It must have been months since I last visited a thrift shop. Almost always, it is the unexpected visits that yield little treasures.
This particular trip has rewarded me with a wonderful range of patterns and fabrics, starting with this faded army green shirt with diamond clusters of little specks. There is still some sheen left to it. I also love the pointy collar.
The second shirt I got comes in a delicate cotton weave.
Reminds me of blankets, and weirdly, tire tracks. Spread collar also works well. The good thing about such loung-ey and flowing fabric on shirts is that you don't have to tuck them in, and they also look well unbuttoned with a tank underneath.
The following two ties were a surprise. Was supposed to have left but suddenly noticed the rack near the shop entrance.
More than the paintbrush pattern, I love the mesh weave.
Up close the second tie looks quite similar.
Except there are polka dots instead of holes, and cool emblems in rows — a wholesome touch to an otherwise uneventful pattern, or even color combination.
These last two items I got since my Bosquejo pouches are running out. Will have these cut up and reworked with string. I know, a pity. This first one is the back portion of an old kimono.
This one is an obi. And I'm one happy bee.