Overcoats are plentiful at thrift stores, you can easily find a massive high quality wool coat for like $100, likewise with sweaters. You only need one sweater; so long as it's a good wool. You can even find fantastic new sweaters for like $150 that'll keep you well warm. That's like $250 and you're set for a decade+ of warmth and fashion.
Sure, they exist, but finding the right one in your size will require time and patience. And maybe the thrift stores near you still have hidden gems, but all of the ones in my area have savvy employees that can spot quality items and sell them separately through online auctions.
Overcoats are plentiful at thrift stores, you can easily find a massive high quality wool coat for like $100, likewise with sweaters. You only need one sweater; so long as it's a good wool. You can even find fantastic new sweaters for like $150 that'll keep you well warm. That's like $250 and you're set for a decade+ of warmth and fashion.
Sure, they exist, but finding the right one in your size will require time and patience. And maybe the thrift stores near you still have hidden gems, but all of the ones in my area have savvy employees that can spot quality items and sell them separately through online auctions.