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What should stay
The LBD. A great black dress never goes out of style, so as long as yours is in good shape, it’s a keeper.
Classic dress pants. You should have a go-to, fitted, dark pair that isn’t trendy (no flares or slits) and doesn’t show age (faded color or torn hems).
Trench coat. It’s a classic style that goes easily from night to day. Don’t worry if you lost a button—it’s worth the repair to keep this in your closet.
What should go
Things you haven’t worn in two years. If you can’t remember the last time you wore it, you’re not going to wear it again. Toss it and don’t look back.
That super-trendy dress from five years ago. Yes, it might come back in style in 30 years, but by then you’ll have a fabulous new wardrobe.
Old bridesmaid dresses. No matter what you say, you will never, ever wear them again.
Damaged goods. We all have disintegrating loungewear and moth-eaten sweaters. If anything is past the point of repair, let it go.
