I've wanted to write this post since I started Project 333, and now a month into the first season, I'm ready to share my list. The following list is all I'm wearing from October 1st-December 31st 2012.
I've finally tweaked my list and written up the final version of it (I was supposed to have done this first week of October, oops! P333'ers you'll know what I mean!!).
Using the collage above as a guide, from top left (moving down by rows):
1. Waterproof jacket
2. Warm coat
3. Long pure wool Icelandic jumper (hand-knitted by my great aunt).
4. Pink lacy scarf
5. Blue cowl
6. Pure wool black shawl (hand-knitted by my grandmother <3 )
7. Pure wool headband
8. Handbag
9. Pure Icelandic wool gloves
10. Hiking shoes
11. Black flats
12. Blue suede trainers
13. Brown knee-high leather boots
14. Dark grey cowl-neck jumper
15. Light grey button jumper
16. Long colourful dress top
17. Navy floral dress top
18. Grey short sleeve dress top
19. Fuschia stripy top, 3/4 sleeves
20. Oatmeal long sleeve top
21. Black cardigan
22. Purple long sleeve top
23. Navy long 3/4 sleeve top
24. Black t-shirt
25. Purple stripy t-shirt
26. Light blue strappy top (excuse the wrinkles!)
27. Black work trousers
28. Black work trousers
29. Bootcut jeans
30. Skinny jeans
31-33. (not pictured) 1 pair tights, 2 pairs black leggings.
I made a collage of some of my outfits, if anyone needs some inspiration. I can make so many different combinations with those 33 items, because they ALL go together. Some of the pieces are great for layering too. Here are 4 outfits:
Column 1-2: My go-to weekend/socialising outfits
Column 3: Typical work outfit. I'm lucky that it's business casual. I obviously don't wear it that wrinkly!!
Column 4: Casual weekend outfit, for grocery shopping etc.
All the above can also be mixed and matched, to make more outfits!
I think these are my favourite combinations. Since I started, I have switched out a few that I didn't want to wear, or seemed less practical. My white button down shirt is now reserved for interviews, since the dress code is business casual at work. I am not comfortable in a white shirt, like at all. Luckily, all the clothes above are neat enough to go to work in (except the denim), so I get to use most of my favourite pieces!
What I've learned from this project:
- I don't need a lot of clothes to feel good in what I wear.
- Sometimes, I wish I had more variety, but I stop myself and remember, "there is more to life than clothes".
- I feel much better having fewer options. Too many are overwhelming.
- So far, I almost haven't noticed that I have 33 items total to wear.
- I don't want to buy new clothes for a long time. I don't need to.
- A simpler life is a better, happier life.
I'll say it again:
A simpler life is a better, happier life
Hi, just found your lovely blog via Mopsa @ Inspira. I've been reading about this project for the last two years and find it fascinating. I may have a go at it before it ends this year. Your list and photos have certainly inspired me that I could make it work xo
ReplyDeleteHi, and thank you so much for visiting! Welcome :)
DeleteGreat, glad I could inspire you to consider it! it really is manageable. You're not expected to throw everything else out, just box it up out of sight for 3 months and see how you feel :)
Your 33 items are so well thought out and planned - I like the way it all goes so well together. I also really like your brown boots! Despite having a wardrobe full of clothes I probably wear the same 30 or 40 things most days.
ReplyDeleteHi Gillian,
DeleteThank you for the lovely comment. My boots are from Jones Bootmaker, they are from the children's section (they go up to size 40, or 6.5-7 UK!!) I have thin calves so adult boots don't fit.
The next step is to box up the rest, and see how you feel with a lighter, airier wardrobe :)
Hi Linda,
ReplyDeleteIt's inspiring to see how you've managed to choose beautiful and practical clothes in colors that combine so well. I'm very motivated to try this challenge!
Hey! thank you, this project is really fun, I'm looking forward to designing a new wardrobe next season (Jan 1st). give it a go! it's eye opening! :)
DeleteVery nicely done. I am about half done with my first 3 months and I love it. I get to wake up every morning and only have clothes that I am happy to wear in the dresser.
ReplyDeletethank you! project 333 is really great, same here, I'm happy to wear all of my clothes :)
DeleteI just found your blog through Project 333. I am very inspired by your outfits and clothes. I am still trying to work my way down and box some items up.
ReplyDeleteLook forward to your Jan.1 list
Welcome Dawn! Thank you for visiting. Glad I could inspire some outfits, I had a lot of fun making my wardrobe, and am really looking forward to designing the next season! Good luck with the project. :)
DeleteI just completed my first phase of project 333 and am going through my stuff again. I used your ratio of clothing to help me get an idea for what other people are doing. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat's great! I've designed the next Season from Jan to April. New post coming tomorrow! :)
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