I've been trying to trim superfluous items out of my wardrobe while replacing mainstays with technical versions for more versatility. 90% of these technical purchases have been Outlier products. They really are fantastic.
So far I have acquired (through Grailed, eBay, and directly through the Outlier site): *2 Merino/Co shirts *1 PP 003 *2 60/30 Chinos *1 Climbers *1 Old SDs *1 2015 SDs *1 Strongworks *1 2015 New Way *1 New OGs *1 pair Megafines
I have a few pairs of ExOfficio boxer briefs, Me Undies trunks, and MyPakage trunks that are my go-tos. I prefer Injinji NuWool socks for my feet, but the Outlier Megafine's are still a great option. I also keep some old Levis and cotton button-up shirts around to beat up on if I'm painting or working on my motorcycle/car. A Poler Merino Ninja Suit (worth every penny) is one of two technical base layers I own, the other being a bamboo Jaco rash guard (also great, but super hard to find).
I don't really wear t-shirts often anymore, so I can't comment on Outlier's merino ones. That being said I think it's possible to replace 99% of your everyday wear with Outlier products, while simultaneously cutting down on the amount of items in your wardrobe. This is because Outlier products practically beg to be worn for days on end between washes.
For example: One of my original tests of Outlier clothing was wearing a Merino/Co and a pair of SDs to a casino. I've never been to a casino for any period of time without the overwhelming smell of cigarette smoke attaching itself to my clothing. After hours spent wandering around this smoke filled environment I asked my dad to smell my shirt the next day. He was hesitant, but after a sniff he said it smelled fine. I asked if he could tell I'd spent 4 hours in a casino the night before wearing the same shirt and he was amazed saying he smelled no hint of smoke or even BO. After two days of wearing the SDs outside in sweaty 90 degree weather and inside smoky casinos I took them off and buried my nose in the crotch gusset (gross I know, but I had faith). I smelled no BO or smoke odor. I was amazed and since then I pack only one pair of SDs for a trip lasting up to 5 days. I'm completely sold on the odor and moisture resistant properties of Outlier clothing, traveling light is a cinch now.
This really cuts down on laundering as well. I usually do one load per week Sunday morning of all my Outlier clothing that I wore (warm water, Biokleen) and hang dry them over my bathtub. They're dry and ready for the next week by Monday morning.
So, yes I think it's possible to achieve your minimalist Outlier wardrobe with ease (and at least $1000 clothing budget haha). I think for now underwear and tuxedos will be the only ahem... outliers in this scenario. :D
I'll show myself out...