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There are many reasons to simplify your wardrobe. It can save money, and it can be a part of simplifying your whole life if you are adopting minimalism.
 
Now the minimalist conversation is putting a spotlight on the fact that many of society’s most successful people wear the same thing every day. Not having to decide what to wear saves time and energy for more important decisions. For example, Barack Obama wears a black or blue suit every day, because he would rather spend the energy making presidential decisions. Even if you’re not the President, paring down your wardrobe is one thing you can do to reduce the condition called decision fatigue.
 
True, some of us have let our wardrobes grow out of control because of bad shopping habits and a lack of purposeful living. But what about those of us who truly love to get creative with our style? Or what if getting rid of several items will come as a shock? Try these suggestions on for size.
 
Why not wear an outfit repeatedly until it gets dirty? Your outer clothes don’t get dirty every single time you wear them, only your underwear does. If you prefer, fold the same outfit and leave it on top of the dresser to set it apart from the cleanest clothes. This way you still get to pick outfits, but you only have to do it every few days.
 
Are you worried that people will notice your repeat outfits? You may be wrong about that; people notice how good you look more often than whether you wear things repeatedly. Still, perhaps cycle through a few outfits every few days. Wear a prearranged outfit once or twice per week.
 
Thanks to TreeHugger for putting the best sources on the topic together.