Clothes that stand the test of time

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Mrs Marmion has just said "that sweatshirt doesnae owe you anything" - I've had it for 20 years, and it's still going strong. I think of t-shirts that I've had for 8 years as "new".

 

[Beebo]

I bought 5 pairs of rugby socks in 1994 for 50p each in a sale, still have them and wear them.

 

[Smokin Joe]

I've still got a leather jacket I bought in 1988.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I still wear a 35 year old Amnesty International t-shirt.

 

[Doseone]

Got a 20 year old pair of DM's.

 

[vernon]

My son wears one of my Led Zeppelin 1979 Knebworth t-shirts that I bought at the gig - he's had the other one framed. They are the envy of all his mates as the replica version doesn't have anything printed on the back. They're no good to me apart from being repurposed as sleeves on a much bigger garment.

 

[vernon]

I've still got a leather jacket I bought in 1988.

Does it still fit?

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

I've still got a leather jacket I bought in 1988.

A 'Flying Jacket' that I bought in about 1992

Got a 20 year old pair of DM's.

20+ year old Brogues & Levi 501's
Still got a pair of (square-toed) cowboy boots somewhere that I got for my 14th, or 15th birthday - I'm 49 this year!!!)

On the cycling side;
2 x Oakley Mumbos, that were birthday pressies in about 93/94
Sidi Genius 2 (think '2', but the first ones to feature a ratchet' strap - circa 1995)
Assos jerseys from roughly the same time (but old club-colours, so not worn anymore)

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

I also have old "combined" Tour de France longs which I wear in the winter...must be mid/late 80s.

 

[vernon]

[QUOTE 3188410, member: 45"]I'm still in nappies.[/QUOTE]

I'm sure that it helps to keep Miss Whiplash in a job.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Does it still fit?

I've been 6' tall and around 10 1/2 stone since I was eighteen, so yes it does.

 

[discominer]

Socks that are more than 40 years old. Blaxnit Pathfinders,

 

[Berties]

2x long sleaved ralph Lauren shirts bought 18 years ago come out every summer,still look like new

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

I bet @Fab Foodie is regretting his venture to the shops a few weeks ago if he's reading this thread

 

[Ganymede]

I have a jumper I knitted before I was married, must be 32 or 33 years old. Mr G still wears one I knitted him in 1985.

I have a beautiful pair of Spanish black leather court shoes from about 1986 which I still wear for best. I'm thinking I should have them copied, it would be worth it.