The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Page 259

When I go go through trousers, these are a few things I look for: - I look for the thin purple line (RLPL) - The signature Oxxford lining (see photo) - The little tab right above the zipper (this had a purpose, though I don't remember what) which Incotex and Isaia use (also see photo). - The V shape at the back of the waistband. It looks like a small V cut out at the very top of the back of the pants. I have no idea what this is called, nor the purpose but I do know it's never used by cheaper makers. I can't find a photo of this particular detail.

I saw 6-7 pairs of Zanella the other day... all of a HUGE size (made for Rochester Big and Tall). I'm guessing they were probably 46-50 or so for the waist.

Like size 50?

I'd say maybe size 46. They were all pleated and a few were light and a few were dark. I got excited until I saw how large they were, but I didn't check the exact sizes.

What do you look for in a tie? How do you know it's quality? I can only remember so many brands, and I doubt all "made in Italy" ties are really nice, so what do you look for to know if you've found a really nice tie or if it's just junk?

Yesterday I found a pretty nice Brooks brothers Blazer 41R and Robert Talbott shirt XL . The blazer will soon be up on the Thrifters Trading page.

Had my very first successful hunt at a Goodwill today. Surprising actually, since I live in a suburb of a small city with less than affluent neighborhoods.

1) Brooks Brothers OCBD, made in USA
2) Sears Roebuck Co. OCBD, made in USA, "fitted"...(fits amazing: high armholes, no extra side fabric)
3) Anderson-Little Blue Blazer...looks almost new and needs no alterations

All for $15.77

Most thrift shop ties are dated, to the point that no matter what the brand, I wouldn't buy. I look at all the repp ties and certain repeating patterns. Repp ties are often good brands, in my experience. Frequently I can spot a Brooks Brothers tie from 30 feet because I am familiar with their most common models. Rooster does some BB copies that fool me now and then. One "sleeper" tie brand which I have been seeing lately is Tommy Hilfiger. I bought one last week in spite of the Hilfiger logo.

That's what I do when I am pinched for time. I call it big game hunting.

Strolled into a thrift shop after work on a whim and came out with... Oxxford Ultimo sport jacket for $7.50. 2-button, flap pockets, moderate notch lapels. I think it's got some cashmere in it as the hand is quite soft, but there is no tag that states what it is composed of. The fit is perfect, which is just ridiculous to me... no alterations needed. Fit pic within a week as I took it to the dry cleaners.

^^^That is a sweet jacket.

Seconded. Nifty find.

so there's nothing you can feel or see to tell the quality of the lining, silk, knot it would make, etc?

Why not just tie it and see what you think?

What exactly would make a tie too dated to wear? I can understand not wanting to wear some of the gigantically wide ties you might come across thrifting, but most of the patterns on the higher end stuff I find seem to be close to or the same as NWT ties sold on here.