The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[caseyfud]



If anyone finds some shorter quality knit ties.... like 52-54" hit me up.

Assuming you're looking for yourself, I am about the same height as you and with my knit tie (actually with all my ties) I just tie it so the wide end is the length I want and stick the extra bit of the blade end down the front of my pants.

 

[Brianpore]

Quote: HUH? Down your pants? I've heard of people stick the back blade in the shirt, but how would one stick it down your pants....I see a number of problems with this, the first being I like the tip of my tie to sit just at the very top of my pants, a hair below the top of the buckle.

 

[caseyfud]



HUH? Down your pants? I've heard of people stick the back blade in the shirt, but how would one stick it down your pants....I see a number of problems with this, the first being I like the tip of my tie to sit just at the very top of my pants, a hair below the top of the buckle.

the back part is the blade, right? I mean the skinny end.

 

[MartiniGirl]

What was that I said about being in mixed company? Gentlemen, I think we can safely resume being ourselves.

Anywho, Martini, hopefully I can help out with your request once I finally convince my friend who claims to have "dozens" of Louboutin shoes to consign with me.

Mixed company?! Where?! Lol. Commence the epic perv talk! I shall gladly join in!

While you're convincing your friend, I will learn how to correctly walk in high heels!


Quote: You figured out my plan pretty quick, huh? Haha!

In all seriousness though, I think a pair of slim dark/black jeans or leggings would bring the whole outfit up a lot.

I did, you dirty little man! Lol. Seeing as there has been alot of people saying leggings would work, I'll try to put together a suitable outfit and post it too see what ya'll perv's have to say! Lol. I kid! ... maybe....

 

[barrelntrigger]

From what I can gather, you've bought like 10 pairs of jeans over the last couple months, conceivably made from high quality materials and constructed for the purposes of heavy wear. Are any of them broken in? I mean, I've never had more than one or two (max) pairs of high quality denimz in rotation -- their value, to me anyway, are the characteristics that emerge over significant periods of wear.

Hahaha, yeah, yeah, my boy was giving me the same ****!

I've been wearing most of my heavyer denim but the only pair that was the closest of getting broken in was my Elephant 2. The whiskers and honey comb was starting to show until I got too fat for it...Now, it's on eBay...I'm selling 3 pairs of my personal jeans to get that Tellason Gustave in 16.5 oz.! Welcome back, bro!

Think long and hard enough about a grail, and it will appear. In your size. For half price.


Holubar Mountaineering 65/35 parka with uber hood. Very much N/A






I've never heard of this brand, but this is very reminiscent of Boglioli K jackets that I've handled. Very thick cotton, unlined, lots of handwork. NWT.









And some eBay bux.

"WTAPS 2010 Chester jacket! WTAPS 2010 Chester jacket! WTAPS 2010 Chester jacket!"

This is me thinking hard...

is this the FUBU i am looking for?

they are 42" waist shorts and measure true to this. They are relaxed fit and the stitching is superb. All pockets are riveted.

 

[Stewie]



Down day today...

Uniqlo puffer down hoodie. W's small -available
Eddie Bauer vintage down jacket. Anyone know how to date these things?

That is 70's Bauer and I even think that may have been one of the models they reissued like 2 years ago.
So nice to find an original!

 

[SpooPoker]



because the previous owner apparently rode a stegosaurus with a sandpaper saddle to work everyday.

Laughed audibly.

Thank you to everyone who posted some great advice! But Barrel... red leggings?! I'd rather choke on a dick. Lol. I kid. Cesar, I like the suggestions you've made here. The black pants seems like the best way to go. Maybe I'll post a picture of an outfit I put together from your suggestions and see what you guys think...? As for shoes... I only own 5 pairs! My hubs owns more pairs than I do! *gasp*..... Don't judge me, lol. I'm not a woman in love with shoes, lol.... whereas, I can see most of your wives/girlfriends having a ton of shoes! So I'll just have to use what I got... Maybe Spoo could hook me up, since he did say that he could see me doing Chanel/Louboutin thrift fits, lol. Ya gotta get me in those first!

5. Pairs. Of. Shoes. Cannot comprehend. Is it wrong that I have 10x that? Re: Loubs, etc., what size shoe? I gotchaback.

Sounds like he's got a good eye for ties. Zegna Couture ties are quite easy to e-thrift. Most people just look and see the Ermenegildo Zegna and think it's a regular Zegna. If it's not labeled with "Napoli Couture", then they have no idea. It's great! $127?! That's almost half of retail! Props to him!

Protip - search "Zegna Couture" in titles AND descriptions, in only the tie category.

once I finally convince my friend who claims to have "dozens" of Louboutin shoes to consign with Spoo.

FTFY

Here's some better pics of the two pair of Maxwells from this morning. I'm hoping it was a good kop at $20 total.

Maxwells dont do all THAAAAT well. Wait. Maybe They do

 

[Ken P]

As promised, here's my finds.

First a failure, I found this and got excited:

but failed to notice this:

Available to one of you guys (at cost plus shipping) if you want to get it fixed. 40R and really beautiful!

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

P2P 22
Shoulder 19
Waist 20.5
Sleeve 24
Length 31

Now on to the finds
TWO Loro Piana Spread Collar White Shirts. 16.5, pretty minty, slight yellowing on collar and pits. Couple pinholes from tags. One of them was dry cleaned and a little startchy, the other is perfect. Anyways, darted back. Tag on them suggests they were bespoke or MTM and made last January

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Tagged 16.5/42
P2p 23
Shoulder 19
Waist 22
Sleeve 34
Collar 16.5

Ralph Lauren Purple Label 100% SILK pants. I think St. Andrews made. Dual foward pleats. Cuffed.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Tagged 36
Waist 18"
Rise 12"
Inseam 32"
Leg Opening 9"

NWT Orvis Corduroys. Can't tell if black or navy... Unfinished hems. 36

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Waist 18
Rise 12
Inseam 38
Leg opening 9

 

[MartiniGirl]

5. Pairs. Of. Shoes. Cannot comprehend. Is it wrong that I have 10x that?

Re: Loubs, etc., what size shoe? I gotchaback.

Protip - search "Zegna Couture" in titles AND descriptions, in only the tie category.

Maxwells dont do all THAAAAT well. Wait.

Maybe

They do

Don't judge me, Spoo! 5 pairs.... so what? I'm comfortable with that number, lol. My hubs read your comment and said "I want 10x times!" Lol! I wear a size 8, by the way.

As far as the "Protip" you offered, not every Zegna Couture is listed as such. I have found plenty of Couture's listed as regular Zegna's.

And to prove my point.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ermenegildo...787905993?pt=US_Mens_Ties&hash=item5654ae71c9

*takes a bow* thank you... thank you....

 

[jkidd41011]



I did, you dirty little man! Lol. Seeing as there has been alot of people saying leggings would work, I'll try to put together a suitable outfit and post it too see what ya'll perv's have to say! Lol. I kid! ... maybe....

MG....leggings is tame to what I like LOL. Still owe you a pants inventory as well. I'm way behind on picture taking and the like..

 

[Friskydingo]



Don't judge me, Spoo! 5 pairs.... so what? I'm comfortable with that number, lol. My hubs read your comment and said "I want 10x times!" Lol! I wear a size 8, by the way. As far as the "Protip" you offered, not every Zegna Couture is listed as such. I have found plenty of Couture's listed as regular Zegna's.

And to prove my point.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ermenegildo...787905993?pt=US_Mens_Ties&hash=item5654ae71c9 *takes a bow* thank you... thank you....

I was watching that one already, but this brings up a better question. How do you guys feel about buying from international buyers? Especially south asaia or Italy. I have heard "friend of friends of friends" being screwed with fake items and non shipment, but there are some pretty decent deals from these countries to be had.

 

[MartiniGirl]

MG....leggings is tame to what I like LOL.

Still owe you a pants inventory as well. I'm way behind on picture taking and the like..

Oh really? Now what do you like? Mini skirts, booty shorts, naked, fishnets..... I could go on, lol! I'm patient, no worries!

 

[Ejay415]

is this the FUBU i am looking for?




they are 42" waist shorts and measure true to this. They are relaxed fit and the stitching is superb. All pockets are riveted.

Yes, Fat Albert are from the Platinum FUBU line

 

[capnwes]

And some un-press-idented redemption for me today at my afternoon stop.

40L 33/31

 

[caseyfud]