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]]> http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2008/10/how-to-dress-well-for-less-frugal-clothing-101.html/comment-page-1#comment-160545 Megan ("Saver Queen") Sat, 25 Oct 2008 10:20:34 +0000 http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/?p=711#comment-160545 Thanks very much for these tips. They're great! I have a few suggestions to add! First of all, mend and repair your clothes as well as shoes. You can, for example, replace a broken or worn down heel, replace in-soles, and polish rough shoes instead of buying a new pair. Also, launder, iron and mend your clothes regularly so that you always have a full closet of clothes to choose from. (You'll be less inclined to go shopping if you feel like you have lots to wear.) Avoid clothes that require dry cleaning and go for more durable, wash-and-wear fabrics. I enjoy scouring thrift stores too, but you can often find similar deals for brand new clothing if you shop properly. For example, shop at more expensive stores during end-of-season sales, or other lucrative sale times. I have saved hundreds of dollars this way. And when looking for quality, don't assume that quality is always positively correlated with price. Instead of looking at the price tag to determine whether the item is a good investment, look at the seams, check what kind of fabric it is, and see where it is made. Last but not least, if you buy a peice of clothing and it goes out of shape after the first wash, and you followed the instructions, ask to return it. Most stores will let you do this if you have a legitimate complaint. Thanks very much for these tips. They’re great! I have a few suggestions to add! First of all, mend and repair your clothes as well as shoes. You can, for example, replace a broken or worn down heel, replace in-soles, and polish rough shoes instead of buying a new pair. Also, launder, iron and mend your clothes regularly so that you always have a full closet of clothes to choose from. (You’ll be less inclined to go shopping if you feel like you have lots to wear.) Avoid clothes that require dry cleaning and go for more durable, wash-and-wear fabrics. I enjoy scouring thrift stores too, but you can often find similar deals for brand new clothing if you shop properly. For example, shop at more expensive stores during end-of-season sales, or other lucrative sale times. I have saved hundreds of dollars this way. And when looking for quality, don’t assume that quality is always positively correlated with price. Instead of looking at the price tag to determine whether the item is a good investment, look at the seams, check what kind of fabric it is, and see where it is made. Last but not least, if you buy a peice of clothing and it goes out of shape after the first wash, and you followed the instructions, ask to return it. Most stores will let you do this if you have a legitimate complaint.

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