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

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midgey Fri 21-May-21 13:59:59

I inherited a beautiful cashmere cardigan that belonged to my brother in law’s elderly aunt, I have had had it for fifteen years and that was sometime after the aunt died after a long illness. The colour is beautiful still. Good Scottish makers!

GagaJo Fri 21-May-21 13:56:21

My M&S work dresses. Comfy, flattering and not old ladyish at all. 12 years old. My favourite one is starting to get holes in it and I STILL wear it.

Oldwoman70 Fri 21-May-21 13:49:56

A sweatshirt bought in San Francisco in 1990, although I admit I only wear it when working around the house!

EllanVannin Fri 21-May-21 13:38:37

A heavy suede/ sheepskin lined winter coat, with hood, that I've made a couple of attempts to dump, but-----I haven't come across its like. It's nigh-on 40 years old grin but still keeps out the cold and wet.
I'm beginning to feel like Colombo in it but I'm past caring the older I've got.

It could well be the death knell for it when I attempt to wash it when/ if we get any hot weather so we'll see if it disintegrates, or maybe not.

Gajahgran Fri 21-May-21 13:32:04

A black Mary Quant camisole with a pearl decoration on the top. I still wear it occasionally under semi sheer Summer tops. I think I bought it in the 70s. It must be good quality because it's not even faded.

Redhead56 Fri 21-May-21 13:28:17

I worked for the police in traffic I gave my uniform back apart from a fleecy gilet. I still wear it when it's freezing cold under my coat I was issued it in 1978.

fairfraise Fri 21-May-21 13:26:46

Mine is relatively young - a blue linen jumper from Ms with 1997 on label. It's in pretty good condition, washes well and was worn yesterday. I have a blue velvet jacket from 1978 but alas it no longer fits properly.

Kim19 Fri 21-May-21 13:19:56

Yep, I've a trusty Mac of 50 years which I wear comparatively regularly and some red boots bought in Canada 30 years ago. I've also an ancient dressing gown which I wear in the warmer months. I'm sure I've many other bits and bobs but they don't spring to mind right now.

Greyduster Fri 21-May-21 13:07:12

A now rather faded half zip Benetton sweatshirt that my daughter cast off thirty three years ago. I “rescued” it and still wear it. It has worn remarkably well, whereas I haven’t!

Esspee Fri 21-May-21 12:59:10

A beautiful maternity jacket, bought in 1977. The colours are beautiful and I still get people commenting on it.

b1zzle Fri 21-May-21 12:55:10

My Mum's Health & Beauty tights! (No idea of their provenance but possibly 40/50 years old and still going strong).

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

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