9 Pieces to Ditch to Stay on Top of Your Wardrobe Game

In the fashion world, it’s a constant revolving door of trends. What’s in one season might feel a little tired the next. Then something you never thought you would see make a comeback (hello, low-rise jeans), will probably return again sometime down the line. But what are the pieces you should permanently get rid of?

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Ahead we’re breaking down all the pieces to remove in a closet purge. These are the items that any 20-something or 30-something can confidently ditch without having any future regrets. Some of these—like body-con dresses—might have been worn in past years at a club. Others—like a laptop bag—could be in your current arsenal but have much more stylish alternatives. Want to find out the top items that made our cut for a closet purge?

Keep reading to find out the pieces you can add to your donation pile.

BODY-CON DRESSES

Instead, wear body-skimming styles

UNCOMFORTABLE SHOES

Instead, wear kitten heels:

EXTREMELY DISTRESSED JEANS

Instead, wear subtly distressed denim

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LAPTOP BAGS

Instead, wear tote bags

LOW-CUT MINISKIRTS

Instead, wear high-waisted miniskirts

TRUCKER HATS

Instead, wear wool hats

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TUTU SKIRTS

Instead, wear sophisticated midis:

UNFLATTERING LOUNGEWEAR

Instead, wear luxe tracksuit bottoms

WEDGE SNEAKERS

Instead, wear clean sneakers:

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Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury and runway content as well as wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, Tiffany & Co., and MyTheresa, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.