Anyone save clothes 'for best'?

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Was just thinking about buying a new coat and looking online.

I vividly remember that I bought a beautiful red swing coat, with wide ribbon trim around the collar and down the edges from Wallis in 1984. It's still like brand new as I 'save it for best' 🤪

It cost £125 - which I remember thinking was a huge treat.

I've just used an online calculator to see what that equivalent amount would be now and it is £502.30.

I wear the same few clothes whilst my wardrobe(s) is stuffed with items worn only rarely.

I'm exactly the same as my mum - which I realised as I cleared her clothes after she died (haven't had the funeral yet). She had some stunning pieces. Some faintly smelling of the perfume Evening in Paris.

She used to always wear an apron, a pinny (old fashioned pinafore), or an overall - which was like Julie Walters character in Acorn Antiques.

It's a habit which is unlikely to be broken now. I never thought of how my mum dressed when I was younger - it was just mum, but I feel like a bit of a slob when I realise how many lovely things are 'saved'.

Yes I do but I wish I didn’t because sometimes when I get something out of my wardrobe that has been kept ‘for best’ and put it on i realise it looks awful!

I know what you mean - I wouldn't wear my red coat now.

Can't part with it either.

I do, but best comes around so rarely that things have gone out of fashion when I finally dig them out

Only where they are difficult to launder or risk being spoiled by too much washing. E.g I wouldn't stick on something dry clean only round the house and if anything takes a lot of ironing I'll consider is the occasion "worth" it. Otherwise only in the sense that I might keep a jumper or two for best but that would mean for a day out/seeing people/weekend away scenario rather than supermarket and chores of a weekend. Ditto T-shirts- some might be worn round the house after work, others for out and about. Generally things kept for best would be very smart and so only appropriate in certain limited occasions?

I have this type of clothes which is why I look up to other women.

Lots of puppy love sums me up.

Which is why I'm a leader in public life.

I bought a dress for going 'out' out early this summer. Its still in the wardrobe with its tags on. I just don't have that kind of life anymore.

Not any more - when I turned 60 6 years ago I decided that every day might be my best day so wear everything.
Except one long black dress for anything formal/choir concerts.
Today I went out for lunch in a summer dress that in previous decades I’d probably have in my wardrobe waiting for a “ best” occasion.
I also wear my perfume everyday, my tiny diamond stud earrings ( had them in my jewellery box for 35 years and was too scared to wear them in case they got lost) and have no China which is just for best.
Im not going to be like my mother.

I have day to day clothes and some nicer clothes for best. But I do wear my 'best' clothes fairly regularly when meeting friends and for work events etc

Not anymore. A shitty experience taught me that life is too short not to wear the fabulous clothes or the posh shoes.

I’m sorry about your mum x

Not anymore but I did. Shopping has changed dramatically and I could buy a lovely brand dress on Vinted today for next week. No need to save anything for best.

Also best never seems to come along. Everything is informal now etc.

I even buried mum in what was comfortable not smart.

I used to but not anymore. My dh said that I shouldn't as he bought me a ring I loved, £400 and I said I'd keep it for best, he told me he'd only buy if if I wore it all the time. I adore it and it's a real treat and I'm so happy I wear it all the time. It's really changed my attitude towards 'saving for best' as some of us aren't lucky and 'best' doesn't come around. So enjoy it now!

I used to, but realised I had some lovely clothes I hardly ever wore, so now I wear whatever I want whenever I want. I do get the odd comment from DD, but I don't care, I am beyond worrying what others think if I feel I look nice.

@Hadalifeonce yes! The ‘you’re a bit overdressed’ comment! I just smile and say ‘but I’m happy’.

I used to but now I only buy/allow the best stuff in my wardrobe so I don't have a choice but wear it. Life is so short. There are two dresses that only get worn for weddings and cruises but that's it. I still have different degree of clothes some more casual than others but it's all good stuff and it all gets worn regularly. I wear my jewelry everyday to.

I save clothes for best and having recently lost weight I realised that I had some lovely clothes that I’d never really worn and no longer fitted me. I am now trying to actually wear the nice clothes that I have, it’s difficult, I have to keep telling myself that it’s better to wear them out than give them away unworn.

My DH does this, I try to point out when exactly will that special occasion be? We rarely have special occasions! I don't do it myself but then I don't generally buy beautiful clothes/ shoes that can't be worn daily and I like clothes that can be dressed up or down.

My DM is like this,
I kept clothes for 'best' when younger. Now I don't care if I'm overdressed. Bring it on but with comfort