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Could You Wear Only 10 Garments for 91 Days of Summer?
Do you have what it takes to limit your wardrobe to the very essentials Green By Design is double-dog–daring you to wear only 10 pieces from your closet for the entire summer as part of its Summer Light Challenge.
The rules:
Inspired by Earth Day, we’re challenging ourselves and our readers to pick just ten garments (accessories and underthings not included, of course) and wear only those garments for the entire summer: 10 pieces for 91 days. [Or, do the "lite" version -- 10 pieces, 1 vacation -- pack light!!]
Summer is a time of simplicity and carefree days. Our hope is that those who join the challenge will gain a better understanding of their signature look and style, allowing them to shop smarter with a keener eye for pieces they’ll truly love in the future. It’s about consuming less, making do with what you have, simplifying your daily fashion equation and identifying the MVPs of your closet.
What 10 pieces will you choose?
That last part is easier than you may think. (Hint: Dresses count as a single piece and it’s an outfit all in one. Sorry, guys — no shortcuts for you.)
The challenge kicks off on June 21, the summer solstice. Are you in?
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I’m totally in! I think it’ll be such a fun challenge. Will there be any place to keep eachother updated on how we’re doing with the challenge?
Comment by courtney audette — May 8, 2010 @ 10:43 am
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When I travel I take 3 bottoms, 3 tops, a jacket, and nightwear. That worked for me for 10 weeks in Mexico this summer.
I have lots more than that in my closet, but this challenge inspires me to reduce further. 10 is not likely, but I am moved to see how close I can get this summer!
Comment by kat — May 22, 2010 @ 10:07 am
I love this idea! I think I’m in. Get ready to see my little black dress A LOT. Considering I need workout clothes, my bikini and a hoodie for the post pool chillies… that’s 4 gone already. Wow!
Comment by Katie — May 26, 2010 @ 12:57 pm
[...] the weekend, Green by Design ran a post by yours truly on why I’ve joined the blog’s Summer Light Challenge, reducing my wardrobe to ten easy pieces for the duration of the summer. We’re on the [...]
Pingback by Ethical Style » Guest Posting for Green by Design’s Summer Light Challenge! — July 12, 2010 @ 9:36 am
What a fab idea. We should all do this.
Comment by ggs_closet — July 12, 2010 @ 9:41 am