‘I say, beware of all enterprises that require new clothes, and not rather a new wearer of clothes.’ Henry David Thoreau
This is my favorite shirt. I love it more now than the first time I put it on. I wish I had a meter to tell me which things will turn out like this shirt. When it was new, it was a nice medium-weight denim, several shades darker. It was probably laundered six or seven times before it revealed its beauty to me. It faded and softened, calling out to me every time I open my closet. Buttons have been replaced a few times, buttonholes repaired, tucks restitched, and today, an iron-on patch applied to the right side just below the yoke. The lace on the yoke has a small, well, maybe good-sized snag. I don’t think anyone will ever know.
I fear it will wear out one day, as my favorites have done before, before too much longer. Sadly, it’s like trying plug a hole in a dam, when you plug one leak, another starts. I guess I will just love it as long as it lasts.
I wouldn’t worry about it Linda, the money people are paying to purchase new clothing with holes already in them, and not just one little one. Usually, the jean leg has several holes. Keep wearing it, it will probably be worth more money than you paid. LOL ☺☺
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They are nuts.
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This is SO relatable.
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Bet you have one,
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I ‘had’ one. 😦 Perhaps another will find it’s way to this level of appreciation.
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Elegy for a favorite shirt! It is lovely, and I hope you will wear it happily for a long time.
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Will wear it as long as long ass it holds together.
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I love your blouse, too.
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Thank you. You have ecllenttaste.
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