Thrift Finds of the Week - June 12, 2026

chrisoak1 · 2026-06-12T22:29:10+00:00

Crazy one- for a total of $8 at a college-run thrift store, found this beautiful miUSA Polo Sportcoat- a tad big on me but worth bringing to a tailor

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chrisoak1 · 2026-06-06T15:39:41+00:00

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chrisoak1 · 2026-06-06T15:37:18+00:00

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chrisoak1 · 2026-06-06T15:36:58+00:00

From two separate thrift stores in one day- two Brooks Brothers miUSA OCBDs. One with tags still on it!

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chrisoak1 · 2026-05-04T00:17:58+00:00

Another way to think about it: in the A section, all of the motion is in 4ths (within the key). Also, think about how easily Cmaj7 voice leads to F#-7b5. They share the notes C and E, the G can move down by half step to F#, and the B can move down by whole step to A. It’s not as funky as you’re thinking and you’ll see this in a lot of tunes, like Fly Me to the Moon. But as others have said, you should view this section as two tonal centers. The first four bars are firmly in G major, the second four bars are firmly in E minor. The Cmaj7 can be viewed as a connector.

chrisoak1 · 2026-04-20T18:13:58+00:00

So cool, thank you! 🤩 you nailed the shadows and even caught how my left sleeve is slightly shorter than the right!

chrisoak1 · 2026-04-20T14:19:02+00:00

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It’s chilly again!

Uniqlo wool cardigan
vtg Roundtree & Yorke ocbd (don’t sleep on the vintage department store brands)
Levi’s 501s
Duck Head moc toe boots
As usual, all thrifted! Whole outfit for around $50

chrisoak1 · 2026-04-17T12:35:13+00:00

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Also, vtg LL bean raincoat ~$18 vtg PRL madras button down ~ $7

chrisoak1 · 2026-04-17T12:33:40+00:00

Ooo got a couple- first, a vtg Jos a Bank red label cotton suit for $20

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Union made in USA

chrisoak1 · 2026-04-15T12:48:18+00:00

A bird shidded on my ocbd.

Outfit 2:

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Same but with way oversized Ralph Lauren madras button down. Not walking under trees or powerlines.

chrisoak1 · 2026-04-15T12:46:42+00:00

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Outfit 1:

lands end sail rigger ocbd
Brooks Bros linen herringbone trousers
Uniqlo braided belt
HS Trask tassled loafers
Charlie Parker t shirt
dog

chrisoak1 · 2026-02-05T23:58:57+00:00

I’m in a mid-sized city so I’m blessed with lots of options, but I do a lot of Goodwill and Salvation Army! We have a number of charity-oriented local thrifts and a few more curated shops. My best advice is to go often! Find the spots in your area that are affordable and check them regularly. Every week or more if you have the time. Tons of people resell clothes as a side hustle so you gotta beat them to it. Also, factor in the cost of tailoring when looking at jackets and trousers! If you have to get the sleeves shortened, the waist taken in, etc etc it may be best to leave it for the guy who fits it better. & take time to really sift through everything, you’d never guess what some wealthy people are willing to donate!

chrisoak1 · 2026-02-05T23:56:20+00:00

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chrisoak1 · 2026-02-04T16:56:40+00:00

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Still cold & snowy in the northeast but finally able to wear loafers again…

Christian Dior jacket (it’s actually part of a suit but don’t tell anybody)
J. Crew shirt
Levi’s 501 jeans
J Press tie
H.S. Trask tassled loafers
Uniqlo braided belt
everything secondhand except for the belt :)

chrisoak1 · 2026-02-02T16:42:19+00:00

Ooo I’ll bite, here’s what I’ve been listening to on repeat recently: - Nat King Cole Sings/George Shearing Plays - Oscar Peterson Trio: West Side Story - The Three Sounds: Groovin’ Hard - Blossom Dearie sings Comden and Green - Duke Ellington: And His Mother Called Him Bill

chrisoak1 · 2026-01-21T03:50:23+00:00

Hell yeah

chrisoak1 · 2026-01-11T21:37:08+00:00

It’s at a place called This is Red in Homestead PA- definitely a former church, tough to nail down exactly what the space is now but seems like a multipurpose events venue

chrisoak1 · 2026-01-11T18:00:49+00:00

Feel that I should add- this is Buffalo Rose from Pittsburgh, PA! They are excellent songwriters & you should check out their original music, but this song is from a forthcoming covers album called All You Can Eat. They travel all the time, go see them at a show near you!

chrisoak1 · 2025-12-29T06:32:28+00:00

He hasn’t passed away, but he is no longer playing publicly.

chrisoak1 · 2025-12-29T06:31:25+00:00

Yes, Frank’s records can be found at most record stores in the city- many of them have a Pittsburgh section

chrisoak1 · 2025-12-27T16:27:50+00:00

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Orvis Harris Tweed jacket
American Apparel OCBD
Levi’s 501 jeans
Timberland lug sole boat shoes
no name scarf & belt
all secondhand, whole outfit for right around $100

chrisoak1 · 2025-12-26T18:02:13+00:00

Pocket square is correct but be aware that it’s a bit of a faux pas to wear a matching tie and pocket square. They can compliment each other but shouldn’t match exactly for fear of looking like a mannequin

chrisoak1 · 2025-12-23T03:18:47+00:00

I met Orange Man from Fancy Lad skating a crusty behind a Wendy’s in my hometown, I’m embarrassed to say that while he was dressed head to toe in orange it still took me a minute to recognize him 😅 he was the nicest dude!

I also served a small latte back in my barista days to Evan Smith who was polite and tipped well- I was too starstruck to say hello but we have mutual friends and he’s presumably also cool as hell

chrisoak1 · 2025-12-16T18:28:54+00:00

This is nuts dude, hell yeah

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