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Nobleprofessor

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Aside from the obvious orphan status, those t-rex arms would have probably been an issue as well.
Well, yeah. But, that doesn't make it a bad listing. It just won't fit me. But, you are right, that's a Big guy with LITTLE arms.
 

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In all honesty, I generally use "blazer," "sport coat" and "suit jacket" ALL in the listing of an orphan. I think of someone who doesn't know/care about the difference and is just trying to find something to wear, and just give them the keywords they want. 99% of people are just fine wearing a pinstripe orphan with the rest of their outfit, with jeans, whatever. Those are the people I want to sell to.

In YOUR defense, it's Oxxford, and if you're searching for Oxxford you probably are more educated on clothes...
 

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It's been a while gents, hasn't it? Things got busy around here last year and I eventually ended up not dropping by the thread anymore. My, how it's changed.

I've been finding some great stuff while I've been gone, but I won't bore you with (most of) that. I made a ridiculous promise to myself not to post again till I found solid gold buttons on a blazer... Well that didn't happen.

Early 1990's (probably around 1993) Breitling Aerospace Navitimer in titanium and gold.




True thrift! They couldn't set the time on her (because it's actually a difficult thing to do) so it was priced accordingly. Being a watch guy, it didnt take long for me to realize it was real. It actually took me an hour of looking up/fiddling with the interface to figure it out. She definitely needs some work (missing the solid gold rider tab at "15", which I'm imagining the previous owner removed because it gets in the way of the crown). First I thought of the profit possibilities, but the things that need replacing/cleaning (to make it a worthy buy) would probably eat all of the profits. So I think I'll be keeping this one
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. Plus being a lover of quality timepieces, picking up something Swiss for under a Jackson just doesn't happen every day.
Gold band accents are not my style, probably going to swap for a strap. Might switch the bezel tabs for titanium too. Loving the wabi-sabi it's got going- the age the showing around the numbers and the luminous marks on the chapter ring...
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I think it's a decent idea...

I'll be in the market soon, as my car's engine decided to kick the bucket after making the drive here (main bearing is kaput, and replacement cost is more than the car is worth even in excellent condition). It's not dead yet, but the prognosis was bad enough that I haven't driven it for several weeks. I'm aiming towards leasing a new Subaru after our finances settle down from the move!

Well here it is:
http://www.styleforum.net/t/508742/...ount-thrift-diy-questions-and-bragging-thread

Just introduce yourself, and ask questions. hopefully we can help. and yes, i can walk you through an engine rebuild on your forester. so jump in. lets keep the car talk over there. unless we kop and brag here.
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Welcome back @Evil Abed we missed you.
 
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You guys remember that while "thriftening" thing? Pics to come shortly....
(It isn't as good as the Chicago crew but it's pretty good)
 

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Gents: What are my odds of saving a tie with a set-in stain? Oil-based, large but faint. Probably been there at least a year
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Plan was to use Tiecrafters. Just couldn't pass up the $5 Marinella.
 
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Gentlemen, would you please educate me on how to identify an 'orphan' suit coat, as differentiated from one that was not originally part of an outfit?
 

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Gentlemen, would you please educate me on how to identify an 'orphan' suit coat, as differentiated from one that was not originally part of an outfit?

Hard 3 buttons, pinstripes, excessive shoulder padding maybe? Those are generally what I look for
 

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Oftentimes, the size label will bear some reference to the pants sizing as well, if all else fails.
 

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Gentlemen, would you please educate me on how to identify an 'orphan' suit coat, as differentiated from one that was not originally part of an outfit?


If the fabric is too fine, chances are its an orphan. If the jacket is too structured, chances are its an orphan. If the jacket is pinstriped, chances are its an orphan. The list goes on and on.
If you are not sure if its a sport coat, chances are its an orphan.
 

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Great Scores!

That Filson shirt is interesting... I know that as a "Cover Cloth Shooting Shirt, Right Handed" usually, but the one you have there has added pockets / slots for shotgun shells? Way cool. Those are $172 new.


Thanks for the info! Had not heard this shirt referred to with that name before.


If that becomes available, please PM me.


Will do!
 

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Some random finds from the past few days...


Crockett & Jones for Polo Ralph Lauren (9D)



KEEN Newport H2 (W's 6)



Koobi Tri Stratus bicycle saddle




Koobi SI Classic Gel saddle




Lowe Alpine Contour 25 Daypack




Timbuk2 Large Classic Laptop Messenger




AG The Protege (40x31)



Gilded Age Selvedge (30x34)




Novara MTB shorts (large)




North Face hiking shorts (Large)




PRL Cotton Plaid Shorts (38W)




Filson Heavyweight Cotton Shorts (30W)

 
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