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How often do you replace your basics?

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  • #32
    Gruffalux
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    Barrett Mealy Metal wrote: »
    Well I don't wear underwear, I can't actually remember the last time I bought or wore some so I'd mark them down as a never.

    .

    In your case then the question would be how often do you replace your trousers!
    Plus I can only presume you are a highly trained zip ninja.


  • #33
    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    Gruffalox wrote: »
    In your case then the question would be how often do you replace your trousers!
    Plus I can only presume you are a highly trained zip ninja.

    A zip ninja lol

    I rarely wear casual trousers actually.

    I'm a soldier so I'm in uniform most days, I've more pairs than I can count so they're fresh most days, otherwise I'm either in cycling lyrca, running shorts, Judo suit or a wetsuit for open water swimming.. Just be thankful I don't wear Speedo swim trunks lol.

    Lounging around the gaff is mostly Dunnes baggy sweat bottoms or Pennys lounge wear.


  • #34
    Poochie05
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    Montage of Feck wrote: »
    To think we are being guilt tripped into higher taxes yet mindless throwaway consumerism is not being addressed.

    We can address mindless consumerism ourselves by not buying in to it ;)

    These 'experts' give actual experts a bad name, it’s no wonder we have likes of uk government ministers saying we've had enough of experts


  • #35
    milehip
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    machiavellianme wrote: »
    Buy quality and it'll last years. Most of my stuff is in its 2nd decade.
    Fast fashion is a con.

    10 year old skids and socks? Where do you shop NASA?


  • #36
    KilOit
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    Throw out boxers when they turn into skimpy mini skirts and socks when my big toe sticks out it cutting of my blood supply


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  • #37
    [Deleted User]
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    When they totally fall apart for socks and underwear so years, though I would be gradually adding to socks and throwing away rather than a big cull and replacement. T-shirts just graduate to farm/around the house wear when they lose shape etc and then graduate to use in bed when they really get bad. It’s very rare I’d throw away a t-shirt have them years and years.


  • #38
    Capt'n Midnight
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    For those who change socks before they need to.

    It's one item homeless people need, so donate them if possible.


  • #39
    [Deleted User]
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    Replacing every 6 months is crazy.

    I wear boxers; they last 4-5 years generally. Socks - would replenish maybe every 18 months.

    I do a wash every fortnight and for convenience, tumble-dry the boxers & socks, I am sure the socks would last longer if hung to dry but that’s extremely tedious.


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