Imagine waking up and changing your outfit multiple times before leaving for work. You arrive at your office only to feel over or underdressed. Then there’s that big meeting where you end up stressing more about your attire rather than focusing on your presentation. Sound familiar?
Our clothing choices can often create unnecessary stress, diverting our attention from more important tasks. This was the case for Mia Johnson, a graphic designer at a prominent advertising firm in New York. One day, she decided to simplify her life by adopting a uniform.
Mia purchased six pairs of black pants, fifteen white shirts, and a black blazer for chillier days. To add a special touch, she incorporated a custom black leather bow. In one shopping trip, she found everything she needed and put an end to the daily dilemma of what to wear. She wore her new uniform every single day for three years.
This concept isn’t entirely new. As Mia mentions, many individuals have embraced similar styles—often referred to as a “suit.” In her article for Harper’s Bazaar, which has gained significant attention, she shares her experience.
Some colleagues gave her curious looks, questioning whether she was making a bet or had joined a cult (one that requires a leather bow, perhaps?). However, Mia is in good company. Icons like Alex Turner, known for his denim and t-shirt combo, or the late Steve Jobs, who famously wore jeans and a black turtleneck, have also opted for simplicity in their wardrobes. Even President Obama is known for his signature gray and blue suits. Interestingly, Albert Einstein adopted a similar approach, choosing to wear multiple versions of the same gray suit to avoid decision fatigue in the mornings.
Unsurprisingly, there are fewer women among these well-known figures. The expectations for women to sport diverse outfits can be more intense. Yet, Mia changed the narrative for herself by selecting a uniform that met all her work requirements, freeing her from wardrobe worry. I admit, I find myself a bit envious—my own go-to outfit of jeans and a striped shirt can lead to extensive deliberation over which shirt to wear, even if they all look similar to others.
Mia discovered that since she eliminated the time wasted on wardrobe choices, her productivity surged. An amusing twist occurred when a VP at her previous company grew concerned seeing her in the same outfit every day, mistakenly believing she couldn’t afford new clothes. Although she never received a raise from that, it highlights the potential benefits of this approach.
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Summary
Mia Johnson adopted a uniform consisting of black pants, white shirts, and a blazer, wearing it daily for three years, which greatly reduced her stress over wardrobe choices. This practice, embraced by several notable figures, demonstrates that a simplified wardrobe can enhance productivity and creativity.