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Children usually have SO many things… excessive amounts of clothes, toys, books, you name it! Managing all of these things can become really overwhelming and stressful. One way to cut back is to have a minimalist wardrobe for your child.
There are other benefits to having a small, simple wardrobe for your kids as well: you will save money, have less clutter around the house and it’s better for the environment!
So, lets get started! Here are the top three tips for building your child’s minimalist wardrobe.
Only Keep What You Need
Make a list of what your child will need. Everyone’s child will need something different depending on their age, lifestyle and season. Here’s an example for spring months:
- 4 pairs of pajamas
- 4 pairs of long pants
- 3 pairs of shorts
- 7 short sleeved shirts
- 2 long sleeved shirts
- 1 light weight hoodie
- 1 rain jacket
- 1 pair of rain boots
- 1 pair of sneakers
- 7 pairs of underwear
- 7 pairs of socks
Once you’ve decided on what you’ll need, let your child help you choose which items they’ll keep (within the allotted amount). This will give them confidence, and they’ll be happy to wear the clothes they decided to keep.
Now that their closet is cleared out, be sure to keep an active donation box for clothes they outgrow or ones that are no longer needed. This will keep it from getting out of hand again.
Buy Comfortable, High Quality Items
When buying new clothes, look for basic, staple tops and bottoms so they can be mixed and matched easily.
You will be buying much less clothes, so be sure to choose fabrics that are durable and wash well. Knit fabrics are perfect for kids’ clothes because they often feature incredible patterns and fun prints but are also highly durable and comfortable.
When choosing outerwear, one good quality hoodie is sufficient for the spring and fall. Order a custom hoodie from Printful to match your child’s current interests. It’s sure to become their favorite piece of clothing that they will enjoy wearing over and over again.
Let Your Family and Friends Know About Your Minimalist Wardrobe
I think most of us can agree that a lot of our children’s clothes come gifted from family and friends. Although their intentions are good, this often leads our kids’ closets overflowing!
Let them know that you are trying to keep their wardrobe minimal so they can purchase other gifts, or add money to your kids’ college funds instead. This will help you maintain a stress free, clutter-free wardrobe.
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