The Project 333 Challenge (+ my summer capsule wardrobe) (2024)

The Project 333 Challenge (+ my summer capsule wardrobe) (1)Author Courtney Carver

Almost eleven years later and I’m still thrilled to recommend the Project 333 Challenge.

Dressing with 33 items or less started as a personal challenge in 2010 and has become something personal and rewarding for tens of thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands of people around the world. It started with my closet and then took on a life of it’s own. Now, it’s a book too (with pretty much an answer to every question you may have) and still a part of my closet and my life.

The Project 333 Challenge (+ my summer capsule wardrobe) (2)

Take a look at my summer capsule wardrobe below but first …

Why you might want to take The Project 333 Challenge

I could give you 1000 reasons but unless you are ready for a change or even a little shift in what you wear, how you think and understanding what you need and want in your closet and in your life, it might not be time.

If you are ready, by taking The Project 333 Challenge you’ll be able to …

  • save money.
  • reduce decision fatigue.
  • find out what you really like to wear.
  • create space in your closet.
  • have fun with friends (if you do it with someone else).
  • inspire others (by sharing your challenge on Instagram).
  • get curious about what really interests you.
  • get back time and attention by not shopping for three months.
  • have more room to breathe.

And if you are wondering, you won’t …

  • get rid of everything you aren’t wearing (you just hide it).
  • suffer by wearing things that don’t fit or you don’t like just to follow the rules.
  • compete with anyone else (you can’t win Project 333).
  • feel guilty about the clothes you never wear (because they will be out of sight).
  • overthink it once you get started. Most people say the most challenging part of the challenge is thinking about starting.

What I’m wearing this summer

See below for exactly what’s in my capsule wardrobe this summer.

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Pictured above:
3 pants
3 dresses
1 jumpsuit
1 blazer
1 sweatshirt (almost time to replace)
5 shirts (may rotate in two more in Sept)

Not pictured above:
1 jacket
1 scarf
1 sunhat
1 sunglasses
2 necklaces
1 crystal bracelets
1 pair of earrings
1 purse
1 crossbody sports bag
4 pairs of Shoes
closet doors (coming soon)

Total: 28 items
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This is it, my summer (July – Sept) Project 333 wardrobe.

If you want to take the Project 333 Challenge

Choose 33 items (or less) including clothes, shoes, jewelry and accessories. Pack up and hide everything else and then you don’t have to think about shopping or what to wear for the next three months. For more details, here’s a little guide.

Underwear, sleepwear and workout clothes don’t count as long as your workout clothes are working out. Oh, and loungewear that doesn’t leave the house doesn’t count either. Thanks to 2020, I think we all have plenty of that.

I know this doesn’t look like a lot but chances are, even if your closet is full, you are only wearing a handful of your favorites over and over again. Getting the other stuff out of sight will give you a chance to sample simplicity and decide what you really want/need in your closet and your life.

P.S. If you feel any kind of way about the lack of color in my wardrobe, please read this.

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The Project 333 Challenge (+ my summer capsule wardrobe) (2024)

FAQs

What is the 333 method capsule wardrobe? ›

The 333 styling method is a minimalist fashion challenge encouraging individuals to select and wear only 33 items for 3 months. This includes clothing, accessories, jewelry, outerwear, and shoes, aiming to simplify wardrobe choices and promote sustainable fashion habits.

What is the 333 method for summer? ›

Using the 3-3-3 method to create multiple outfits with 3 tops, 3 bottoms and 3 pairs of shoes. This is proof that a capsule wardrobe really does work and is worth investing in. Try the 3-3-3 challenge yourself and let me know how many outfits you can create.

What is the 3 3 3 rule capsule wardrobe? ›

If you want to take the Project 333 Challenge

Choose 33 items (or less) including clothes, shoes, jewelry and accessories. Pack up and hide everything else and then you don't have to think about shopping or what to wear for the next three months.

Could Project 333 change your life? ›

CC: Yes! Project 333 had such a dramatic effect on my life and habits so I've been thrilled to hear from others that they've had a similar experience. It gives people the time and space to consider how they might live their lives differently and the confidence to take steps to change.

What is the 333 method of packing clothes? ›

The 333 method is simple: Pack three tops, three bottoms, and three pairs of shoes, then mix and match for at least nine different outfits or 27 different looks if you're counting the various shoe options, too. Create your own custom boards and keep all your inspiration in one place.

What is 333 clothing? ›

Enter: The 333 Method. LAST CHANCE: The Nordstrom Sale Ends August 4th! The 333 method is essentially a bite-sized version of a capsule wardrobe. You choose three tops, three bottoms, and three shoes, and challenge yourself to create as many outfit combinations as possible with your selections.

What is the 333 technique? ›

It's an easy technique to remember and use in the moment, it's available to us the majority of the time, and it can be a simple strategy to help us focus and ground when anxiety overwhelms. Put simply, you name three things you can see, three you can hear, and move three different body parts.

Do shoes count in capsule wardrobe? ›

All clothing, accessories, jewelry, outerwear, and shoes count towards your number. Exceptions include wedding rings, underwear, sleepwear, in-home loungewear, and workout clothing.

What doesn't count in a capsule wardrobe? ›

But if it helps you to limit the number of those items as well, you can. You never count underwear, sleepwear, special event clothing, or uniforms. That said, once you've parred down your regular wardrobe, you might be inspired to edit some other areas as well.

What is the 333 method of decluttering? ›

The 333 decluttering method, often called Project 333, is a simple fashion challenge. It asks you to pick 33 items of clothing to wear for 3 months.

How to start Project 333? ›

1. I call the first 333 method “Keep it simple”
  1. Choose 33 items (clothing, jewelry, accessories, shoes) to wear for 3 months.
  2. Hide everything else.
  3. Remember that this is not a project in suffering. ...
  4. Have fun, be curious and if you are game, let me know what you discover at the end of the challenge.

What is the universal message of 333? ›

Angel Number 333 is associated with growth. Whether in the spiritual, personal, or financial aspects, if an individual is repeatedly seeing the sequence of threes, it means that it is their time to expand.

What is the 3 3 3 method of dressing? ›

By mixing + matching just 3 tops, 3 bottoms, + 3 pairs of shoes, you can unlock countless outfit combinations that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're dressing for work, brunch, or a casual day out, this minimalist approach is a foolproof way to create outfits that will always look effortlessly chic.

What is the 3 3 3 fashion trend? ›

The concept is simple: select 3 bottoms, 3 tops, and 3 shoes and see how many cute outfits you can make! We could immediately see the genius of such a simple styling strategy and decided we wanted to take on the challenge!

What is the 333 method on Tik Tok? ›

Coined by TikTok creator and self-proclaimed fashion girlie, Rachel Spencer (@rachspeed), the '333' method challenges you to select nine items from your wardrobe (specifically, three tops, three bottoms, and three pairs of shoes) and create as many outfits as you can, using only these items.

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