I found a solution to my shopping habit.
Just a few days ago, I stressed about falling out of love with my lovely clothing from 2020, but I found a solution.
Thanks, Madonna!
Well, I hope she found her items.
However, thank you.
I learned a new term
Not really.
See, I knew about this term already in terms of vintage high fashion like Chanel, Dior, and Versace, but I liked the way the term was used in a recent post.
Sorry to Madonna, I truly hope she found her “personal archival” pieces after her surprise guest performance at Coachella.
However, hearing the term used in that capacity changed my mindset.
Why am I not referring to my clothing as a personal archive
Like, uh, hello!
We’re already building a future museum of vinyls, CDs, and VHS tapes; why not do the same for my clothing?
Rank the clothing under “personal archive,” and if it doesn’t fit, get rid of it.
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See, that book had me stressed
I am reading one of the books I got from the library, and it’s about women and style. However, the book… well, chapter one had me a bit concerned.
It wasn’t the book. It was me.
I no longer like some of the clothing in my wardrobe. You can read that essay here.
And it made me sad.
However, now I have a solution.
If it doesn’t rank as a personal archive, it has to go
A sexier word choice.
That’s all I needed!
If I don’t envision the item in my closet a few years from now, it has no space.
And that goes for anything in my life!
If an opportunity or event doesn’t make sense to belong in my “personal archive,” I am not participating.
It’s always deeper than just clothing.
What counts as a personal archive
Is it sustainable enough to last? That’s step one.
What impact has it had on my life? Is it memorable, honorable? Does it represent a good time in my life?
Would I want baby Chan to have it? Lol
That’s just a few sentiments to consider.
It’s true, I’ve found a new word to obsess over!
Let’s Talk About It
Are you starting a “personal archive?”