I adopted a minimalist wardrobe several years ago and went from 175 articles of clothing to under 38 pieces. I've been fine-tuning that number and have 45 items as of 2018 with a planned increase to 48 items in 2019. My initial approach was to drop the total count and now the fine-tuning process is to identify specific colors and types of clothing to ensure a proper balance across my entire wardrobe ensemble. Core Colors I've settled on three core colors: Black, Blue and White. They constitute roughly 70% of my total wardrobe and I'm slowly increasing different color choices in 2019; notably a Red Adidas Track Jacket. Brand Quality I've been experimenting with various types of clothing and color choices and when I'm satisfied with a certain type or color I then seek out the best brand quality that I can reasonably afford. In general, I spend on better brands for work attire and limit my discretionary budget for casual clothes on mostly fast fashion
An introspection and ongoing dialogue with myself on how to live simple in this modern, materialistic society.