Thrifting in cities where residents actually scour stores regularly can be difficult. Often, most things are picked over or the owner of the store is very aware that for certain items pricing high is OK because someone will justify the spend. For this reason, I try to avoid some of the more well known upscale thrift stores or antique shops unless I happen to find something I cannot live without. I also tend to pick what I like or what fits well vs something I know is valuable only because of brand.
Two weeks ago I was running errands in Queen Anne and saw lots of clothing being hung in the window of storefront and popped in to check out what they had. It turned out to be a neighborhood rummage sale that wasn't open yet, however the lovely ladies there let me browse before opening for public shopping. I purchased these two dresses with the intention of resizing them and wearing them for Spring.
My favorite find there is actually being sent to a certain New Yorker for his birthday. This vintage military officer's coat was in fantastic condition and I couldn't pass up giving it to a war history buff.
To those of you patient enough to sift through stores to find something special, happy thifting!
BR
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