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Antonia · Jul 20th, 2009, 09:17 PM

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Antonia · Jul 20th, 2009, 09:22 PM

^^This coat is for petit women but it actually looks really nice as a 3/4 sleeve coat....very Audrey Hepburn. I'm going to buy long leather gloves to wear with it. I'm not a fur person either so that bothers me a little but at least it's not the whole coat.

kweenovharts · Oct 19th, 2009, 04:10 PM

WOW!! That is a steal!!

Perfect Day · Oct 19th, 2009, 04:12 PM

That coat is fabulous!!!!!!!!

kellilicious · Oct 19th, 2009, 04:53 PM

I'm a thrift store virgin too. Think I'll start going as well. Funny thing, I googled "thrift stores" in my zip code and "Old Navy" came up!

tillie46 · Oct 20th, 2009, 12:10 PM

I love nothing better than a good bargain, and I'd love to dig around in thrift stores, but I find that it bothers my allergies. I can't stop sneezing.........maybe because the stores are a little musty!

Jeneen · Oct 20th, 2009, 12:30 PM

Thanks for this thread - I am going to try some thrifting on Friday - I am on a tight budget, but need some new things for fall and winter.

Tips are appreciated - keep them coming.

eli · Oct 21st, 2009, 08:42 PM

I'm a thrift store virgin too. I found a vintage Lillie Rubin coat for $1 at goodwill last week. I also found a kate spade bag for $5, looks real but I will need to post it to confirm authenticity. Thursdays are dollar days at Goodwill.

Vintage Leather · Oct 21st, 2009, 10:05 PM

Be patient, and know what sort of things you are looking for.

I don't tend to shop for clothes at thrift stores, but I'm always on the lookout for vintage jewelry, scarves, glassware and sterling. Know what the good stuff looks like so that you can pick it out much more quickly.

A foolish statement perhaps, but I've found Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrille glass at a charity shop for $0.97-$5. Two other people were standing next to me, one picked it up and put it down. I picked it up, checked all the markings, and made my way to the door!

It depends on your area.

I'd look in a shop in an area right on the outskirts of a very wealthy area - or for shops near where many retired people live.

LulaMaeBarnes · Oct 21st, 2009, 11:04 PM

Keep your mind open to garage sales too. Look for ones that state 'designer' clothing in the ads. Be far warned that a lot of people seem to think the Gap and Ann Taylor are designer apparently. Once in awhile you'll hit the jackpot. Few weeks ago I found a Marc Jacobs dress for $5.

lelgin · Oct 21st, 2009, 11:36 PM

I just started shopping at Buffalo Exchange. They aren't the cheapest but I found the most amazing jacket there for $20.

annemerrick · Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:50 PM

^^BE is my favorite. Pics of the jacket??

Jul 20th, 2009, 09:22 PM	#32
Antonia Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,861	^^This coat is for petit women but it actually looks really nice as a 3/4 sleeve coat....very Audrey Hepburn. I'm going to buy long leather gloves to wear with it. I'm not a fur person either so that bothers me a little but at least it's not the whole coat.
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Oct 19th, 2009, 04:10 PM	#33
kweenovharts OP HeCallsMe♔Princess♔ Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Sunny Southern California Posts: 114	WOW!! That is a steal!!
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Oct 19th, 2009, 04:12 PM	#34
Perfect Day Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 356	That coat is fabulous!!!!!!!!
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Oct 20th, 2009, 12:10 PM	#36
tillie46 Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,758	I love nothing better than a good bargain, and I'd love to dig around in thrift stores, but I find that it bothers my allergies. I can't stop sneezing.........maybe because the stores are a little musty!
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Oct 20th, 2009, 12:30 PM	#37
Jeneen Member Joined: Feb 2009 Location: up in the gym workin on my fitness Posts: 2,758	Thanks for this thread - I am going to try some thrifting on Friday - I am on a tight budget, but need some new things for fall and winter. Tips are appreciated - keep them coming.
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Oct 19th, 2009, 04:53 PM	#35
kellilicious Bagaholic Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 146	I'm a thrift store virgin too. Think I'll start going as well. Funny thing, I googled "thrift stores" in my zip code and "Old Navy" came up!

Oct 21st, 2009, 08:42 PM	#38
eli Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 13	I'm a thrift store virgin too. I found a vintage Lillie Rubin coat for $1 at goodwill last week. I also found a kate spade bag for $5, looks real but I will need to post it to confirm authenticity. Thursdays are dollar days at Goodwill.
eli Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 13

Oct 21st, 2009, 10:05 PM	#39
Vintage Leather Dreamer and Shopper Joined: Jan 2007 Location: US Posts: 755	Be patient, and know what sort of things you are looking for. I don't tend to shop for clothes at thrift stores, but I'm always on the lookout for vintage jewelry, scarves, glassware and sterling. Know what the good stuff looks like so that you can pick it out much more quickly. A foolish statement perhaps, but I've found Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrille glass at a charity shop for $0.97-$5. Two other people were standing next to me, one picked it up and put it down. I picked it up, checked all the markings, and made my way to the door! It depends on your area. I'd look in a shop in an area right on the outskirts of a very wealthy area - or for shops near where many retired people live.
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Oct 21st, 2009, 11:04 PM	#40
LulaMaeBarnes Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: US Posts: 2,052	Keep your mind open to garage sales too. Look for ones that state 'designer' clothing in the ads. Be far warned that a lot of people seem to think the Gap and Ann Taylor are designer apparently. Once in awhile you'll hit the jackpot. Few weeks ago I found a Marc Jacobs dress for $5.
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Oct 21st, 2009, 11:36 PM	#41
lelgin Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,609	I just started shopping at Buffalo Exchange. They aren't the cheapest but I found the most amazing jacket there for $20.
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:50 PM	#42
annemerrick Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Desperately Seeking Deals Posts: 5,293	^^BE is my favorite. Pics of the jacket??
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