Comrades in Arms : Put This On and Street Etiquette Get Cheap

Some thrift store types get all territorial and hate to see anyone else pick up a "good score". Not me. Personally, I'm happy to see someone else experience the little thrill that is finding things you couldn't hope to afford at a price you can. Besides, proof that I'm not the only one keeps me from feeling crazy.

Put This On, Season 2, Episode 2: Thrifting with Street Etiquette from Put This On on Vimeo.

Long distance friend by proxy Jesse Thorn of Put This On went thrift shopping in New York City for this installment of season 2 of their web series. It's a fun watch. Jesse shops like I do, for the same things, so take his advice as you would mine. Travis and Josh of Street Etiquette have a more urban street style in mind, but it's a cool and eclectic one. They remind me that it's not only old farty fuddy duddies like me who can do well to shop this way. One thing we share in common is the ability to see a used garment as raw material and envision it altered, so take their advice as you would mine too. Bonus points for the Hudson Bay coat.

PTO Man: Sean Crowley from Put This On on Vimeo.

This video is an older one, and well worth watching if for no other reason than our man Crowley's last line, which is the mantra by which I live my daily life.

p.s. That Turnbull & Asser shirt Jesse picked up for $7.99 is a find, but you know I'd have gotten it for $1.99. Just sayin'.