I Just Cleaned Out My Entire Closet—These Are the Items I'm Finally Replacing

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I recently moved out of my apartment and vowed to myself that before lugging my current wardrobe to a new place, I would finally do a proper closet clean-out. First of all, it's a huge undertaking, so kudos to anyone who has ever done any Marie Kondo–style organizing of their own clothing. I truly had no idea what I was in for or how shocked I'd be by both what I found and what I didn't find.

I never really felt the need for spring cleaning, having lived in fairly small apartments since college, but wow, is it easy to accumulate unnecessary and worn-out things over the years. After spending an entire weekend trying on practically every item I own and donating what no longer fits me or feels true to my style, I discovered five categories that seriously needed an update. From white T-shirts (because apparently all of mine have makeup stains on them) to bras that fit properly, these are all of the items I'm looking to restock ASAP.

DENIM

I found so many pairs of jeans that either no longer fit properly or were simply worn out. Denim definitely frays and loses its shape over time, so while it's sad to part with my favorite pairs, it's time to shop more modern styles that aren't tired from years of wear.

WHITE T-SHIRTS

As I mentioned, I was shocked to discover that my favorite white tees all had makeup—or in one case marinara—stains on them. How long have I been walking around like this? I truly don't know, but I'm so glad I finally noticed so I can replace this wardrobe staple.

SNEAKERS

I know that wearing scuffed-up sneakers is a trend (hi, Golden Goose!) and I'm truly all for it. However, there comes a certain point when white sneakers are suddenly beige and logos are no longer visible that you know it's time to part ways. Luckily, there are always so many cool options on the market to help soften the sadness.

SWEATSHIRTS

I graduated college four years ago, so why I have several sorority and university-mascot sweatshirts in my possession I truly do not know. I'll probably keep a few in storage (aka my parents' house) for nostalgic reasons, but it's time to purchase some cuter styles that I'm not embarrassed to wear in broad daylight.

LINGERIE

According to the experts at ThirdLove, bras should be replaced every six months to a year and underwear after about one year. I'm not proud to admit this, but I've had multiples of both items for at least double or triple the recommended time. Since I'm quite overdue, it's time for a complete lingerie overhaul.

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Associate Fashion Director, Branded Content

Michaela Bushkin is the associate fashion director on the branded content team. She is based in Los Angeles and is going on her sixth year at Who What Wear. Michaela has always worked in the content world, previously at Whalerock and The Zoe Report. Her current role involves executing content, photo shoots, and events for fashion brands from retailers to luxury designers and everything in between. She spends her free time online shopping (or "researching" as she likes to call it), reading at the beach, and trying as many new restaurants in L.A. as possible.