The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[Brianpore]

Got a pair of Florsheim Shell Cordovan Longwings today. Size 14 D
They are awesome, in both condition and size. Anyone know of a magic shoe shrinking potion?

PLEASE let me know if someone finds the shrinking potion...hope it works on suits also!!

 

[Digmenow]



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Me too; I'd only been thrifting for 3 or 4 months when I found it and it was an ugly-as-**** Talbott tie in some random non-chain thrift shop. I wonder if I have a picture somewhere...
Also, cross-posting from the SW&D WAYWT thread:

Banana Republic, $12 at Buffalo Exchange
Dockers D1, $12 at Marshalls
Allen Edmonds, $8 at Goodwill.
Vostok watch, $35 from eBay

D1's look good and a great price. Maybe a bit less break.

 

[toscano_adottato]

Thrifted fit pic. iPhone and no full length mirrors means this is all I can take. However, it fits exactly like I want it to.

Ah Man Hing-Cheong bespoke
Charles Tyrwhitt shirt
Italian maker tie (can't remember maker)

Shoes are Alden Shell boots seconds.

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[SpooPoker]



Is this the next Thrifting Thread tickle fight?
Episode I: Profiteering vs Hobbyists
Episode II: F*ck the USPS
Episode III: Bespoke vs OTR Thrifting

Episode 1 is my favorite.

CJ

Want those cordovans. Are those 8.5 UK or US?

Who the hell pays to get shoes recrafted and *then* decides it's the perfect time to donate them?   

Came to say dead.

damnit DM7 is on a roll. good for you dude. enjoy it while it's hot.

Aaaand the jinx has been cast.

 

[Typhoid Jones]

Here's my first "thrift fit" outfit put together from pic's taken over the weekend. (I wasn't sure if taking them in a public restroom was a requirement

.)






Jacket: Vintage POLO by Ralph Lauren Blue Label tweed (made in USA) - Purchased from a friend who owns a vintage store.
Shirt: Brooks Brothers luxury shirt (woven in Italy, made in USA) - Thrifted.
Scarf: Vintage wool & angora (made in Scotland) - Thrifted.
Tie: Vintage 1960's Brooks Brothers chocolate brown grenadine (made in USA) - Thrifted.
Belt: J. Press brown leather belt (made in USA) - Thrifted.
Pants: Prada classic fit jeans (made in Italy) - trade from Buffalo Exchange.
Shoes: Church's custom grade wingtip balmorals (made in England) - eBay.
Gloves & Socks: Brooks Brothers semi-annual 50% off sale.


Thanks!
-M-

 

[SpooPoker]

Nice fit, nice SpooPose

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[GMMcL]



Thrifted fit pic. iPhone and no full length mirrors means this is all I can take. However, it fits exactly like I want it to.
Ah Man Hing-Cheong bespoke
Charles Tyrwhitt shirt
Italian maker tie (can't remember maker)
Shoes are Alden Shell boots seconds.

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Not much to work with to get my revenge here; it's almost like you took a closeup to thwart a comment on the shoulders. Love the color combo, though. Just not a fan of a four-in-hand. I know it's a standard, but I just prefer the symmetry of a half Windsor -- esp on shirts with a decent collar stance and spread. Just my 0.02.

Typhoid: Lovin' the fit, esp the jacket and tie. Just can't get used to that breast pocket flap...

 

[ATLjon]

And can I state the obvious? That Oxy Clean magic treatment is insane! The Brioni onesie tux shirt and the T&A sea island french cuff shirt look brand new.

I think I hear ebay calling my name ...

 

[toscano_adottato]

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Thrifted fit pic. iPhone and no full length mirrors means this is all I can take. However, it fits exactly like I want it to.
Ah Man Hing-Cheong bespoke
Charles Tyrwhitt shirt
Italian maker tie (can't remember maker)
Shoes are Alden Shell boots seconds.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Not much to work with to get my revenge here; it's almost like you took a closeup to thwart a comment on the shoulders. Love the color combo, though. Just not a fan of a four-in-hand. I know it's a standard, but I just prefer the symmetry of a half Windsor -- esp on shirts with a decent collar stance and spread. Just my 0.02.

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Typhoid: Lovin' the fit, esp the jacket and tie. Just can't get used to that breast pocket flap...

Not sure what revenge you are talking about. I've never commented on anyone's fit nor have I ever addressed you in any way that I know of. Strange comment.

As for critique, I don't really need one. I already know my stuff fits me exactly how I like it tol. I'm just posting to show thrifted stuff.

 

[Samuel Smith]

A slight bit of

- but Spoo and others are present and might be able to provide some information for me

Can anyone Identify / Authenticate these for me?

 

[GMMcL]



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Not sure what revenge you are talking about. I've never commented on anyone's fit nor have I ever addressed you in any way that I know of. Strange comment.
As for critique, I don't really need one. I already know my stuff fits me exactly how I like it tol. I'm just posting to show thrifted stuff.

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Sorry, got you confused with someone. Was just horsing around. No offense intended.

 

[capnwes]

Big Ass Shell Cordovan Florsheim Longwings 14 D


Not so big Keith Highlander Longwings 9.5 C/A


WWII Era US Marines Uniform Jacket (Small as ****...measures like a 33S)
Wasn't there a movie about that...Small Soldiers

 

[capnwes]

A slight bit of

- but Spoo and others are present and might be able to provide some information for me

Can anyone Identify / Authenticate these for me?

The label is looking right to me, but I am far from an expert. Look here.
http://vintagefashionguild.org/label-resource/gucci/

 

[grendel]

Big Ass Shell Cordovan Florsheim Longwings 14 D

Whoa! That's gotta be like 2 horses worth!

 

[capnwes]

Whoa! That's gotta be like 2 horses worth!

Thats wat she said.

Sorry I couldn't resist. Really though, that is what my wife said this afternoon when I brought them in. I have begun to get through to her with my on going education of the differences in calf skin and shell cordovan. I guess she does listen to me sometimes.