To wear the same basic outfit and not think about clothes anymore

See I hate having to " dress up " for occasions. Fortunately I rarely attend such events. Most of my social events I can wear what I like

That's what Angela Merkel did, she had various trouser suits.
Hillary Clinton wrote about how difficult it was for her on the campaign trail as women are judged far more on their clothing choices.

My 'uniform' for decades has been jeans or plain coloured trousers of a suitable seasonal weight, worn with plain or stripy jersey cotton tops, long sleeves in winter, short in summer, three quarter sleeves in spring/autumn. Add a classic knit - I have the same style in several colours. Occasionally vary with a skirt and boots instead of jeans. A few casual jersey dresses, again add a classic knit. Add interest with a scarf or necklace. Classic flat shoes or boots. So easy....

Fair point, and I actually admire your resolve!

This is what Obama did to eliminate stress from his day so he could focus on more important things, and it’s more or less what I do really.

I had way to much clothes years ago and still brought more, before i became a minimlist, but i only wore a had full.
Different events come up in life all the time, but as long as we are there clean and comfortble, it really dont matter what we wear.
If people friends, family workers etc really want us, care about us etc they ecept us as a person not by our clohes choice.

Having less to me is having more.

Ok, no problem. I genuinely wondered how you manage with different events, but you've answered.
I have loads of clothes (probably too many!) and I love thinking about occasions, but we're all different.

Sorry i didnt mean for it to sound as a snap back.

Blimey.
Just asking.

Not everyone cares what you are wearing it is you as a person that has to shine, not what rags you have on your back.

What would you wear to a wedding, a party, a funeral, an interview, a special dinner in a restaurant?
Is that all included in the above?

I see some of you like scarves as an accessory. How do you wear them, do you drape, tie, etc? I like soft chiffon/silky scarves and I have lots, but can never seem to get them right with a Spring/Summer top half! Mine just don't seem "right", or get in the way of things etc.! There must be a knack that you know, and if anyone has pics that would be great too. x

Interesting thread. I love clothes and fashion, but I would say 5 days out of 7, I don't want to fuss, but do want to look put together, and end up wearing a variation of the same outfit, which tends to be jeans and some form of a white or neutral top. In the spring/summer I'll switch to lighter trousers and floatier or sleeveless tops, but still a version of the same thing, and have 3 or 4 easy to wear dresses that I reach for over and over.

I tend to buy higher end brands and wear them quite a bit and if I find jeans I like, I'll buy a couple pairs. When I update I do it by changing to current shapes, varying the kind of jeans or trousers, the length and shape of the tops and different shoes.

The other days, or on nights we're out, I make more of an effort to wear something different or new.

So not quite the same, but not far off.

Same. Work at home. Mostly go out for walks, gym etc. looking shabby

I like having a wide variety of different clothes to choose from but sometimes I wish I was a minimalist. I don’t think I’d be happy though, I love my dresses and jeans and tops too much.

Both of my jobs require a uniform/dresscode so I've stopped getting too fancy with my clothes out of work. A few nice dresses, pants, shirts and jumpers. It works. Very liberating.

I exist in black leggings and some kind of black top - like a cartoon character

No wonder i'm single eh 😅

I tried doing that once and I really got bored.
I like having different looks.

@Bedheadbeachbum oh that's exciting I you used to get free cashmere! Thanks

Me combing out bubbles sounds like a recipe for disaster....

@Bedheadbeachbum thank you
Yes, I've heard it's good for those transitional times like when it feels like a big temperature change between the morning and the daytime and then again in the evening, etc - I've been advised that it's really good for that and that some kind of cashmere cardigan would be better for me as it will adapt to the changes instead of me needing to keep getting changed!

The main thing that puts me off trying it is that I find wool so itchy and there was an awful lot to learn about cashmere when I looked it up! I imagine I couldn't afford the fibres that people say don't cause any itching

I might try a secondhand scarf and see if that's itchy

But you found it was a lot of maintenance did you? I have a handheld steamer which I'm guessing is the gentlest way to keep it clean.

i'm using scarves to break things up at the moment. I also find you can look like you've made an effort when you haven't and that's good for work.

So black trousers, black jacket, some kind of pale top and a scarf to add interest and I think I am okay in front of my clients, but they tend to be casually dressed now too

3 pairs of navy trousers and 6 fine knit plain coloured merino jumpers are my work uniform. If its cold I put a white shirt underneath. If its hot I have 3 thin blouses but as I live in the Highlands that doesn't happen too often. Weekend uniform is indigo or black jeans and a plain tshirt or plain sweater/chunky knit. Boring yes but oh so easy.

Dresses and skirts for special occasions, maybe 5x a year.

I have 10 pairs of the same Zara wide leg linen trousers to wear with plain, v neck tshirts. Can be worn with sandals in summer.

Several Boden cashmere cardigans.

Similar Boden dresses in black or navy.

Similar Seasalt maxi dresses for summer.

Then for embassy functions I rotate several Hobbs cocktail type dresses with a choice of court shoe.

No, I am not a stylish person 🤣