Do your clothes have an expiration date?

One of my major problems with the idea of "shopping your closet" (a fashion strategy/catchphrase that's been floating around since we entered the recession) is: I don't really want to. This is not because I'm spoiled and need new things constantly, but more because once I'm done with a piece of clothing, I'm done. I always believed this meant that I'm terrible shopper (and then kind of felt like a loser), but lately I'm not so sure. Each time our lifestyles change or we get a little older or gain or lose weight--all fairly frequent occurrences--the way we use our wardrobeschanges too. For example, I just donated a bunch of my sundresses (too young) pencil skirts (too tight) and button downs (too career lady). All of these were perfectly good, practically trend-proof clothes, but they weren't "me" anymore.

When I really think about it, I realize that my expiration date for 90percent of what I own is around three years. After that, even something I onceloved passionately becomes disagreeable, kind of like bad milk that Inever want to see again.

P.S. One of the places I'm looking to replenish my wardrobe is the great Etsy shop Good Eye. It sells hundreds of amazing, unique vintage dresses, bags, and boots at really reasonable prices.