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Happy New Year! The new year means a new wardrobe right?

It’s not uncommon that I receive compliments on my outfits, followed by, “You must have a huge closet!” or my favorite one, “I’ve never seen you wear anything twice!” I’m going to set the record straight. No, I do not have a huge closet in terms of physical space, but yes, I own many articles of clothing. I do wear things more than once, but by the time it takes me to cycle through that item, most people will have forgotten that I wore it a month ago.

Despite my vast wardrobe, I still suffer from the “I have nothing to wear” syndrome due to the paradox of choice and analysis paralysis. Checking myself into closet rehab, I’ve been on a mission the last few weeks to clean out the black hole that is my closet. Through the purging process, I discovered dust bunnies, wrinkly shirts, clothes with tags still attached, and had many a “I forgot I had this shirt/skirt/dress/jacket!” moment.

To donate, sell, consign, or hand-down to my sister? Although I have yet to move mountains of clothes, I’ve been somewhat successful in my attempt to declutter my closet and mind. I am slowly making progress on style resolution #1.

Style resolution #2: fill recently decluttered closet with new minimalistic wardrobe. This will help with style resolution #3: spend no longer than 10 minutes getting dressed every morning.

If you haven’t heard of the minimal closet (thanks to the French), essentially it encompasses building style capsules with very few basic items in neutral colors in order to mix and match with ease. Depending on the season, your list could comprise of a little black dress, slacks, jeans, plain tee shirts, cardigan, blazer, classic coat, black flats, boots, scarf, and a handbag.

Now nearly a week into the new year, only time will tell if I succeed with my resolutions. Will my old vintage collecting habits die hard? Stay tuned for the next 359 days!

Casual: Tweed Blazer • Chevron Necklace • Tote • Ankle Boot • Long-Sleeve T-shirt • Legging Jeans 

Business: Chevron Infinity Scarf • Pointed Toe Flat • Crepe Button-Front Blouse • Pixie pant • Tweed Blazer • Tote

Dressy: Patterned Tights • Chevron Necklace • Pleated Fit and Flare Dress • Pointed Toe Flat• Tweed Blazer • Tote