Clues for a minimal closet

#Minimalism is not only a fashion trend, but also a way of living. It is an art movement that stands for reducing what we have to the minimal necessary in all the aspects of life. This movement uses the minimal and basic, including geometrical figures and monochromatic palettes, which almost always include black and white, and neutral colors in its most pure form.

It is all about abstraction, simplicity, reduction and synthesis, order and dematerialization. And it touches every aspect of our lives, from music to architecture and literature.

But our focus is always fashion and there is where we will stand. How do you make your closet minimal? We help you with five things you need to know to achieve this closet.

• A key aspect is that those pieces should look as if they where made for you. There is no need for a tailor, but it needs to feel unique. The typical items that everyone has from H&M won´t go with a minimal closet.

• Shoes: it is trend for women who want to be comfortable, as shoes are flat, and neutral sandals are a big hit in minimalism. Sneakers are also admitted, and even running shoes. All comfortable shoes made to make you feel good and why not look great with little effort.

• Jewellery must be simple and have your personal touch. It is important in minimalism to have things that feel like yours, that define who you are as a minimalist person. H&M, Asos and Tobi are three places to shop for this kind of jewels. Long necklaces, geometric figures for earrings and golden simple bracelets.

• Think of how many items you really need and don´t have more than that. You could think while of buying in what combinations you will late do with those pieces. It is a fashion trend that needs to be thought through. And of course, get rid of the rest of the clothes that won´t go with this closet. Don´t keep them “just in case” or you won´t get to your goal.

• Seasons are an old thing, shop for staff you will keep no matter the year. Minimalism is a trend with no seasons at all and something you wore last year works perfectly this year too. For example: a black or white coat. They are always useful, no matter how many years they have. As long as they are basic and makes you look and feel pretty.

As you can now see, minimalism is not all simplicity. Behind that basic closet hides a big effort to make it and to combine those clothes to make amazing minimal outfits. You need to know what minimalism is before trying to be into the movement and you need a specific closet with certain clothes you can´t miss. Moreover, there are a huge number of colours and patterns that are not admitted and oblige you to make a big change in your wardrobe.

Keeping into consideration these five clues, you will sure be able to be an amazing and trendy minimalist.