Admit it: you’ve got at least one garment that makes no fashion sense at all
Spring Fashion
Written by cjhammon in Style
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See this black sweatshirt? I can almost hear what you’re thinking: “So? It’s just a black sweatshirt.”
Yes. Yes it is. And it’s THE MOST WORN garment in my wardrobe. Sorry to disappoint, but this little baby has been with me for thirty years––longer than I’ve been married. Technically, it’s vintage. I wear it summer and winter, morning and night when my husband tries to freeze me out of the house. I wear it at the gym, in the yard, on the golf course, and yes, to the grocery store.
I’m not even sure they make sweatshirts like this anymore. It was free, unless you count the cost of a heart ache. It belonged to an old boyfriend I wouldn’t give two cents for now. He didn’t have a faithful bone in his body, so I kept the sweatshirt and ditched the boy.
It’s funny how you get attached to a garment. It has nothing to do with fashion or memory and everything to do with comfort. No matter how ratty it looks, you’ll wear it. It’s the grown up version of a teddy bear or blankie.
So here’s my question: what’s your favorite makes-no-fashion-sense garment? Whether it’s an old men’s sweater you’ve latched onto or a flannel housecoat that belonged to your uncle (I had one of those, too!) I’d love to know what you’ve worn for ages for pure comfort. It has to be something you can’t bring yourself to get rid of, even though you should!
Life is short. Wear the good stuff.
7 comments
August 7, 2012 at 11:41 am
I had to really think about this one…do shoulder pads and a hand-made crocheted collar count? I keep thinking they’ll come back in style someday. However, the basic black sweatshirt above is almost always “IN”. Wear with flair!
August 7, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Of course they count! I’m a big shoulder pad fan, myself. Who made the crocheted collar? Probably some sentimental value there, too!
August 10, 2012 at 10:27 am
Hey there! I just wanted to make sure that you got my email with my address in it. 🙂
August 10, 2012 at 10:31 am
I had this HArd Rock Cafe t-shirt that I borrowed from a friend one day when I needed something to throw on. It was too big, and ugly, but it was so comfy and I just liked it, so she told me I could keep it. 🙂 It was my favorite PJ shirt. Ha ha. My sister always teased me that I stole it, but I didn’t. Just adverse possession. (Sorry law school joke…)
August 10, 2012 at 9:42 pm
I did! I did! I didn’t mail your pattern yet, but I’m planning to tomorrow. I was at a conference all day on Thurs & Friday. Watch for it!
August 14, 2012 at 2:10 pm
I have an old blue plaid flannel button down that was my husband’s. It is fraying at the collar and cuff. I wear it when it is cold and I want something comfy to throw on over a shirt or sweater. I take it camping and it fits in perfectly. It also no longer fits my husband which is perfect for keeping it mine.
August 14, 2012 at 2:13 pm
I think men get all the comfy clothes! It’s only fair that we occasionally adopt!