Bless You, Thrift Store Donator...

...whoever you are, for donating all of the wonderful Express pants to local thrift stores in my area.

They're just my size! They're 10% of the cost if I were to buy them myself brand new.

I don't know if you've just grown tired of these styles or if you've changed sizes. I cross my fingers that you lost weight and went down a size and that's why I'm able to delight in buying your gently used clothing.

I hope it isn't the opposite, in which case I sympathise even while I cackle with glee at my good fortune.

Seriously...I have yet to walk out of a thrifting weekend recently without finding a pair of gorgeous Express dress pants for under $10. Considering that they can cost seven times as much brand new, you can see why I'm elated.

I'm in heaven!

So please, young-professional working-girl who conscientiously donates to her local Arc, keep up the good work!

You'll get great tax deductions and I'll get great dress pants for work.The world will be a better place and I'll certainly be better dressed and gleeful at my savings.