What Not to Buy in 2026 and What to Buy Instead

Twenty-twenty-six just started, which means the clock for accomplishing all those resolutions we wrote down has officially started ticking. Sure, we *technically* have a whole year, but if we don’t start in early January, will we ever really start? With that in mind, there’s one goal I’m tackling head-on (well, one that I’m comfortable sharing for the entire internet to read at least), and that’s to declutter and optimize my closet.

Not only have I started cleaning it out immensely, but beyond that, I’m taking notes on what I’ve overaccumulated, what I barely ended up using, and what I’m missing. What I’ve ended up doing with this information is creating a “don’t buy” list for myself of pieces I truly do not need, plus a complementary list of what I should be investing (sparingly) in instead. Below, you can read about both categories, shop some of my approved items, and perhaps inspire your own impending wardrobe overhaul for the year ahead!

No More: White Tees

Instead: Blouses and Tops