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Q and Answer: A Striped Jacket with Odd Trousers?

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…

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Now *that* is a thrift store find.

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.

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Required reading for new hires at a Salvation Army in Minnesota

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…

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Watch out for licensed goods and diffusion lines

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…

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Here’s a thrifting tip - that works at regular stores, too

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…

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My greatest second-hand score ever

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…

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Thrift store season

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…

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Creative Loafing Atlanta: Getting Thrifty with $50

November 16, 2010

Creative Loafing Atlanta: Getting Thrifty With $50

Creative Loafing Atlanta: Getting Thrifty with $50

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A Loosey-Goosey Brand Guide for Thrifting Suits and Sportcoats

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…

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Q & A: Where to Shop For Men’s Clothes in San Francisco?

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…

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I’m in Martha’s Vineyard… so what am I up to?

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.

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You could do a lot worse than The Thrift Shopper

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…

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Shell cordovan Florsheim Imperial longwings at Goodwill for $2

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…

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A visit to the tailor...

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…

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Q and Answer: Pre-Owned Shoes

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…

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