Wrong to own clothes over 5 years old?

[Bobbalina]

Goks fashion fix cites the statistic of what proportion of women in each town have clothes in their wardrobe over 5 years old....is this a crime, do I need to get rid??

I have stuff over 10 years old. It still fits, it comes round again.

I regret clearing out things TBH.

my pre-pregnancy wardrobe is now that old...

i'll see if its still a crime or not when i give birth and lose the baby weight!

Not if
they fit
they are in good nick
they suit you
they are classic as opposed to 5 minute wonders

I hope not.My oldest item of clothing is 25 years old.

I have things ove 5 years old

what do you have that is 25 years old and do you still wear it?

only if theyve been sat unworn for 5 years!
some of my most loved clothes are things ive had for years!

Of course its not a crime. If they're classics, keep them. If you love them, keep them. If you've got more sense than money (or time) keep them.

I am currently wearing my favourite summer skirt which I bought when I lived in the US in about 1992. I wear it every year - its a bit unusual so doesn't really scream any period, fabulously comfortable and suits me. I'll be devastated if I wear it out.

Of course if you've something lurking that you've not worn for 5 years and can't see yourself ever wearing again then ditch it.

Most of my clothes are years old.

trying to think what the oldest piece of clothing is that I own (and really still wear).

Hmmm

Arf. Most of my clothes are older than me

This reminds me of going out with DH's best friend and (latest) fiancee recently; I got dressed up in my best frock - 18 years old !! - was feeling pretty good about myself when I overheard DH saying to friend's fiancee politely, 'you look nice' - 'gosh' she giggled, 'This is last year's' !!! If it fits, is decent - I keep it, cannot be bothered to spend good money on clothes.

Don't they become vintage at about 5 years

ZZ,it is a bright pink fine cotton shirt that I wear every summer at some point.It was part of my staff clothing allowance when I worked at 'Richards' as a 17 year old.It is a classic style and still looks like new.They made things to last in those days.....

Well I'm still wearing stuff I wore at 17. I'm 29. And some of my favourite clothes are my Mum and Dad's stuff from the 70s. Today I have mostly been wearing my Dad's 1970s budgie jacket.

I like vintage.....it fits and i'm comfortable..

I realised the other day that a pair of pants I regularly wear because they're sooooo comfortable are 10 years old....

DD likes to borrow an evening gown of mine that is nearly 30 years old.

Ok in my wardrobe and still worn

Frank Usher lbd - 80s
Fenn Wright Manson navy maxi - lush - 1998
Flat suede Pied a Terre boots - 1992 ish
Agnes B wool/cashmere coat - 1995
Lotus Leaf navy linen blazer - 1990s - worn every summer and I've just had the shoulder pads replaced. Still looking good.

I could go on.

Gok is talking cock.

I can't stand gok. He seems so focused on getting everyone into high street ( but disposable) clothing. He is not very ethical really. Have only watched him once it twice though as I find him so annoying. Better to have things that suit you and last. Am gutted as my fave jeans, very flattering, maybe 8+ years old have worn out .

Just checked- I have a (roughly) 50 yr old dress.

wow 50 year old dress
I have an evening dress (kind of thing) which I hardly ever wear so it is in very good nick and very classic so not the kind of thing that dates really - and I can still -squeeze-- get into it (ok in th dark etc). That's about 15 years old.

I don't know if that really counts though because I don't know when I last wore it - over a year ago maybe.

I've got some socks that I bought in C&A in 1990

Older than 5 years and still worn?

Umm, several pairs of knickers and a few bras.
Gym kit
Several Jigsaw sweaters - cotton knit
An original Mary Quant dress that my Mum bought when she was younger than I am now
A couple of plain linen dresses / tunics that have been worn in differnt ways - also Jigsaw
Loads of T shirts / vests / camisoles
A boden cardi - cotton knit