The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[Digmenow]



Just ordered this one from the bay. Hoping it arrives by Friday. PRL Silk POW, with blue to match the suit. So far, at $19 this is the most costly piece of the entire ensemble. But I still need shoes. What color shoes is aprpropriate to wear with a grayish dark blue suit to a wedding? I have somewhat of a selection here, but nothing that really screams "YES, Wear Me!"

This is one of those times that I'm glad that I have several pairs of black dress shoes from which to choose. Do you have any AE Park Avenues? They'd go well. if it's a daytime event, you might consider any oxford (Bal or Blucher) in walnut or chestnut for a more striking footwear presentation. The tie will look awesome!

 

[tben]

I was all

until...

Very nice shoes, man, and a great deal. Just pick better sizes next time!

What size are you?


...weird.

 

[VLSI]

11D

@Grendel That snap on those Bonobos pants is the same one on all my shorts that are about 2 years old. The wild lining seems to indicate that they are indeed an older pair though. Bonobos has made a recent shift from their origins and outlandish styling in favor of mass-market appeal. It would be a good thing if they hadn't simultaneously ended their perpetual coupons and groupon-type deals. I miss the days of $20/pair Bonobos...

 

[tben]

What size are you?


...weird.

11D
@Grendel That snap on those Bonobos pants is the same one on all my shorts that are about 2 years old. The wild lining seems to indicate that they are indeed an older pair though. Bonobos has made a recent shift from their origins and outlandish styling in favor of mass-market appeal. It would be a good thing if they hadn't simultaneously ended their perpetual coupons and groupon-type deals. I miss the days of $20/pair Bonobos...

Too Bad! 11.5A

 

[VLSI]



Too Bad! 11.5A

Ah well. My recent purchases are many many pairs of sneakers and I already have some light sand bucks...


Can anyone help me out with this headscratcher find of the day? Older Nordstrom sport coat. Great pattern, two-button, highish gorge, but unvented. Did someone sew in a loro piana tag?

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

[grendel]

beat up pair of Alden longwings 13C

both shoes have ripped lining on the heel

Shell. You should send to Spoo.

 

[horse's_ass]



Ah well. My recent purchases are many many pairs of sneakers and I already have some light sand bucks...
Can anyone help me out with this headscratcher find of the day? Older Nordstrom sport coat. Great pattern, two-button, highish gorge, but unvented. Did someone sew in a loro piana tag?

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

The LP tag is just the fabric tag. Nordstrom's house brand regularly uses LP fabric for their SC's.

 

[VLSI]



The LP tag is just the fabric tag. Nordstrom's house brand regularly uses LP fabric for their SC's.

I understand that, I've found a couple like this. My point is the LP tag says 100% cashmere and fabric content tag in the pocket says 93 cashmere/7 silk.

 

[tben]

Ah well. My recent purchases are many many pairs of sneakers and I already have some light sand bucks...
Can anyone help me out with this headscratcher find of the day? Older Nordstrom sport coat. Great pattern, two-button, highish gorge, but unvented. Did someone sew in a loro piana tag?

They are white, it is just dark in my room. Same, ones guitar man just posted.

 

[horse's_ass]

Oh...heh.

:foo:

 

[Nataku]



I forgot to mention, one made its way home

Spoiler

I love shadow plaid! Awesome pick-up, Spoo!

 

[grendel]

Wow... I guess this guy in Japan really wanted some lizard shoes:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/14080610839...OX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1562.l2649#ht_500wt_1415

 

[catside]

Good for you Grendel, but those shoes are possibly worth it to an enthusiast/collector.

 

[grendel]

Oh, sure, they're cool shoes. They just went for more than I expected.

 

[SpooPoker]



Shell. You should send to Spoo. 

I would make so much magic happen for those.

Wow... I guess this guy in Japan really wanted some lizard shoes:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/14080610839...OX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1562.l2649#ht_500wt_1415

Thats really, really great news. A consignor sent me a pair of lizard Nettletons. Look for them this Thursday.