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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 27, 1982)
How to look real chic on the cheap BANANA SPLIT SALE Buy 1 at the regular price^ and get the second’' for a penny Wednesday September 29 13th & Hilyard BY JOAN HERMAN If rising tuitions have prevent ed students from buying that new school wardrobe, the next wisest thing to do is invest in some used clothes Students don't have to shop at Saks Fifth Avenue or Bloomingdales to look like a million bucks, and what used clothes may lack in the crisp feel of new fabric, they more than make up for in char acter and price — especially in price There are chic or attractive clothes in second-hand cloth ing stores, all it takes to run across a "find'' is some luck, imagination, and perseverance Eugene is unique for cities of its size in that it offers a wide variety of used clothing stores from which to pick and choose From frilly Victorian-era bloomers to funky punk fash ions of today, all tastes are ac commodated in the used cloth ing stores. In addition to offering quality clothing at affordable prices, many used clothing stores also take consignments, another bonus that one can't get by shopping at conventional cloth ing stores. Here is a sampling of some of Eugene's second hand clothing stores: Boogie Blues, 342 W Eighth Ave , Noon to 6 p.m , Monday through Saturday. Both vintage (1900-1959) and contemporary fashions for the entire family, some very unique, all in good condition and reasonably priced Natural fibers only — no polyesters Brass Hanger, 50 E 25th (off Willamette St .) 485-6631, 10 a m to 5:30 p m , Tuesday through Saturday Owner Christina Friberg says her goal is to "provide top quality used women's clothing " She has succeeded Contemporary fashions for professionals as well as students (including many designer labels such as Calvin Klein and Gloria Vander bilt) combined with excellent prices, make this store worth visiting Kristen's Consignment Shop, 1689 Pearl St.. 683-7066, 11 r a m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday Kristen Weber's new business of contemporary men's and women's used cloth ing is full of "finds,” with a wide selection of $5 skirts and $7 pants — including many de signer labels, all of excellent quality Natural fibers only Old Friends, 1128-A Alder St.. 345-1414, 10 a m to 5:30 pm, Monday through Saturday Black satin and lace dresses keep company with contempor ary cotton and wool fashions for men and women All are in ex cellent condition and many ex emplify the latest fashion styles Only one block from campus Puttin' On the Ritz, 1639 E. 19th Ave , 343-8938, 11 a m to 5:30 pm, Monday through Sat urday. Gorgeous, well-pre served men's and women's vin tage fashions at slightly higher prices (compared to other used clothing stores) Natural fibers only, including silks and rayons The men's section is full of crisp cotton shirts; the women's sec tion has a good selection of soft, wool sweaters fresh from the 1950's and early 1960 s Rags To Riches, 360 E 11th Ave , 344-7039, 10 a m to 6 p.m., Monday through Satur day Owner Gayle Hutchinson's thriving seven-year-old busi ness caters to working women as well as to students There are some vintage fashions, but mainly contemporary men s and women s clothing. All are in excellent condition at reasona ble prices Natural fibers only. Satin Roses, 347 W Fifth Ave , 343-4336, 11:30 a m to 5 p m , Monday through Satur day Some vintage, but mainly contemporary, no-frills clothing for the entire family Natural fibers only Starting Over, 1087 Wil lamette St., 343-1413. 11 a m to 6 pm, Monday through Satur day Trendy clothes of excellent quality and price fill Vikki Chap man's store, located on the downtown mall Beautiful silk blazers ($20.) wool tweed jack ets, and lots of blue jeans round out this unusually fashionable second hand store of mostly women's clothing. Party Pictures Are Just '*c One Hour Your nearby FOTO FLASH STORE offers the New process that develops quality color prints in just One Hour! $1.29 OFF our everyday regular low price 5 on all color print film (110, 126, 135) with this £ coupon. Limit to one roll per coupon per g customer, additional rolls at regular price. Not £ valid with any other special offer. C-41 w g processing only. Offer expires October 8, 1982. 8 EUGENE’S QUALITY 1-HOUR PHOTOFINISHER! 18th and Willamette St. 484-6116 M-F 8-6 Sat. 10-5 Master Charge and Visa welcome. HrArmn Hailu PmaraM Street Merchants. 671 E 13th Ave , (in the courtyard.) 343-2108, 11:30 a m to 5:30 p m., Monday through Satur day Day Rogers unique store is filled with weird, garish clothing for those daring to be different From black satin smoking jack ets to sparkly mini skirts, many old and new styles make Street Merchants a must see ’ store It's not surprising that this is a popular Halloween costume store, as well Don t forget the Salvation Army. 451 W 11th Ave, 343-3341,9 30a m to 5:30p m., Monday through Saturday: St Vincent de Paul, 110 E 11th Ave , 344-2115. 9:30 am to 5.30 pm. 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