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So, dressing for work this morning I'm looking at my shoes sitting there, like the pair Andy Dufrense leaves behind in the box for Warden Norton in the Shawshank Redemption, decided maybe it's time to replace them, despite how comfortable and stylish they are...
What have you 'worn down to the nub' (more Shawshank 😉), clothing or otherwise, just because you love it so much? |
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I wear all of my favourite items out... Although I once had a yellow pair of shoes that I loved so much I actually stopped wearing them so that i didn't wear them out... But that meant i never wore them again 😭 |
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"I wear all of my favourite items out... Although I once had a yellow pair of shoes that I loved so much I actually stopped wearing them so that i didn't wear them out... But that meant i never wore them again 😭"
Do you still have them? |
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My trail trainers are split on the side of the toe box, and even though I have a new pair I still wear the old ones.
I also desperately need a new insulated jacket as mine is now much too big for me and the insulation has clumped together, and the jacket has a few splits. I don't want to order online, I want to visit stores to try on. I am also hoping to catch the sales as these items are expensive.
Bra's, I absolutely hate bra shopping with a passion. I need new everyday bra's and sports bra's but have been putting it off for ages. My sports bra's now concave in at the nipple area as that area of the bra is empty!
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"My trail trainers are split on the side of the toe box, and even though I have a new pair I still wear the old ones.
I also desperately need a new insulated jacket as mine is now much too big for me and the insulation has clumped together, and the jacket has a few splits. I don't want to order online, I want to visit stores to try on. I am also hoping to catch the sales as these items are expensive.
Bra's, I absolutely hate bra shopping with a passion. I need new everyday bra's and sports bra's but have been putting it off for ages. My sports bra's now concave in at the nipple area as that area of the bra is empty!
Mrs"
Sounds like you need a January sales trip up to London to visit Rigby & Peller. |
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"My trail trainers are split on the side of the toe box, and even though I have a new pair I still wear the old ones.
I also desperately need a new insulated jacket as mine is now much too big for me and the insulation has clumped together, and the jacket has a few splits. I don't want to order online, I want to visit stores to try on. I am also hoping to catch the sales as these items are expensive.
Bra's, I absolutely hate bra shopping with a passion. I need new everyday bra's and sports bra's but have been putting it off for ages. My sports bra's now concave in at the nipple area as that area of the bra is empty!
Mrs
Sounds like you need a January sales trip up to London to visit Rigby & Peller. "
I just Googled them and was gutted it wasn't for a new insulated jacket 😅
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By *eliWoman 10 weeks ago
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Some jumpers. Cardigans. If I find one with the right knit and in a favourite colour, I'll wear it until it's barely hanging together.
And... there's a bra. It's my favourite bra. There are no longer wires in it but it's still beautiful, it's a bit big but I still love it. I need to find the exact one but they sadly stopped selling that design a few years ago.  |
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By *avinaTVTV/TS 10 weeks ago
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The soles of my walking boots are worn through. Thet're so comfy, and I wear then every day to walk the dog, but they've now had it.
My favourite leather jacket - my late wife bought it for my birthday in 1999. The leather eventually started to tear in places and disintegrate at the collar. She replaced it with a new, almost identical one for Christmas in 2021, 5 months before she passed away. I expect to wear that for the rest of my life.
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"My favourite leather jacket - my late wife bought it for my birthday in 1999. The leather eventually started to tear in places and disintegrate at the collar. She replaced it with a new, almost identical one for Christmas in 2021, 5 months before she passed away. I expect to wear that for the rest of my life.
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That's both so sad, but heart warming to read; look after that jacket! |
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"Some jumpers. Cardigans. If I find one with the right knit and in a favourite colour, I'll wear it until it's barely hanging together.
And... there's a bra. It's my favourite bra. There are no longer wires in it but it's still beautiful, it's a bit big but I still love it. I need to find the exact one but they sadly stopped selling that design a few years ago. "
Meli, your reply is making me think we need to turn this thread into a photo challenge!   |
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"So, dressing for work this morning I'm looking at my shoes sitting there, like the pair Andy Dufrense leaves behind in the box for Warden Norton in the Shawshank Redemption, decided maybe it's time to replace them, despite how comfortable and stylish they are...
What have you 'worn down to the nub' (more Shawshank 😉), clothing or otherwise, just because you love it so much?"
Not so much love, but necessity, but my super hard wearing wheelchair front castor wheels are pretty worn. There's not a lot of rubber left. They're not cheap either, *sigh* |
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"I wear all of my favourite items out... Although I once had a yellow pair of shoes that I loved so much I actually stopped wearing them so that i didn't wear them out... But that meant i never wore them again 😭"
That's deep. I felt the pain. |
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"Not so much love, but necessity, but my super hard wearing wheelchair front castor wheels are pretty worn. There's not a lot of rubber left. They're not cheap either, *sigh*"
That sucks!😟 ...and I'm guessing they're bespoke? there's no going all W Heath Robinson on them with some similar product? |
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"Not so much love, but necessity, but my super hard wearing wheelchair front castor wheels are pretty worn. There's not a lot of rubber left. They're not cheap either, *sigh*
That sucks!😟 ...and I'm guessing they're bespoke? there's no going all W Heath Robinson on them with some similar product?"
Not so much bespoke as "off the peg". The metal bit of the castor cannot be detached from the rubber so you can't replace the rubber only, you have to buy a whole castor. You can get all kinds of fancy things but I just get relatively basic but robust ones. They're about £45 per wheel  |
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"So, dressing for work this morning I'm looking at my shoes sitting there, like the pair Andy Dufrense leaves behind in the box for Warden Norton in the Shawshank Redemption, decided maybe it's time to replace them, despite how comfortable and stylish they are...
What have you 'worn down to the nub' (more Shawshank 😉), clothing or otherwise, just because you love it so much?"
Omg! You’re back!! I thought you’d fallen down big pit or something!
Well obviously I have a secret drawer for all my period pants that have lost elasticity and turned grey in the wash.  |
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"I wear all of my favourite items out... Although I once had a yellow pair of shoes that I loved so much I actually stopped wearing them so that i didn't wear them out... But that meant i never wore them again 😭
Do you still have them?"
Of course!! Don't ask me where tho 🤔🤔🤔 (i have a LOT of shoes) |
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"So, dressing for work this morning I'm looking at my shoes sitting there, like the pair Andy Dufrense leaves behind in the box for Warden Norton in the Shawshank Redemption, decided maybe it's time to replace them, despite how comfortable and stylish they are...
What have you 'worn down to the nub' (more Shawshank 😉), clothing or otherwise, just because you love it so much?"
a few pairs of Levis a few check shirts and I'm on my 2nd resole on my leather boots. |
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"I wear all of my favourite items out... Although I once had a yellow pair of shoes that I loved so much I actually stopped wearing them so that i didn't wear them out... But that meant i never wore them again 😭"
Hope you don't wear the green kit out xx that's hot |
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"My trail trainers are split on the side of the toe box, and even though I have a new pair I still wear the old ones.
I also desperately need a new insulated jacket as mine is now much too big for me and the insulation has clumped together, and the jacket has a few splits. I don't want to order online, I want to visit stores to try on. I am also hoping to catch the sales as these items are expensive.
Bra's, I absolutely hate bra shopping with a passion. I need new everyday bra's and sports bra's but have been putting it off for ages. My sports bra's now concave in at the nipple area as that area of the bra is empty!
Mrs
Sounds like you need a January sales trip up to London to visit Rigby & Peller.
I just Googled them and was gutted it wasn't for a new insulated jacket 😅
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Trip to Blue Water then. |
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"My trail trainers are split on the side of the toe box, and even though I have a new pair I still wear the old ones.
I also desperately need a new insulated jacket as mine is now much too big for me and the insulation has clumped together, and the jacket has a few splits. I don't want to order online, I want to visit stores to try on. I am also hoping to catch the sales as these items are expensive.
Bra's, I absolutely hate bra shopping with a passion. I need new everyday bra's and sports bra's but have been putting it off for ages. My sports bra's now concave in at the nipple area as that area of the bra is empty!
Mrs
Sounds like you need a January sales trip up to London to visit Rigby & Peller.
I just Googled them and was gutted it wasn't for a new insulated jacket 😅
Trip to Blue Water then. "
I have been there a few times and wasn't impressed by the outdoor gear shops.
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By *orny PTMan 10 weeks ago
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I've go a red FCUK rucksack that was an Xmas special it must be at 14 years old. I've also got an Aldi waterproof jacket. I's not waxed like the Barbour, but it it too is almost 15 years old. If anything is likely to go on this, then it will be the paracord waistbands, otherwise perfect condition. This is my bad weather go to. |
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"T shirts.
it's so rare I find one that's comfortable for me, when I do they keeping going until they are literally falling apart at the seams.
I have one from 1999."
That's good going! I have one from mid 90's too! |
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"Omg! You’re back!! I thought you’d fallen down big pit or something!
Well obviously I have a secret drawer for all my period pants that have lost elasticity and turned grey in the wash. "
What do you mean 'secret'?!! We all know now!!
and yes, I clawed my way out of big pit! Come say hi!! |
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"I have a grey cashmere jumper that I refuse to throw away. It's unwearable in other than the most scruffy/casual places, but it's like putting on a hug."
These are the BEST clothes! Even when it's time to throw them away; DON'T THROW THEM AWAY!! |
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