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Here are 10 items you might want to think about putting back in the closet ... or donating to your daughter or niece:

1. Message T-Shirts

Retail Retirement Age: 30
Why: The freedom to express yourself via T-shirt is part of the teen and 20-something years ...

2. Too-Trendy Denim

Retail Retirement Age: 35
Why: If your jeans are super-low-rise, torn, distressed, or embellished with rhinestones or embroidery on the pockets go outside and light a bonfire now. You're just too old to wear them.

3. Costume Shoes

Retail Retirement Age: Mid-40s
Why: 40-somethings will look fresher without the trendy cork wedges, thigh-high boots or up-to-the-knee Gladiator sandals.

4. Micro-mini Skirts

Retail Retirement Age: 40
Why: You gotta know your strenths -- and your limitations ... Age appropriateness in fashion is partially determined by who you are and what you do -- so yes, Tina Turner can wear micro-minis on stage that the rest of us would look ridiculous in.

5. Anything Showing Excessive Cleavage

Retail Retirement Age: 50
Why: An older woman shouldn't feel she needs to show it all off. Anything below the middle of your bustline has got to go. (So 49 is okay for this??)

6. White, Ribbed Cotton Tank Tops

Retail Retirement Age: 40
Why: Frankly, what looks good on the stars of Gossip Girl may not work on you.

7. Hair Gadgets

Retail Retirement Age: 30
Why: Whether it's flowery scrunchies, banana clips or your daughter's plastic kiddie barrettes, playful hair accessories are not fitting for a grown woman.

8. Oversized, Overly-Decorated Hobo Bags

Retail Retirement Age: 50
Why: Open any magazine, and you'll see tiny celebrities toting enormous handbags -- the skinnier the star, the bigger the bag, it seems. Well, don't follow this trend.

9. Cheap, Unflattering Underwear

Retail Retirement Age: 40
Why: The more your body begins to sag, the more you need good-quality, well-fitting undergarments.

10. Loud Accessories

Retail Retirement Age: 35
Why: The rubber bracelets, studded belts, zebra purses and plastic earrings proclaim to the world that you're still trendy. OK -- but you can look hip without looking like a teenager.

Source: LifeScript.com