and wore them for a month.
This self-imposed exercise in frugality was prompted by a Web challenge called Six Items or Less (sixitemsorless.com). The premise was to go an entire month wearing only six items already found in your closet (not counting shoes, underwear or accessories). Nearly 100 people around the country, and in faraway places like Dubai and Bangalore, India, were also taking part in the regimen, with motives including a way to trim back on spending, an outright rejection of fashion, and a concern that the mass production and global transportation of increasingly cheap clothing was damaging the environment.
Having lived out of suitcases or with small wardrobes for extended periods of time, I know only 6 items is too extreme for me (especially because I like very distinctive items), but thought it was an interesting idea.
1) I challenge each wench to do a modified closet diet and purge at least two shopping bags of clothing you haven't worn in a year or more, is in disrepair, or that doesn't fit. Willing to bet you won't even miss the items!
2) What are the items in your closet you just CANNOT live without?
NYT: Closet ?diet?: Living on just six clothing items - The New York Times - TODAYshow.com
These women chose 6 apparel pieces (undies and shoes don't count, just major items) and wore them for a month.
This self-imposed exercise in frugality was prompted by a Web challenge called Six Items or Less (sixitemsorless.com). The premise was to go an entire month wearing only six items already found in your closet (not counting shoes, underwear or accessories). Nearly 100 people around the country, and in faraway places like Dubai and Bangalore, India, were also taking part in the regimen, with motives including a way to trim back on spending, an outright rejection of fashion, and a concern that the mass production and global transportation of increasingly cheap clothing was damaging the environment.
Having lived out of suitcases or with small wardrobes for extended periods of time, I know only 6 items is too extreme for me (especially because I like very distinctive items), but thought it was an interesting idea.
1) I challenge each wench to do a modified closet diet and purge at least two shopping bags of clothing you haven't worn in a year or more, is in disrepair, or that doesn't fit. Willing to bet you won't even miss the items!
2) What are the items in your closet you just CANNOT live without?
