Frugal options for merino wool clothing?

3 years ago by Venutian Spring to c/frugal

I am looking to get some more comfortable clothes for traveling and purchased a Merino wool T-shirt and boxer briefs (I've used Merino wool socks for a while already). Merino wool clothing is super expensive and I don't want to spend upwards of $80 on a shirt. Do you have any recommendations for a frugal alternative?

OhYeahThat 3 points 3 years ago

Costco had a couple merino wool shirts last winter that I snapped up I think they were around $19. They sold out pretty quick, so hopefully they'll bring them back this next winter. Of course, not cost effective if you don't have a membership already

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Venutianxspring 2 points 3 years ago

I'll keep an eye then, I but clothes at Costco all the time

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Let_me_smell_you 2 points 3 years ago

Look into Quince. I haven't tried their merino, but their silk clothing was good for me.

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Venutianxspring 1 point 3 years ago

Thank you I'll check them out. If you don't mind my asking, why silk clothing? Silk boxers were the rage when I was in high school, but I wasn't a fan except to sleep in

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Let_me_smell_you 2 points 3 years ago

I just like silk for the texture, and I needed something that looked nice. They’re pretty lightweight, but they do wrinkle easily.

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pleasestopasking 1 point 3 years ago

Hit up REI during one of the garage sales

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Venutianxspring 1 point 3 years ago

I love REI, but the closest one is 4 hours away. I

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Robsadaisy 1 point 3 years ago

Why merino wool in particular? Personally, I like natural fabrics for travelling. I like light items as I’m usually visiting hotter climates than my own. Viscose, cotton, rayon, modal are ones I look out for.

You could also look for sections hand? Especially t-shirts

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humdrumgentleman 1 point 3 years ago

I am a big fan of Woolly. Their shirts under that $80 mark and I have been exceedingly happy with them.

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IonAddis 1 point 3 years ago
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Venutianxspring 1 point 3 years ago

Unfortunately we don't have any good thrift stores near me. It's goodwill only around here, which sucks.

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IonAddis 2 points 3 years ago
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Venutianxspring 1 point 3 years ago

I'm trying to find some merino wool, they're really cool, almost like a tech blend, but don't stink and are great for traveling since you can rinse and wash multiple times.

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IonAddis 1 point 3 years ago
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