Great topic. Seriously.

I tend to be a 'value conscious' shopper. I am on a limited budget, and need to justify every penny.

I am also a 'reduce, reuse, recycle' guy. I buy at a 'thrift store' when it is available. My fashion statement is mostly about form and function so mainly T shirts and blue jeans. My best jeans are all 'previously owned' from EBay or a thrift store. That's the only way I buy 'brands'.

And I NEVER give up on an article of clothing just due to age. I have event T shirts that I wear from time to time from the 1980s. Motorcycle rallies, mostly. I have one Sturgis and one Daytona shirt from '88. It was a good year.

I do have a good pair of boots that is near 25 years old. I paid stupid money for custom made when I was on concrete all day. They are still wiggling along.

Thanks for a marvelous topic.