This Is What I Learned From Wearing The Same Outfit Everyday For A Week

Press release: 20 October, 2021: I'm constantly in a dilemma between maximalism and minimalism. Although I'm aware that I need to reduce my workload and create simpler routines, I love my freedom to be creative with my own style. So while the Steve Jobs black-turtleneck-and-denim uniform has called to me in the past, I've found it difficult to implement on an emotional level. Because getting dressed is fun for me.

The biggest draw towards having a minimalist wardrobe is the ability to reduce the fatigue that comes with making decisions. It is believed that if you have the same women summer clothes that you have, you'll have more mental energy for important decisions. This concept is great in principle. But it gets more complicated when you look at the outdated gender norms. Steve Jobs, Barack Obama, and Mark Zuckerberg have all been praised for their capacity to conquer "decision fatigue," as women wrestle with "Who do you wear?" on red carpet occasions. Re-wearing dresses continue to draw attention, and cosmetics and other grooming costs are seen as unnecessary, instead of nuanced.

The modern world encourages women to be creative and try new looks every day. But, it also reminds us that fashion may make us feel uneasy and stop us from achieving our goals.

All that being said, I decided to embark on a journey to wear exactly the same clothes for seven days straight. I wanted to feel the outfit rather than judge what others thought. Although my coworkers were well trained, I did not have the privilege of seeing the same person twice , so I am not able to reflect on the expectations of society.

I was more careful with my clothes

Since I had only just one item the garment maintenance was a major challenge. The top is well-air-dried and I put it on my air-dry only bedsheets and washed it by hand a couple of times, which served as a great reminder to slow down. When I was finished with the wash, I carefully put up the pieces and checked for smells and stains that were unsightly. They were passed and they returned to their original place until the morning.

I Became Hyper-Aware Of the Clothes I Want

A friend of mine brought over an assortment of clothes she was getting rid of and I was more sane than I normally do. I chose a few pieces and tried the pieces on. Then, I re-evaluated the fit to my current wardrobe. I came away with a few items I know I'll treasure for a long time and I felt comfortable letting other garments go.

I was taught how to create outfits

My brain was telling me every night what I needed to wear the next morning, just before going to sleep. My brain was flooded with interesting outfit combinations and shoe pairings. As I realized I was unable to implement these ideas right away I felt a sense of dismay. I wrote recently in my routine for the morning that I select my outfit in the morning, but this experiment revealed that my decision-making process subconsciously begins the night before. A new outfit idea can be exciting when I get out of bed and gives me an optimistic outlook.

I realized how crucial the details are

Typically I blame any feeling of discomfort in an outfit to the clothes. However, as I wore the same outer garments each day, I discovered that the details of my underwear and bra can have a profound effect on how I feel about my clothing. While they aren't as significant, they are important, I felt the need to add some spice to my makeup. These two things served to remind me that small details are crucial. If you'd like to be more confident, you can add some glitter or an elegant bra. They are not unimportant.

I Get Lazier in the mornings

It's not all bad news is good. While it was nice to get my clothes picked out, I definitely took advantage of the "easy" morning routine. I found myself getting dressed and ready late than I usually do and was caught in the "where are my keys? I am in the "where do my keys go?" rush more often than ever. I thought that as my outfit was designed, I could have all the time I wanted to have a cup of coffee, but that's not the case.

In the end, I ended the week with a huge exhale of relief. I was ecstatically wearing pink from head to toe the following day. After a week of restraint I'm excited to explore colors, layers and textures in fresh ways. Plus, I'm still hanging up my clothes as an adult.

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