If you have never personally met me, you can probably recognize me as the girl wearing all black in the middle of summer. I actually wear black 90% of the time both at the office and in everyday life.

People, my mother in particular, used to ask why I would always wear black when there are so many other options. Also, I am Mexican and have skin that goes pretty well with most colors #naturallyTanSkinForTheWin. I honestly don’t know when the shift happened. I’m pretty sure I used to wear purples and pinks at some point in my life. The more I think about it. I am still not 100% sure. What I do know are the benefits to wearing one color 24/7.

• When shopping, I can focus on one color group
• Black is a color that can be formal and casual AT THE SAME TIME – I don’t have to worry too much about feeling over or under dressed in most settings. (life tip: when in doubt, always over dress)
• Clothing is often seen as a way to express yourself. I’m pretty loud and bold so wearing black clothing is probably a good balance. If I do feel like adding a little extra to an outfit, I have an extensive collection of statement necklaces that help.

Without a doubt the best benefit is: when I wake up in the morning, I can pick out a pair of bottoms and a top and there is a pretty good chance it will go together. It’s almost like having a uniform. I don’t have to spend a lot of time thinking about what to wear or stressing about it first thing in the morning. I have actually come across a few articles that a talk about the benefits of narrowing down clothing options or creating a work uniform.

“It was a waste of energy to choose anew what to wear each day”

Why Zuck and other successful men wear the same thing every day

“Decision fatigue refers to the deteriorating quality of decisions made by an individual after a long session of decision making.”

8 Reasons Successful People Are Choosing to Wear the Same Thing Every Day

What are you wearing tomorrow?