Some classic shoes, clothes and accessories are declutter-proof by Lois Joy Johnson, AARP, February 4, 2021 | Comments: Westend61/Getty Images En español | Marie Kondo really opened a can of worms. Decluttering your closet has now become a YouTube and TikTok phenomenon, with everyone claiming to be an “expert.” But let's be honest, for 50-plus women, a closet clean-out is way more than a tidy-up task. It's a painful process. Our clothes have helped us fit in, stand out and move up. They've made us feel sexy, slim, fashionable, smart and put-together. They've gotten us through jobs, relationships, breakups, reunions, hormones and diets. We're grateful to them, and letting go is not easy, even in this new world of comfort clothes and sneakers. Here are 10 things to never toss, sell or donate (no matter what they say).