Save on Clothing
16 Study your wardrobe, determine your needs, work
out a clothing budget, and stay with it. Clothes bought on impulse rarely fit
in your budget or your wardrobe.
17 Buy the best quality you can afford,
particularly in clothes that will last for several years.
This is called “Investment Dressing.” Think in terms of cost per
wearing.
18 Buy color-coordinated clothes you can mix and
match. Buy all-season styles and fabrics when possible. This way you don’t have
to buy as many clothes.
19 Know how to spot a bargain. When you buy a
garment, check its construction, care instructions, fiber content, and other
label information.
Be sure it will last and will be easy to care for.
20 Buy designs that will stay in style.
21 Buy wash and wear as much as possible. Clothes
that require dry cleaning are expensive to care for.
22 Choose clothes with simple trim; they won’t go out
of style as quickly. Trim should be of good quality and should require the same
care as the rest of the garment.
23 Shop factory-outlet stores. Don’t assume there
is something wrong with clothes sold there. They could be surplus, samples, or
discontinued lines. Any imperfect or damaged items must be tagged or advertised
as such. And, the flaws in some may be so minor that they don’t matter at all.
24 Accessories can add a new look to your wardrobe
for a much smaller cost than buying major items.
25 Adapt what you have to current styles instead of
dashing out to buy something new.
26 When you outgrow clothing, exchange with friends
and relatives or recycle them.
27 Contribute clothing to a “nearly new” shop sponsored
by a charitable organization. Your gift may be tax deductible if you get a
signed receipt for its estimated value.
28 Learn to sew, but don’t rush out and buy a lot
of fabric that you’ll never get around to making into garments.
29 Take good care of your clothing and shoes.
They will last longer.
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