Fine. Just maybe they’re not crotchless panties — maybe this is a hole in a pair of Bossy’s sweat pants. But there is clearly a compromise of fabric here, although Bossy is not specifying exactly where.
Bossy has worn these sweat pants a few years shy of forever — they are her favorite pair of sweat pants ever, and she refuses to retire them, even in their current state:
Like most things surrounding true love, Bossy’s devotion to these sweatpants isn’t entirely logical and can’t be easily explained. The white waistband: hokey. The stripe down both sides: fussy. And yet.
Bossy only remembers she purchased them at Marshalls, where designer brand mistakes go to die. So Bossy decided to do some research to see if she could learn more about these sweat pants:
The first thing Bossy investigated was the label, G.W. Sport — even if Bossy thought it said C.W. Sport at first, and so when she looked on the internet for her sweat pants all she found were references to chocolate woman pants:
The next thing Bossy researched was the miracle fabric:
Armed with this information, Bossy decided to see if these exact sweat pants are still manufactured. And so she entered a random, vague description into a Google search:
And Bossy found a similar used pair of sweat pants on eBay!
Fear not. Bossy found a couple of other contenders:
It’s useless. And Bossy can sum up her love for her dying sweat pants in the following way:
Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you tell Bossy about a favorite garment that is on its way out and breaking your heart?
And be sure to check back later today for the most threadbare comments on the web.
Also, Bossy employed her friend the Random Number Generator to select a winner for the Peek remote email device and three-month trial: Laura Jane! Congratulations, Bossy emailed you.
Well Read Hostess says
April 14, 2009 at 8:59 amGiant red shorts swiped from orthopedic surgeon’s office. Elastic shot.
Lizzy says
April 14, 2009 at 9:08 amHospital scrub pants worn for work when pregnant. Flattering. Not.
p.s. Are you shrinking? You are practically invisible when turned sideways.
rikki says
April 14, 2009 at 9:09 amMaternity yoga pants. Not pregnant. Hubby wants to burn them.
birdie23 says
April 14, 2009 at 9:09 amgray suede flats,worn everwhere, re-soled, twice, just love.
Bobbie says
April 14, 2009 at 9:09 amI’m wearing my holey pale yellow Polo sweatshirt right now!
My horrified husband has attempted to replace it three times.
corrie says
April 14, 2009 at 9:18 amHuge men’s black cashmere V-neck sweater for about the house…
I’ve learned to mend sweaters pretty well with keeping this one! It’s light, airy, not bulky ~ but WARM!
Cashmere is my first ‘hunt’ at the Goodwill~
AuntBaaa says
April 14, 2009 at 9:35 amNike Aubergine 100% cotton threadbare cuffs disintegrating sweatshirt of my heart.
I bought it when I first moved to California, so it is about 16 years old. I wear it when I am sick, sad, cold, happy. The fabric is slowly disappearing (due to the 100% cotton status) and I will eventually be left with just the seams, but I can’t let go. It makes me want to cry, remembering the glory days when it was whole and young.
karen l says
April 14, 2009 at 9:47 ampajama pants – old navy – really unflattering – so soft – so comforting.
The Domestic Goddess says
April 14, 2009 at 9:48 amMy yoga pants shrunk and now they are floods. SIgh.
hulagirlatheart says
April 14, 2009 at 9:49 amHoley, frayed jeans from 1982; fit about every five years.
BOSSY says
April 14, 2009 at 9:52 amOld Levis. Perfect. A wholly unavailable edition; they were Boys’.
BOSSY says
April 14, 2009 at 9:52 amCargo pants. Perfect. A wholly unavailable edition; they were Boys’.
BOSSY says
April 14, 2009 at 9:54 amJogging shoes. Why must New Balance keep changing their inventory?
julie says
April 14, 2009 at 9:55 amgreen & pink argyle knee-highs; goodwill 1993; weekly laundry hostage.
pkzcass says
April 14, 2009 at 10:02 amBlack Evan Piccone heels; not sturdy; tripped/fell Friday night.
Meg at the Members Lounge says
April 14, 2009 at 10:13 amNick and Nora flannel PJ’s. The ones with cocktail shakers.
zelzee says
April 14, 2009 at 10:15 amBlack Josef Seibel slides. Wear with everything. Super glued together.
Jamie says
April 14, 2009 at 10:15 amPJ pants with lobsters on them – thank you, Bar Harbor!
Debby says
April 14, 2009 at 10:21 amChampion wicking panties, perfect for running, dying a slow death
Amelia says
April 14, 2009 at 10:25 amBlue t-shirt, GirlScout Camp, circa 1993. Was big 10yr old.
Amelia says
April 14, 2009 at 10:26 amOld Navy pajama pants, multi-colored guitars, circa 1998. Comfy.
Almudena says
April 14, 2009 at 10:31 amMickey Mouse t-shirt – didn’t cover belly then – it does now.
jandondi says
April 14, 2009 at 10:35 amfrom truckstop to (whitehouse) my 40’s bias cut skirt. ohmama.
BOSSY says
April 14, 2009 at 10:43 amFlannel robe. Not too hot, not too cold. Just right.
BOSSY says
April 14, 2009 at 10:44 amAlready panicky about when Frye Boots go. Bossy’s signature boots.
lin says
April 14, 2009 at 10:49 amsoft cottony sleepshorts w/sleep-themed characters. frayed at the waistband.
bdaiss says
April 14, 2009 at 10:58 amC.K. green cords. Developing holes. Google no help either. *sigh*
kate says
April 14, 2009 at 11:13 amlight blue t-shirt. perfect in every way. except tiny holes.
carson says
April 14, 2009 at 11:19 amColumbia Sport tshirt, circa 1991! Once white, now gray, dissolving.
Tracy (Oklahoma) says
April 14, 2009 at 11:50 am$9.99 blue jeans. New York & Co. Discontinued. Iron- on patches.
Julie says
April 14, 2009 at 11:52 amBlack flats. Embroidered flowers. Anthropologie. Zinc brand. Getting scruffy. Sob.
chocolatechic says
April 14, 2009 at 11:58 amPink tee, stained beyond wearing in public..wearing it to bed.
Lance says
April 14, 2009 at 12:00 pmI’ll never get rid of my Beru Revue t-shirt!
Lisa says
April 14, 2009 at 12:13 pmI have holey sweatpants just like Bossy’s that I love!
p.s. did anyone notice how nice Bossy looks in her sweatpants????
Carroll says
April 14, 2009 at 12:22 pmRatty shoes taken with son to college — never came home
(The shoes! We still see a lot of the Kid! :-))
Hope says
April 14, 2009 at 12:25 pmGray Tommy men’s sweater. Frayed edges. Repaired holes. Love it.
pam says
April 14, 2009 at 12:27 pmI love my old Birkenstocks, the new ones ain’t the same.
Liz in Virginia says
April 14, 2009 at 12:28 pmW&L sweatshirt — gift from old flame. What does this mean??
Trenches of Mommyhood says
April 14, 2009 at 12:31 pmWilliam Smith College tee shirt from 1995 is almost threadbare!
Liz says
April 14, 2009 at 12:41 pm“Everyone Loves An Italian Girl” tee – stained, frayed, but loved!
foolery says
April 14, 2009 at 12:47 pmOrange sundress. Sheer fabric fraying. And cat poop. ‘Nuff said.
BubbieEllie says
April 14, 2009 at 1:21 pmEvil Bunny Lights All the Other Animals on Fire sweatshirt
Madness says
April 14, 2009 at 1:36 pmRonJonSurfShop hoodie purchased on the ONE trip home in 20yrs.
dgm says
April 14, 2009 at 1:49 pmUniversity of Chicago Law School sweatshirt has quarter-sized holes.
rebekah says
April 14, 2009 at 1:57 pmThighs rub together: Adios, Lucky jeans! (Wish could adios thighs.)
Phunky says
April 14, 2009 at 2:03 pmcute black lace Chinese slippers from Walmart with love, disintegrating
Dharmamama says
April 14, 2009 at 2:13 pmOld, raggedy, blue Chuck hightops. They changed the sizing – why?
Caroline says
April 14, 2009 at 2:18 pmMy own flying jammie pants! Never left home without ’em.
Kristie says
April 14, 2009 at 2:38 pmHS Tennis Team Sweatpants.. 4″ holes on heels from dragging.
chantel says
April 14, 2009 at 2:39 pmBlack spanex/poly cocktail dress. Perfect length and fit. Goes everywhere.
Scottsdale Girl says
April 14, 2009 at 2:45 pmLevi Jeans, hole in ass area. NSFW. Damn.
Ellen says
April 14, 2009 at 2:51 pmmy grandpa’s winter coat. don’t make ’em like that anymore.
(the grandpa or the coat
)
joeinvegas says
April 14, 2009 at 2:57 pmBossy’s crotchless panties too much on my mind for other thoughts. (sorry, eleven)
Reeb says
April 14, 2009 at 3:05 pmQuilted cotton vests. Worn ten winters. Pretend they’re not threadbare.
Traci in GA says
April 14, 2009 at 3:17 pmRed pajamas short outfit, so threadbare, comfortable. Husband doesn’t understand!
Acher says
April 14, 2009 at 3:39 pmOversized (CLEARANCE) J Crew chunky turtleneck sweater will eventually disintegrate…
Formerly Unemployed Susan says
April 14, 2009 at 3:43 pmSoft sweater pilled to within an inch of its life.
Domestic Goddess (in training) says
April 14, 2009 at 3:48 pmStill wearing maternity t-shirt… my son is 8 months old.
karen l says
April 14, 2009 at 3:53 pmreef flip flops. soles getting slicker. foot imprint perfect!
Emma says
April 14, 2009 at 3:57 pmOrange Crocs being eaten apart by two rubber eating cats.
DemMom says
April 14, 2009 at 4:01 pmOnly UVA clothing I bought while a student – disintegrating sweatshirt.
Catherine McP says
April 14, 2009 at 4:02 pmRatty tee, says “Hot cup of rhythm & blues” Joe Juliano.
lauren says
April 14, 2009 at 4:14 pmski pants. not admitting: tighter than required, i don’t ski.
Ruth says
April 14, 2009 at 4:18 pmTry the RN Number in google that is the manufacters number.
I am in the midst of having large weightloss number as I had Gastric bypass in February so losing fench terry sweat shirt (emphasis on shirt and not sweat)is kinda bummer.
Lisa says
April 14, 2009 at 4:42 pmlucky wonder jeans 28 long, not short, not extra long
delilah says
April 14, 2009 at 5:04 pmnaked toddler tinkled while wearing my favorite flats. not salvageable.
Ellen says
April 14, 2009 at 5:19 pmnightgown – once – now only a collar and sleeve cuffs remain.
Kymberley says
April 14, 2009 at 5:35 pmHusband’s yellow etnies hoodie, mine for 7 years, slowly dying.
Manic Mommy says
April 14, 2009 at 5:50 pmBlack nylon sweats, grey sweatshirt. Huz calls it ‘the uniform.’
POD says
April 14, 2009 at 6:02 pmVictoria’s Secret has some very similar pants sans ripped seams.
SherylW says
April 14, 2009 at 6:11 pmgrey yoga pants, almost transparent from frequent washing, love them .
MaddiePM says
April 14, 2009 at 6:17 pmFreshly Fried Flying Fish Flopping From Forests For Fire Flight!!!! XD
Leslie B says
April 14, 2009 at 6:49 pmCollege Doc Martens, no tread, seen lots of fun, 3 pregnancies
P.S. Going to 20 year college reunion in June!
Tracey says
April 14, 2009 at 7:24 pm7 For All Mankind jeans, eBay score, grew too large.
reproctor@hotmail.com says
April 14, 2009 at 7:45 pmOK, not 10 words, but I’m a rule breaker:
Bossy, don’t you sew? Mend those things!
Blackbeards Wyfe says
April 14, 2009 at 8:02 pmIn college I had at tattered shirt that I LOVED!!!! My mother invited me into a shopping spree for new clothes. I wore my most comfortable and most favorite shirt to the mall on our outing. Afterward she invited me to dinner and suggested that I wear one of the new sweaters we had just gotten. I put on the sweater and handed her my shirt. She then asked the sales clerk for a pair of scissors. I thought she was going to cut the tags from the sweater. She proceeded to shred my favorite shirt right before my eyes!!! I had to swallow really hard and thank her for all the new clothes she had just bought me……
Kim says
April 14, 2009 at 9:01 pmhttp://www.urlzen.com/ckg
http://www.urlzen.com/cki
Yeah – you’re right. Just not out there!
Mine – Kaminskis tie die t-shirt, holes in armpits. SOOOOB!!
sara says
April 14, 2009 at 9:09 pm2 entries:
-L.L. Bean Apple Green ‘Snow Clogs’. Rain or Shine. Smellllly.
-Abercrombie and Fitch maroon fleece sweatshirt, Ex-boyfriend, circa 1993.
Kim says
April 14, 2009 at 9:13 pmWAIT! How about red??
http://www.urlzen.com/cko
Not the same waist but:
http://www.urlzen.com/ckp
Bush Babe of Granite Glen says
April 14, 2009 at 10:33 pmIs Bossy trying to win her own competition here??
BB Entry: Big Old Great Dane Dog. Blue Merle. World’s biggest heart.
BB’s PS. Couldn’t replace above. So picked up a little something in a slightly different colour: http://bushbabe.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-member-of-family.html (come on over bossy, you’ll love it I promise!)
BB
CupcakeMurphy says
April 14, 2009 at 10:42 pmMe, Husband, CHERISHED sweaters—move—box gone AWOL—kill ourselves?
Angie @ KEEP BELIEVING says
April 14, 2009 at 11:26 pmAll my clothes are failing. I think it’s my diet.
Lis says
April 14, 2009 at 11:41 pmConverse sweatpants. Ten bucks at Ross. Holes. Too short. Keepers.
Sparx says
April 15, 2009 at 12:21 amblack jeans from M&S but they still make them, hooray!
Amy says
April 15, 2009 at 1:06 amMy worn Levi’s are missing a belt loop and sporting holes.
But I still love them
Cyn says
April 15, 2009 at 1:07 amdaughter hates coat i love because it feels like family
Stephanie says
April 15, 2009 at 1:22 amCollege sweatshirt, worn my year abroad, holy, stained, buttery soft.
Sven says
April 15, 2009 at 7:55 amThe ass of my trackies is down around my knees.
Daniela says
April 15, 2009 at 12:16 pmCole Haan Orange Clunky Sandals. Surprisingly comfortable. Went with evertything.
renee in seattle says
April 15, 2009 at 1:08 pmblack zip hoodie like second skin wear it every day.
sista #2 says
April 15, 2009 at 2:09 pmWhy can’t i have a flat stomach like Bossy?
Anyone, anyone??
peace
#2
Michelle in SF says
April 15, 2009 at 2:56 pmSock Monkey slippers, sold out, stretched, fell down stairs, OUCH!
-even after falling I held on to them but would take them off when going up and down the stairs…finally threw them out last week…miss you guys
reen says
April 15, 2009 at 4:49 pmKhaki Old Navy jeans, frayed hems, holes in pockets, whaaah.
(Bossy should try to retry her search with “yoga pants”!)
Cheri @ Blog This Mom! says
April 15, 2009 at 8:02 pmHaving read controversial President post first: Whatever lingerie Barack prefers.
Shelley says
April 16, 2009 at 9:54 amCheri, I read that post first too. Now I’m giggling at you.
Favorite jeans, fit so well, holes in crotch and knee.
Laura says
April 16, 2009 at 10:47 amLaura feels same as Bossy about discontinued New Balance runners.
Beth says
April 16, 2009 at 6:20 pmMoth-eaten gray wool roll-neck J. Crew sweater from college days.
Ryann says
April 17, 2009 at 12:56 amMen’s blue jeans. Fit perfect! Boyfriend bleached. Look terrible now.
Pascale says
August 20, 2009 at 4:13 pmMy 3 pairs of GW Sports pants repaired to death. Stay strong bossy! I wont give up!!!
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