The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Part II (May 2015 - Sept. 2018)

[Reosymes]

Nervesa.

 

[sparrow]

D'avenzA?

 

[the2ndhandman]

Boglioli

 

[SplurgeFrugal]

This 3-button, ventless blue all-season wool blazer (shown above) is by Calvin Klein (white label), and was purchased on eBay for $10.00 ($7.50 shipping). Although used, it was in excellent condition. It had been altered to fit a slimmer physique. However, it was a fairly basic task for me to open up the side seams and restore the original proportions of the jacket (thankfully, the original fabric was not cut) with my Brother sewing machine.

The pocket square in the photo above is white cotton with a stitched color edge. It was only .99 cents per square on eBay (I purchased them in a range of colors). They are shipped from China when you order on eBay. The quality is excellent. If you want to find these pocket squares, do an eBay search for “Men Plain White Cotton Handkerchief Candy Color Rolled Edge Pocket Square Hanky.” Finally, the shirt was purchased from a local Goodwill (100% cotton, $2.00) along with the tie (Alexander Julian, silk $1.00). A pair of casual white khakis finishes the outfit. Cheap and classic!

 

[sparrow]

THanks for the game @the2ndhandman

 

[flipstah]

I can never get a good fitting dress shirt from a thrift. I'm a 17 neck but need slim cut and tapered body.

No neck crew

Looks good @SplurgeFrugal!

 

[SplurgeFrugal]

I can never get a good fitting dress shirt from a thrift. I'm a 17 neck but need slim cut and tapered body.

No neck crew

Looks good @SplurgeFrugal!

Thanks!
I purchased a basic sewing machine and taught myself how to alter my thrifting buys. I alter my shirts, jackets and pants now. The hardest part was learning how to keep a stitch straight!

 

[sparrow]

@flipstah
brooks extra slim might be good

 

[flipstah]

@flipstah
brooks extra slim might be good

Thanks for the tip. I don't want to pay $70 for a shirt again lol.

 

[SomethingsFishy]

Yup. There were only 2 or 3 when I was there. The POW wasn’t out yet I don’t think.

Waaaait, do you have any of the pants???

 

[330CK]

Oh, like the guy in Japan who takes pics of things that he doesn't buy? OK.

No, that’s still stupid.

 

[silverwarebandit]

Its an awesome sweater! I thought I would like it on me, but sadly/happily, I dont.

I gotta say one of the most annoying things about loving all these awesome things we find (personally) is when i set something down and photograph it, check the image and it looks good. So I try it on and damnit at least 9/10 its better looking as a product shot than a belonging.

 

[the2ndhandman]

I think that's why I've learned regardless of the brand or value. I've come to part with stuff unless it fits perfect and is me and my personal style. I try not to get attached to things anymore.

 

[StanleyWingtip]

i wear ties maybe 5x per year yet have 20 that I can't let go of.gotta keep the options open.

 

[Purplelabel]

i wear ties maybe 5x per year yet have 20 that I can't let go of.gotta keep the options open.

We’re all hoarders.