9 Fashion Items to Ditch If You Want to Be More Stylish

In the fashion world, there'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. When you’re ready for a closet clean-out, this can make it tough to know what to keep and what to get rid of for good.

Ahead we’re breaking down all the pieces to remove and donate 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 clean-out? Keep reading for the pieces you can add to your donation pile.

SKY-HIGH SHOES

Instead, wear comfortable heels:

CROPPED JEANS

Instead, wear trouser-style jeans:

LAPTOP BAGS

Instead, wear tote bags:

WORN-OUT LOUNGEWEAR

Instead, wear cashmere joggers:

OLD BRAS

Instead, wear new bras:

SWAG T-SHIRTS

Instead, wear solid tees:

BOHO DRESSES

Instead, wear sculptural, flowy dresses:

DAINTY JEWELRY

Instead, wear chunky jewelry:

CHUNKY SNEAKERS

Instead, wear retro sneakers:

This post was published at an earlier date and has been updated. Next, shop my curated list of pieces to buy from the Net-a-Porter sale.