I hit the big Three (Goodwill, Salvation Army & St. Vincent) here in Seattle at first and bought stretchy knits at first. But since I live in Microsoftland, where their rich employees live in certain neighborhoods near the campuses, I started going to those places where I'd get high-quality, expensive items, many with the tags still on, never worn, and picked up gorgeous separates for a few bucks. My biggest scores were things I could never afford, like Burberry coats and cocktail dresses, wool slacks and designer labels. I still have a lot of them after 10 to 15 years of wear. I love to eat and I definitely have an eating disorder, but I think I'm more addicted to fashion. These tony places also had gorgeous shoes and bags so as I got thin, I got really gussied up. Even 100% cotton separates have some give to them, so I could buy a 12 when I was still a 14, and I'd eventually under-grow It. I still hit the thrift shops instead of department stores because it's shocking the beautiful things people toss out unworn, including lingerie (no panties though... I always buy new), gowns, fabulous sleepwear and sweaters.
I like vintage fashion so I also found a LOT of fantastic things on eBay, including a 1929 Hart-Marx tuxedo jacket with tails! Love wearing it over my Levi's!
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