https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 14:52:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing/page/2#post-222641 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:57:01 +0000 Isabel 222641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>NK - that is so funny ! Maybe she could make you another one !!!! If yours were still around, it would be a "tween" next to mine ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing/page/2#post-222567 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:26:06 +0000 NK 222567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, I had a vest my mother made for me in junior high or high school too, and over the years I've wished I'd held on to it many times. It would be perfect right now, (despite being over 20 years old!)</p> <p>I have a college sweatshirt that's over 10 years old that I still wear a lot, at least around the house or when I'm back visiting my old college town. </p> <p>I have a few skirts that are about 5 or 6 years old that I wear and don't plan on getting rid of any time soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing/page/2#post-222565 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:24:09 +0000 Beth 222565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Probably a few t-shirts from my freshman year in college: 1986. I keep them for sentimental reasons only.</p> <p>Probably the item I kept the longest and wore the most was a beautiful knit wool suit that my mom bought for me when I was 17. It was (at the time) the most expensive piece of clothing I'd owned and it was the first time my mom had allowed me to wear head-to-toe black. The jacket was double breasted with small gold buttons and a v-neck and the skirt fell a good way below my knees (hey, it was the 80s). I wore the dickens out of that suit, eventually having the skirt shortened as styles changed. I felt grown-up and elegant in it, and it lasted until I finally called it quits. I loved that suit and I got every cent out of it:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing/page/2#post-222556 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:18:28 +0000 Isabel 222556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a few,but a vest my mom made me in jr. high probably wins. Yup, I still wear it and love it ! It is about 35 years old ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing/page/2#post-222551 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:14:01 +0000 Becky 222551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gear: Umbro shorts, circa 1993. College sweatshirt, 1993.<br /> Sentimental: My wedding dress, handmade by my aunt, 1996.<br /> Still Wear: Black lace-up western boots, 1992.</p> <p>Just about everything else dates to 2006 or more recently. My personal style makeover began in the summer of 2006 and I found YLF in the summer of 2007. I wasn't very good at choosing flattering clothing prior to that time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing/page/2#post-222532 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:50:46 +0000 jerseyjan 222532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will say that I have a WMCA Goodguy Sweatshirt that I have never worn. It looks this <a href="http://www.whirlindisc.com/wmcagood.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.whirlindisc.com/wmcagood.htm</a> . I won it in a radio contest in the 7th or 8th grade. I had to enter a knock-knock joke to win it. So that makes it about 48 years old! My mom saved it for me. I have included a pix of me that I took of a denim on denim challenge--just so you know that I'm not as old as a dinosaur. Yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing/page/2#post-222497 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:21:10 +0000 Sarah 222497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My wedding dress! Due to weight loss, I hardly have anything from the last year or two left.<br /> My wedding dress is four years old. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing/page/2#post-222470 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:52:01 +0000 lady 222470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine is gear: a violet hoodie purchased when I was in the 9th or 10th grade (I'll soon be 29yo) . Me and my mom got matching ones for a trip up to the mountains for Thanksgiving. She still has hers too. I only wear it at home when it's chilly and I'm stubborn about cranking up the heat.</p> <p>Non gear: I've got a bag with some classic favorites from around 2001-03. I've kept them in case I'm ever that size again. I keep flirting with that size but haven't quite nailed it (currently quite far from it).</p> <p>Shoes: I've actually got a pair of oxfords an uncle bought me back when I was ...12 or 13? I barely wore them bc they were not cool at the time.....thankful these were well made shoes and I kept them. they will be making the circuit this fall. thanx uncle! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-222438 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:08:05 +0000 Scarlet 222438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think my oldest item of clothing that I still wear is 10 years old. A pair of pants. It was also the very first thing I ever bought that was a lot more expensive than I would usually consider, but the design was just so good that I felt okay with it. I guess after 10 years I can say it was a good call. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-222266 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:46:55 +0000 Sally 222266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a body suit that I bought 11 years ago in the Uk. Never wear it as it is clipped between the legs and it can be uncomfortable. Also I lost the straps and now it is strapless.....not the most practical of garments but very glamourous. I can't bear to throw it away.<br /> I also have a long velvet red dress which should be shortened and I would wear it more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-222136 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 01:10:29 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 222136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a dress of my mom's in the closet from when she was in her 20s, but I rarely wear it (it probably doesn't fit right now anyway). Other than that, the oldest wearable things in my closet are a wool coat (doesn't get much wear now that I'm in CA) and a pair of combat boots, both from my college years. I still like the boots but they're starting to fall apart and be uncomfy to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-222125 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:28:01 +0000 Debora 222125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A pink tee shirt in my bottom drawer that I bought on my honeymoon in Bermuda 30 years ago this week! I haven't worn it in over 25 years, but it stays in my dresser for sentimental reasons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-222117 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:11:57 +0000 catgirl 222117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW! Thanks so much for all these amazing and fun answers so far! I would LOVE to see pictures of some of these items, especiallly the vintage/hand-embellished items (the zodiac jeans sound so cool). I love hearing stories like these because they remind me that life itself, and not just the clothes, is ultimately what puts the meaning in why and how we dress... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-222109 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:58:16 +0000 Anonymous 222109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's been such fun to read everyone's answers on this thread. My oldest things are some pieces of jewelry that belonged to my grandmother, but the oldest item of clothing I bought and still wear is a beautiful long narrow skirt handwoven in Guatamala. I fell in love with it in San Francisco the summer of 1971 which means I've had it for 39 years! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-222088 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:10:37 +0000 Jonesy 222088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a nice thread! I have a few items that are from college, so about 23 years old. One is a dark purple pencil skirt that's a wool knit, which I will be sporting this fall and winter, the other is a black and white polka-dot dress (small dots) that was vintage when I got it 23 years ago. I've already worn it once to teach this fall, with a boyfriend sweater and belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-222049 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 21:58:43 +0000 April 222049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have my grandmother's wedding dress from 1928 (and her wedding hat and silk slip) -- does that count? </p> <p>In my own wardrobe, pretty much everything has been replaced over the last three years or so, so there's nothing in there of an age worth noting. I do have a pair of workout leggings (total gear, never worn as anything else) that I used to wear when I went to the gym. That was before my son was born and he's &lt;cough&gt; thirteen... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-222041 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 21:33:52 +0000 Reneeb 222041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found an animal fur vest in a clothes bag last year and it looked brand new and I know it is at least 7 years old. It still fit decided to keep and glad I did. They are in fashion now. That is one thing I want have to buy.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-222037 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 21:26:14 +0000 yublocka 222037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My cherry 8-hole Doc boots are at least 15 years old. I wore them yesterday so still get good use outta them!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-222021 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:46:06 +0000 Refugee 222021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's easy. I have a turquoise shift with silver detailing that my grandmother bought in Greece in the late 60s or early 70s. It only comes out to play a couple of times a year (certain theatre or art events) but I get compliments on it whenever I wear it. Even if I never wear it again it will stay in my closet, as it reminds me of my beloved Gram every time I see it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-221965 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:25:33 +0000 Anonymous 221965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>a colorful crotcheted sweater from contempo ( remember that store?) that I never wear. It must be about 20 years old.I keep it for sentimental reasons. I wore it to my very first date!</p> <p>The item I still wear, a light denim jacket that I bought when H&amp;M first opened in NYC. It must be about 10 years old. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-221960 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:19:46 +0000 Mellllls 221960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have some clothes from high school so 10+ years...they aren't huge pieces of my wardrobe though.</p> <p>My fiance last night wore a white button down shirt that he got in high school. He had a newer one but it was so big that he ended up wearing the old one. So that is 10+ years old as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-221955 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:15:05 +0000 Angie 221955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My Diesel denim jacket is 11 years old - I had it reconstructed though. Does that count? I wear it ALL THE TIME. </p> <p>I still wear dresses which are 8 years old - red dress in FW outfit post. </p> <p>My first strand of pearls - 16 years old. </p> <p>I am sure that there is more, but I cannot think of them now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-221950 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:11:12 +0000 rute 221950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not a keeper.. the oldest item I have is a jacket that has 4 years old! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-221949 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:10:59 +0000 Kristine 221949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Barbara, those jeans sound amazing!</p> <p>I have a black wrap shirt that I wore on one of the first dates with my husband. We dated for three years and have been married for ten. :D</p> <p>Last year I finally ditched the horrible polyester lounge pants that I bought at a thrift store in 1999 or so. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-221943 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:02:39 +0000 bella 221943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The oldest item of clothing that I still wear is a suit jacket that I purchased for my sister's wedding in 1999. It had a matching skirt that was too short, so I got rid of fairly recently. The only reason it is still in good shape and wearable is because I kept it for special occasions and pretty much never wore it again after the wedding. With the 80s revival and the rise of jackets, I re-evaluated my wardrobe and put all my old jackets into rotation, even though they were not bf jackets. For me, scrunching the sleeves and popping up the collar did the trick. Now it is a favorite item of clothing that comes out to play with boots, a long sleeve t and a scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-221939 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:51:21 +0000 Barbara 221939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun! My oldest and most beloved article of clothing is a pair of bell-bottom jeans from 1973 (brand unknown) upon which I embroidered the entire zodiac in brilliant cotton thread! I also put silver-tone studs up the sides. I was (and still am) a very crafty lassie. They are so soft and faded and very very cool! </p> <p>The oldest piece of clothing I STILL WEAR is a beautiful plum microfiber 3/4 length coat which I found at a consignment shop in Germany in 1991. I love it. It has an asymmetrical neck and I immediately switched out the boring matching buttons with some funky bright fuchsia ones. It's lightweight, yet warm and perfect for layering over a lightweight corduroy jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-221938 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:49:24 +0000 Marley 221938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine is a LBD from Ann Taylor - 15 years ago. It is sleeveless, round neck, the bodice is make out of knit - the only thing I've done to it over the years is take up the hem. I LOVE this dress. I can dress it up with different belts, jewelry, etc. or dress it down with black tights and boots. I bought it last minute - for a semi-formal function for work - and the rest is, as they say history! I wear it from fall through early spring every year. (Its too heavy of a material for summer!)<br /> I also have a black, tapestry, knee-length coat from B.R. that I bought at the same time - it is perfect - but, I guess that coats don't count in this thread, right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-221937 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:47:56 +0000 Elly 221937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is it totally horrible that I have worn out most if not all of the t-shirts and loungewear I had from high school and the first few years of undergrad? Now that I have publicly aired how much time I spend at home in my grubbies I will go bury my face in shame . . . laughs . . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-221931 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:33:11 +0000 marianna 221931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loungewear for me too. I have a Gap sweatshirt from middle school -- it has GAP written in big letters over the chest. Horribly ugly but it's warm and comfy to bum around in at home when it's cold. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-oldest-item-of-clothing#post-221930 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:31:44 +0000 Louise 221930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If we're not counting coats (7 years) my next oldest thing is a dark beige colour cocktail dress I bought in about 2005 I still love it and wear it frequently though I really need to get it taken in as it is a size too big x </p>