The Minimalism
The minimalism.
Minimalism is a style in visual arts, architecture, music and fashion, which began after second world war in western art in the 1960`s and early 1970`s. Usually in minimalism are used pared-down design elements.
The idea of simplicity appears in many cultures - does you ever been in Scandinavia? It appears especially in the Japanese traditional culture of Zen Philosophy. By the way , it inspired the minimalist architecture in the 19th century.
Minimalists lifestyle.
We can talk here about minimalists lifestyle as well - there is a lot of minimalists in the world in our days, but of course they are the minority. There are few online as well - lets mention Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus - the movie trailer "A documentary about the important things" which I publish in my blog last time is created by them. But we are not talking about minimalists lifestyle here - other wise we could write a whole book here - which is not our target :) If you are interested exactly in minimalists lifestyle which could be quite interesting at least for knowing - you are welcomed to visit Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus blog on
In there blog was said that they help over 20 million people live meaningful lives with less through their website, books, podcast, and documentary. The Minimalists have been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, Forbes, TIME, ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC, CBC, and NPR.
Fashion and wardrobe
In fashion, the minimalist style starts from the same principles related to the use of color in a context where space, light and form are of major importance in shaping the final product. Quality is the main characteristic of this style. It is all about simplicity and preciousness cuts detailed in a style that can be characterized as reserved, functional and aesthetic.
It is a casual style simply based on functionality, with carefully selected accents. It emanates a feeling of relaxation, sophistication and elegance. We can observe a precise coordination in harmony color, fabric and shape, resulting a complete simplicity. The complicated elements are removed from the silhouette that is now casual and comfortable. The characteristics are: clean lines, simple shapes, a new level of quality and originality addressed in a modern manner that turns the clothes in clear elements, matching the silhouette, with innovative details. The minimalist structures, the shapes and volumes are balanced by a practical sense and simple lines. It provides a state of perfection, new, fresh and ingenious.
An authentic blend of design and superior comfort, with new and sculptural forms, symmetries and graphic motifs. The minimalist style explores the visual appeal of shapes, asymmetries and volumes. In fashion, this style promotes an absolute modernity with a new meaning of the lines and proportions.
The clothing pieces are characterized by a studied simplicity and special cut: over-sized coats, sculptural jackets with stitch detailing, peplum blouses, dresses that follow the body line, sleeveless jackets and over-sized collar, straight pants, skirts with volume. The color palette is reduced, the non-colors -black and white are predominant, completed by neutral shades: ivory, colored grays, beige and navy. The fabrics are high quality, it is noticed the association between simple fabrics and fabrics with structured surfaces: wool, viscose, knit, cashmere or alpaca. The accessories are characterized by simplicity, basic geometric shapes and surprising proportions.
Models:
As you can see - it could be very nice looking too :)
Minimalism can change your life as well :) Lets look :)
7 "Yes" for minimalist wardrobe from experience of minimalists
That`s what they say :
1. You will have more money - because you will not have a need to buy things what you don`t wear.
2. Less guilt - Opening my closet used to be a daily reminder of my debt and discontent. There were the clothes that didn’t fit, the clothes I never wore, and even clothes with price tags still hanging on them. Once the excess went out the door, so did the guilt and other emotions I had been paying with for so long. When I let go, I realized I had paid enough. I paid with my money, my time, my attention and emotions. That is what minimalists are saying.
3. More clarity. - Now that I don’t spend my mornings deciding what to wear, or my evenings and weekends online shopping or trying thing after thing on at the mall, I experience less decision fatigue and have way more clarity. I know what matters to me now, and it’s not more shopping.
4. Less weight fluctuation. - There’s no science to this (that I know of), but it’s my belief that hanging onto clothes that don’t fit, hoping they will someday is stressful. And stress can contribute to weight gain. I’m not talking about a short-term situation like being pregnant or another reason you might gain weight temporarily, but the constant ups and downs that keep us holding onto three different sizes of clothing. Instead of causing more stress by getting rid of your “skinny clothes” or other sizes you may be holding onto, get them out of sight for 3 months. See what happens.
5.More freedom. - Now that I’m not interested in the latest trends, or the 40% offers and other sales, I’m not a slave to advertising and marketing campaigns that tell me to buy now. I buy when I need something new, not when they want me to buy. I’m surprised when I think of all the time and attention I devoted to buying on someone else’s schedule. Now I’m free.
6. Less time shopping. - I shop for clothes 4 times a year or less. I don’t shop every weekend, or for every event and emotion anymore. If you are thinking … but wait, I love shopping, I’d like to invite you to challenge that idea. Shopping was my go-to distraction from pain; the pain of boredom, disappointment, sadness, exhaustion. I didn’t know what I loved. Take a 3-month time out from shopping and see what you really love.
7. More confidence. - I always thought I needed to wear something new or special to prove myself. I needed the right heels to feel powerful, or a new dress to feel sexy, or a trendy jacket to feel put together and prepared. Once I started dressing with less, I found confidence in who I was instead of what I wore. Today I feel powerful, sexy and prepared from the inside out instead of the other way around.
I personally believe them :)
I hope this post was useful for you my friends :)
See you soon.
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