Wardrobe and Life

Some years ago I worked with a style consultant to help me weed, manage, and replenish my wardrobe so that it supported the life I truly wanted to live. After our work together, I felt that my wardrobe was the bare essentials I needed to live in Austin, TX.

Then I moved to Sedona, AZ, and my lifestyle changed. I wasn't sure what I would need in this new life, so I left those Austin clothes in my closet for a year or so. Then I started weeding. I kept weeding. I weeded some more, without much replenishing.

Yesterday I decided to put away my winter clothes. A task that used to take a couple of hours in Austin was accomplished in about 5 minutes, as I moved things from one rack to another. Once again, I see the truth of what that consultant taught me--that my wardrobe is a reflection of my life. Today I am so grateful for the simplicity and peace all around me, reflected by my wardrobe.

A few days ago I made a clothing purchase--3 items. This morning I took 4 items to Goodwill. That's how simplicity works.

You write it:  What does your wardrobe say about your life? Is that what you want?