7 Benefits of Owning a Minimalist Wardrobe

Last week, while pulling a couple of warm-weather outfits out of storage, I caught myself reflecting on the benefits of owning a minimalist wardrobe.

Before minimalism, five years ago, my closet was filled—to the brim. Derived from impulsively swiped sale racks, my wardrobe offered many outfit options. Yet, so often, I stood in front of my closet claiming I had “nothing to wear.”

Turns out, for many Americans today, a large wardrobe that yields few favorite outfits has become the standard.

In 1930, the average woman had just 36 items in her closet—today it's 120. Most fashion trends today peak around 2-4 months, placing consumers in a constant purchasing spiral as they attempt to keep up.

The average American household spends $160 on clothing each month (nearly $2,000 a year), but studies show we only wear 20% of our clothing.

Could minimizing our closets and owning just that 20 percent be worth pursuing?

Absolutely.

As it turns out, owning fewer clothes brings more benefits than you may think. I've found all of the following benefits of owning a minimalist wardrobe to be true. If you're looking for motivation to simplify your life and closet, read on.

Here are 7 benefits of owning a minimalist wardrobe:

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Julia Ubbenga is a freelance journalist whose teachings on minimalism, simplicity, and intentional living have reached over 1M people worldwide through her blog. Julia also practices what she preaches in her Kansas City home. She resides with her husband, two extremely lively young daughters, three-year-old son, and baby girl. You can also find her on Facebook.