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The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

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Not what I was hoping to find, but at Goodwill yesterday I found two shirts tagged with 22" neck sizes. I compared the neck opening with some nearby shirts and it looks like they really are that big.
 

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is anyone familiar with the brand Bartex? found an interesting silk, tartan tie in a SA here in switzerland. made in france. thanks.
 

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Originally Posted by caseyfud
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Not what I was hoping to find, but at Goodwill yesterday I found two shirts tagged with 22" neck sizes. I compared the neck opening with some nearby shirts and it looks like they really are that big.

its the latest design, its called the family shirt. only 1 needed per family
 

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Originally Posted by Digmenow
Ralph Lauren blue label,

I agree that the shirts are usually crap (unless custom fit), but PRL suits and SC's have been great for me (made in Italy)

I'm sure you know this, but wanted to help our new friend
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Originally Posted by noobizor
Just decided to order a can of Barbour's DIY wax and wax my own damn blazer. Will reduce the size of my "needs money" pile.
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JoAnn Fabrics and similar stores sell kits with a few extra tools that make really smooth DIY alterations. Definitely made for men haha and usually only cost $12-20 but will last awhile.
 

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Found a Burberry suit jacket. They didn't have the matching pants though. Suit is too big for me too, hopefully it can be tailored to my size.
 

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Originally Posted by Nick623
Found a Burberry suit jacket. They didn't have the matching pants though. Suit is too big for me too, hopefully it can be tailored to my size.

I wouldn't recommend it - if the jacket is truly too big (not just needing a little taking in at the waist) you're talking about a pretty expensive job. Most SC would not be worth the investment, an orphan suit coat almost certainly not. Keep watching, eventually something that fits will pop up.
 

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Originally Posted by 951socal
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haha, sounds like its worth giving a shot, one of those makes sense as you try it, curse at it, come back re read what you wrote and then understand it type things

thank you, i will definitely try this on the weekend after finals


does this help?
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I came across a handsome, clean, straight, unwrinkled and lightly used 46R Hickey Freeman Canterbury SC today. Just too big for me so I left it (hidden but easy to get to) but perhaps just right for someone who's looking to trade a 41R Brooks Brothers SC! Did I mention that it is fully canvassed? I could swing back by and pick it up if...
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