Fikustree, I'm also in ATX .

My best thrift store tip - look in the men's clothing section. That's where I found my pair of Shebeest shorts. You'd think the brand name would be a tip off .

I think a lot of thrift store sorters assume that all "active wear" belongs in the men's section. I've found tights and an excellent pair of Pearl Izumi shorts w/ the coveted corduroy-type chamois in the men's section. I don't have much luck finding tops there, as I am pretty petite above the waist, except for the girls , which leaves me out of shopping tops in the kids section too .