6 Trends I'm Leaving in NYC When I'm Moving to Los Angeles

Consider this a formal announcement: After living in New York City for nearly a decade — practically my entire adult life — I’m packing up most of the things that fit inside my Upper West Side one-bedroom apartment and moving across the country to Los Angeles. This is a big deal, one that’s forced me to take a good, long look at my wardrobe and decide what’s inside it is worth bringing across the country. Seriously, even when I’ve been moving in and out of apartments here in New York, I’ve never cleaned out any closets involved. I’ve always thrown my things haphazardly into boxes and carried them from one part of the city to another. However, this time, I’m going full tilt inward, which means Marie Kondo is making its way into my closet. If a trend is not making me happy, WellIt’s not factoring into my New York City-to-Los Angeles transfer. Duration.

After much consideration, I’ve narrowed it down to six trends I’m leaving behind (and six anti-trend alternatives that I’ve deemed worthy of this next step in my life). Only the pieces I really like are coming with me, which is still a lot of stuff. After all, I’ve spent my 20s designing clothes, shoes, handbags, and more with a high level of intention. I’m not going to finish all that work just like that. However, I’m being selective, and anyone who’s still checking off all my boxes will soon be enjoying the sunny weather with me in L.A. Keep scrolling to find out what made the cut and who’s getting the boot before the big move.