The busy people of the world swear by it, but have you ever considered implementing a personal uniform? You know, wearing the same combination of items day in and day out, Mark Zuckerberg style. But it’s not just Mark!
Entrepreneurs such as Apple’s Steve Jobs, I Quit Sugar’s Sarah Wilson, Former President (sob, come back) Barak Obama, and The Collective Hub’s Lisa Messenger report having similar success with a personal uniform. For varying reasons. Everything from streamlining the ‘getting dressed’ process to ethical clothing practices and reducing stress. There is a lot to be said for choosing to wear a personal uniform.
So, why does it work?
I don’t know about you, but sometimes deciding what to wear is not only a stressful exercise in finding clothes that you ‘feel’ like wearing or fit, but it takes so much time. And brain space. All of these are reasons to set yourself the either the same clothes or a set idea (think blouse and pants) as a personal uniform.
Not only that but have you ever considered the volume of clothing you purchase, own, store and discard? It’s an environmental concern and something that we just don’t give enough consideration too. I mean, look at every YouTuber known to mankind and the haul videos. Gosh. So, having a uniform can reduce your clothing and monetary waste AND help the environment. Worth a look.
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Having a personal uniform has worked for me regarding my work wardrobe. Currently, in a more casual setting, I have 4 or 5 outfits that I wear to work, on repeat. I can get ready and be out the door in 15 minutes if I need to be. It’s simple, and I don’t feel the stress of trying and discarding some options before finally deciding.
You can pretend that doesn’t happen to you, but it does. And it’s the worst. Such a time and energy suck. If you’ve experienced that, or any sort of anxiety about what to wear then give this a try. Even if it’s for a few days a week. As women, we are told to look our best and to make an effort. A part of that is not repeating outfits. Shock horror. It’s not even possible, never mind practical, so give that up now.
Outfit repeating is the new black.
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Hi! I’m Melissa Walker Horn. Around here, they call me Suger. I’m the Chief Blogger and doer of all the things here at Suger Coat It. Blogging since 1901; I love a casual ootd, taking photos, and writing about things that irk or inspire me. I love wine and cheese, long days at the beach and spending time with my family. I make stuff for the internet over at Chalkboard Digital. You know, living the sweet life.
I don’t have a uniform as such but I do wear jeans and tshirt often. The tshirt will change every day though. I don’t feel stressed by this small choice everyday. Although I do have a bit of a stress fit when it comes to picking shoes!
Flip flops. Easy. Haha. I’m a Queenslander, don’t hold it against me. I totally think streamlining this decision process makes life easier. I love creating and the creativity of putting together an outfit, but on the daily? Gosh, that’s too much.
Personally, I’m all for uniforms–the comfortable, casual, colorful, creative kind. I tend to wear elastic waist pants, leggings, tunics, long flowing jackets and an occational maxi dress–which all coordinate. I’m semi retired so my uniform won’t work in corporate settings, but every where else I’m good to go.
I love this. You’re so right, no one said that your personal uniform had to be boring. It can be stylish and creative. I think if it’s not something that you take a huge amount of joy from (and on the daily, I don’t) then finding a set of clothes you can default too is workable. Plus, I LOVE to sleep in, it helps with that. Haha.