https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 06:03:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in/page/2#post-1432710 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 20:53:45 +0000 AM 1432710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aquamarine nailed it for me. Pristine when headed out of the house. Broken in when at home. I like to save the newer pieces for outings in hopes that they will stay looking there best longer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in/page/2#post-1432623 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 18:51:25 +0000 judy 1432623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting questions and comments. &nbsp;I'm on&nbsp;team broken in for sure...well, even team beat up, honestly. &nbsp;I love patina and texture in denim and leather and waxed jackets for example.&nbsp; Many things to me look and feel better with age.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;But I also really love the juxtaposition of something very broken in/beat up...jeans or boots...with something crisp and pristine looking&nbsp;like a tailored shirt or jacket...as long as the feel is not restrictive.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in/page/2#post-1431707 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 10:42:57 +0000 Staysfit 1431707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From a quick count, it looks like more prefer pristine, or some form of good upkeep so their items still appear well cared for and near pristine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in/page/2#post-1431639 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 03:39:41 +0000 rachylou 1431639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oddly, for a RATE person, I really like the pristine quality of new. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431581 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 01:29:15 +0000 Style Fan 1431581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My clothes last a long time and I take very good care of them.&nbsp; I love boots, purses, belts and other leather goods that have a&nbsp;worn look about them.&nbsp; I prefer faded jeans.&nbsp; Some of my cashmere sweaters are 10 years old.&nbsp; My knitwear doesn't seem to pill that much if at all.&nbsp; The sweaters just get softer.</p> <p>I am not sure what that makes me.&nbsp; I like to buy new clothes but I wear my things a long time.</p> <p>All dogs are beautiful.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431501 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 23:11:17 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1431501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pristine, and a careful caretaker. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431500 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 23:09:11 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1431500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would have to say broken-in for me. I would love to make friends with your friend - I gratefully accept hand me downs! It's not that I like things to be worn out looking - I don't appreciate clothing that looks old and messed up. I just like things to feel sort of softened. I don't care for crisp fabrics, but love soft cottons that feel like they have been washed hundreds of times... And when faced with the choice between shiny black leather and a soft, cogniac leather that looks like it has been around for ages, I will choose the cogniac EVERY TIME. I am also like Suz, in that I wear new things over ands over... but also like her, they pass a certain point where I get over the newness and let them sit a while.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431488 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 22:50:23 +0000 shipskitty 1431488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm...coming to recognize that I am probably on team dressy and keep it fairly pristine because I do hate wearing clothes which are stretched out, faded or frayed. Unfinished edges on fabric are&nbsp;one of my pet peeves for this reason. Plus I haven't been able to fall in love with distressed denim. I do spend time keeping my clothes in good repair. I try to buy better quality and then&nbsp;try to keep them&nbsp;in good condition and wear them for several seasons if possible.&nbsp;The local shoe repair guy knows me and my shoe collection&nbsp;very well...</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431486 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 22:47:12 +0000 Anonymous 1431486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Most things - team pristine and new. Which doesn't mean I stop wearing them after one or two wears, but I sure do like them best that way. &nbsp;Exceptions: &nbsp;casual boots, jeans, belts, and some purses. &nbsp;I have to admit that sweaters and anything white doesn't remain in my favour too long. &nbsp;New =better....and expensive way to live, sigh.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431474 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 22:20:02 +0000 Astrid 1431474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I'm on team broken in (and happy to see I've inspired this thread). But I have to say that to me broken in has nothing to do with pilled, out of shape, frayed or whatever... I like my clothes in good condition too. I think approprio put it well - if you have great quality you can break things in and they still don't look shabby or worn out. My satchel below is the best example for that. First picture was taken Christmas 2008, when I got it as a present. The second pic is from two months ago. I've used the bag a ton over the years... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431456 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 21:53:43 +0000 Gigi 1431456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting to see what "broken in" means to different people. I guess I would put myself on Team Broken In, simply because I do enjoy my clothes more&nbsp;&nbsp;the more I wear them. I am always looking for new ways to combine well-loved pieces with other pieces in my wardrobe. Having said that, I do try to take very good care of my clothes so that they look as pristine as possible. So I guess I like them broken in emotionally but not physically, if that makes any sense!</p> <p>I folded some laundry this morning and noticed that one of my favorite sweaters is starting to look faded. I wore the heck out of it last year (it was new last year) and am wearing it lots again this year. I am a little sad to see the fading. I am with Shiny in not shopping at thrift stores because of the obvious wear of most of the items. The wear makes me feel shabby. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431455 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 21:53:24 +0000 amiable 1431455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Worn in for me - I very rarely buy new - I prefer to buy broken in too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431454 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 21:49:47 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1431454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd like to propose my own team: "fairly new but not worn out". Brand new stuff is exciting but it always make me a little nervous that I'll wreck it somehow and waste my money. Once I've taken something for a spin a couple times I know what to expect and I can enjoy it but not worry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431441 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 21:17:18 +0000 Aquamarine 1431441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Team pristine for leaving the house, team "broken in" for staying home! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431370 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 18:48:11 +0000 Staysfit 1431370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, looking at everyone's responses, maybe I'm more of a well cared for pristine or a fence sitter. I don't wear clothes that are stretched out, frayed, pilling, stained or torn, however, I like to wear my clothes a lot. I wear shoes until the soles are worn flat, jeans until a hole starts to form, sweaters until I can no longer shave off the pills. I don't like to wear someone else's clothes. I want to break in my own clothes. I am not fond of the stiffness of new shirts. I prefer them once they have been washed multiple times. The same goes for jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431361 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 18:34:38 +0000 Staysfit 1431361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kkards, I'm glad you clarified the issue of new vs. pristine! Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431359 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 18:20:38 +0000 Janet 1431359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Marilyn said. Denim, rugged boots, leather jackets? I like those all a little broken in. </p> <p>But I get annoyed with sweaters and knitwear that no longer look pristine -- sagging, stretching, pilling, fading. Even a faint but stubborn stain can make an item feel not so fab to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431355 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 18:03:30 +0000 shiny 1431355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Team pristine, hands down. This is why I don't really like shopping at thrift stores. Pills, fraying, fading, wrinkling,&nbsp;and other signs of wear drive me nuts. I adore the feeling of something fresh &amp; new from the store. I actually loathe washing my favorites because I fear it will lose the newness feel. You know,&nbsp;that starchy feel that new items have? Which gets washed away in the first laundry load. I have abandoned numerous purchases because they did not come out of the wash looking the same way they did when I first bought them. When I really love something, regardless of what it says on the tag, I am apt to opt for dry cleaning, just in case....</p> <p>Meanwhile my hubby is on team broken in... he hates buying anything new. He prefers shopping in thrift stores because the items are already worn in for him. We are so totally different in this regard.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431319 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 16:27:49 +0000 Anonymous 1431319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Team Worn/Pristine. I don't love wearing new, untested, clothing. When I buy&nbsp;I am usually looking for something very specific and when I find it it's often the more expensive version of whatever it is. Because of the&nbsp;quality of the item, and the&nbsp;self indulgence&nbsp;of the cost, I love wearing the item, wear it longer, and take really good care of it.<br />And except in special cases like say, if you're Patti Smith, or anyone whose status releases them from&nbsp;mortal dress codes,&nbsp;I think a neat, fresh look counteracts the decrepit horror of aging (kidding, kidding) so I steer away from anything shabby or rusty looking, including new clothes made to look old.&nbsp;</p> <p>Claudia, that is a beautiful photo of a beautiful dog, thank you!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431316 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 16:25:41 +0000 Angie 1431316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Team Pristine <b>and </b>Team Keeps Things Pristine For A Long Time. (I really look after our stuff).&nbsp;</p> <p>But I love dogs at all ages.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431313 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 16:16:57 +0000 deb 1431313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am benched. It depends on the item and the way I am wearing it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431312 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 16:10:14 +0000 Joyce B 1431312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about mid way, team broken-in but in great condition? Of course new is beautiful but garments can only stay that way if you don't wear them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431302 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 15:55:50 +0000 retailgirl 1431302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Team Pristine! I take good care of my things. I can't think of too many of my things that are discarded because they are worn out...except for shoes, maybe. And I'll re-sole or re-heel as long as I can with favorites. I like crisp fabrics, gabardine, cottons that are ironed. I do like linen but for tops only...I can stand wrinkles in a shirt or blazer but not pants. I'm not a knit person, except for sweaters and I like tailored clothing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431300 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 15:53:24 +0000 Anonymous 1431300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kkards said it best for me. &nbsp;Team pristine, but not Team new. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431298 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 15:34:27 +0000 Suz 1431298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and yes, I like kkards' distinction.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431297 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 15:29:51 +0000 Marilyn 1431297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm......I'll have to sit on the bench because for me it depends on the item.&nbsp; For many things I'd say broken in but for dressier items I like them to be pristine.<br />For things like jeans and leather jackets, broken in all the way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431296 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 15:23:20 +0000 kkards 1431296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>team pristine, but not team new….i'm sorry but i don't see these as opposites. i like to wear my clothes, and i especially like to break in my footwear…….but i believe in upkeep and i like my things to look crisp and clean. &nbsp;i take care to launder and/or dry clean to maintain color, and i take my shoes to the cobbler to address issue with wear and tear,&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431284 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 14:44:17 +0000 Suz 1431284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please put me on the bench!&nbsp;</p> <p>I bat for Team Pristine in the sense that I like my things to feel new and fresh and to look crisp (if that is their nature) and immaculate. </p> <p>Also, when I buy a new item, I almost always "crush" on it --- I want to wear it <b>all </b>the time (and sometimes I do!) Unlike your friend, when I love a piece of clothing, I want to work it into my outfits in as many ways as possible. No "two wears and you're gone" for me. It's more like: OH. <b>YOU</b> are my new favourite jeans so I am going to wear you all week! Maybe I'll wear you all <b>month</b>!&nbsp;</p> <p>In fact, I'll bet if I tracked my wear patterns more minutely, I would discover that I get by far the most wear from my clothes when they are new, and certainly within their first season. I keep most things much longer than one season and continue to wear them, but&nbsp;they have to be <b>really special</b> to earn the same kind of love from me as they did in their first season in my closet.&nbsp;</p> <p>But, I'm on Team Broken In in the sense that certain items -- especially footwear, jeans,&nbsp;and some jackets -- really seem to come into their own with continued use and I appreciate this quality and enjoy it.&nbsp;</p> <p>Oh, and also Team Broken In because I love Claudia's dog pic! :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431282 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 14:26:51 +0000 Diana 1431282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Broken in. More comfortable both physically and psychologically. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pristine-or-team-broken-in#post-1431276 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 14:14:10 +0000 Claudia 1431276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Broken in. That's how I like my people,&nbsp;I absolutely&nbsp;adore old dogs, things like&nbsp;well worn classic&nbsp;Frye boots, things with dings and patinas,&nbsp;etc. Yes I am definitely on&nbsp;Team Broken In.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>I also get huge satisfaction when something I am discarding is completely worn out.</p>