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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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John from Reading sent us this picture

April 4, 2010

John From Reading Sent Us This Picture

John from Reading sent us this picture of an outfit he wore to work the other day.  In many ways,…

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March 14, 2010

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Thrifting on a Sunday afternoon

February 1, 2010

Thrifting On A Sunday Afternoon

Go thrifting on a Sunday afternoon, and you never know what you’ll find.  It was a pretty nice coat, too,…

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