I do like what some of you say about mood dressing, and Suz’s thoughts about needing some newness mixed in to counteract boredom and Nuancedream’s thoughts on fitting with one’s style journey. I like Lisa’s swapping back and forth with her sister!
Thank you too Jules for the thoughts about your daughters. I suspect as they grow older they will appreciate your clothes much more. Mine now in their 30s like my clothes way more than when they were teenagers
This has been a wonderful thread which I have really enjoyed, thank you all!

Like you, Jenni, retention is not a goal of mine, but rather a reflection of how much I love a particular garment. My oldest, a long black wool coat, is 40 years old!