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When back-to-school ads
start showing up, you know it's about time to store the
swimsuit and get out the fall-ish clothes. To make this
seasonal exercise more effective, think in terms of
categorizing your wardrobe in three ways: items to keep
for the new season, items to store, and items to toss
out.
Some things you keep in
your closet year-round. Maybe it's a little black dress
you couldn't get along without. Some items you keep to
wear again, but for now, store them until warm weather
arrives again.
Usually the toughest part
of this process is tossing out items. These are the
ultra-trendy clothes and accessories that likely won't
be coming back next year, and they're not worth storing
until they make a return.
Whether you give these
castoffs to friends, donate them to a charity or throw
them away, the deletion will make room in your closet
for fall's must-haves.
Retailers have definite
opinions on what to keep, what to store, what to toss
and what item you should make sure you have in your
wardrobe this fall. Here's what some are recommending:
TOSS:
Ultra low-rise jeans or
pants
Babydoll tops
Baggy clothes
Tattoo T-shirts
Short T-shirts
Printed pants.
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KEEP:
A good black pant
Pencil skirts, graphic
prints, boyfriend jacket
Leggings and skinny
jeans, tunics, big hoop earrings
Full trouser pants
Scarves of all sizes,
shapes and fabrics
Long sweaters, long
vests, skinny leg jeans, short, fitted jackets, wide leg
trousers and wide belts that are worn at the waist
Ankle pants, especially
because you can tuck them in boots.
Versatile black dress
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BUY:
A sweater wrap
Something rich in
texture, such as a sweater.
Skinny jeans and
solid-colored tights, in blackberry and rich berry
colors, teal and mustard
Luxurious wraps,
especially cashmere
Matching suit, instead of
mixing and matching jackets with pants or skirts. It
should be a bit stylized, not totally classic.
Great riding boots
Pencil skirt, a great day
dress and a boyfriend jacket
Boots (ankle or
over-the-knee) and buy a bold, oversized ring
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STORE:
Ethnic or Bohemian prints
Shoes and handbags
Leggings
Cowboy boots
Capri pants
Long skirts
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