It is a terrible truth

[james_davis_nicoll]

That the more comfortable clothing is, the more likely it is to be near the end of its useful life.....

Comments

[cyprinella]

I just had to toss my favorite boots for this reason. I had already replaced that zipper once. It just wasn't worth it a second time. :(

[resonant.livejournal.com]

I take my most comfortable clothing when I travel, and discard it at the destination so I don't have to bring back dirty laundry.

That failed on my most recent trip, when my pants tore down the side seam during dinner.

[selki.livejournal.com]

I am taking ratty jeans on a trip this weekend, abandoning them before my return! I hope they don't disintegrate at dinner tonight.

[bruce munro (from livejournal.com)]

So, so true. Two of my most comfortable shirts started developing post-laundry holes quite recently...

[w. dow rieder (from livejournal.com)]

Partly because the less comfortable items tend to be avoided in a long series of not-always-conscious decisions, unless nothing else is clean/suitable. So they don't wear out as fast.

Edit: I just can't visualize anyone saying to themselves "Nice day! I think I'll wear my uncomfortable shirt!"

[pauldormer.livejournal.com]

Too true. Just had to buy a new jacket, new trousers, and new shoes.

The shoes are the worst. Never yet bought a new pair of shoes that don't bring up blisters the first week I wear them.

[(Anonymous)]

My sister has the ability to buy me really comfortable turtleneck shirts. When I buy my own, I never manage to duplicate this.

Otherwise all my clothing conforms to the above rule.

William Hyde