In 2017 I went on my own personal journey to not buy clothes for one year. At the end of my one year I didn't feel challenged enough, so I did it for TWO YEARS!
I have done a NO BUY YEAR (#365nobuy) every other year since. Five of them now, and each one has been one of the most clarifying things I do for myself.
Every year has its own rules. Sometimes I can sew things for myself, sometimes I can accept gifts, sometimes I can buy second hand, etc.
Some people undertake a No Buy Year for financial reasons, to reduce their carbon footprint, or to embrace minimalism, all of which are amazing motivations. However, my main focus is to become more connected to my closet, get more creative with my wardrobe, and become more conscious and grateful for what I have. I aim to rediscover my personal style and self-expression, and realize that I have all the tools I need for a stylish life right in front of me.
After every No Buy Year, I am always more invigorated and happier with my closet than when the year began (can you believe that?!). And every time, I come away with more self-love, more confidence, and honestly better mental health when I walk up to my closet.
I break the whole thing down in my No Buy Year video: why I keep doing it, the benefits nobody talks about (better personal style, less closet overwhelm, smarter shopping, more self-love), the story of that first two-year no buy that changed everything, and the closet-as-a-full-refrigerator idea that will shift how you see everything you already own.
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