How many years could you counted that your dress to last for a long time?
By flower21
@flower21 (765)
Philippines
February 20, 2012 12:38am CST
I could keep a dress for more than 10 years with less wear and tears. my dress mostly were the classical type so they often last whatever the latest fashion as they never get out of style. i mean of the classic style like those shirt with collar with plain colors, skirts, jeans and so on and i i rarely buy the in fashionable dress so i save a lot. rather than spending on clothes i buy more stuffs which could satisfy me the most. do mix and match most of the time.
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@fantasticbabe (981)
• Philippines
21 Feb 12
ten years? that way too long. how you manage to keep them? maybe you only buy designer clothes or those with famous brand that they are still last so long.me, could remember my most treasure dress last only for 2 years and with constant wear they get fade and worn so they going to be donated. when it comes to my everyday wear they last only for a months, and so because of the detergents and with laundering they get worn out easily.
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@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
21 Feb 12
Not only designer clothes last that long. There are cheaper brands that last longer than designer clothes. As I have observed, some designer clothes, especially the new ones now doesn't last long as the quality of the cloth isn't good. Most of the cloths now are so thin which is why you have to be careful when washing them.
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@yahnee (1243)
• Philippines
20 Feb 12
My clothes last not only for 10 years but more and I sure can fit on them since my weight 10 years ago is the same as the present. I don't often buy clothes but when I buy I always choose those that are chic and tasteful. It may be more expensive than those sold off the rack but it becomes more cost effective in the long run. I try to lessen the wear and tear on my clothes by washing them with my hands and not on the washing machine. I don't squeeze out the water but hang them immediately after laundry. Clothes can be expensive and I have special favorites that I don't want to lose due to wear and tear.
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@flower21 (765)
• Philippines
26 Feb 12
my mom also have the same habit. she always retain in her closet her most treasure dresses collection. always admire and try them many times until observe that fashion get a revival of those retro such as those design which become popular during the 60's, 70', and 80's. now, i also keep my favorite clothes and get to wear them when the same fashion get a rebirth.
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@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
21 Feb 12
I don't keep a dress for that long. I don't own very many dresses, and I can only wear a dress so many times before everyone has seen the dress several times. I try to buy simple dresses that can be worn to different types of events.
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@jricky1 (6800)
• China
23 Feb 12
Wow,it's such a surprise for me that you can maintain the quality of your clothes,for me,i kinda of like buying some clothes but,i do not wear them often,that's really waste of money,lol,but i do maybe change the way after hearing your advice.lol
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@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
21 Feb 12
Hello flower21,
I could keep my clothes for a long time too. In fact I still have my shirts and some of my pants with me. It's been there for more than a decade already. I have given away some, but some I couldn't easily give as they were my favorite back then. I have a black dress I wore in one important occasion before, it's been with me since 2002 and just last Sunday as I was digging up my old clothes I saw it and tried it on and it still fits me well!
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@sharay (2769)
• India
23 Feb 12
Most of them wear off quite soon, only some, very few stay the same way for even up to 10 years. in fact, the one i had bought for a high cost would wear off early and the one with low cost which i thought i could wear only for a year or two have surprised me by staying for more 6 or 7 years now
@maezee (41997)
• United States
24 Feb 12
Well, that's good, I'm sure you save money doing it that way. Personally I couldn't live without clothes shopping, it's like my passion in life. 
. I don't have that many dresses, as I'm not REALLY girly girly, but I have a few sundresses I have worn on occasion - none are more than a year or two old, however.
. I don't have that many dresses, as I'm not REALLY girly girly, but I have a few sundresses I have worn on occasion - none are more than a year or two old, however.