Those Too-Tight Jeans
Listen, we get it. You paid a ton for them. And sure, you might bounce back into them someday. But chances are, when that someday arrives, those blue jean threads will be long out of style. Denim trends move quickly, so your bootleg beauties that hugged your pre-kid hips? Kiss them goodbye.
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That Once-a-Year Dress
That loud, boisterous dress is flattering and cute, but your lifestyle doesn’t quite call for a sequined number on the regular. Throw it into an easily accessible storage bin for the next time you head to Vegas, or replace with a more suitable alternative that you’ll actually wear more often.
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The Big Baubles
Minimal jewelry is here to stay — the thinner the strand, the better. Gather your super bright, inexpensive costume jewelry of yesteryear and offer it to your kids’ dress-up bin. They’ll be overjoyed, and you’ll free up some precious storage space.
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Those Wobbly Heels
They look great in photos and sit pretty on your shelf, but those sky-high heels have a habit of making you tumble over, each and every time you wear them. Find a more suitable replacement that promises comfort and class, then bid those babies adieu.
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That Itchy Wool Sweater
Sure, sweaters are all the rage this season. But if you’re holding on to anything that calls for tugging and twitching, we both know you’ll never be reaching for it. Donate it now while it’s still chilly outside, and vow never to purchase clearance wool again.
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That Sentimental Fur
You might smile when you look at it, but gracious, your grandmother’s fur coat takes up inches of precious closet space. Snap a photo of it and place it in storage. You’ll smile just as much at all the room you have saved for more important things. (Like shoes.)
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The Worn-Out Leggings
Thin, worn-at-the-seams leggings are the quickest way to an unhappy closet, especially when you’re wearing them daily — from downward dog to the carpool lane. Replace those basic standbys with a new pair and namaste your way to a comfy (and classy) routine.
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That Wrinkles-If-You-Look-At-It Top
You might love it, but if any piece calls for an intense ironing job, we both know you’ll never grab it on your way out the door. Ditch it, then search for a wrinkle-free alternative next time you’re at the mall.
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The White Pants
We’ll level with you; we get that they’re cute, and oddly slimming, but when is the last time you wore them without feeling preoccupied as you steer clear of grassy patches, red wine, potential stains at every corner? Clothes that don’t fit your lifestyle – as carefree as you wish it might be – certainly don’t fit in your closet. Goodbye, stain magnets!
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The Extra Small Clutch
Sure, it was easy to reach for in your hail-a-cab-to-the-club days, but now that you have a car full of tots and a diaper bag to haul, the pint-sized clutch is likely gathering dust in the depths of your closet. Donate it to your footloose niece and smile at the beauty of your new life stage.
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