The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[green_machine]

all thrifted or made by me.

BB jacket
BB shirt
hermes tie (not loving the knot it makes on my long torso)
hand rolled pocket square made from an old canali shirt i thrifted
polo belt
BB pants
Unknown shell cordovan saddles

 

[woodchuck312]

well, then i got enough thumbs to justify it. i'm happy. but what's more, i don't ask for, or dress for, the approval of conformists. it's up to the individual, so if any of you like an aspect of my taste,- like it! do we like people who dress their own way? or do we like Haters with nothing to add. Place your bets now...... BANZAI !!!!!!!!

@eazye : meh, for you it's personal,just jumpin in for lolz. grow up. and get some taste. and a pair.

I got some size 5 huggies in the nursery if ya need anymore.

 

[That1Kid]

^^^^^ Those shoes!!!

 

[eazye]

Just to show I'm a good sport, here's what I'm wearing today:
RL Rugby "Trialmaster" type waxed cotton jacket on it's first outing, thrifted
Uniqlo tee shirt, thrifted
J Crew sweatshirt, from Ian
Levis, retail
Rag & Bone suede "Officer" boot, 50% off retail through my place of employment

 

[TJGent87]

@eazye nice outfit, glad it seems to finally be warming up for you.
@size 38R your outfit isn't my personal taste but I guess if it makes you happy cool. We just can't get offended at another constructive criticism, anything else is just mean. Now let's carry on with the thrift finds!!

Although I must admit I got a good laugh out of @woodchuck312 comment.

 

[woodchuck312]

@eazye nice outfit, glad it seems to finally be warming up for you.
@size 38R your outfit isn't my personal taste but I guess if it makes you happy cool. We just can't get offended at another constructive criticism, anything else is just mean. Now let's carry on with the thrift finds!!

Although I must admit I got a good laugh out of @woodchuck312 comment.

No harm intended with my comment either, its all in good fun as I dress like Fueco most days minus the sandals lol

 

[eazye]



@eazye nice outfit, glad it seems to finally be warming up for you.
@size 38R your outfit isn't my personal taste but I guess if it makes you happy cool. We just can't get offended at another constructive criticism, anything else is just mean. Now let's carry on with the thrift finds!!

Although I must admit I got a good laugh out of @woodchuck312 comment.

Actually, after I stepped outside, I realized that I was way under dressed. 21 degrees out but feels like 5.

 

[size 38R]

i'm surprised that you guys can't tell an orphan from a s/c. ask Brianpore, i got it from him. it's not an orphan,

gringo and eazy know jack. and scmidt? it's ok. you need more time. not mad. but not going to explain why i wear my fits to suit my work environment, local fashions. and climate. -Again.

@schmidtdalton13 if you are goind to learn here, make sure it's from guys who can tell the difference between a s/c and an orphan.

Let's learn what makes an s/c different :

1. Patch pockets...


Check.

2. if "Casual", a un-structured and un-lined construction

Check. (and single vented)
3.A too-crazy for a whole- suit pattern, and informal buttons.


Check. (those are not just stripes, but stitching)
4. A tag indicating it is a s/c, not an orphan.


Wow! it's a s/c!!

-Now that Gringo And Eazy have learned how to tell what a sports coat looks like, they can learn more and maybe even contribute.

 

[Brianpore]

Quote:

Thank you Green_machine. I appreciate your help--all of it.

It hurts, but I needed to know.

I am girl, so I will blow you a kiss for your help.

This is my first time on this site and the other site that I participate in refused to help me.

ITS A GIRL!!

 

[size 38R]

It was lost on me that this was a single outfit...I thought it was two separate ensembles, i.e.: jeans with a vest and boots (OK), and a suit with vest and tie (also OK). Other than that, no comment from me since I'm a nudist and have no fashion sense...

Basically it is the fit you described, vest,tie, and jeans. and the fit when i put on an s/c. and i like that you do not jump on the bandwagon. Props.

@TJGent87 and @woodchuck312 no problems. i had a little laugh too.

just Gringo was trawling for a fight, and eazye saw a chance to join in. nvm. as many of you guys know, i'm a good guy, but will fight at the drop of a beer glass.

my core is workwear, 1920's to 1930's influenced. so i ask myself, "what would a guy from that time buy, if shopping in a modern retail store???" down to the facial hair and tweed cap. (not pictured) + no way in hell i'm wearing aldens and flannels in 3ft of snow, and walking on ice. function over fashion. and i would not change for anybody. my taste is not for everybody, nor is fueco's or eazye's. but at least give me cred for the time and effort i put in to my fits, and determination to be myself.

 

[SpooPoker]

The journey to the 100,000th post in this thread is tumultuous, akin to navigating a boat from Italy to Switzerland through rogue waves.

Though, if everyone thrifted some Lemmon714s, I think it would all come out looking like loro piana cashmere.

Speaking of loro piana cashmere....

 

[eazye]

It may be a SC, but it's pinstriped =FAIL

Not that I've ever seen patch pocket unlined suit coats.

 

[SpooPoker]

No cashmere left behind

 

[gringodaddy]

I never referred to the jacket as an orphan. Those were your friends in the streetwear/denim thread that also thought your fit was garbage.
You've gotten so much negative criticism from so many sources you've gotten confused.

 

[Fueco]

Thrift fit, get off my lawn edition...