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What is the oldest item of clothing that you still have and still wear

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Artaylar Fri 21-May-21 12:51:41

Mine = pair of Levis bought in 1981, can still (just about) get in them.

CherryCezzy Sat 22-May-21 20:26:19

A longline jumper bought from the Sweater Shop circa late 1980s. It still looks as good as new.

lemongrove Sat 22-May-21 21:13:22

Clawdy

An ancient Damart white cotton cardigan given to me by an aunt about thirty years ago, I really didn't like it, but thought it might be a useful bed jacket. I'm wearing it,sitting up in bed now writing this! grin

I was puzzling over what my oldest item of clothing was, when this reminded me smile
A Damart navy blue scarf that opens in the centre to make a hood if needed.Bought as a present for me by my mother, who sadly died when I was still in my 20’s.
I still wear it now and then as it’s really warm.

Aldom Sat 22-May-21 22:11:36

A pair of unworn pure silk stockings which belonged to my mother in law. They date back to the 1930's. The white silk, quilted bed jacket given to me Christmas 1964 by my husband, in readiness for the birth of our first child. My trusty, navy cashmere coat circa 1976. Still in excellent condition.

Ladyleftfieldlover Sat 22-May-21 22:32:12

I have a long black Jaques Vert coat with an astrakhan collar, I bought it in the 1980s. It is mainly worn for funerals and Remembrance Day.

NotSpaghetti Sat 22-May-21 22:39:27

I wear a winter jacket that my mother re-styled from an "old one" in 1950. I love it.

boho43 Sun 23-May-21 01:33:30

A White Leather bomber style jacket I purchased in Selfridges in the 1960's - which I can still wear if I don't do it up! I can't bring myself to throw it out.

mumofmadboys Sun 23-May-21 08:22:09

My summer dressing gown was bought 36 years ago. Still like it. It is a bit faded though!

nanna8 Sun 23-May-21 08:59:16

Mum’s Italian silk scarf. She had had it for many years and passed it on to me when she died in 2002. Also, my grandma’s ring from the 1920s but it isn’t exactly clothing.

Lexisgranny Sun 23-May-21 09:16:31

When I was 21 I knitted a dress in black 3 ply wool it had a polo neck, long skeeves and a sort of lattice strip of about 4” across the upper front. I wore it until the skirt got a bit baggy. Then I cut off the skirt to jumper length, unravelled some of the skirt and picked up the stitches and knitted a welt on to the top. I have worn it regularly since, the last time being this winter. I am now in my late 70s. Frankly it took ages to knit and it was rather boring, but I have certainly had good value from it!

Lollin Sun 23-May-21 09:26:54

A few from around the same period. About 40 years ago- overshirt, elastic waist skirt, and a hand knitted jumper. All very expensive at the time so possibly looked after a little better.

Billybob4491 Sun 23-May-21 09:33:21

A raincoat I bought when expecting my daughter - she is now 49!

foxie48 Sun 23-May-21 10:00:21

A Max Mara cashmere coat which I bought in a sale30 years ago. It's a soft yellow colour with a huge cowl like collar which doubles as a hood. It's got a little moth damage but it still has it's original "wow" factor and looks stylish.