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June 18, 2011
Q And Answer: A Striped Jacket With Odd Trousers?
Adam asks: In one of my best thrifting trips yet, I snagged a Brooks Brothers Golden Fleece suit jacket for…
May 11, 2011
Now *that* Is A Thrift Store Find.
Found at a thrift store (one of three) by StyleForum member cpmac7. Now *that* is a thrift store find.
April 26, 2011
Required Reading For New Hires At A Salvation Army In Minnesota
This amazing list is required reading for new hires at a Salvation Army in Minnesota. I read about it before…
March 21, 2011
Watch Out For Licensed Goods And Diffusion Lines
As long as I’m offering thrifting pro tips, here’s another: watch out for licensed goods and diffusion lines. Beginning with…
March 19, 2011
Here’s A Thrifting Tip – That Works At Regular Stores, Too
One sign of a high-quality dress shirt is natural buttons. Plastic buttons are cheaper and more durable than mother of…
February 6, 2011
My Greatest Second-hand Score Ever
Above is a photo of my greatest second-hand score ever. One that will likely remain my greatest score ever for…
December 30, 2010
Thrift Store Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: thrift store season. Any avid thrifter will tell you that January is…
November 16, 2010
Creative Loafing Atlanta: Getting Thrifty With $50
Creative Loafing Atlanta: Getting Thrifty with $50
November 1, 2010
A Loosey-Goosey Brand Guide For Thrifting Suits And Sportcoats
I’ve had many requests for a list of brands to look for when thrifting. Of course, this is a monumentally…
September 6, 2010
Q & A: Where To Shop For Men’s Clothes In San Francisco?
Chris writes from Germany: Next month, I’ll be in California for vacation and would like to get some recommendations for…
August 3, 2010
I’m In Martha’s Vineyard… So What Am I Up To?
I’m in Martha’s Vineyard… so what am I up to? Thrifting, of course. The above were $1, total.
July 19, 2010
You Could Do A Lot Worse Than The Thrift Shopper
If you’re looking for thrift stores in your area, you could do a lot worse than The Thrift Shopper. They’ve…
June 29, 2010
Shell Cordovan Florsheim Imperial Longwings At Goodwill For $2
Just in time for my complaints about the declining quality of the middle level of shoes, a StyleForum user called…
May 17, 2010
A Visit To The Tailor…
I dropped off some clothes at the tailor on Saturday. The bill came to a hundred dollars. I bought a…
May 14, 2010
Q And Answer: Pre-Owned Shoes
Aliotsy asks: Where do you draw the line on whether or not a pre-owned shoe is too worn to be…