tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post5949564288580543732..comments2024-03-15T04:27:26.708-07:00Comments on An Affordable Wardrobe: Treasure TroveJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212956969066796818noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-46492956845012509472010-01-13T11:29:11.353-08:002010-01-13T11:29:11.353-08:00That is great! I'm going to have to check out ...That is great! I'm going to have to check out some thrift stores in the affluent suburban areas around here. <br /><br />G.Fox does bring back some memories. A big light display in downtown Hartford. Several stores were also the anchors for area malls.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-4251924390174415412010-01-07T20:34:28.085-08:002010-01-07T20:34:28.085-08:001000count,
I've worn the Viyella shirt twice ...1000count,<br /><br />I've worn the Viyella shirt twice already. I'll wear the Ben Silver when I get around to it. I wore the Paul Stuart pants yesterday. I wore the Kiton pants once, but they need to be taken in a bit at the waist before they hit the streets again. The blue stripe suit needed the pants lengthend abit, and I just haven't had the chance to wear it yet. The blue pants will have to wait for warmer days. The Brooks Brothers tweed needs work on the sleeves, and the grey suit also awaits alteration.<br /><br />Don't worry, I know what I'm doing.Giuseppehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11582043853388196139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-52084376185243636382010-01-07T18:06:51.205-08:002010-01-07T18:06:51.205-08:00How much of this is actually wearable and will loo...How much of this is actually wearable and will look good? You haven't shown how any of this looks on you, so it may as well be $30 spent on a pile of unwearable cloth.1000count.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05144635941008291146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-79139750531145949542010-01-04T20:08:14.179-08:002010-01-04T20:08:14.179-08:00nice finds! I've been nearly as lucky lately i...nice finds! I've been nearly as lucky lately in clothing scores, but not quite as lucky price wise. Best finds of the past month or so are a cashmere navy top-coat, for $12, Brooks Brown Herringbone Sport coat @ $9 and a ralph lauren purple label polo @ $4!<br />Actually went into a few retail stores over the holidays and had massive sticker shock after doing so much thrifting.kckclassichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235487859279684507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-44128034901873956332010-01-03T23:56:18.293-08:002010-01-03T23:56:18.293-08:00Stunning. How's the closet space holding up?Stunning. How's the closet space holding up?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-64263271080062690662010-01-01T02:51:52.382-08:002010-01-01T02:51:52.382-08:00Country Britches was a fun brand. I used to sell i...Country Britches was a fun brand. I used to sell it in college.ADGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612897500610475937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-23762156201184894152009-12-29T15:36:38.743-08:002009-12-29T15:36:38.743-08:00Is there anything you cannot thrift? You inspire m...Is there anything you cannot thrift? You inspire me each time I go to a thrift store. (I must go sometime soon, I haven't been in over three months - which I know, isn't the way to find brilliant scores like yours).Percy Chatsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540730611624642062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-70695539474101788022009-12-29T14:09:44.495-08:002009-12-29T14:09:44.495-08:00Simply incredible! I've found a few nuggets he...Simply incredible! I've found a few nuggets here and there but never a haul like that - kudos, sir!John Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12271467833029417779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-38343785466286190852009-12-29T13:05:21.079-08:002009-12-29T13:05:21.079-08:00Once again, congrats on the finds! After coming up...Once again, congrats on the finds! After coming up with nothing great for the past two months, I found success today. Other than 5 RL polos and 5 button-downs, some YSL and Dior ties, I came upon a classic Burberry trench for $16! So, Christmas came a little late this year. Grand total: $50. Finding thrift store gold: priceless.Scott Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17891384177952525852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-77708006025295243772009-12-29T01:12:04.578-08:002009-12-29T01:12:04.578-08:00I might be able to find similar stuff in my neighb...I might be able to find similar stuff in my neighborhood, but not all at once and not at those prices. Wow!Young Fogeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-73138991355302095432009-12-28T20:52:23.105-08:002009-12-28T20:52:23.105-08:00As James just correctly pointed out:
"Not al...As James just correctly pointed out:<br /><br />"Not all things are from deceased people. A lot comes from people doing the charitable write off."<br /><br />I would add:<br /><br />Not all things are from deceased people. A lot comes from people who can't get the weight off.<br /><br />Amazing haul! You are the master!Diane @ Haute Flashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649486090416543385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-111165134395774802009-12-28T18:00:52.545-08:002009-12-28T18:00:52.545-08:00Not all things are from deceased people. A lot com...Not all things are from deceased people. A lot comes from people doing the charitable write off.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15005152935241167959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-81618771601032971302009-12-28T17:51:51.849-08:002009-12-28T17:51:51.849-08:00Wow.I mean,wow...and I thought my finds were incre...Wow.I mean,wow...and I thought my finds were incredible.That price can't be beat....foolio_iglesiasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-55536160176859314832009-12-28T16:31:59.461-08:002009-12-28T16:31:59.461-08:00Good haul - I'm envious of that gingham shirt....Good haul - I'm envious of that gingham shirt. Just don't go all Scott Schumann on us and give us a face to put to Kanye and Beyonce's "Ego" ; )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-64145702953190579372009-12-28T15:09:36.995-08:002009-12-28T15:09:36.995-08:00Yup. This is a great way to go. My wife and I rece...Yup. This is a great way to go. My wife and I recently got some great finds; mine include great suede chukka boots, a Woolrich shirt-jacket, a Burberry suit coat that works as a blazer, a beautiful cashmere blue wool jacket... and more. Minus the shoes, the haul was around $30. Seriously, forget eBay unless it's a can't-live-without or truly rare item.cdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-29665906582696002512009-12-28T14:36:36.304-08:002009-12-28T14:36:36.304-08:00i dress much more casual but i also buy on the che...i dress much more casual but i also buy on the cheap (exclusively). just wanted to give you an ultimate shout out from one junk hu$tler to another. keep up the great work, see you in the musty pit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-18024431916540203212009-12-28T10:28:21.498-08:002009-12-28T10:28:21.498-08:00Kinda speechless right now. Congratulations! Hopef...Kinda speechless right now. Congratulations! Hopefully the holiday season will bless me with such a fantastic find soon!Scott Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17891384177952525852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-23149192946898992062009-12-28T09:22:29.626-08:002009-12-28T09:22:29.626-08:00wow, extraordinary. cricketeer is one of the few ...wow, extraordinary. cricketeer is one of the few brands with slim lapels from the 70s, i just purchased a blazer on ebay- although i wish i payed what you did. g.fox brings back many great memories- they used to have an amazing christmas display in the store in hartford.brandon sargenthttp://agentlemanknows.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-32970323405336261472009-12-28T09:02:08.610-08:002009-12-28T09:02:08.610-08:00Good lord, I'm imagining Boston-area thrift st...Good lord, I'm imagining Boston-area thrift stores full of beautiful wool blazers and Pendleton sweaters. All we get down here are stained button-ups and rayon. Or female-oriented "vintage boutiques" full of overpriced clothing.<br /><br />You could probably pull together a reasonable amount of beer money being the personal thrift shopper of a couple commenters here (myself included—p.s. thanks again for the blazer).Basseqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10071392290758927096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-57867500484256981992009-12-28T08:55:42.034-08:002009-12-28T08:55:42.034-08:00Giuseppe,
What size clothes do you wear?
At 6...Giuseppe,<br /><br />What size clothes do you wear?<br /><br />At 6'5", it is tough for me to find a good fit.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11513028602539111338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-27393715468003395552009-12-28T06:11:14.340-08:002009-12-28T06:11:14.340-08:00All from the same place, all in your size? I'...All from the same place, all in your size? I've had a couple hauls like that, and I wonder how the clothes got the. The inescapable conclusion is that some well-dressed older gentleman passed, and his wardrobe was given to the thrift store. Makes the haul a little creepy, but also a bit more storied.Schorschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10086968194057010381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-49480515364233429382009-12-28T04:23:31.283-08:002009-12-28T04:23:31.283-08:00I'm drooling for the gingham Viyella shirt...
...I'm drooling for the gingham Viyella shirt...<br /><br />Nice day's work...Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06831655166775935846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-83282015176056222912009-12-28T01:33:09.677-08:002009-12-28T01:33:09.677-08:00That. is. obscene.
I'm particularly enamored ...That. is. obscene.<br /><br />I'm particularly enamored of the grey flannel suit with the faint windowpane plaid - definitely a little jealous.<br /><br />That's one hell of a haul. While I apologize for sounding so sycophantic, I must say, my hat is off to you for outdoing even yourself.Gregorius Mercatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646438198533603643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-48269615507428944052009-12-28T00:48:19.579-08:002009-12-28T00:48:19.579-08:00Well done sir! This one should be in the thrifter&...Well done sir! This one should be in the thrifter's hall of fame!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-78947303662603488852009-12-27T22:36:16.353-08:002009-12-27T22:36:16.353-08:00yea...im gonna need to swipe those kiton's fro...yea...im gonna need to swipe those kiton's from you...<br />thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com