tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post3642867608381571407..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: Thrift shop: "I look incredible"Duchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-67720617364290672902013-05-07T13:15:20.103-04:002013-05-07T13:15:20.103-04:00In my hometown, Portland, Oregon, we have not just...In my hometown, Portland, Oregon, we have not just one but two plus-sized only resale shops. One has plus-sized women's clothing, the other has both men's and women's. I count this as a very lucky phenomenon. Kai Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13319136737099550784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-47583832741740846802013-05-03T16:29:46.766-04:002013-05-03T16:29:46.766-04:00I love that song!
I too, basically don't shop...I love that song!<br /><br />I too, basically don't shop in thrift stores... I tend to just shop in sales and outlet centres to keep costs down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-72147274690214881482013-05-03T12:46:27.440-04:002013-05-03T12:46:27.440-04:00I used to wear more vintage than I do now. Have a...I used to wear more vintage than I do now. Have a great 1950s era black suit that I used to wear in parts - the jacket and skirt never seemed to fit me at the same time, which was probably a good thing. I can't seem to part with it even though I haven't worn either piece in years.<br /><br />Love, love, love "Thrift Shop" - so funny! Love the messages Macklemore is presenting about consumerism and gay marriage.LunaStitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18148358880396801009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-961483862346029752013-05-02T17:53:24.499-04:002013-05-02T17:53:24.499-04:00Pam: Come back anytime!
lagatta: There are always...Pam: Come back anytime!<br /><br />lagatta: There are always cats in the window there. I think most old things look best on the young!<br /><br />hostess: Many of the vintage stores here are indistinguishable from the coolest boutiques.<br /><br />Gretchen: I think they are best for the young who can rock nearly anything.<br /><br />materfamilias: That's exactly what I think. And as one of my native Montréaler friends says, "This is a city where people will put their entire paycheque on their backs."<br /><br />frugal: I find it hard to believe another human could possible have your karma. <br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-74405434259674965882013-05-02T13:03:02.601-04:002013-05-02T13:03:02.601-04:00In my grad school days, I worked in a vintage shop...In my grad school days, I worked in a vintage shop and also worked thrift stores to find things to sell. Stressful times! Interestingly, I've never worn vintage; I always felt like a clown! <br /><br />I find tons of current stuff here--lots of nouveau riche (more accurately, upper-middle class) in the next town. Come on down.frugalscholarhttp://frugalscholar.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-8353833711468259172013-05-02T11:04:48.333-04:002013-05-02T11:04:48.333-04:00So would you infer from this that there's a te...So would you infer from this that there's a tendency in Montreal for women to buy more carefully -- quality pieces that they then hang onto for longer so that the thrift shops and consignment stores have much less coming in? Or do you have another theory?<br />Your writing, your photos -- and that video! -- make this such a fun post today. Thank you!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-44614156638533709072013-05-02T11:01:21.634-04:002013-05-02T11:01:21.634-04:00You are fortunate to have multiple thrift shops to...You are fortunate to have multiple thrift shops to peruse - we have a couple consignment stores, and a few thrifts, but the stuff overall is schlock. You can hunt through shops in Alexandria or Washington with better success, but it is a day-long effort, and I'm not really interested in acquiring much, so it's an effort I'll do with my teens. If I luck into something (a pair of Cole-Haan loafers, an Italian turtleneck sweater), great, but I'm not seeking anything any more.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01924951632694536923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-15637097595357551252013-05-02T10:02:26.601-04:002013-05-02T10:02:26.601-04:00We have only a handful if thrift shops and their o...We have only a handful if thrift shops and their offerings are varied some days there is a bounty and others it is quite dreary. The consignment shops have better quality garments and accessories but the prices are much higher. <br />It looks to me like your shops are much better at showcasing their stuff!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-7765442176427172732013-05-02T09:59:44.062-04:002013-05-02T09:59:44.062-04:00L'Arterie is also involved in cat rescue.
I ...L'Arterie is also involved in cat rescue. <br /><br />I have found decent, not out-of-style clothing at charity shops and church bazaars, but it is rue that there is a lot of démodé stuff there, even at churches and charities in upscale neighbourhoods, and some old things simply look cuter ... on young things. <br /><br />I've had more luck with jewellery, scarves and other accessories. Don't forget the "Raspberry Béret" (Prince)...lagatta à montréalhttp://www.montrealcyclechic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-17475228607289696622013-05-02T09:44:02.987-04:002013-05-02T09:44:02.987-04:00What a fun entry today! What a fun entry today! Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12756033682201519150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-49910847821456948512013-05-02T08:21:19.662-04:002013-05-02T08:21:19.662-04:00I love Montreal! It is at the top of my favorite ...I love Montreal! It is at the top of my favorite cities in the world. I hope to return someday and I will hit thrift shops!Pam @ over50feeling40https://www.blogger.com/profile/15271159201006142602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-68577361554457306572013-05-02T07:24:28.073-04:002013-05-02T07:24:28.073-04:00I like that video too! I like that video too! RoseAGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01360864547510178832noreply@blogger.com