Why Editing Our Closets Is So Hard

Plus some tips for how to actually do it.

The black sleeveless dress that I wore to the office every week no matter what the season is covered in tiny snags and pills. A beloved cream silk blouse has the faintest outline of pit stains. My wedding dress has not seen the light of day since I zipped it into the garment bag in 2011. Why yes, there are three jean jackets in the photo above. What are…