Welcome to Project 333 Style Stories, a brand new series featuring real people dressing with less. Your stories are so important and will inspire people to try Project 333 and discover the benefits of dressing with less. Send me your style story for consideration with 3 images of you and your 33 and answers to the questions below.
Steff
Tell us a little about yourself like what type of climate you live in, and what a typical day is like for you.
I’m a 26 and recently married, looking for the meaning in life! I’m passionate about travel and my husband. I’m not currently employed but looking to find what I hope to succeed at.
I’m from Zimbabwe, Africa where winters are very short and mild and summers are long and hot. However we have been traveling to the US a lot so my wardrobe has to include comfortable travel clothes.
Why did you start Project 333?
I have always had an obsession with clothes since I was younger and have accumulated a huge amount over the last few years. I initially was looking to learn how to pack wisely for traveling, when I came across on Ytravelblog. On return from our amazing two month honeymoon, I knew I did not want to get back into the rut I had been in before (my husband works away from home a lot and it’s hard to live alone at times) – so I decided to simplify my life starting with my wardrobe! In doing this, I felt I was taking control of my life and also realizing the more important things in life. I felt I needed to better understand myself and my style.
I like to look stylish every day, but with a wardrobe popping with clothes, it made it stressful and not enjoyable.
What’s in your 33?
My 33 (which is actually my 37) – I took your advice and made it my own project!
- Blue jeans
- Black jeggings
- Black tights
- Olive leather jacket
- White collared shirt
- Red checked collared shirt
- Green dress
- Black smart dress
- Blue light jersey
- Red light jersey
- Blue denim shorts
- Blue tank shirt
- White tank shirt
- Black spaghetti top
- White spaghetti top
- Blue spaghetti top
- Black long sleeved shirt
- Black jersey
- White jersey x2
- Grey/orange jersey
- Beige jersey
- Aquamarine jersey
- Green jersey
- Multi color skirt
- Nude skirt
- Pink snood
- Red pashmina
- White pashmina
- Brown boots
- Black pumps
- Red pumps
- Nude pumps
- Black ankle boots
- White sandals
- Black body warmer
- Light blue jeans
What have you discovered as a result of dressing with less?
I have realized how clutter can make you feel lost and a bit like drowning, and that when you simplify your life, it’s like a breath of fresh air and you can concentrate on more important things. It also made me realize that when we go traveling, I can better appreciate the adventures and beautiful places we see, rather than finding the next clothes shop and worrying about the stress of lugging cases of clothes around.
Project 333 has made a positive impact on my life. I always knew I wanted to change my lifestyle for the better, I just didn’t know where to start, and your guidance was amazing to let me be able to make this change, and like you say, it’s much bigger than just your wardrobe!
dressing simple is really amazing! i have been wearing really uncomfortable clothes before but now I realized that I should wear things that I could move in. amazing post! i’m now following you in bloglovin!
Great job Steff. Looks like you have a good variety of clothing that can mix and match. I can relate to the feeling of drowning. Before I decluttered and downsized I often felt overwhelmed. I didn’t exactly know where the overwhelm came from until I started decluttering. Now I realize it was all the clutter that surrounded me and interfered with daily decisions making.