Girl & Closet: simplify

Summer Uniforms + Discovering Style

Jul 25, 2016

Lately, I've noticed my closet dwindling down to only the "essentials" and slowly but surely I'm becoming more of a "uniform" dresser and I love it. Most days you'll either find me in a simple dress, neutral silk blouse & skinnies, a pump or strappy sandals. What I love most about simplicity is from there it's so easy to add a luxurious cardigan, statement necklace, or designer pump and create an entirely different look. I like to think of my "uniform" as a blank canvas, if you will, and love the ease with which I create my outfits + know they work because I'm reaching for pieces that are tried & true. “Minimalism is not subtraction for the sake of subtraction. Minimalism is subtraction for the sake of focus!” -- aberMinimal

If you're wondering how a capsule wardrobe and uniform differ? I'd say the main difference is the lack of rules and ban on shopping. Typically in a month, I add 1-2 new pieces (favouring higher price points) to one or more of my curated outfits, and I currently have 5 in total. Going slow is definitely favourable as it keeps the experience a little more organic and I don't feel overwhelmed. As the quote above so eloquently states “Minimalism is not subtraction for the sake of subtraction. Minimalism is subtraction for the sake of focus!” and I couldn't agree more! xo