How long do you keep your casual clothes for?

[Participant]

I still have boxer shorts that I bought 5 years ago.

Some of my favourite t-shirts and polo shirts must be upwards of 7 years old.

I struggle to dispose of clothes that I like and I have a wardrobe full of ****, much of which is starting to look faded and tired.

I don't think it's a wider issue as I don't particularly hoard anything else.

My wife has a complete wardrobe refresh every summer, but ain't nobody got time fo dat. Also seems like a waste of money to me, but then I don't want to look like a dirty tight-arsed scrubber. Maybe I should start to take more pride in my appearance and throw clothes away once they've been washed a few dozen times.

 

[Efour]

Until they look awful or black turns grey.

 

[peterwalkley]

In b4 gucci belt jokes.

 

[JBuk]

About once a year I will go shopping (usually just befor a holiday) and some of the older things that are looking tatty will get chucked out

 

[krooton]

Years, only throw out when they fade out get holes

 

[Jokester]

I'll tend to keep stuff until it starts to come out in holes (usually wear points - underarms/heals/crotch ) or the fabric is faded or losing it's shape. Usually do a purge every 6months at the start of summer/winter and replace anything on the way out.

 

[BananaDunka]

I have a shirt from 15 years ago that STILL fits and looks good

 

[iamdjdz]

Ages. Only maybe buy a couple of t-shirts or shirts a year and jeans whenever mine wear out. Same for boxers and socks once they get too holey they're gone. I keep a few dirty or worn clothes for outdoor or painting work but generally get rid. Old clothes often get turned to rags for cleaning my bike too.

 

[LuckyBenski]

Generally go like above, once wear starts to show. Sadly by this time I've got emotionally attached to items and they fit great. Got 3 pairs of chino type things about 2015, in circulation and all are about to give up the ghost.

I need to do a big shopping trip but I end up losing the habit

 

[Thekwango]

when there's more stains and holes than actual material is usually my 'chucking out' point.

 

[Dis86]

I'll tend to keep stuff until it starts to come out in holes (usually wear points - underarms/heals/crotch ) or the fabric is faded or losing it's shape. Usually do a purge every 6months at the start of summer/winter and replace anything on the way out.

Pretty much the same. Though this means I've still got some t-shirts that are about 15 years old!

 

[Gerard]

When they start to resemble a string vest is the guide line for kecks.

 

[dowie]

I tend to just keep them unless stained/damaged.

Generally this means jeans, socks and underwear get tossed out as they do get worn out/ripped etc... whereas t-shirts and jumpers can be in the wardrobe/draws for years.

I guess the exception for t-shirts/jumpers are where they’re prone to bobbling. Also some cardigan type tops I’d sometime wear instead of coats would get worn out from carrying a rucksack.

 

[Rroff]

Stuff in daily use like underwear rarely I keep using beyond ~3 years. Aslong as they are reasonably well made stuff like jeans last me years and years I rarely replace them inside 5-7 years, t-shirts, etc. I tend to get bored of and replace more often though I've got 1-2 favourites I'll still use until they start to show signs of falling apart - once things like seams start coming loose I'll replace them.

 

[MartinPrince]

I have a shirt from 15 years ago that STILL fits and looks good

I've got a 30 year old cardigan that I can still wear! (it is good quality though) I'd probably have a few more around that age but they didn't survive the wifes cull of anything she didn't want me to be seen in.

 

[DXP55]

I am still wearing tee shirts from 2003 - I have so many tee shirts I might not wear it again for 2 or 3 weeks - Jeans I wear till they come back into fashion - finally got some with the knee and crotch worn thread bare - I think the crotch is through scratching and knees is probably carpet burn - Oh hang on that is wishful thinking.
Considering I was always a suit and tie man I have morphed into a scruff.

 

[Terminal_Boy]

Until they look awful or black turns grey.

That’s when they become gardening/DIY clothes.

I don’t bin anything until it begins to fall apart.

 

[Participant]

Just spent £700 on new shirts, tees, shorts, swimmers, etc. for the summer hols. Thanks Obama.

 

[LOAM]

Till they rot

 

[Radox-0]

Util holes, rips or fades. Then better ones set aside for things like DIY / painting and rubbish ones kept aside for a bit as rag tag cloths for said DIY etc.