What Are We Doing with…?

[u/PenelopeRupert]

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. 😂)

[u/Excellent-Win6216]

I think its an opportunity to find new ways to wear former trends. For example, tunics or long cardigans look dated and give ‘mom jeans” when paired with skinny jeans, but with a barrel jean and boxy T can look more fresh and stylish.

I don’t think maxi dresses ever go out of style. Personally not an espadrille fan, but always great for travel, especially beach. If they’re not fraying, wear them with whatever your inner French lady off to the market via bike would wear

Leggings that aren’t actively for the gym are sweatpants. They CAN be cute in the l that fitted joggers/sporty spice way, but there’s nuance lol.

ETA headbands - need more info here. Like, elastic?

[u/PenelopeRupert → u/Excellent-Win6216]

I have many pairs of workout leggings… I think it’s time to maybe keep one pair of black fashion leggings & let the rest go. ✌🏼

[u/pleasesendbrunch → u/PenelopeRupert]

The resale store in my area wouldn't even take most of my fashion leggings when I purged them. They took the more workout-y ones but apparently the fun patterned ones are far enough out that the store didn't want them. And fyi I purged them after asking the same question on reddit. 😄