All About Project333 - The Start
On 26 Semptember 2014, I finally finally gave up. My mental health could not handle working with my mountains of clothes. I mean I already threw out/donated bags/boxes of my clothing before, but there was still too much. It was frustrating finding something to wear. I didn't want to go out. I just wanted to stay home.
I had started reading a book called The 100 Thing Challenge, and I was intrigued. Could I live with less? Definitely. Could I live with only 100 Things? Yeah, no. But it listed something called Project333 in the book. I googled it. I fell in love. Over the next few days, I started planning my 33 items and preparing things for storage and donation.
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In its simplest form, Project333 just means have only 33 items of clothing for going out for 3 whole months. Shoes, shirts, dresses, pants, accessories, etc. are all included. Sentimental items like wedding rings are not. But the rules are flexible, so I didn't count my accessories. #33in33 is basically an extra challenge on top. Yes, you're still limited to the same things. But now you must also prepare 33 different outfits! I thought that was interesting, so I was all like yeahhh I'm doing this.
You've already seen some of my outfits here.
But I thought I should actually show you the constraints I'm working with. Here we go!
Project333 Clothes List
Categories
- 7 pairs of shoes
- 5 outerwear
- 3 ‘cinchers’
- 8 bottoms
- 10 tops
Shoes
I picked my shoes first! I know I'll probably be wearing my grey flats over and over again... But I want options okay! I really love shoes. I wish Auckland were flatter.
Breakdown:
- Black lita-style platforms
- Nude ankle boots
- Nude leatherette platforms
- Nude platforms with ‘wooden’ look
- Black strappy platforms
- White sandals
- Grey ballet flats
Outerwear
For this Project333, I needed outerwear for spring and summer. It's still really chilly right now, so I have my warm purple coat. Blazer for when I want to look more polished and formal, I guess. Cardigans because I looove them. And my denim jacket/coat because it's warm without being too warm, you know?
Breakdown:
- Purple coat
- Denim coat
- Grey blazer
- White cardigan
- Blue cardigan
Cinchers
I'm trying to waist train, but I keep forgetting to wear it. I normally only remember when I plan on going out. Sigh. I think I'll wear it more if I keep my laptop on the desk. Anyway I counted my corset as part of Project333 because I might wear it on top like a belt.
Breakdown:
- 30” black waist training steel-boned corset
- Black waist belt
- Black studded belt
Bottoms
I really love feminine looks! It's no surprise I adore skirts. 2 years ago, I actually had more than 30(!?) skirts of different lengths and looks and no jeans. I got rid of at least half of my skirts since then and introduced jeans and pants to my wardrobe. Leggings are, of course, a staple for comfort-loving big girls.
Breakdown:
Breakdown:
- Polka dot jeans
- Wet look leggings
- Print pants
- Black circle skirt
- Black mini skirt
- Print mini skirt
- Striped blue & white half-circle skirt
- Floral mini skirt
Tops
And finally here are my tops. Nothing special really. Sorry about the quality of the images. I guess I was rushing it (and also I'm just using my iPad!). The yellow floral thing is technically not a top, by the way. I think it's actually a dress, but I use it as a shirt.
Breakdown:
- Red striped shirt
- Green striped shirt
- Floral top… thing
- Green cap-sleeved shirt
- Black print shirt
- Black shirt plain
- White Angry Birds shirt
- White long-sleeved top
- Pink shirt
- Peach shirt
Total: 33
Note: I didn’t count accessories for my challenge because they don’t take up much space, and I don’t have that many anyway. :D
Do you think I can survive with just these items until January?! I hope I can. I'll make it work. So far I'm really enjoying my capsule wardrobe. It's simplified dressing up even when I have to go somewhere last minute. :) If you want to join in on the fun, you really should!
P.S. Title image edited from work by Viiktor Hanacek via PicJumbo.
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