Where Do I Start?

Take stock and create a system.

Lets talk about what I mean by take stock. You have to know where the starting block is before you start the race. So it's time to throw open the closet doors, literally, and get in there. Do you know what you own? Really know. How many pairs or jeans? How many black tees? Now is the time to find out.

I know everyone tells you this but touch it all. Start trying it on, yes even that pencil shirt you bought 2 years ago for that one occasion. Does it fit, no? Gone. Into a pile to decide what to do with later, we will get to that.

Now do exactly what they all say. Four piles, keep, maybe, donate/sell/toss, mend (again we will get to it later). The only things that that go in "Keep" are the ones you put on and could absolutely not see yourself with out. It fits, it makes you feel like you, and you reach for it consistiently.

Toss (we are going to try to avoid that), donate, sell, will be your next easiest pile. It doesn't fit, stop keeping it. Not your color? Doesn't fit your lifestyle? Is it out of style (more on this later too)? Yes I know fashion is cyclical, but really are you waiting for those fringe cold should sleeves to come back?

Maybe is tough. You recently wore it, but can you remember tugging it into place a few times? This hot date night jeans you only reach for once a month. That stylish top you dropped your giftcards on that you love on everyone else. Lets just put these in a bin, box, tote and move them out of sight for now. No reason to be scared this are things you can always come back to, but right now follow your gut.

Okay put all that stuff you love back and lets start wearing! On repeat!

Start a note on your phone. Create a page on your journal. Put  a scrap of paper by your closet. Heck if your the type start and Excel Spreadsheet.  Title it 20in2020 and go join me on Instagram and Slack. See you there!

Closing on the first week of #20in2020. So let’s have some fun!
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I just posted #20in2020 Bingo in my Instagram stories. I am posting a copy here so you can copy and share yours too!  Don’t forget to tag me @dressing_dawn so I can share!
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Tag me in some of your wins this week. Your #wishlists, #trackers, #inventories, I want to see it! .
I’m think Friday’s will be for styling videos and a stories check-in weekly. I have tons of other fun things for us to share and chat about as the challenge goes on. I’m so excited you’re all in this with me!

I'm also adding a template for you to add some personal goals.

 Grab them and head to Instagram and join the community. We can't wait to hear from you!

Introduction to #20in2020Dressing

A few weeks ago I talked about starting a "challenge" on Instagram. As I was setting personal goals for my self in the New Year around my wardrobe and my personal uniform an idea was forming. With a little feedback #20in2020 was born.

The idea was to build #community and #accountability around the idea of owning less.
Challenging ourselves to purchase no more the 20 wardrobe/clothing pieces in 2020. How you go about adding those items is up to you, but my hope is to focus on lower impact ways to add, like #thrifting. So what does this look like and how am I planning to organize?

Accountability check in’s monthly. I will have a post where we can check in and talk about how we are doing for that month. Gather support, and talk about successes and challenges.

Tips and Tricks to make the challenge manageable. 

Wardrobe and wear #tracking I’ll share how I track, what my #wishlists looks like and how I manage them. 

Styling videos! I’ll be adding #stylingvideos more regularly. These are a great for inspiration and I’ll be showing you more of my wardrobe and how I style and wear pieces.

And so much more! As the challenge goes on and we all grow and learn there will be so much more! Will you join me? Grab the graphic from my highlight on Instagram and share your participation. (DM me if you want the square format to add to your feed as well). Tag a friend here and let’s start purchasing with thought and intention.