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12/21/12 at 9:39pm

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Originally Posted by FaceOfBoh

I thrifted these Ray-Bans tonight. Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

Does anyone recognize the model? There are no markings on the arms. There's a B & L Ray - Ban etched into the back of the bridge piece and of course the logo on the lens.
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These remind me of the genuine, vintage aviators I inherited from my great uncle when I was 16. I was such a fool. They were absolutely awesome, and 100% genuine to the WWII era. Green glass and all. Totally not UV protect, but still cool as shit. Stolen straight out of my locker by one of my my fellow lifeguards, and I just let it go. Easy come, easy go. Piece of American history just released into the wilderness.
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12/21/12 at 9:59pm

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Most of you have dealt with me over the last year or so, but most of you probably don't know that I am a good ole fashioned country boy. I grew up in a rural area, worked on a farm for many years, and live in a pretty much rural area now....although technically inside our small town limits.

Anyway just a little something to pass along. This is the way we will be celebrating the holiday. Sorry if you don't like country music, but you will like this song, I promise. Our Christmas theme song for this year.

Happy Holidays

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12/21/12 at 10:06pm

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Just finished putting together a pink mustang power wheels. Given what happened about thirty miles from me about a week ago....it was the best apent time I've had all week and can't wait to see the look on her face come Christmas. Enjoy the holidays all and always remember the most important things in life.

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12/21/12 at 10:39pm

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Originally Posted by darkmatter7

Also....

WE NEED MORE SUBMISSIONS FOR THE CHEAPIES!

ONLY A FEW HOURS LEFT DUDES. STRICT CUTOFF AT MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT.

tons of stuff got nominated in the last day or so, don't be left out dudes!!!!

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12/21/12 at 10:53pm

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Originally Posted by mexicutioner

ONLY A FEW HOURS LEFT DUDES. STRICT CUTOFF AT MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT.
tons of stuff got nominated in the last day or so, don't be left out dudes!!!!
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COULD I NOMINATE WHAT I FOUND TODAY?

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12/21/12 at 10:58pm

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Originally Posted by rayxlui

COULD I NOMINATE WHAT I FOUND TODAY?

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2. Item must have been found AND posted in the thrift bragging thread in 2012.

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12/21/12 at 11:17pm

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Excellent finds, guys! Sorry I can't quote the posts individually. Posting from the wife's iPad and am having issues figuring out this SF mobile thing and cannot find out how to do multiple quotes. Technology and I don't get along. Haha.

kenp Glad you like the gifts! Those Edwin jeans are awesome!

DeadBoy Haha! Thanks! Glad you like the shirt and it got to ya before Christmas!

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12/21/12 at 11:42pm

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Damn, GMMcL, that is some tie haul you've got there! And Spoo, only you could find two Escorial's in the same week.

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Originally Posted by tubs

Pendleton for me.

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700

I have a hard time finding jackets, so I settled for this one. Would you guys wear this pattern?

Definitely! I'm jealous. If you ever tire of it, you know where to send it

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Originally Posted by Shiny

I’ve never heard of this suit brand, but I picked it up b/c 1) fits me! 2) canvassed 3)pick stitch 4) ltweight super 120s and 5) softer shoulders/euro cut 6) color fills hole in my suit arsenal. My evolution as a not so young thrift padawan is growing. N/A Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

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Glad you finally found a newly acquired suit for yourself!

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Originally Posted by tben

^^ I come across Trussini a lot on my rounds and I am sure that they are not the house brand for Boyd's, however, this is probably the store where they are most stocked. Trussini makes fantastic pieces and are often compared to Caruso and Canali. They have almost no flip value whatsoever with the exception of selling a cashmere piece for not a sum which you would waste your time. Great for personal use, not so much for anything else.

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Post on x-mas in addition to my SS gift. Super excited by that! Happy Holidays all!

Speaking of which, I opened the gift from you, tben! Thanks again!

The shoes are exactly the right length at EU43, but they are a little wide so I am trying to figure out what to do with them. Definitely my style, though. I was planning on wearing the white shirt for the department holiday party today with this tie I posted earlier...

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...but I decided that the amazeballs smoking jacket I got from ruben was too cool not to wear. So, here's a holiday (semi-)thrift fit:

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I couldn't decide which ones to put up, since it looks so different in different lighting and at different angles, so I went crazy.

Plus, I realized after the fact that I should have taken a photo in front of the ginormous xmas tree, but didn't.

smoking jacket: thrifted by ruben

bowtie, studs, links: thrifted by me for free (store was closing)

PS: no-name from C21

socks: CK mercerized from Marshall's

shoes, tux pants, cummerbund: bought through school when I was in jazz band in college
shirt: Men's Wearhouse [shudder], since I was desperate to find a tux shirt this style in my size

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12/22/12 at 12:07am

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^dude. dat jacket. DAT JACKET.

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12/22/12 at 12:07am

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Originally Posted by FaceOfBoh

My new favourite saying: Only a fool holds out for top dollar. --- Joseph P. Kennedy
Barrelntrigger: thanks for the heads up in the Wayfarers. I have been hankering for a pair for awhile. The tortoiseshell is in my basket as we speak.

I thrifted these Ray-Bans tonight. Does anyone recognize the model? There are no markings on the arms. There's a B & L Ray - Ban etched into the back of the bridge piece and of course the logo on the lens.
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

More Pics (Click to show)

You lucky dog, you! Pics! Just be careful, those are among the most faked models. Some details would be lovely.

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Originally Posted by 330CK

Forgot the model name, but B&L is Bausch & Lomb, who owned Ray Ban before selling to Luxottica. I bet they're pretty heavy by the standards of today's sunglasses.

+1 for B&L.

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Originally Posted by LooknGr8

Oh! I happen to remember reading...For reference, epaulet says on their 34" waist tweed pants, they can be taken in 1.5" , no more

+1 good man!

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Originally Posted by Randy

Getting an early start on a New Year's resolution: Reading this thread entirely from page 1 to [when_I_joined_and_began_reading].

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Originally Posted by Randomore

It is a lot of fun. I was kind of bummed when I finished.

Yikes! So, you've read all the embarrassed posts?! You got to see our transformation from sartorial noobs to snobby fashion demigods where we will turn down a decent Burberry (HF made) blazer for an over priced (thrift pricing) Zegna made Gucci in a heart beat?!

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Originally Posted by CesarC

Definitely! I'm jealous. If you ever tire of it, you know where to send it

Glad you finally found a newly acquired suit for yourself!

+1

Speaking of which, I opened the gift from you, tben! Thanks again!

Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

The shoes are exactly the right length at EU43, but they are a little wide so I am trying to figure out what to do with them. Definitely my style, though. I was planning on wearing the white shirt for the department holiday party today with this tie I posted earlier...

Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

...but I decided that the amazeballs smoking jacket I got from ruben was too cool not to wear. So, here's a holiday (semi-)thrift fit:

Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

I couldn't decide which ones to put up, since it looks so different in different lighting and at different angles, so I went crazy.

Plus, I realized after the fact that I should have taken a photo in front of the ginormous xmas tree, but didn't.

smoking jacket: thrifted by ruben

bowtie, studs, links: thrifted by me for free (store was closing)

PS: no-name from C21

socks: CK mercerized from Marshall's

shoes, tux pants, cummerbund: bought through school when I was in jazz band in college
shirt: Men's Wearhouse [shudder], since I was desperate to find a tux shirt this style in my size

You stylish devil, you! Except for that Men's Wearhouse shirt...-5,000 SF points...

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12/22/12 at 12:07am

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NOMINATIONS PERIOD HAS ENDED.

THE JUDGES* WORK BEGINS.

STAY TUNED.

VOTING WILL BEGIN SOON.

KEEP YOUR FRAYS CLOSE, BUT YOUR BRIONIS CLOSER.

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*davesmith and dm7

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12/22/12 at 3:12am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CesarC

...but I decided that the amazeballs smoking jacket I got from ruben was too cool not to wear. So, here's a holiday (semi-)thrift fit:

Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

I couldn't decide which ones to put up, since it looks so different in different lighting and at different angles, so I went crazy.

Plus, I realized after the fact that I should have taken a photo in front of the ginormous xmas tree, but didn't.

smoking jacket: thrifted by ruben

bowtie, studs, links: thrifted by me for free (store was closing)

PS: no-name from C21

socks: CK mercerized from Marshall's

shoes, tux pants, cummerbund: bought through school when I was in jazz band in college
shirt: Men's Wearhouse [shudder], since I was desperate to find a tux shirt this style in my size

Sexy! (Standard nohomo disclaimer. Member FDIC. Void where prohibited. Sorry, Tennessee.)

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12/22/12 at 3:45am

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So far, I've twice posted on the wrong thread - in both instances, I thought I was posting on this one.

I guess I should re-take Basic Reading how to read since I'm obviously forgetting how. :P

Passed on a cotton, blue-and-white checked Orvis SC. In retrospect, I should have bought it, considering it was a 38 (too small for me, but an easy trade here I think). :/

On a happy note, I found several Armani ties with which I am well pleased.

And I'll be made fun of for this, but I found a (basically) brand-new JAB lightweight jacket at the GW. It's that 'plush' material no one likes, but the cotton lining is beautiful!

It wasn't priced (thankfully - my GW uses Sharpie markers to price coats), and the cashier couldn't be bothered to get someone to price it, so she sold it to me for $5.

There was an Ermenegildo Zegna (Soft) SC in my size, but the thing had a hideous wear mark at the bottom.