8 Reasons Successful People Wear the Same Thing Every Day

If you have ever wondered why some successful people choose to wear the same outfit everyday, or better yet, if you are considering adopting a more streamlined wardrobe yourself, here are 8 convincing reasons.

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[BethGrantDeRoos]

Back in the 80's Steve Jobs asked me 'did you attend a private school?' because I wore the same outfit every day, as did he. Yes, I attended a boarding school and got hooked on wearing the same colour, style, dress everyday. Am 76 and still do. Six dresses all the same style, colour.

[sggprg]

1. Less time wasted
2. Less stress
3. Fewer decisions
4. Less wasted energy
5. Feeling put together
6. Iconic
7. Less expense
8. More peace

[dbartz]

My 20 piece capsule wardrobe was the best thing I've done for myself. Every piece goes together, they all look put together, and totally makes my days better. I will never go back to a closet full of clothes, and nothing to wear!

[allsquaredup]

When I realized a capsule wardrobe doesn’t require all neutrals and solids, I was in. A few vintage colorful Talbots skirts, some simple solid tops, a few sweaters and pants that fit - I’m practically unstoppable. 😏

[lizziemcdougall]

A colleague of mine wore the same outfit everyday of his teaching career: a black t-shirt and jeans. At the time, I did not have a good understanding of what this might have meant for him. You have explained very well all the advantages of this approach to getting dressed in the morning. On the day of his retirement after many years of teaching, staff and students wore a black t-shirt and jeans to celebrate his amazing contribution to his school. It was a fitting tribute to someone who was wise in so many ways and who passed on his teachings (as you are doing!). Thank you for another great video!

[kimlittleton]

When I went into less stress over "what to wear" was tremendous. My uniforms are all one color now. I grab and go. I was a secretary. I had no idea how stressful it was coordinating outfits, shoes, jewelry, etc. etc. My nursing uniforms have been a life changer. I get this concept. I cannot imagine working again in the mainstream and having to "dress" for the part. Would be incredibly stressful.

[gloriayouchisonbrown]

I love the idea, there is more to life than worrying about what to wear everyday

[kimsnader]

I used to work in theater, both on stage and off. A wardrobe of 80% black separates that packed and laundered easily was a given. Besides, black and dark denim hide a lot of stains and abuse. A handful of "wow" pieces or statement accessories for special occasions or performances could transform an outfit in mere seconds. Hint: most people don't notice much about what you wear as long as it's clean, mended, fits you properly and suits the occasion.

Today, I work in an upscale business-casual environment, and picked a "uniform" in a limited color palette with an emphasis on dark neutrals that suits my body type, coloring, and typical daily activities, but provides the same versatility to go from "grubby" work to "special occasion" by changing just one piece or adding an accessory. And always, always, always an investment pair of shoes that I would be comfortable wearing for a full-day urban trek but still look smart enough to wear to a special occasion.

This wardrobe has served me well for several years on multiple trips and long-term work assignments in varied climates and annual seasons in several countries.

My clothing shopping today consists of replacing my tried-and-true pieces when they wear out, or the occasional upgrading of a piece to one that offers more versatility or higher-quality fabric/construction.

[coolmesser]

After 10 years in the military I appreciated the advantages to having a uniform appearance. It just made my life simpler. Thus, for the next 3 decades I wore khakis, a white or blue button-up shirt, paisley tie, and blue blazer each day to court. Now, in retirement, I pretty much wear the same shirt and shorts daily as well.

[socaljmac]

When I started the video, I thought “if you are someone like Steve Jobs, decision fatigue is valid. For anyone else, if deciding what to wear each day fatigues you, I have questions.”

Less than nine minutes later, I realize I am only wearing a fraction of my wardrobe regularly and am reminded of my constant desire to simplify my life and possessions in other areas. Thank you for the thought provoking video.

[susan]

I am peeling down my closet slowly but surely, and trying to replace with high quality neutrals that all go together. Feels like a worthwhile journey, and love being able to turn off the massive clothing advertising machine. Thanks as always for your wise words Joshua.

[simplycj]

Every time I watch one of your videos I feel a sense of peace and happiness. I love my minimalist life. Never once have I doubted this journey. Thank you, Joshua.

[andrewdoeshair]

I started doing this sort of by accident ten years ago. I found a plain black shirt that fit well and was made well, then I eventually found that it was my favorite shirt— I would put it on first after every time I did laundry. So I managed to order 80 of them at wholesale pricing from a guy I knew with a printing company. For the past ten years I’ve been wearing this plain black shirt 95% of the time.

[TheChoiceofMotherhood]

I don't wear the same thing every day but I have a daily uniform. I wear the same thing every Monday, same thing every Tuesday, etc. It makes it so easy to know what to wear and if something is worn out I don't have to worry about replacing it with something that's the same as my other clothes. I have a storage tower and when my laundry comes out of the dryer I put the clothes directly into it's assigned day. Then in the morning I just grab from that drawer. I'm currently working on doing the same for my daughter.

[tammywilson]

Having a smaller wardrobe has been a huge blessing for me! Thank you for encouraging all of us!!

[jamesferrell]

Also, time saved shopping at the clothing store. Just grab 5 of the same thing and you are good for the work week.

[sonic]

I have sensory issues and hate wearing long sleeves or anything too low-cut. Yet I spend hundreds on fashionable fast fashion clothes my fantasy self would wear and never wore them because I wasn't comfortable in them. When I realized I am happy with my black T-shirts and don't need any other kind of tops, it was really freeing.

[msrefined]

I’m moving in this direction, however I live in the Midwest where the weather can change 30 degrees in the same day. I’m selling a lot of items and working towards losing 20-30lbs so I can start my capsule wardrobe.

[laurenroberts]

Josh, based on your earlier video about cutting your wardrobe way down I did the same earlier this year. I live in southern central coastal California so the weather is on the warmer side. I cut out approximately half my wardrobe and placed it in the guest room closet. From there I cut it in half again; one half went to the thrift store, the other half is still there and will likely go to the same thrift store soon. I looked at the way you dressed and decided that was good. So I ended up looking for tee shirt dresses--something I can wear to work at the college--and found these black cotton ones for $20 each at Target. I bought ten. And over the past six or eight months that is all I have worn with a single pair of black shoes. I simplified my hair; while I now have white hair I am letting it grow long and keeping it pulled back with a single white silk band. Make-up disappeared during Covid so getting dressed in the morning means no decisions whatsoever. And I like it! It takes about three minutes with no decisions. For the winter we are heading into I will add a couple pairs of black leggings and maybe three pairs of jeans plus some black tee shirts like yours. I am never bored with what I wear. And I love the freedom of no additional expense and most of all, no decisions because there are none. It is what it is. I almost feel sorry for those who dress differently every day.

[ElBoyoElectronico]

I switched to a capsule wardrobe for my work. Wow, what a game changer. It makes the process so much easier 😊