Why decluttering is necessary to improve the level of men’s fashion and dressing.

The phrase “to be fashionable, you must declutter “ is a popular one, but is it true? In this article, we will consider the relationship between fashion and decluttering from the perspectives of “what you should think about before decluttering,” “the benefits of decluttering,” and “what hinders decluttering.

Before decluttering, 1) “Should I always wear different clothes?”

When we look at how actors, models, fashionistas, celebrities, and fashion bloggers dress on TV, in fashion magazines, and on Instagram, we notice that they “always wear different clothes. It is tempting to think, “I must wear something different all the time to look good,” but I recommend that you abandon such a notion. Needless to say, actors and models are provided with clothes by their stylists and sponsors, and even if they buy their own clothes, there is no reality in the daily outfits of bloggers and store clerks who are “in the business of wearing and showing off their clothes.

Before decluttering, 2) “Should I live a lifestyle where I don’t worry about the variety of clothes I have to wear?

Having said that, “I don’t want my friends to think I always wear the same clothes.” There may be people who think like that. If so, it might be a good idea to change your mindset a little and rethink your communication style from the perspective of “even if I wear the same clothes, if I meet someone different from the person I met last week, they won’t think I’m wearing the same clothes. While you value your good friends and loved ones, by expanding the range of people you associate with a little more than you do now, you will naturally reduce the number of clothes you need and expand your own world. Sometimes stepping outside of your comfortable relationships may naturally change your wardrobe, such as when ” the quality of your clothes becomes more important than the number of clothes you have.

Before decluttering, (3) “Should I use social networking sites to express myself by forcing myself to wear more clothes?”

You may be thinking, “I need to dress differently every time I upload a photo to Instagram or Facebook to get more likes and comments…” You may be saying, “I’m not sure. As mentioned above, if you are an Instagrammer who makes a business out of itself, you probably have a big problem. As a fashionista, it would be bad for business if you always upload photos of yourself in the same outfits and your followers get tired of it. The same would be true for those who are in the business of attracting customers by creating a rich lifestyle. However, for most people, whether or not they get a good response on social networking sites does not change their income or their reputation as a human being. It may be the right time.

Before decluttering (4) “When you reduce the number of clothes you buy, the unit price and quality of one item increases.

Before decluttering, it is important to reduce the frequency of purchasing unnecessary clothes in the first place. One of the benefits of reducing the number of clothes you buy is that you can “increase the unit price and quality of the clothes you buy. Instead of spending 10,000 yen on three fast fashion brand cut-and-sewns that you don’t really like, you can spend it on items that you really want, and the quality of your wardrobe and your level of self-satisfaction will increase dramatically. (*This is not to deny fast fashion itself.) You can buy a T-shirt for 10,000 yen, use it to buy a brand-name knit that you normally wouldn’t touch, or put it in savings to buy a pair of high-end leather shoes.

Advantages of decluttering (1) “You won’t have to ruin your outfits with not-so-good clothes.

Do you have clothes that you don’t like that much but can’t seem to get rid of? And the clothes that you keep are the ones that you think, “I have to keep…” and you don’t want to waste them. And you end up wearing the clothes you keep because they are too good to throw away. When you wear such clothes, you may not feel good when you go out, or you may meet a girl you are interested in only at such times. Also, the way you dress is a mysterious thing, and ” even one piece of clothing that is not good for you will leave a strong negative impression on you. It may be similar to the fact that no matter how great the ingredients are, even if they are cooked by a first-rate chef, if there is even one rotten ingredient in the food, it will not be edible.

Advantage 2 of decluttering: “You will find your favorite clothes! They won’t be crushed in your closet!”

Many men may find that their closets are filled to the brim with wardrobes. Especially in the housing situation in central Tokyo, small closets are the norm. In such a situation, too many clothes can cause a favorite outfit to go missing, or clothes can get squeezed together and not be stored in their best condition. Jacket lapels can become crushed, moisture can lead to insect infestation, and friction between clothes can cause furballs, which are not good things. When it comes to the number of clothes you own, ” the bigger the better.

Enemy of decluttering 1) “The temptation of the walk-in closet.”

Some of you may be envious and say, “Oh no, I have a walk-in closet…” Some of you may be envious that you have a walk-in closet. However, a walk-in closet can be the main culprit of a failed wardrobe collection. The space in the closet accelerates the “I don’t have enough clothes” mentality, which leads to adding extra wardrobe items and not being able to get rid of clothes that you really don’t need. If you have to attend social parties night after night and always have to dress differently, a large closet is a convenient space, but if not, be careful.

Advantage of decluttering (3) “Knowing the pain of throwing away clothes reduces unnecessary purchases and allows you to take better care of your clothes.”

For the Japanese, who have a “mottainai” spirit, the stress of “throwing things away” is not small. It is this stress that will help you succeed in your next purchase. The stress of “throwing away” is probably greatest at the time of “throwing away unworn clothes. By experiencing the pain of throwing away, you will be able to ask yourself, “If I buy this dress, will I be able to wear it enough times to feel good about it so that I won’t regret it when I eventually throw it away? and “I will take good care of it and maintain it so that I can wear it for a long time.

Enemy #2 of decluttering: “The trap of ‘fashion repeats itself.

You may think, “I can’t wear it now, but it will be in fashion again, so I may keep it for that time…” This is a common thought when disposing of clothes. It is true that fashions repeat themselves, and eventually a boom will come back. However, fashions do not shift in exactly the same way. The silhouettes and lengths of trendy clothes change with each era, even in the same genre of clothing, so if you pull out an old item when the boom comes back, you will probably feel ” outdated ” or “somewhat drab. It is also possible that your body shape and tastes have changed. With the exception of a few very standard items, you should make a decision on whether or not to discard your clothes, being aware that in many cases, the clothes you don’t wear now will be even less wearable 10 years from now.