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Here's a Saver's observation that I'm going to suggest has broader economic and social ramifications than my wardrobe: Counter-intuitively, fashion use-em-and-lose-ems have been relinquishing some high-end stuff (collection Ralph Lauren velvet jacket) at a greater rate since our recession/depression hit full flower in October 2008 or so. Now wouldn't you imagine the sartorially flush would, when presented with threatening conditions, hold onto their MuiMuis with a death grip? I don't know, this is conjecture on my part, but biologically, when a famine is in the offing, beings go into conservation mode. My last Savers junket netted the aforementioned Ralph jacket, a grey cotton tuxedo tunic of European provenance, some adorable gathered grey suede booties whose value is completely in the grey suede, a black linen Kay Unger vintage dress with rootin' tootin' cowboy soutache trim, washed black stretch skinny jeans (bullhead). The pickings were far too easy and too luxe. Is this couture shame? Are the gainfully employed sloughing their silks in favor of a hair shirt? (There has been a distinct shortage of hair shirts at Savers). Maybe I can get a testimonial from a flush fashionista...