The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Page 4067

Honestly, I would advise to be VERY particular when it comes to tailoring thrifted clothing - meaning reserve the tailoring to pieces that you ABSOLUTELY must have and know you would wear on a fairly consistent basis. From the time I first started thrifting, I have probably tailored 10-15 shirts (waist) and 5-10 suits/SC's (waist again) that I wore maybe once and have since sold as they just collected dust in my closet. Lesson learned. I am now much more picky re: what I bring to my tailor.

Bottom line: I have found that 9 times out of 10 if a thrifted item requires tailoring - don't.

Dudes, chill. I think the man meant "lurk," not monitor. Swap that in and his statement is totally reaonable. HE's trying to figure out if thrifting is worth his time, and whether bragging is whorth the abuse he's getting for being a noob.

If you just mean taking in the sides and slimming the arms, I do it myself. Put it on inside out, pin it, whip it through the sewing machine twice on each seam (for strength, one a few mm outside the first), trim off the excess. Voila.. Works on polos too (so those of you passing on classic fit while seeking custom/fitted take note).

+1... I pretty much pass on anything that I can't wear as is, unless it's a flipper.

Alright heres todays finds and misses.

Well start with the misses.

Good YSL dress pants. The construction was great and tagged 36... But shrunk to a 20 waist...what?


Luciano Barbera, my first. Shot gun target.


After these 2 I stopped taking pictures but same donor had kiton isaia incotex x6 all destroyed or shrunk.

These I inspected and double inspected and were pristine.
Incotex for EZ tagged 36 measured 36x29 with 3 to let out. Might keep these are so bad ass and has all sorts of handy work. Flat front no cuff.


Incotex keeping these. Slim fitting solid navy with all the handywork like New? Yes please.


Burberry with Loro Piana super 100s. No size tag but measure 40x29 with 1 to let out. Available. Charcoal color.


Reason I was looking through pants. Zegna 40s charcoal with subtle windowpane. Dual exhaust really nice. Available. No pants


Not spoilering any of it so you guys can enjoy every picture.

Robert Graham blazer. Yes that's purple with stripes. Yes that's a loud lining yes that's working cuffs and patch pockets. Buttons are awesome and its a shame this thing was made in that pattern. Construction is great and a great feel to it. Anyone know what the emblem is?

 

 

I have to make a trip to the tailor in almost every case, thrift or otherwise, because of my short and slim stature. $5 for a brag-worthy shirt that only needs $20 in alterations to the sleeve and torso to fit like a glove, well worth it. But, I do agree with amadar that you should be particular by knowing that it does, in fact, have a place in your wardrobe. Good advice.

That's bullshit.  Post count dick measuring contests are obnoxious.  Especially on an unwieldy free-for-all thread like this one.  Though the OP seems pretty annoying, this wasn't obvious flame or anything.

 

Brioni white dress shirt tagged 16.5 (42). Tale of the tape, after laundering, 15.75 X 33.5 w/ French cuffs.  (Available)

WOW! That is the Graham that makes any Graham collector re-mortgage the house over!  That thing is super loud and....honestly I like it. We find graham alot in the thread day by day but really this is ..insanely cool. If I was a little bigger, had broader shoulders and had a love for guitars this would be on my top priority list. Thanks for posting this! I have found RG blazers in the past that were absolutely boring 100% cotton cheap. This is great!!!!

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Also, today I found the nicest Zegna 15 mil 15 suit coat I have ever come across...however, no pants

Edited by Fueco - 1/23/13 at 4:50pm

But seriously, who gives a flying truck?

 

We thrift for various reasons, bragging about it makes the thread interesting.

 

Getting all butthurt any time someone posts an opinion is the bullsh**t.

You have valid points... outdated items do not sell not matter what the label is. (see ebay completed listings)

For noobs i would recommend a visit to saks or even Nordstrom s before buying anything. Some of the brands on this thread are not what currently sells well on ebay.

If you are doing this full time then list based on current trends.

112 sold shirts with lowest price 9.99 vs 615 shirts not sold with min price of 99cents . ( quick glance)

Nice , clean , sellable .

where's your mod tag, brian?