Oldies Day 5 - YouLookFab Forum

Are you noticing a trend? Most of my oldies are fairly classic, nondescript, useful pieces from retailers known for their quality. Today is no exception. This Duluth Trading Co flannel has been in my wardrobe for...ever, maybe? I honestly couldn’t tell you, but I’ve worn it 62 times since I started tracking in summer 2015. My day today involves studio work and a run to the post office, so strictly utilitarian garb. No reason I can’t have some fun with photos, though!

Why I’ve considered letting go: Boredom, mostly.

Why it’s still in my wardrobe: I love having a flannel. It reminds me of college in the 90s. Duluth Trading shirts are a marvel. This one is only getting better with time.

Worn with:

Striped tee (2016) - 31 wears

Ponte pants (2016) - 86 wears

Chuck Taylors (2017) - 74 wears

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J.Jill

ponte knit slim-leg pants

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Target

Women's Long Sleeve Vee Tee Stripe - Mossimo Supply Co. (Juniors')

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6 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

SUPER CUTE. You're embracing the Seattle Gwen Stefani look.

Cardiff girl

Veteran

You might be bored of this look but I think it’s fab,the way you ve styled “basic”items has made them look really interesting and fresh.great job!

Barbara Diane

I love the stripes with the plaid.

Joy

You kicked it up a notch by pairing the flannel with the striped shirt. Great outfit. I'd keep the shirt. It may be hard to find a replacement for a shirt that just gets better. Quality isn't what it used to be.

Katerina

What fun and interesting casual outfit! You look great. Like that lipstick on you.

LaPed

Keep that flannel! The colours are good, the fit is good, and it takes so many wash/wear cycles for flannel to get to that really yummy broken-in point. It's a lot like denim. I don't ret rid of my flannels 'til I blow out the elbows. I love it with the stripes and the lippie and the top-pony-bun. You've totally got that thrown-together, "Oh this old thing?" kind of look going on.

Sal

This is fun and makes me want to wear flannel shirts. But I would not look as good!!

Bonnie

Your outfit looks great. I wear flannel shirts over my tees when it gets cool.

The Cat

I like this combo of colours and patterns very much. And I wouldn't label items from 2015 to 2017 as "oldies."

Jenn

The Cat, for the purposes of the challenge, I defined “oldies” as anything that was in my closet before I started tracking in 2015. I keep a small wardrobe and tend to wear my clothes into the ground in 2-3 years.