The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

FaceOfBoh · Sep 14, 2012

What I left behind:

Spoo Alert! Any value in this? It was $24.99 and needed cleaning. But it was oddly appealing since it was somewhat puffy from the thinsulate stuff in it. Tagged XL and looked it.

Now this was beautiful - heavy-duty, perfect for winter - but not something I needed and I wasn't sure about flipabilty at what they were asking. Happy to proxy - it's $49.99.

I'm not a shoe expert - I know the basics. This wasn't in terribly good shape but was well constructed. Labels on the insoles were gone. Can anyone identify from what remains on the sole:

What I came home with:

I love waxed cotton. Ben Sherman, dark blue M-65-type jacket, tagged L. Perfect for fall.
PM if you're interested (on hold for now but that's very tentative).

Giorgio Armani boots, size 7, Made in Italy. Will absolutely rock with new laces.
As I was going through the overcoats my son (grade 7) took a shine to them so probably unavailable.

Randy · Sep 14, 2012

GMMcL said:
Quote:
Agreed, all good advice — and advice Ian should heed. I guess I was just erring on the side of, "Hey, he's 17 years old and dressing hella nice compared to the way I looked at that point." But, to your point, my comment will neither teach nor inform Ian who apparently desires both. You're right.

SpooPoker · Sep 14, 2012

FaceOfBoh said:
What I left behind:
Spoo Alert! Any value in this? It was $24.99 and needed cleaning. But it was oddly appealing since it was somewhat puffy from the thinsulate stuff in it. Tagged XL and looked it.

You may have got $28 for it.

330CK · Sep 14, 2012

First up, two pure cashmere herringbone sport coats. My father actually found these and gave them to me to sell for him.

Charvet shirt. Has a monogram JDM. Anybody a really big Japanese car fan? (Japanese Domestic Market)

BNIB!

Bvlgari is a 7-fold. No brand on the Trillion, but I'm 99% sure it's Isaia.

They're not croc, but they are Tramezzas

Couple more RLPL glasses

Odd multi-color J. Press. Changes color in the light. Very interesting.

Patchwork Madras so Eazy and hs lady can match

Pretty awesome Polo hunting/safari three piece suit.

Optional leather elbow patches!

Another similar style, but I think even more awesome.

More elbow patches!

AND functional sleeve cuffs?

Staple Polo charcoal with subtle pattern

GRAIL Polo suit. Not available.

And finally one of the coolest coats I've ever found! Found this beauty hiding in a corner clearance rack. Top button fell off but was in the pocket. So worth it for what I paid, though.

Cost? $120! :slayer:

The last two pieces really made my week, which had been pretty ****** up until that point.

IRKSM · Sep 14, 2012

SpooPoker said:
Actually this is the most sober ive been on a Friday night in a long time - my babysitter couldnt work tonight.

So, Ian gets a lucid response.
Age has nothing to do with dressing well in a proper social function. You can dress however the devil cares for day settings and parties and what not, blame it on the impetuousness of youth or rebellion. But if you are attending something that has an impact on your future career and lays groundwork for something that directly affects monetary gain, do your best.
This means : do NOT roll your pant cuffs. Have them hemmed at the proper length. Make sure everything you are wearing is pressed. Dont wear anything you have seen in the peacock thread. Play the colors safe - stick with a white or blue shirt (pressed), and a striped or solid tie. Do not wear a pocket square. Wear a solid blue or pinstripe suit or a security guard look. Fit is paramount, you should by no means look like you are wearing your fathers clothing or the clothing of a dead/outgrown man you found with a yellow tag stapled through the lapel on it. Labels are meaningless for this as the odds of someone asking you if the spalla camicia on your jacket is Attolini or Isaia happening are as slim as finding a Rolex in the pocket of a thrifted pair of RLPL pants. Wear your best fitting outfit, be clean shaven, and take the knowledge you have and skill set you have acquired this far in your education and let your personality do the talking for you. Many times you see people wearing the most expensive clothes in the world and they dont resonate. They have no gravitas. You need to feel confident in well fitting, good looking clothing. You wont be confident in an ill fitting Kiton suit, this I promise you. Now go shave, clean that nasty ******* dribble thats going down your mirror, press your shirt, brush your teeth, practice your best movie star smile, and go out and get the dopest chick in the room and impress some politicians. Resume thrifting the following day.

thank you spoo that is some great advice

I definitly will not be wearing that fit I posted when I meet the politicians and have debates, that fit was for the casual lunch before hand.
let me post what I was planning on wearing for the debates, PLEASE NOTE THIS IS BEFORE TAILORING, I plan to have the sleeves and pant legs lengthened, and the waist nipped. the pants are also not as skinny as they look they are classic straight fit brooks brothers. I will also probably not wear this shirt but my other shirts are at the dry cleaners

also I will wear a more dressy watch (batteries need to be replaced)

IRKSM · Sep 14, 2012

330CK said:
First up, two pure cashmere herringbone sport coats. My father actually found these and gave them to me to sell for him.

Charvet shirt. Has a monogram JDM. Anybody a really big Japanese car fan? (Japanese Domestic Market)

BNIB!

Bvlgari is a 7-fold. No brand on the Trillion, but I'm 99% sure it's Isaia.

They're not croc, but they are Tramezzas

Couple more RLPL glasses

Odd multi-color J. Press. Changes color in the light. Very interesting.

Patchwork Madras so Eazy and hs lady can match

Pretty awesome Polo hunting/safari three piece suit.

Optional leather elbow patches!

Another similar style, but I think even more awesome.

More elbow patches!

AND functional sleeve cuffs?

Staple Polo charcoal with subtle pattern

GRAIL Polo suit. Not available.

And finally one of the coolest coats I've ever found! Found this beauty hiding in a corner clearance rack. Top button fell off but was in the pocket. So worth it for what I paid, though.

Cost? $120!

The last two pieces really made my week, which had been pretty ****** up until that point.

OMFG I really need to go to tj maxx!!! I haven't been on this thread except for the summer dry spell but stuff has really been picking up lately, people are posting this that are blowing my mind!!

Stewie · Sep 14, 2012

Need ID on this...anyone help?

Vintage style militaryish looking jacket is what the label is from...

Thanks in advance!

tben · Sep 14, 2012

You guys are killing it! Nat, all I have to say is Jesus...and if those pradas are 11 or 11.5, get at me.

I had the opportunity to hit two places quickly today, didn't find anything great but I haven't contributed any pictures to the thread in a while and thought I should just rain a few.

Armani, Armani, Armani EU48

Zegna Size 40 look pretty recent

Passed on a TON, I mean of ton of things that looked like this...a lot of custom stuff, designers stuff, crazy Neiman Marucs print shirts, etc...Just too overpriced for me.

Picked up some shoes though.

Walk Over 8.5D

Nettleton Marked 9.5E more like a D

Prada 8-8.5D

Salvatore Ferragamo's Tremezzas 10.5D Need an insole

Evil Abed · Sep 14, 2012

**** 330, that's one hell of a haul, congrats. The Isaia is sick, and your grail Polo suit... those peaks be peaking. I need to start looking at the sunglass case at tjmaxx it appears.

DanM · Sep 15, 2012

330CK said:
Another similar style, but I think even more awesome.

More elbow patches!

AND functional sleeve cuffs?

barrelntrigger · Sep 15, 2012

Stewie said:
Need ID on this...anyone help?
Vintage style militaryish looking jacket is what the label is from...
Thanks in advance!

It's tradition Chinese something along the lines of "army officer grass green mixed fabric short jacket". Length = 67 cm. Chest circumference = 114 cm. Model number = 4. Can't read the last one. Hope this helps. You got any more pics in detail?

Oh wait, I think the last one refers to the factory that manufactured the jacket.

Nataku · Sep 15, 2012

330CK said:
And finally one of the coolest coats I've ever found! Found this beauty hiding in a corner clearance rack. Top button fell off but was in the pocket. So worth it for what I paid, though.

Cost? $120!

The last two pieces really made my week, which had been pretty ****** up until that point.

Wow! Nice haul! This is gorgeous, and an absolute steal! :slayer:

SpooPoker · Sep 15, 2012

Ian Erickson said:
thank you spoo that is some great advice

That is much, much, better.

But please go windex that dripping dribble off the mirror.

Brianpore · Sep 15, 2012

FaceOfBoh said:
Giorgio Armani boots, size 7, Made in Italy. Will absolutely rock with new laces.
As I was going through the overcoats my son (grade 7) took a shine to them so probably unavailable.

Let me know when you son grows.... I won't be

MattR · Sep 15, 2012

SpooPoker said:
That is much, much, better.
But please go windex that dripping dribble off the mirror.

Agreed. The arms look a little short, but you also seem to have ape arms (the ladies will love it).

Push the PS down a bit (for a conservative square fold, you don't need more than just a bit coming out of the pocket [think patrick booth]) and you look ready to go, dude.

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