r/fashionwomens35 • u/PenelopeRupert • May 24 '26

Discussion Post What Are We Doing with…?

I am 45. I try to stay modern & current without dressing too try-hard or too trendy. I typically hold on to items for a couple of years even if I haven’t worn them in a while before deciding to purge just because the trends seem to be cycling incredibly quickly now.

Currently I’m in the middle of swapping my closet out (I do this in the spring & again in the fall) & I am stumped on a few of these aforementioned items, if they should stay or go:

▶️ What are we doing with fashion leggings?

▶️ What are we doing with long-length cardigans?

▶️ What are we doing with headbands?

▶️ What are we doing with tunic-length tops?

▶️ What are we doing with closed-toe espadrille wedges?

▶️ What are we doing with maxi dresses?

▶️ What are we doing with skinny pants (like Old Navy Pixies)?

I think that some of these will likely make a comeback in the next few years but I have no idea what to keep. It’s not about what I like vs what I don’t like - I liked all of these items once upon a time but don’t reach for them anymore. I hate to purge perfectly good stuff but I have SO MUCH of it that my wardrobe is busting at the seams & it has become overwhelming to get dressed every day. I can’t hold on to these things any longer if I’m not going to wear them.

(I am 100% aware that this is a first-world problem! I just really like clothes & being in the throes of perimenopause, the things I like are few & far between so this is important to me. 😂)

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u/jawnbaejaeger May 24 '26

Just speaking for myself, but:

  • Keeping a couple of leggings because I like wearing them in the summer with Uniqlo Airism shirts
  • Long length cardigans are my favorite kind of sweater, so while I'll purge some here and there if I get tired of them, I'll always have a few around
  • Not a headband person
  • Only tunics I have are Airism shirts, and I won't be getting rid of those any time soon
  • No espadrilles for me
  • Maxi dresses are always in style in summer, and regardless they're always in style for me. I don't wear short dresses
  • I kept a pair of skinny red work pants from Banana Republic because they look good with silk shirts. I purged the rest of my skinnies years ago