My wife shops at thrift stores and sometime consignment stores and find some good deals and prices. Being 4’ 6" , there is a lot she can look at to think about buying.
Years ago, I needed an outfit for a swing dance held in an aircraft hanger where they kept a B-17. At the time, period clothing was generally not something you could buy new. Luckily, I have small feet – because 70+ year-old-pumps are TINY.
One of my favorite sweaters came from a thrift shop. And I have a coworker who wears these beautifully coordinated outfits, all made of clothes that she gets from Goodwill.
I am retired in my early 60’s. I hardly ever buy clothes (just socks and underwear). All other clothes are given to me to pass along to charities so I can claim the taxes. I take some that fit me first, or I buy them at Goodwill. Yes eaven millionares buy at Goddwill. I love reading Poorcraft!!
True story: Our local Rotary Club has these used clothes sales regularly, often clothes the members don´t use anymore. One of the ladies produced a perfectly good mink coat, and was bought by another of the ladies for just 100 Mexican Pesos (about 5 Dlls), just because she was ashamed to pay the 10 pesos it would cost if put together with all the other clothes. Personally I would put it on Ebay or something and donate the profits to the club.
Deja Moo about 7 years ago
At consignment shops and thrift stores you can sometimes find clothes with the tags still on them, that have never been worn!
Cronkers McGee Premium Member about 7 years ago
My wife shops at thrift stores and sometime consignment stores and find some good deals and prices. Being 4’ 6" , there is a lot she can look at to think about buying.
aunt granny about 7 years ago
The last dress I bought was made of very thick real silk — for five dollars. A very large price tag was still attached.
Strawberry Hellcat: Gair I gall, ffon I’r anghall about 7 years ago
Years ago, I needed an outfit for a swing dance held in an aircraft hanger where they kept a B-17. At the time, period clothing was generally not something you could buy new. Luckily, I have small feet – because 70+ year-old-pumps are TINY.
Jayneknox about 7 years ago
One of my favorite sweaters came from a thrift shop. And I have a coworker who wears these beautifully coordinated outfits, all made of clothes that she gets from Goodwill.
Robert Nowall Premium Member about 7 years ago
I’ve bought one suit in the last forty years. Of course I haven’t gone to many things that required a suit to be worn.
donut reply about 7 years ago
I am retired in my early 60’s. I hardly ever buy clothes (just socks and underwear). All other clothes are given to me to pass along to charities so I can claim the taxes. I take some that fit me first, or I buy them at Goodwill. Yes eaven millionares buy at Goddwill. I love reading Poorcraft!!
nailer Premium Member about 7 years ago
True story: Our local Rotary Club has these used clothes sales regularly, often clothes the members don´t use anymore. One of the ladies produced a perfectly good mink coat, and was bought by another of the ladies for just 100 Mexican Pesos (about 5 Dlls), just because she was ashamed to pay the 10 pesos it would cost if put together with all the other clothes. Personally I would put it on Ebay or something and donate the profits to the club.