The old knock on Seattle’s sartorial habits goes something like this: Can you believe people in this town wear Gore-Tex and hiking shoes to the opera?

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Tucked between snow-capped mountains and urban sprawl in Anchorage sits a bargain hunter’s nirvana that defies Alaska’s reputation for high prices – Value Village on East Dimond Boulevard.

Men’s flannel shirts—a Montana staple—occupy territory near sturdy work pants, while delicate vintage blouses neighbor contemporary athleisure wear in the women’s section. The children’s department ...

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Having a great pair of waterproof boots—perhaps even more than one!—can make getting dressed in trash weather feel a little less sad. Or at least a little less wet. A reliable pair of warm waterproof ...