What is a lean, minimal wardrobe?

You may call it a minimalist wardrobe, an interchangeable wardrobe, or something very similar.

Around here, we refer to it as a Lean Wardrobe.

Lean Wardrobe: a minimalist wardrobe; the minimum number of clothing items you need to create a flexible, well-rounded wardrobe that suits your daily life.

Is a lean, minimal wardrobe right for me?

It does not matter if you are:

young, old, or middle-aged

light-skinned, dark-skinned, or somewhere in between

fat, skinny, or athletic

short, tall, or of average height

blessed with crazy deep pockets, on a strict budget, or somewhere in the middle

The Lean Wardrobe is a framework on how to approach building a wardrobe, regardless of your age, body type, or budget. Yes, the Lean Wardrobe is for you if you want a versatile, interchangeable set of clothes that you can wear every day, no matter where you’re headed.

Why a Lean Wardrobe is different (not your typical “minimalist” wardrobe)

Most minimalists would boast about the small amount of clothing they have. They may limit themselves to 10 or 20 pieces.

And while having an extremely minimal wardrobe may work well for them… it doesn’t work for everyone.

I’m no clothing minimalist, and I don’t expect you to be either.

So how is the Lean Wardrobe different from the minimalism practices you often read and hear about?

It’s more about optimizing, not minimizing.

I want to help you curate a thoughtful wardrobe with the right amount of clothing. And I want you to have clothes that you enjoy wearing, that showcase your personality, and that works for your lifestyle.