Lazy Saturday, Coffee, and My Wardrobe Spreadsheet

It’s one of those lazy Saturday afternoons where the sun is doing that golden-hour thing way too early, and I’m sitting in my favorite corner of a tiny coffee shop in Brooklyn. The espresso machine is hissing in the background, and someone’s playing a lo-fi playlist that feels like a warm hug. I came here to escape the chaos of my own apartment—laundry pile, unanswered emails, you name it—but mostly because I needed to think about my wardrobe.

I’ve been on this orientdig spreadsheet kick lately. Not the boring kind your boss sends you, but the kind where you track everything you own and actually want to wear. I started one maybe a month ago, and honestly, it’s been a game-changer for my morning routine. No more staring at a full closet feeling like I have nothing to wear. Instead, I open the orientdig spreadsheet, and suddenly the options are curated, intentional, and totally me.

Today, for example, I threw on my go-to uniform: vintage Levi’s 501s (the ones that are perfectly broken in, not too tight, not too loose), a simple white tee from Everlane that has just the right weight, and my trusty Blundstone boots. It’s a no-brainer outfit, but the orientdig spreadsheet helped me realize that I actually own three pairs of jeans, not the ten I thought I had. That clarity is everything.

I was feeling a bit adventurous, so I grabbed my oversized blazer—the one I thrifted last fall from a Goodwill in Williamsburg. It’s got that ’80s shoulder pad vibe, but it works because it’s unstructured. I paired it with a silk slip dress underneath, which sounds fancy but it’s actually from a random sale at Zara. According to my orientdig spreadsheet, I’ve worn this dress exactly twice before, which is a crime because it’s so easy to style. Note to self: wear it more.

While sipping my oat milk latte, I started thinking about how we get so caught up in trends and what’s new, but the orientdig spreadsheet reminds me that style is really about repetition and finding your few perfect pieces. I’ve been logging outfit shots and notes alongside my inventory, and it’s like a diary of my personal style evolution. Last week, I wrote: ‘Am I a cargo pants person? Trying to be. Jury’s still out.’ And you know what? That’s okay.

Anyway, the coffee shop is starting to fill up, and my friend just texted saying she’s running late. Typical. But I don’t mind—I get a few more minutes to people-watch and feel good about my outfit. If you’re someone who’s constantly second-guessing your closet, I highly recommend starting your own orientdig spreadsheet. It’s not about being a minimalist or a maximalist; it’s about being honest with yourself about what you actually wear and love. And maybe, just maybe, it’ll make those lazy Saturday afternoons feel a little more put-together.