Every Tuesday (or Thursday or Saturday…), I’m posting a status on one of my goals. After last week’s raw and gritty post, I realized that nothing is going to change unless I do something drastic. More than just shopping less, spending less, sticking to a list, etc. No, it needs to hurt.

I’ve been reading about a minimal wardrobe for the past few months, and thought it sounded nice… for other people. Something like you have 20 pieces of clothing that you can mix and match into 1,284 outfits. But…but… I’m plus-sized so not everything works together! And I like color! And I can’t wear easy knits without looking like the Michelin Man! I have tons of excuses why such a wardrobe would not work for me.

I’m here to say that I’m going to make it work for me.

I’ve already started wearing my stuff more than once before washing, so that already “doubles” my available wardrobe. Obviously this works better in the fall/winter than in the summer. Lucky for me, it’s getting cold out! I don’t have to worry about summer sweat.

Today I googled “minimal wardrobe” to get some ideas on how to start. One blog mentioned removing everything from your closet and drawers, and only putting back what you absolutely love and feel great in. I’m going to start there and count the pieces. I’m not going to worry about any attachment to pieces or guilt (particularly over items I’ve recently purchased with my “new view”). I have to be strict to be minimal, right?

I’m can admit that I’m not going to go minimal with shoes, scarves, belts, and jewelry. If my wardrobe ends up being basic and limited, it’ll be my shoes and accessories that add some pizazz.

I also wish I could do something crazy with my hair. I’ve already had a pixie cut (twice). I view hair as an extension of style and can instantly perk up an outfit. Or even perk up my day! I’ll have to figure something out and lock up the scissors in the meantime.

I’m going to take photos of this minimizing process. I think it’s going to be fun! And very, very difficult.