My wife and I recently made a trip down to Middleburg, VA for the spring steeplechase races at Glenwood Park. She took this photo just after the final race of the day. Most of what I’m wearing was thrifted. Here’s the breakdown:
Thrifted Items
- 3-Button linen/wool sport coat by Huntington: $6.99 @ Salvation Army, Greenville, SC.
- Brooks Brothers 100% cotton button down: $9.99 @ Unique Thrift Store, Bronx, NY.
- Silk/Linen tie by Robert Jacobson for Rush Wilson Limited: $1.00 @ Salvation Army, Greenville, SC.
- Ralph Lauren 100% cotton plain front khakis with 1 and 3/4 inch cuffs: $8.00 @ The Nearly New Shop (Junior League), Greenville, SC.
- Total: $25.98
Retail Items
- Surcingle ribbon belt with cotton backing (SC Palmetto & Crescent Motif): $45.00 @ Rush Wilson Limited, Greenville, SC.
- Bean Boots from L.L. Bean: $89.00 ordered online.
- Scalia straw fedora from Dorfman Pacific Company: $49.00 from vendor @ Glenwood Park, Middleburg, VA.
- Total: $183.00

Well done! The “100% thrift store prep” is a game that my daughter and I also enjoy.
Thank you, Page! It’s terrific to find quality clothes at such low prices. I hope you and daughter continue to have many great finds on your thrift expeditions.