Daily discussion post: look in your closet

[magnetic_pole]

What's the oldest item of clothing in your closet right now? How old is it? What's the story behind it?

(And we're looking for folks interested in hosting the conversation for a day or two in April! If you're interested, let us know over here.)

Comments

[light_of_summer]

A slip that buttons? How intriguing! Are the buttons down the front? The back? Straps buttoning onto the bodice?

I am a big believer in using treasured heirlooms. I wore out the quilt that my maternal grandmother made for my mom, which my mom had kept carefully wrapped up in the linen closet for most of my childhood...

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Thank you for your kind offer of condolences. It happened a long time ago, so I don't feel in need of sympathy, but I appreciate the thought.

[aome]

There was a single button at the (narrow) waistband to fasten it. When open, there was a slash-opening (like at the top of a shirt) of several inches, enough to allow you to slide the slip over your hips, but not so much that you'd be left with a big gap once it was buttoned again. I think the opening (and button) went down the side. Does that make sense?

[light_of_summer]

That absolutely does make sense—thanks for explaining!