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Feb 08 2013

Burgundy Leather Jacket – Thrift

A couple weeks ago, I lucked out and found this leather jacket for $8 at a local thrift store in Orlando. For $8, you really can’t go wrong, but this was an exceptional buy for me because of the jacket’s versatility and unique color. There wasn’t a label or name brand attached to the jacket, but I was able to find a couple items online that are similar and on sale. Check it out!

Leather Jacket – (Forever 21 Mens $47, JCP $70, Asos)
GAP Short Sleeve Denim Button Up – Asos $40 (Long Sleeve: Similar, Similar)
Levi 511 Jeans – (Levi’s $34)
Vans Shoes – (Vans – On Sale $34)
Fossil Watch – Timex Close Match $44, Timex Similar $34-$37)

Burgundy Leather Jacket Thrift Kirk Chambers Brothers and Craft

Tagged Leather Jacket, Men, Style, Thrift, Thrift Shopping

Feb 01 2013

Wool Textured Cardigan – Thrift

Zac Chambers Brothers and Craft Thrift Ralph Lauren Cardigan

Gents, here is an epic thrift find by Zac. He picked up this vintage Ralph Lauren Cardigan for $6 at a small town thrift store this Winter and it has been making the rest of the brothers jealous ever since!

This style of cardigan became trendy again in the last few years. My favorite thing about it is the versatility. You can dress up in it or go casual (clearly Zac wears it while traveling through the land of Narnia!). These designs are still making appearances on the runway from NYC to Milan. This style won’t be going away any time soon.

Do you own one like it? Is it your style?

Here’s what he’s wearing (similar):

Cardigan - (INC International – $32.99, Ralph Lauren Shawl Cardigan, Ted Baker, Express, Avant Toi, True Religion) **Aside from the first link, which is a great deal, it was hard to find similar cardigans in an economic price range. My favorite are the first two, but check the rest out for inspiration!**
Slim Cargo Trousers – (John Varvatos – $100 , Michael Kors - $87, KR3W – $19.99-$26.99)
Accessories (ALDO – $15, J.Crew – $12, Zack – $24, ALDO beads – $12, Kenneth Cole Watch – $95)

Zac Chambers Brothers and Craft Thrift Ralph Lauren Cardigan

Photo Cred: Kirk Chambers of Brothers and Craft

Tagged Cardigan, Men, Polo, Ralph Lauren, Style, texture, Thrift, Zac

Oct 13 2012

$3 Suit…A Thrifty Gentleman

A few weeks ago Ryan and I walked into a thrift store not really expecting to find much. After looking around for about 10 minutes I came across this dark navy blue pin-stripe, wool suit. At first glance, I was pretty impressed with the flat front pants. It did have a bit of a musty smell, but a good dry clean usually takes care of that.

I tried it on without looking at the price. Surprisingly, it fit quite well. It still needed to be tailored, but I knew it had great potential.

We gathered the suit and a few other ties we liked and headed to the cashier. When I dropped the suit on the counter, the lady asked if $3 would be ok…and with a huge grin, I said “Absolutely!”

I ended up taking the suit to my friend Steve, who is an excellent tailor here in town.

So for $3 I now have an incredible suit for the Fall and Winter! (plus tailoring cost – this can vary by the tailor and mostly depends on how much work is needed).

Have you ever found a piece of clothing that might not have cost much, but it was of great value?

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