Too many edit regrets to mention *sigh* ... and just for the reason you've so wisely identified here ... they simply belonged in a different wardrobe functional category, not in the donate bin. Kudos to you for figuring it out; enjoy your cozy deep winter pieces!!

Thanks, Helena!

FI, I also hardly ever purge because of a size I have outgrown, up or down.

Liesbeth, yes this is often the case.