Bargains at Re-Fine Clothier

By weeklyvolcano on January 23, 2009

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Re-Fine Re-Fine Clothier, on the bottom level of Sanford and Son Antiques, is "aimed mostly toward business ladies," says Nanette Colby, the owner. I asked her what her favorite pieces were, and I was glad to see that she pointed to my favorite from my brief glance-around, a green, wool Lilli Ann vintage coat with a mink collar for $145. I also loved the second coat she pulled out, a long, red wool Ellen Tracy coat with gold buttons for $25.

All tall boots are $20, and I love the leather ones with big bows on the side. Vintage Pendleton suits on display are so darn cool, and the lingerie section is adorable. "I have a big thing for vintage lingerie," Colby explains.

"My store is mostly upper-end designer and vintage," Colby says. Brands like Nordstrom, Banana Republic and Ann Taylor are all prevalent.

Re-Fine Clothier is having a four-week sale, with a theme of rebellion against Valentine's Day (read the flier, it's very amusing). Jan. 21-25 â€" everything black is 10 percent off. Jan. 28-Feb. 1 â€" everything green is 15 percent off. Feb. 4-8 everything red is 20 percent off. Feb. 11-15 everything is 25 percent off.

Sanford and Son is a fun place to spend a day, with Re-Fine Clothier only one of the great vendors. Why have I never been in there before?

[Re-Fine Clothier, Middle Floor Merchants, Sanford and Son Antiques, 743 Broadway, Tacoma, 253.272.0334]

LINK: Weekly Volcano’s Bargain Guide is Feb. 5. Details here.