Needless to say, Alden’s attitude and behavior in this sketch are NOT preppy. He’s a spoiled brat, who lords his … More
Month: September 2011
Nearly All Thrift Store Combination
Thrifting starts to get interesting once you’ve assembled the backbone of your wardrobe. Then you can begin trying different combinations … More
Of A Crocodile In The Wrong Place
Izod items have been turning up in a lot of thrift stores lately. Today I came across one of their sweaters … More
Brooks Brothers 100% Camel Hair Sport Coat
This is one of several Brooks Brothers 3-button, sack cut sport coats I purchased recently at a local thrift store. … More
How Preppies Parse Language
From the film Metropolitan (1990) directed by Whit Stillman: Interestingly, Averell Harriman did not make the prep pantheon in The … More
Shetland Wool Argyle Sweater From L.L. Bean
Each Monday at Unique Thrift Store in Riverdale, NY is Customer Appreciation Day – all items are 25% off the … More
Nautical Flag Belt and Ribbon Belt
I found a really great nautical flag belt for just $4.99 at Unique Thift Store in Riverdale, NY. The belt … More
Vineyard Vines Tote
My wife and I were at an estate sale in New Canaan, CT a few weeks ago. She found a … More
The Beach Boys – Buttoned Down in the 60s
100% Lambswool Tartan Plaid Scarf by Locharron
Looking ahead to cooler weather, I’ve been trying to find good deals on wool sweaters and scarves. After weeding out all … More
Brooks Brothers Bow Tie at Columbia U
I was on the upper west side of NYC this morning and stumbled upon a terrific shop: Columbia U Consignment at … More
Khakis Embroidered With Tennis Racquets
On a recent trip to Greenville, SC to visit family, I had a chance to scout some of the local … More
Dirty Buck Oxford for Fall/Winter
Another find at Unique Thrift Store in Riverdale, NY was a pair of dirty bucks. These suede shoes with brick … More
Brooks Brothers Glen Plaid Sport Coat
I bought a Brooks Brothers glen plaid sport coat at the Housing Works Thrift Shop (143 W. 17th Street in … More
Angel Street Thrift Shop – NYC
Angel Street Thrift Stop on 118 W. 17th Street in New York City is a gem. They sell a wide … More