Unexpected BIFL items…

[irishexpat]

If you don't know, BIFL stands for "buy it for life."

Ten years ago, I bought 2 flannel shirts from American Eagle. Today, those two shirts still look and feel brand new, and I've worn them hard. You might expect that from an IH flannel…but these were $30 a piece.

The blue and brown ones are 10 years old, the red one is the baby at 1.5 years old.

So…what are your unexpected BIFL items??

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[jdl1279]

Wow, those look great for the age. Nothing is ever for life with me, but I have had many things that far outlived my expectations. A lot of the western stuff I was into back in high school was ridiculously long lasting. I just buried an old Brushpopper shirt, and have a 20X oxford that is from that period. Heavy T Shirts from HWC will likely make it here in the future, but don't have enough in em for sure. Nice concept

[madmonday]

Young irish, I luv your contributions to this forum. Great thread idea, will see if I have anything worth contributing to it

[tigerpac]

This is a great idea for a thread.

Here's the first one I could think off my head.  A simple for just right sweater from Jcrew that is probably appropraching 10 years old.

Crappy pic but if you look real close you can see where it was made - which might of some interest to the group here

[Seth]

It is a great idea.
I have to think about it for a while and look thru the closet a bit. Maybe the Chippewa boots I've had for 15 years or the leather jacket I've had for 17.

[jdl1279]

I think these qualify. Purchased in 2000, nearly ready for their first resole (want something different ideas?). This pair of Rocky boots have been very good to me, and I think they show their age well.

I love the tarnish on the copper hardware, the way the bright contrast peeks through. Honestly one of the best crepe materials I have had on a boot.

[DougNg]

I have a couple of Abercrombie tank tops from when they did gym wear that have been worn at least once a week for nearly 20 years, still holding up

[seawolf]

Awesome thread idea. I'll be back with some BIFL stuff!

[jdl1279]

Here's another getting a lot of love from me lately. It's a Lone Roo shirt from Roper, some of the snaps are broken, I patched the pocket this morning, and yet it qualifies as one of my favorite shirts.