*** I almost never buy clothing at thrift shops, but, I might make an exception for a couple loose fitting (on me) slightly worn light color short sleeve shirts.***
I absolutely shop the thrift stores for garden tops. Everything gets torn or very used within a season. If I can keep an item for 3 years, I consider that a terrific use of money. I prefer cotton or cotton blends for yard work.
I wish we had a Goodwill Outlet store near here - maybe it’s the management, but the Goodwill store over in Paducah, back when I was there, had only VERY nice clothing, and I have plenty of good clothing. It’s just not stuff I’d wear for outside work. Plus, it was at least 75% women’s clothing and I’m not one of “those” guys. Still, I could try the St. Vicent DePaul store, I suppose, and there’s a “The Thrift Shop” over in Metropolis, IL too, but the last time I went by there it was closed, out of normally very limited operation anyway (just Th. - Sat.). I prolly should get their phone # and call ahead B4 spending as much on gas as the work clothes, and finding a closed store!