Styling Older Clothes with Ageless Style

It's the third Thursday of the month and time for another ageless style challenge. This month Marsha picked "oldest thing in your closet." I don't have much that's very old since I lost a ton of weight between 2019 and 2020 and needed nearly all new clothes and shoes. 

I did find this old shirt that I remember wearing back when my kids were in grade school (I think!) and I figured that definitely had to make it one of the oldest things in my closet. It's a gray, black, and purple cowl/turtleneck that has a rose pattern on it. 

 It just happens to pair perfectly with my new purple cardigan! 


I also styled it underneath my purple sweater a couple weeks ago as a sort of turtleneck/scarf look but I'm not sure I really like it that way. You definitely can't tell there is a pattern to it. 


 


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  1. Amy ScottDecember 18, 2025 at 6:44 AM

    It would be hard for me to figure out the oldest things in my closet! I keep it revolving pretty well. I would say I have some staples that are 10 years old maybe? What a challenge!

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    1. Joanne December 18, 2025 at 6:44 AM

      Right?! I honestly was stumped until I saw that shirt and realized it had to be pretty old...

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  2. BojanaDecember 18, 2025 at 7:19 AM

    Generally I get rid of stuff all the time, but there are a few pieces I have that are just so classic it doesn't make sense to replace them when they are still good. Anyway, I really like the flower design on the shirt and it does go so well with your cardigan.

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    1. Joanne December 18, 2025 at 11:23 AM

      Thank you! I don't tend to stay the same size for very long so I often toss things for being too tight or too baggy or just not fitting right anymore.

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  3. Kathrine EldridgeDecember 18, 2025 at 7:31 AM

    I love what you did here with this turtleneck! It looks fabulous with the pink cardigan. I need to try this with a piece in my closet.

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  4. Amy JohnsonDecember 18, 2025 at 7:56 AM

    Congrats on the weight loss, that's a great reason not to have a lot of old clothes. My weight has always fluctuated so much over the years depending on what stage of life I was in that I don't have a lot of clothes either. The floral top looks great with the cardigan.

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    1. Joanne December 18, 2025 at 11:23 AM

      Yep, it's the best one for sure! Somehow I don't mind nearly as much when I have to toss clothes that are too big.

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  5. mireilleDecember 18, 2025 at 9:32 AM

    I used to have a great hoodie top with a similar pattern and color palette. I actually like it under the sweater even though you don't see the print.
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  6. Jodie's Touch of StyleDecember 18, 2025 at 11:33 AM

    Brava for styling it two ways... I really love it even under the sweater. It doesn't matter that you can't see the design on it.But you still appreciate the cow.Neck and the longer layer of it. Standing ovation.
    Jodie

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  7. GinaDecember 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM

    I have been stretching my creative muscle lately and putting together outfits I had never considered before - my closet seems like a collection of unrelated items and it makes me crazy!

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    1. Joanne December 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM

      I hate when I feel like that! I think that is why I have so many jeans and black pants...

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