Three Minimalist Rules for Refining Your Wardrobe

From my teenage years when I admired Harajuku street style, through my twenties when I dreamed of a neat “office-lady” look, I’ve now arrived in my thirties. After countless detours and experiments, what I’ve finally discovered is minimalism.
This time, as a single woman in her thirties and a minimalist-in-training, I’d like to share the three rules I value most for honing my wardrobe.

1. Shape: Choose only what suits you

Shopping bags from impulse buys, trophies with price tags still attached…
What I learned from those experiences is this: don’t choose what you want, choose what actually suits you.
By incorporating self-taught analysis—like body type, personal color, and face shape diagnosis—I’ve finally learned to avoid major fashion disasters.
No more looking like a “warrior” because of the wrong color or overdone decorations. Now, choosing silhouettes that match my attributes has become the key to escaping fashion confusion.

2. Color: Monotone with an accent

A minimalist closet can easily fall into the trap of being all black and white.
So I made a rule for myself: base in monotone, with blue as the accent.
White tops, black bottoms, outerwear in gray or blue. Accessories are unified in clean silver.
Socks and innerwear? I buy multiple sets of the same ones. That small trick alone eliminates the morning stress of “I can’t find the other one!” during the daily rush.

3. Material: Light and wrinkle-free

Heavy, uncomfortable fabrics or clothes that require fussy care quickly turn into “closet clutter.”
That’s why I choose materials that are light, wrinkle-resistant, and quick-drying.
The best companions are those you can take on trips without stress—and that’s the minimalist answer.

From “clothes you like” to “clothes that suit you”

By paying attention to the three elements—shape, color, and material—aligned with age and lifestyle, even a small number of items can dramatically increase versatility.
It’s not about recklessly “reducing numbers,” but about refining a wardrobe that suits you.
I believe that’s the shortest path to raising daily satisfaction.

I’m still on this journey myself. And I hope to continue evolving along with my wardrobe.