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a few signs of high-quality clothing that are as useful for the new-clothes shopper as they are for the thrifter

August 17, 2012

A Few Signs Of High-quality Clothing That Are As Useful For The New-clothes Shopper As They Are For The Thrifter

The Thrifty Gent has been running an interesting series of thrifting tips, and his latest is really great – it’s…

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A Good Day’s Thrifting

May 13, 2012

A Good Day’s Thrifting

After working every day for a few weeks straight, I took a few hours yesterday to pursue some hobby time….

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Q and Answer: Can I Get Bedbugs From Used Clothes on eBay?

April 16, 2012

Q And Answer: Can I Get Bedbugs From Used Clothes On EBay?

Dwight asks: What is the risk of getting bedbugs from an eBay purchase and what are the proper steps to…

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Put This On Season Two, Episode 2: Eclecticism

April 11, 2012

Put This On Season Two, Episode 2: Eclecticism

Put This On, a web series about dressing like a grownup, visits New York City, where eclectic style is a…

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Put This On Season 2 Episode 2: Thrifting with Street Etiquette

April 11, 2012

Put This On Season 2 Episode 2: Thrifting With Street Etiquette

Put This On host Jesse Thorn goes thrift store shopping for menswear with Joshua Kissi and Travis Gumbs, the proprietors…

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Prime thrifting season

January 8, 2012

Prime Thrifting Season

This is one of the prime thrifting seasons, as the folks who need tax write-offs have just dropped off their…

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Will from A Suitable Wardrobe’s new overcoat

December 11, 2011

Will From A Suitable Wardrobe’s New Overcoat

I have to admit I’m jealous of Will from A Suitable Wardrobe’s new overcoat. It’s absolutely stunning. I live in…

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A few amazing items I have thrifted over the last few weeks

August 13, 2011

A Few Amazing Items I Have Thrifted Over The Last Few Weeks

Seeing how thrifting has been a theme this week, I felt compelled to share a few amazing items I have…

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How to Thrift for Menswear

August 12, 2011

How To Thrift For Menswear

Part Three: Getting the Good Stuff So: you’ve got your locations scouted and you’re repeating our thrifting philosophies in your…

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How to Thrift for Menswear - Part Two: How to Find the Best Thrift Stores

August 11, 2011

How To Thrift For Menswear – Part Two: How To Find The Best Thrift Stores

Thrifting is an immensely rewarding hobby, and a great way to find great clothes on a budget, but it only…

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How to Thrift for Menswear

August 10, 2011

How To Thrift For Menswear

Part One: Thrifting Philosophies Thrifting has been a lifelong habit for me. When I was a kid, my mom worked…

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Q and Answer: How Much Can My Clothes Be Altered?

July 19, 2011

Q And Answer: How Much Can My Clothes Be Altered?

Mario writes us to ask: When you’re hunting for used quality clothing, you’re bound to come across pieces that are…

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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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