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Spring Cleaning: 3 Things to Toss from Your Closet
posted on April 23, 2013 | by Amanda Holstein
A good closet purge is always necessary every few months. Not only does it rid your closet of clothes you haven’t thought about in years, but it also makes room for new ones that may become your daily staples. I’ve noticed after my fair share of closet cleanouts, mine and others, that there are certain pieces our generation seems to keep for way too long. Being in your twenties is almost as difficult as being a tween – you’re in that in between phase where you’re no longer a kid, but not quite an adult. Which means your closet can be cluttered with pieces you wore in college when it’s time to swap them for something a bit more grown up. So let’s take a look at 3 items I recommend tossing and, most importantly, what to replace them with.
1. Jean Skirt (especially if it’s from Abercrombie)
Enough is enough people. That mini jean skirt you bought at Abercrombie years ago is no longer cool. You don’t need to save it to potentially wear to the beach. Just get it out of site and replace it with this little gem: a high-waisted chambray skirt. The fabric is a bit lighter than denim and the shape is much more flattering.
2. Shrunken Cardigan
I probably had about 10 cardigans I’d collected over the years when I didn’t know how else to keep warm on chilly summer nights. But why did they have to be SO SMALL. Was that a trend at some point? Probably in the 90s when the worst part of your stomach was acceptable to flaunt. Let’s toss those horrid oldies and try a slightly looser cardigan with an on-trend color blocking print. Food baby be gone!
3. Baggy flare jeans you “only wear to paint”
I know you still keep these memory filled jeans at the bottom of your denim pile, but it’s time. You’re 24, you have enough skinny jeans to last a lifetime, you can get rid of the sad baggy flares from high school. Enjoy a new pair of distressed, slim fit boyfriend jeans instead! See? All better.
What are some other items you’ve had in your closet for way too long?
Rachel Says
Whenever I see someone my age wearing a jean skirt, I cringe a little. I like to cut off my old baggy/crappy jeans and make them into cute shorts!
Alyssa Says
HA! I’m pretty sure I had that identical jean skirt. I got rid of it years ago, but it still haunts me!
Mikala Says
This is perfect! How did i not realize before this that the shrunken cardigans needed to go? It’s so obvious now that you mention it.. I’m purging tonight!
Claudia Says
I had the same realization! No more stretching my cardigans out…time to go shopping!
Shannon Says
Not going to lie, there is a shirt in my closet from 9th grade that I just can’t part with. It needs to go! But I’m loving those cropped pants and the skirt choice!
Shannon
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Olivia Says
This post make me laugh out loud. I’m guilty of all these things, especially shrunken cardigan and flare jeans. I have so many pairs “in case they come back in style.”
jen Says
i’m with you, Olivia. In fact, i’m pretty sure I was just thinking that yesterday about some of my flares (“if i just hold out long enough, these puppies will be back in style!” ha ha ha). I’m still trying to reconcile myself to the way I look in skinny jeans…just haven’t found a pair as flattering as my out-of-date jeans. I’m bad, I know….but i AM purging things from my house and it feels SO GOOD.
Christine Says
But the cardigan in your pic is a Jackie from J.Crew…which is not shrunken at all!
Katie Says
I must agree about the Jcrew Jackie cardigan. I have three, and while they’re not slouchy or long, which is trendy at the moment, they offer balance. I am five foot two and pear-shaped. The long top trend doesn’t work with my proportions as it draws attention to my bottom, which is the widest part of me. The Jackie cardigan brings the eye up to my waist when I wear longer tops so I don’t look so stumpy. I just have to make sure the rest of my clothes aren’t too conservative.
Theresa Says
I just purged my closet too! I had been holding on to way too many old jeans. I tried them all on, and couldn’t believe I used to wear them! The styles have changed so much! To Goodwill they went!
Lara Says
Amen to this! I threw out my denim skirt a year ago – had to have a very heartfelt goodbye with her, though. She got me through my teens!
xox Lara http://www.weheartbeautyblog.com
Vanessa Says
Great post!
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Kate Says
I completely agree with you! Besides baggy cardis are so much more comfy! What were we thinking with the sleeves being so fitted? Showing off every imperfection- no thanks.
Kirsten Says
Wow you just made me realize how many pairs of old flares I have…definitely going to make them all into shorts! And I completely agree about the fitted cardis! Just reading your blog for the first time…love it!