This seems to me like a case of premature (or unnecessary) optimization. If one really wants to optimize their wardrobe, following a more Steve Jobs-like approach, and reducing the number of garments owned is the way to go.
Due to my carry-on-only lifestyle I own ~ one week of warm weather clothing, combined with a few warmer layers that I wear in colder weather. I wear almost the same thing every week, and I wear it until it's worn out, then replace it. I never own anything I don't wear.
It's so simple, and I waste so little time and money on my clothes. I am fashion conscious though: the little clothing I buy is usually designer or highly technical, and neutral colors which can be combined in many different ways and still match.
I love unnecessary optimization! This was a fun little project. My end goal of to be more like you. I had just lost a lot of weight and before buying the few higher quality items I wanted to be more informed about which ones I personally would get the most value from.
Technical clothing just means materials that have a purpose beyond looking good e.g. sweat/moisture wicking, light amount of stretch while staying tear resistant, having better ventilating material in certain places etc. It's sometimes confused with urban technical streetware brands but really it's any smart or casual clothes that take a lot of influence from hiking gear without looking like you're going for a hike.
By technical clothing, I basically mean layers with carefully chosen materials. Merino wool underlayers, outer layers appropriate for the activity: rain jacket, fleece, spandex.
Due to my carry-on-only lifestyle I own ~ one week of warm weather clothing, combined with a few warmer layers that I wear in colder weather. I wear almost the same thing every week, and I wear it until it's worn out, then replace it. I never own anything I don't wear.
It's so simple, and I waste so little time and money on my clothes. I am fashion conscious though: the little clothing I buy is usually designer or highly technical, and neutral colors which can be combined in many different ways and still match.