Bingeing? Don’t Forget to Purge

No, I’m not referring to an eating disorder; I’m referring to your growing wardrobe. The seasons are changing, and before you get all excited about buying some new clothes, you’ve got to binge. Our main rule at NWALD is if you haven’t worn it the last two seasons, get rid of it. If it still has a funkiness factor, you may want to save it for a clothing swap or bring it to a local vintage shop where you might get some store credit. Just remember -- most shops are only taking winter clothes now. Beacon’s Closet in Brooklyn, for example, will donate anything they don’t take to a local charity. You can also just fill up a bag and bring it to the nearest charity drop bin. Some charities will even come pick up your old clothes. For examples of what to get rid of, have a laugh at my expense and see what I recently purged:

• One 1970s style, pimpin’ pleather jacket
• One 1980s red and black polka dot sleeveless blouse (the shapeless kind moms might have worn under a suit for extra flare)
• One plain ol’ three-quarter sleeve boat neck knit top from Old Navy
• One long-sleeve black tee and one floor-length patterned skirt from Delia*s (if you still have anything from Delia*s, I’d say lose it yesterday)
• Three-inch, chunky-heeled Nine West loafers (oh, the horror!)
• Three-inch, black platform sandals (that was sad -- they were beautiful and by Charles David -- but I was following the two-season rule)

Now, I want anyone reading this to pledge one thing they promise to purge this season! For every item you purge, you’re allowed another purchase:)