SPACE SAVING INFORMATION Items to hold or to toss

HER KEEPERS
Anything preppy -- shrunken polo tops, woven belts, stripes and checks.
Anything with military styling, such as epaulets.
Graphic black-and-white prints.
Knee-length or shorter skirts.
Skinny ribbed tanks.
Classic (not fitted) white cotton shirts.
Camouflage prints.
"Dirty denim" or dark denim jeans, jackets, skirts.
Bold-print blouses or dresses.
Classic trench coats, especially the Burberry type.
Wrap dresses or shirtdresses.
Cashmere sweaters.
Wide leather belts.
Pashminas (yes, they're out as shawls, but rework one as a scarf next fall or pack it for plane trips).
Pointy-toed shoes or boots.
Clutch bags.
Berets, especially woven cloth for spring.
HER DISCARDS
Rock 'n' roll T-shirts.
Long skirts.
Stretch shirts with three-quarter sleeves.
Embellished or glazed denim.
Fuzzy sweaters (angora and mohair).
Chunky platforms.
Crumpled cowboy hats.
Bowling bags.
Gold hoop earrings.
Beaded boho accessories.
Tankinis.
Chain belts.
Trainers (unless they're really for working out).
Fanny packs (the utility trend is way over).
Embellished under-arm bags.
Textured tights.
HIS KEEPERS
Flat-front trousers (pleats are coming, but don't get rid of these just yet).
Sport coats, especially a good navy blazer (great to pair with a colored shirt and jeans this spring).
Print shirts and ties, especially in color.
Cargo pants, but not too baggy (military is in again).
"Dirty denim".
Classic five-pocket cords.
Zip-front jackets.
Turtleneck sweaters, especially cashmere.
Fabric belts.
Leather slides.
Bowling-style shoes.
Brown or tan leather jackets.
Cowboy boots.
HIS DISCARDS
Monochromatic shirts and ties (you know, the Regis look).
Manbags (get a briefcase, especially one in colored leather).
Mock turtleneck sweaters.
Solid-color double-breasted suits.
Cropped pants.
Flared pants.
Tight T-shirts.
Muscle T's.
Woven leather belts.
Big logo metal-buckle belts.
Anything in black nylon.
Shiny or sheer shirts.
Oversized jeans.
Pleated, tapered-leg khakis.
Penny loafers.
Clunky rubber-tread sandals.
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