I love that sweater too, and I do think of it the same way you do. I think we all have a piece of clothing that we just can't stand to get rid of, because it's pilling, or has a tear in it....as long as it's comfortable, I'll wear it. I can see this sweater being Clay's outfit like that.
Me three!
Oh how I *love* these little glimpses we're getting - the album, a photoshoot.... he's teasing us, ya'll!