Closet Check

This year has been a practice in living with less, living more simply and simple living. To that end I have resolved not to purchase new clothing, to use what I have and to pass along clothing I don’t use.

When so many have so little, how much is enough? I have lightened my load. Still, there is always more to cull through. Nevertheless, the clothes I have now seem to work well, work together and fit my lifestyle. Everything fits easily into my closet, but how much is enough? How much is too much?

In Minnesota we layer clothing. Therefore, my wardrobe consists mainly of T-shirts, a few shirts and sweaters. Everything can be layered. Take a look –

The left side of the closet holds yoga pants, slacks and jeans. Summer curtains are stored on the shelf above.

Overhead, on the right, a few sweaters and cotton turtlenecks are stacked on the shelf. How much is enough?

A chest of drawers holds underwear, PJ’s, socks, scarves and seasonal items like swimsuits and flannel-lined jeans (yes, I actually use/need them on super cold days). Is this too much?

Meanwhile, the process of evaluating what I actually need vs. what I actually have continues. Hopefully, yet more items will be passed along to others who need them. And then I will have enough.

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