What's been tried:
1995 ish Apron. I've started to use this again for washing up etc. DH's Rtw mansize affair is too long at knee by about 3", and at neck strap. Decide whether I want to store two aprons in a small flat, or just put up with the excess.
2015 ish Blue canvas trousers Extended at cf below waist in 2022. Much better. Won't bother tweaking front curve extension. Still need to deal with bleach stains once I get a navy permanent marker. Verdict: keep for messy outdoor tasks.
2017 ish Dragonfly trousers, thin blue poly with white print. Still comfy though they're almost orphans now that most of the fellow brights have worn out. Still work with white tees. These were always good for packing. Verdict: keep.
2018 leaf sleeveless A-line top, altered slightly to raise armholes. Fits nicely The leaf design reminds me of seeds and nuts and grains. Verdict:keep
2019-ish White frankenbra. From dead rtw and distant descendent of VaVoom bra. This is the one with back pieces labelled 38C. Very comfy walking and active in the house. Digs in slightly when sitting even for short periods, but no malfunctions, not even when right strap slides off. Verdict: Keep reluctantly for now, but don't wear in downtime.
2020 Coral Rtw 3/4 sleeve top. Fine when walking, but too tight across back for either high housework or desk work. Some discomfort when sitting for short periods, and the floating threads in the woven design are starting to perish anyway. Verdict: replace.
2021 charity shop tweedy jacket. Tight at hh. Can I let seams out? Verdict: can't alter enough, so donate.
2021 Island dress revamped in 2022. Upper back tweaked, and much improved. I might remove the facing at some stage (added binding last year to fill in the neckline a bit - don't need both). And maybe replace the single 3/4" tuck with two 3/8" tucks, would look less of an afterthought. Verdict: keep as is for this year.
2021 Madras shirt is slightly tight at high hips, but has darts so could be let out. The sleeves are tight, though (could this be not enough cloth at the back again?) It's a linen/viscose mix, nicely breathable. Needs ironing after laundry but doesn't look bad after a day's wear. Verdict: keep for this year, but replace with one I can zombie in.
2021 White pillowcase underskirt. Never brilliant at the back. Comfy enough, but fits badly at hh now (pandemic pounds, probably) Above knee, so could only sit in it at home. Verdict: Replace. EDIT: There's a tear starting below the button placket. Verdict: tear up for cleaning rags.
Scrunchies. My remaining two are meagre (about 2"x12" original strip) and don't go with any of my clothes. They are used after nearly every hair wash though. Verdict: replace. (EDIT - yep, one more made,2"x18", much less tangly than a simple ponytail band. I should look for suitable small pieces for another)
2022 Charity shop Rtw woodland print long sleeve tee, altered in 2022. Size, large. Fitted well across hips and ok at waist, but worked down at upper back. Unpicked stay tape and added neckline darts, about 3/8" by 2.5". Once tested, refixed the stay tape. Verdict : improved enough to keep and enjoy, but, really, I do need extra fabric at upper back.
2022 SS8 trousers in Paisley. Just tightened the elastic.
What hasn't happened:
We have only had a couple of days warm enough for sandals, so I've hardly worn skirts or shortsleeved tops yet. No formal occasions coming up either.
Need to see whether the paisley fabric is breathable if we get a hot day. And test which of the skirts meet the Merseyrail mininum*.
* long enough so my skin doesn't touch the seats on public transport.
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