a word to describe old white clothes

White clothes turn yellow with age, so you can use any of the following:

Yellowed, faded, threadbare, washed out,

Hi AlpeheccaStars,

1. Does 'ragged', 'tattered', 'tatty' have to deal with 'torn', like a little rip?
2. Does 'worn' have the meaning of having a little rip?

Thanks
TN

1. Does 'ragged', 'tattered', 'tatty' have to deal with 'torn', like a little rip? - Yes, tattered describes a flag that has been out in the wind for a very long time. Ragged is like torn-up clothing that you use to clean the car. I seldom see "tatty."

2. Does 'worn' have the meaning of having a little rip? Not necessarily.
These are well-worn (worn out) shoes:

HI AlpheccaStars,

Thanks for explanation.

TN

tinanam0102 Hi teachers,Ragged (tatttered) clothes means torn and worn. What about clothes (especially white clothes) that have been through repeated washings but not torn, or holey?The white shirt looks ____Thanks

dingy

Hi enoon,

Thanks for dingy. Can shabby describe this yellowed white shirt?

TN

tinanam0102Hi enoon,Thanks for dingy. Can shabby describe this yellowed white shirt?TN

In a general way, I suppose, though I would take that to indicate some wear and tear.

Hi enoon,

Thanks for your help. English is really difficult to understand.

TN

tinanam0102Hi enoon,Thanks for your help. English is really difficult to understand.TN

Tell me about it.