I stopped owning clothes and started renting instead

Since 2023 I have put a lot of effort into decluttering my closet until it became a true capsule wardrobe of black, white, brown, navy and a small set of staples that all mix and match. Part of it was practical (I don’t have much closet space) but mostly it was about being more intentional about how I was consuming clothes.

I always felt like my closet didn’t reflect my lifestyle (or at least not the one I wanted) so I gave away most of the clothes I wasn’t wearing often, and got my wardrobe down to 33 basic pieces. Getting dressed became faster and way less mentally draining… But I started to get bored.

I missed experimenting with new trends. I got the itch for new outfits without wanting the consequences that usually come with them. I didn’t want to keep buying fast fashion that falls apart after a few wears, and I didn’t want to sink money into luxury pieces that might feel dated in a season or two.

That’s kinda what has pushed me to switch to renting clothes. It’s a little pricier than long term ownership but it allows me try current styles I love without overstuffing my closet or overconsuming. I get to experiment an have fun with fashion again! If you’re struggling with the balance of variety vs over consumption like I was and you can afford to try a rental service I’d definitely recommend it!