The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Page 4202

Two interesting finds:


John Varvatos denim. 32L (available and in damn good condition)

And APC Rescue denim. 35. Might be available if I don't keep them.

Great finds everybody.

Pretty crappy day here, my cat passed away when I got home. At least I was there for the end.

 

 

So something like this?

 

So, guys, some of you may have read my blog and remember the How to Thrift series I did a few months ago. The one missing piece in that series I always meant to do is on shoes. I thought about it several times, but always got a bit stumped. I mean, I can list brands to look for, but part of the value in what I did with suits was helping folks learn to look past the label and recognize quality. But I feel like quality in shoes is kind of hard to define and hard to give easy things to look for. Quality leather is just something you sort of learn to recognize with time, and quality construction is difficult too - glued crap can be made to look like a Goodyear welt, at least well enough to fool noobs.

So, help me out: aside from brands/makers, how would you tell a beginning thrifter how to look for quality shoes?

As a cat lover, you have my deepest condolences. I think the thrift gods will grant you a pick-me-up find soon enough!

 

WTF!!! Are these even real?!

 

 

classic thrift thread response!

 

 

 

Although it's hard to see the pants to determine the fit but the jacket looks fine with me. But I'm into slim fit...I really dig the 3 piece tweed suit! I wish I had one. That's so baller!

 

 

Very nice! Your first pair of thrifted selvedge?

 

 

 

 

Dig the look! How about a pocket square and how about unbuttoning the last button on your waist coat...

 

 

lol, no worries, all yours!

Yep, popped that cherry... Good timing, considering yesterday's discussion!

Better, but don't forget to unbutton the bottom vest button.

Came away with a good amount of stuff today. Nothing mind blowing but some solid finds. Everything is available.


Black shoes

Santoni (9 D) and Alden wing tips (12 EE).





RLPL corduroy shirt. Sz M. Great details like epaulets, double button cuffs and "v shape" pocket flaps.



Vintage Notre Dame/N.Dak varsity cardigan. I'd guess late 50's? Size 42





Lands End Tiroler Loden wool jacket. Suede collar. Size L.


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Recent Samuelsohn flat front khaki trousers. Super 110s. 36 (+ 2 3/4") x 34 (+ 2 1/2")





Pendleton duck embroidery sweater. Made in the USA. Size L


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LL Bean Norwegian sweater. Size L





Levis Big E denim trucker jacket. Great patina. Didn't even realize it was Big E until I got home. Red tab was hiding. Tagged 46 but fits like a 42.







Vintage BB braces. Made in England. Pattern is hard to make out, but it looks like a bull charging at one of The Wild Things (from Where the Wild Things Are).





I was thrilled to find some decent LPs at a store that never has any good records (they get them, but they rarely make it out past the vultures). Makes me think some crazy stuff was sucked up before I got there.




Edited by Nataku - 2/13/13 at 7:04pm

I JUST FOUND OUT THE PEACOAT I THRIFTED IS FROM 1952!!! thank you website http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?35824-PEACOAT-DATING

Starting to regret the purchase. Size 12 EE.

 

A few things to look for: leather lining throughout, leather insoles, tight stitching (more stitches per inch=better), closed channel stitching on the soles, look for pores in the leather of the uppers.