Last week on my way home from the doctors, despite having a virus and needing bed rest, I popped into the Darlington Salvos...
The Darlington Salvos has been a favourite for many years, ever since I bagged an as-new Mooks mini skirt (which I still own) in about 2002. It has a good mix of old and new, department store and high street. I haven't had much luck with shoes (I'm talking to you, size 6 Urban Sole boots...) but this place is a treasure trove of clothing. One of the best things about heading to Victor Harbor (apart from the Life Line Op Shop) was stopping off at Darlington on the way there and trawling the racks. Fast forward a number of years and move "Down South" means it's on my way home from work (and the doctor's surgery).
Half price yellow tickets meant I scored an awesome David Jones jacket from the 1960's for $22.50. It's lovely: chocolate brown with a satin (or sateen!) lining and a high neck. The collar has 4 little fingers of fur at the end, which is unusual. I don't think it's real, as by the look of it, this would have been an "affordable" coat in it's day.
My lovely coat passed the most important tests - fit, price, smell. The fourth is, of course, quality, but never underestimate Sard or my mum when it comes to shifting a nagging little stain. There was a risk that I would have left it on the rack had it not been half price... $44.95 for a coat you don't need is a little much, no matter how lovely. I have a shopping addiction, but even I have my limits!
You'll have to forgive my poor, old camera. Looking into a new one at the moment
"Oh this mint-condition David Jones coat from the 60's? Darlington Salvos: $22.50". See? Easy as that.
Darlington Salvos
1507 Main South Road Darlington SA 5047
Open Mon - Fri 9-5.30pm, Sat 9-5pm
8377 3802
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