There are few things in your closet you keep a lifetime. Most things you wind up passing down, around or tossing in the trash after years of wear. It's hard though, especially when you really love something. I had pair of purple suede loafers in my teens that I wore with everything. They made me happy. Eventually, the purple suede turned black, the soles wore out and a heel fell off. But I'm certain had someone in my family not thrown them into the trash, those shoes would be in my closet today. Like photos in a scrapbook.
That's the great thing about style pieces you love, they create memories.