Creating Closet Boundaries

Sustainable Minimalists

Bleav + Stephanie Seferian

Kids & Family, Leisure, Parenting, Home & Garden

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 7 December 2021

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Too many choices breeds uncertainty, and excessive clothing options makes getting dressed harder, not easier. But knowing intuitively what looks good on you? Such knowledge simplifies shopping, reduces your environmental impact, and creates a coordinated wardrobe without unnecessary effort. Today I speak with Jeannie Stith, founder and CEO of Color Guru. Jeannie is an expert at matching people to their ideal color palette so they can look their best and save money. Today we discuss how you can create closet boundaries by honing in on your ideal colors, body shape, and personal style. Here's a preview: [4:15] Why black is not a universal color that everyone can wear well (and what to wear instead) [9:45] How to determine your undertones as a means of informed clothes shopping [11:30] 3 universal colors that look great on everyone [12:30] The paradox of choice: Why having too many choices leads to confusion and unease [22:00] Have a closet full of clothes in the wrong colors? Here's what to do Resources mentioned: Episode #166: 8 Minimalist Style Principles Episode #079: The Secret To A Successful Capsule Wardrobe Watch the extended version of this interview on Youtube * Join our (free!) community here. * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Pinterest. Our Sponsors:* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content

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0:00.0	It has been a summer of self-care over here. I'm talking lots of hikes, lots of beach trips with the
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1:00.8	Well, hello there and welcome back my friends.
1:05.0	My name is Stephanie Safarian and you are listening to episode 232 of the Sustainable
1:12.0	Minimalist Podcast, a twice-weekly show about intentional and eco-minimalist living.
1:17.0	On today's show, we are seeking to reduce our impulse clothing purchase buys by
1:23.7	by creating boundaries around what we bring into our closets.
1:27.4	It happens all the time, right?
1:28.7	We see an item in a targeted ad
1:31.1	or perhaps on a mannequin at the store and we want it we need it we have to have it
1:36.8	but a lot of times once we bring that item into our home into our wardrobes, it remains unworn.
1:43.6	Or at least that happens to me all the darn time.
1:45.9	So today my guest is here to offer up her expertise
1:48.9	to help you and me as well understand
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