Digitizing my wardrobe on Indyx was a complete eye opener. I am pretty good about cleaning out my closet, but previously approached a declutter by assessing items individually. With Indyx I assess items as part of a category, and it quickly became clear where I tend to over-buy. I realized it didn't make sense to have multiples of one type of item if I clearly only reached for a few favorites, so anything that wasn't a top tier pick was out.
I find it incredibly helpful to have my entire wardrobe in my pocket when I am shopping, there have been a number of times when I have pulled my phone out to check to see if the thing I want to buy actually fills a gap in my wardrobe, and usually the answer is no!
Exactly, THIS! It’s a huge unlock. I thought I was doing a good job cleaning out my closet too, but similar to you, I was assessing individual items instead of the category as a whole.
This really hit something for me. When I first uploaded everything to Indyx I went into a spiral, shocked at the sheer number of items. I had thought (and still think) I have a pretty tight edit. While having everything digitally really helps me get more methodical about what to add and what to let go of, I also often find myself in this weird mental space around numbers. I try to remind myself there's no definitive "good" or "bad" numbers. I love what has remained in my closet. Basically I think I have too much, but when I look at it either analytically (through utilization on Indyx) or emotionally (trying things on), I love and wear what I have and find it hard to reduce any further. I don't know why I'm even giving myself an arbitrary yardstick for how much is too much. Part of me deeply believes that the number shouldn't matter as long as I love what I have and am thoughtful about all other practical aspects of things (I.e., function, no duplicate, budget, etc.). But the skeptical part of me is like is this a slippery slope of justifying any purchases? There are too many beautiful things out there! Anyway... what you said about the "difference between collecting clothes and curating a wardrobe" = so good, and I need to keep processing that a bit. Even if there's no right or wrong numbers, much like what you shared... I just want less stuff? Anyway, long comment just really resonated with this!
10000% agree, there's no such thing as an "ideal" number of pieces. It's so personal, and only you can decide what that number is for your actual life. I mean, 144 isn't that even big of a number, but I got so overwhelmed when I realized "Oh, I still have a long way to go." Definitely an eye-opener. I love so many, if not most of my current pieces, but I really just want to own less stuff.
The data doesn't lie. I put everything on Indyx at the start of the year and can finally, hand on heart, say that I've become a more mindful wearer and collector of clothes since. The sheer abundance in my wardrobe was eye opening and Indyx has been a game changer for me. The best shopping you can do is right there in your existing closet.
I love the thoughtfulness behind this! I was also taken aback by the number of items I own - it's an eye opening moment on Indyx. I really appreciate the circularity of finding the items that gave you joy new homes - looking forward to the first drop on Sunday!
I have… wait for it…oh, can I confess? I will… 433 items in my index. (I have socks in there! And jewelry and all my coats!! But stillllll). I should also look by category, that’s such a good idea. And maybe that is actually the help I need in my closet—not styling but curating? It’s a little crowded, but when I look at each piece I want it to stay. Although I can think of 2 denim things that should go right now… but they were $$. And I liked them at the time. And what if I want them… gah.
I started to panic when I realized I haven't even added non-apparel like shoes, jackets, jewelry... I don't even want to know. Styling becomes way easier when you've nailed curation. A great stylist can help with both.
I'm right there with you!! I haven't done a lot of shopping to try to really nail what I "need" this year even though there are moments I yearn for something. I think another shocking component is how often you wear a given piece. I think I had made a story of how much I truly wore something, but the numbers do not lie.
Numbers don't lie! Having fewer things also means less time and effort spent on organizing and upkeep. I'm tired of feeling overwhelmed by my own wardrobe.
Ok- first of all- the drops from your closet sound AMAZING!! I adore your style so I'm very interested. But, also, I've been thinking a lot about how to make sure I'm buying things that will stick around in my closet and not just be something I get rid of next year. I have no answers except to say; solidarity!!
100% get what you mean about wanting that curated edit. I’ve accepted I’ll never really be a capsule wardrobe person but I’m tired of looking in my wardrobe and thinking “hmmmm that’s not quite right”
Just discovered this app from this article .. its so amazing .. can someone let me know some other hidden gems like ??? ( substack was one those i found a random day and i am very glad to have this community ) ...
Digitizing my wardrobe on Indyx was a complete eye opener. I am pretty good about cleaning out my closet, but previously approached a declutter by assessing items individually. With Indyx I assess items as part of a category, and it quickly became clear where I tend to over-buy. I realized it didn't make sense to have multiples of one type of item if I clearly only reached for a few favorites, so anything that wasn't a top tier pick was out.
I find it incredibly helpful to have my entire wardrobe in my pocket when I am shopping, there have been a number of times when I have pulled my phone out to check to see if the thing I want to buy actually fills a gap in my wardrobe, and usually the answer is no!
Exactly, THIS! It’s a huge unlock. I thought I was doing a good job cleaning out my closet too, but similar to you, I was assessing individual items instead of the category as a whole.
This really hit something for me. When I first uploaded everything to Indyx I went into a spiral, shocked at the sheer number of items. I had thought (and still think) I have a pretty tight edit. While having everything digitally really helps me get more methodical about what to add and what to let go of, I also often find myself in this weird mental space around numbers. I try to remind myself there's no definitive "good" or "bad" numbers. I love what has remained in my closet. Basically I think I have too much, but when I look at it either analytically (through utilization on Indyx) or emotionally (trying things on), I love and wear what I have and find it hard to reduce any further. I don't know why I'm even giving myself an arbitrary yardstick for how much is too much. Part of me deeply believes that the number shouldn't matter as long as I love what I have and am thoughtful about all other practical aspects of things (I.e., function, no duplicate, budget, etc.). But the skeptical part of me is like is this a slippery slope of justifying any purchases? There are too many beautiful things out there! Anyway... what you said about the "difference between collecting clothes and curating a wardrobe" = so good, and I need to keep processing that a bit. Even if there's no right or wrong numbers, much like what you shared... I just want less stuff? Anyway, long comment just really resonated with this!
10000% agree, there's no such thing as an "ideal" number of pieces. It's so personal, and only you can decide what that number is for your actual life. I mean, 144 isn't that even big of a number, but I got so overwhelmed when I realized "Oh, I still have a long way to go." Definitely an eye-opener. I love so many, if not most of my current pieces, but I really just want to own less stuff.
The data doesn't lie. I put everything on Indyx at the start of the year and can finally, hand on heart, say that I've become a more mindful wearer and collector of clothes since. The sheer abundance in my wardrobe was eye opening and Indyx has been a game changer for me. The best shopping you can do is right there in your existing closet.
THE DATA DOESN'T LIE. Embodying more mindfulness and a ruthless curatorial spirit is the absolute goal. I want a ~really tight~ curation.
I love the thoughtfulness behind this! I was also taken aback by the number of items I own - it's an eye opening moment on Indyx. I really appreciate the circularity of finding the items that gave you joy new homes - looking forward to the first drop on Sunday!
I have… wait for it…oh, can I confess? I will… 433 items in my index. (I have socks in there! And jewelry and all my coats!! But stillllll). I should also look by category, that’s such a good idea. And maybe that is actually the help I need in my closet—not styling but curating? It’s a little crowded, but when I look at each piece I want it to stay. Although I can think of 2 denim things that should go right now… but they were $$. And I liked them at the time. And what if I want them… gah.
I started to panic when I realized I haven't even added non-apparel like shoes, jackets, jewelry... I don't even want to know. Styling becomes way easier when you've nailed curation. A great stylist can help with both.
I'm right there with you!! I haven't done a lot of shopping to try to really nail what I "need" this year even though there are moments I yearn for something. I think another shocking component is how often you wear a given piece. I think I had made a story of how much I truly wore something, but the numbers do not lie.
Numbers don't lie! Having fewer things also means less time and effort spent on organizing and upkeep. I'm tired of feeling overwhelmed by my own wardrobe.
Ok- first of all- the drops from your closet sound AMAZING!! I adore your style so I'm very interested. But, also, I've been thinking a lot about how to make sure I'm buying things that will stick around in my closet and not just be something I get rid of next year. I have no answers except to say; solidarity!!
We're in this together!! I love how we can share wardrobe learnings with each other on this platform and I'm so glad you're in my community <3
100% get what you mean about wanting that curated edit. I’ve accepted I’ll never really be a capsule wardrobe person but I’m tired of looking in my wardrobe and thinking “hmmmm that’s not quite right”
Just discovered this app from this article .. its so amazing .. can someone let me know some other hidden gems like ??? ( substack was one those i found a random day and i am very glad to have this community ) ...