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Editors note:<\/strong> this is a guest post from Jesse at <\/em>EENVOUD<\/a><\/strong> (which means simplicity in Dutch)<\/em><\/p>\n

In the spring of 2008 I studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain. Almost everyday, I would stop into Zara on the way home from class. Zara didn\u2019t exist in the US back then, and to a broke, fashion-obsessed college student, it was the holy grail. They had new stuff everyday! And almost everyday, I would leave with something in my hand. To be worn out to a bar or discoteca that night and likely only worn a handful of times or never again. It was like grabbing a gelato on the way home, eating half and tossing the rest out. Those purchases provided me with an immediate rush of pleasure at a low price point. No harm, right? Wrong<\/i>.<\/p>\n

As we all know, the production and disposal of vast quantities of cheap clothing is terrible for our environment and for the lives of many of the workers creating it. But, it\u2019s also terrible for our wardrobes. How many times have you looked at your closet full of clothes, but haven\u2019t really wanted to wear any of it? How many times has everything felt slightly off? How many times have you felt like you don\u2019t own the right clothing? How many times has your wardrobe overwhelmed you?<\/p>\n

I know that I\u2019m not the only one. As a self-described minimalist and somebody who also loves style, I\u2019ve spent the past several years experimenting and have finally figured out how to build<\/i> a wardrobe. I barely purchase anything, but I also now own the best wardrobe of my life. One that makes me feel like myself and brings me joy everyday. Below are the lessons I\u2019ve learned.<\/p>\n

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Change Your Perspective<\/h3>\n

The world\u2019s perspective of clothing has gone through a major shift in the past decade. As the fast fashion industry has come into existence and boomed, the value that we place on clothing has shifted from \u2018cherished item\u2019 to \u2018disposable commodity\u2019.<\/p>\n

The first step in creating a great wardrobe is to change your perspective of clothing. Instead of thinking of it as a product to be purchased and eventually discarded, think of clothing as in-disposable, <\/i>like furniture or artwork. Would you buy a piece of artwork that you only sort of liked because it was on sale? No. Artwork is something that you must love to invest in. It\u2019s something that you thoughtfully purchase to serve your lifestyle, that you take care of and that brings you joy. Think of clothing the same way.<\/p>\n

Create Seasonal Lists<\/h3>\n

A few years ago, I started creating lists for the new pieces that I wanted to add to my wardrobe each season. This was a drastic shift away from the mindless online shopping or store shopping of my past. Instead of impulsively buying something the moment I saw it because it gave me a rush, I only purchase exactly what I know will enhance my existing wardrobe each season. I also personally limit myself to a maximum of 3 new additions each season*, but that\u2019s not necessary as long as you\u2019re mindful of what you want and why. Here are the items currently on my summer wish list:<\/p>\n

June \/ July \/ August:<\/strong><\/p>\n