Closet Swapping Day...

If you've ever stared into the abyss of your closet and thought:

: Wow, I have way too much stuff!

: Oh, golly... I have nothing to wear...

: I seriously need to save some money by cutting back on shopping

... let me let you in on a little secret.

About 5 years ago, as I was aggressively trying to pay down college loans, move out of my mum's house, and wanted to take steps towards living more minimally, I discovered that if I made good choices with the pieces that I purchased for my wardrobe and then moved them out of my closet and into another space (i.e. another closet, folded in a box under my bed, etc.) when the seasons changed and I got to go "shopping" with my own well-chosen pieces.

This was amazing because so many life things happened in the months in which my out-of-season clothing was in hiding, I tended to forget about what I had. When Closet Swapping Day arrived, I'd be absolutely delighted to rediscover things I'd completely forgotten were in my possession.

Since I moved a few weeks ago, I've been finishing up sorting out clothing of all seasons and I re-discovered this gorgeous organic cotton, fair trade tunic. This piece made it's way into my wardrobe several years ago (I think when I was living in Germany). I pull it out at the end of the summer and in the spring and while it's still August, there was a hint of fall in the air today, so it seemed a perfect fit. It was immensely enjoyable to re-discover this comfortable print tunic. I think it was a perfect match for the weather, the scenery, and my minimalist lifestyle/conservative budget!

Do you have any tips for minimizing your wardrobe?