Janet I recently got rid of my old silk shirts, for exactly the same reasons as you. It felt very liberating to be rid of them. I have other shirts I much prefer and now I don’t feel guilty about the ones I no longer like or wear.

You all have helped tremendously with the guilt of letting “good” things go. I will feel better with a little more space in my closet, and it’s helped me identify how much my preferences have shifted. I’ve bought silky button front shirts since then that have gotten wear, but they 1) are easily cleaned and cared for and don’t feel so dressy or precious, 2) have prints or patterns, 3) don’t have flap pockets, and 4) fit looser on the hips.

I’m realizing lately that I prefer my solid color tops to be knits for some reason. Blouses and button-front shirts work for me better if they are prints. Odd, right? But at least now I’m aware of it.

Sell, consign, or donate. You already have listed a lot of valid reasons why you no longer wear or enjoy them. That happens - life changes, your needs and preferences change, and yesterday's super-useful workhorse doesn't pull its weight anymore.

Having things like this in your home - whether it's clothing, knick-knacks, extra dishes, whatever... it's psychic clutter, pulling you down and bringing you guilt and low-level stress.

LBD, so true! I’m getting better at letting other miscellaneous stuff go. I don’t strive for minimalism but I hate clutter!

I just bought a Joie silk shirt at The Rack. The brand has some gorgeous silk peasant style tops. They would look awesome on you with your beautiful figure. I delude myself that maybe the gathering at the neckline will add an inch or so visually to my bust, but filling it out with the real thing would be so much better! Trade in those button-downs for peasant tops.