# The clothes you're wearing right now -- do you remember where it all came from? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [August 19, 2011, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265 "2011-08-19T02:17:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Koxinga](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/4af34b/32.png) [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/1 "2011-08-19T02:17:03Z")
Idle question. If you look down at what you’re wearing right now, can you remember at least approximately where and when you obtained each item? Most days I can’t remember half of it. Today, though, the only thing I’m mystified by is my shoes. My polo shirt, undershirt, underwear and socks were all bought on my last trip to the US a few months ago. I’m wearing my dad’s old dress pants. My wife got me the belt a few years ago. But I can’t remember exactly when and where I got the sneakers I’m wearing. They’ve lasted at least ten years and are getting a bit worn. Poll to follow, broken down by gender. ---
**Author:** ![Tess\_Trueheart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/779978/32.png) [@Tess\_Trueheart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tess_Trueheart)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/2 "2011-08-19T02:27:39Z")
Yes. Today was pretty easy, but I usually remember even the nondescript dress shirts and pants without store-specific labels(department stores, thrift stores, gifts etc.) Shirt - given out for free at a college basketball game in OK this spring Shorts - bought at Dick’s sporting goods in TX this summer Shoes - given to me by my little sister as a hand-me-down (hand-me-up?) when she stopped wearing them (over Christmas break I think) Bra/panties - VS in TX, who knows when but at least a year ago Purse - Target in TX, last summer (no belt or socks - flats and running shorts) ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Girlfriend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.girlfriend/32/193_2.png) [@Dr.Girlfriend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Girlfriend)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/3 "2011-08-19T02:29:39Z")
The jammies came from Target a long time ago (they’re pretty ratty), and the undies from Kohl’s this last weekend. Maybe I should’ve answered this when I was actually dressed. ---
**Author:** ![Foggy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foggy/32/1082_2.png) [@Foggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foggy)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/4 "2011-08-19T02:33:30Z")
I don’t have many clothes, so I do remember where they came from, but I’m a little fuzzy on the when. t-shirt - Causal Male underwear - [boxerbriefs.com](http://boxerbriefs.com) pants - Old Navy ---
**Author:** ![Rand\_Rover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/5 "2011-08-19T02:36:33Z")
I answered male yes, but honestly I don’t recall when or where I got this garter belt. ---
**Author:** ![moejoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de053/32.png) [@moejoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moejoe)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/6 "2011-08-19T02:38:37Z")
Tshirt, sweater and undies from Target Jeans from Banana Republic Belt and bag from my favorite vintage store Shoes from The Gap I have these two thin beaded bracelets on though and I have no idea where they came from. Actually I usually wear three, but one has gone missing. ---
**Author:** ![Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/7 "2011-08-19T02:41:05Z")
I bought the slacks and belt at Dillard’s Oak Court (in Memphis) during their Easter Sale, and the shoes from Macy’s Oak Court some time earlier. The polo shirt I got for free from my company during our last sales convention. The socks are probably from Macy’s too, as I would have bought them with shoes and I tend to buy my shoes there. ---
**Author:** ![urban1a](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e47c2d/32.png) [@urban1a](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/urban1a)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/8 "2011-08-19T02:42:34Z")
I’m wearing boxers. I got them in the mail 2 days ago. EASY! Bob ---
**Author:** ![thelabdude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dc4da7/32.png) [@thelabdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thelabdude)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/9 "2011-08-19T02:43:53Z")
Where I bought stuff is mostly easy. My wife works part time at Penney’s and several times a year they have deep discounts for employees. Actually the tee shirt I have on is a nice Ducks Unlimited one I was very happy to come across one year on vacation when I had to hit a Penney’s having forgot underware or something. ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/10 "2011-08-19T02:44:25Z")
jeans and socks: Target (because that’s where I get all my jeans and white socks) T-Shirt: former employer (the fact that the company’s name is on the breast is a strong clue) underwear: Macy’s (because that’s where I get all my boxers) belt: Pangea Vegan online store (because that’s where I get all my shoes and belts) I have no idea why I just spent 5 minutes on this poll. But everyone in the house is asleep and I am bored. ---
**Author:** ![AClockworkMelon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aclockworkmelon/32/10803_2.png) [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/11 "2011-08-19T02:47:26Z")
Yup. Dark Castle Entertainment shirt from San Diego Comic-Con and a pair of pants from Target. ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/12 "2011-08-19T02:48:16Z")
Shirt - Work shirt, that’s easy. Shorts - yup. Last time I went to visit my friend out of town I forgot to bring something to sleep in so rather then sleeping in my jeans or underwear I ran to Target (about a block from her house) and grabbed a pair of workout type shorts and being almost 10pm, that’s what I’m wearing now since I usually sleep in them. I’m not wearing footwear other then socks but my tennis shoes I just got last week from Kohls, my slippers are just about ready to disintegrate, but I got them about 5 years ago at Boston Store and they’ve since been discontinued and I can’t find another pair I like as much and my boots I got because they were required footwear for my Motorcycle Safety class, I got them at Famous Footwear. ---
**Author:** ![Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9de053/32.png) [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/13 "2011-08-19T02:51:15Z")
I just looked through my wardrobe and know which store everything came from. The timing I’m not so sure about ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/14 "2011-08-19T02:57:44Z")
I shop at Sears, so yeah, I know where everything came from. I never claimed to be fashionable. ---
**Author:** ![CrazyCatLady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dfb087/32.png) [@CrazyCatLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrazyCatLady)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/15 "2011-08-19T02:57:45Z")
Yeah, there’s only a handful of places I buy clothes so it’s pretty easy. Bras are always Lane Bryant, drawers are always Wallie World, pants are usually Kohls, shirts are typically Kohls, Threadless or Target. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/16 "2011-08-19T02:58:09Z")
I bought these boxers at Costco about two years ago. ---
**Author:** ![Monstera\_deliciosa](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monstera_deliciosa/32/109_2.png) [@Monstera\_deliciosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monstera_deliciosa)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/17 "2011-08-19T03:00:39Z")
Top and Jeans: Kohl’s Sandals: [zappos.com](http://zappos.com) Bra: Lane Bryant website Panties: Victoria’s Secret Ring, toe rings and earrings: three different ebay sellers The only thing I don’t know is my wedding set (rings), because that was purchased by my husband. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/18 "2011-08-19T03:03:28Z")
Shirt & capris - Kohls Bra - Nordstrom Knickers - Avenue Sandals - DSW Hair band & nail polish - Targe Boutique (aka Target) Glasses - Heavy Glare ---
**Author:** ![zoog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/7ea924/32.png) [@zoog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoog)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/19 "2011-08-19T03:09:42Z")
The shorts I have on were probably purchased at Mervyns, I dunno, maybe 7-8 years ago. The shirt - I really couldn’t say. Same with the underwear. The socks, on the other hand, were just picked up at the local Costco about a month ago. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2011, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265/20 "2011-08-19T03:10:54Z")
I got my jeans last week at Old Navy, my skivvies at Wally World last year and my T-shirt last night at Dunham’s. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clothes-youre-wearing-right-now-do-you-remember-where-it-all-came-from/593265.md?page=2)