How long should you keep stuff?

OK..I have a real problem with rotating my stock of clothing....I want to know. What is the longest one should keep a piece. I mean, even if it is your favorite black sweater, you can't keep it forever. So how often does everyone here "purge their closets" and what rationale do you use when deciding whether to trash or keep??

jacqui

You can theoretically keep it for life. No one can tell you that you may or may not wear something just because of the current fashion being different. Wear whatever you like. I'd say in practice, you can keep any piece of clothing until it's worn out to the extent that you feel uncomfortable being seen in it. Even then, you can keep it and wear it around the house.

I don't think you need to get rid of anything that you like as long as it still fits and dosen't look like a rag. I have some shirts that I have had for a few years now and they still are pretty much in style and they still look new. But.... I usually throw something away if it dosen't fit or if I think it isn't fashionable anymore.

Carson Kressley my fashion idol says that if you haven't worn something
in over a year, throw it out. Other than that, it's fair game! (Don't worry
about holes... you can just say you're going for the "deconstructed look).
:D