33 Tips to save on cloth purchase..

1. Keep care costs in mind. Buy washables and save on dry cleaning bills.
2. Trade clothing items with friends & neighbors (especially children’s).
3. Always keep your clothes clean and in good repair. They’ll last longer.
4. Take extra special care of leather clothing items for lifetime wear.
5. Alter adult’s clothing for your children.
6. Make minor clothing repairs yourself.
7. Get old shoes repaired for longer wear: resoled, new heels added, etc.
8. Buy only clothing items that are well made and will wear well.
9. Stick to basic styles, colors, fabrics.
10. Shop for clothing at thrift shops.
11. Carry a plastic raincoat to protect clothing from unexpected showers.
12. Look for clothing bargains in newspaper classified ads.
13. Buy versatile clothes that can be used for different occasions.
14. Buy coordinated clothing so you can mix and match and have more outfits.
15. Donate used clothing to charities for tax deductions.
16. Save older children’s clothing for hand-me-downs for the younger ones.
17. Hand clothes properly for longer life.
18. Change into old (washable) clothes for dirty at-home tasks.
19. Before storing, shoes should be cleaned, polished & shoe trees inserted.
20. Raise cash by selling discarded clothing at garage sales, flea markets, etc.
21. Avoid dry cleaning bills. Many spots can be removed with cleaning fluids.
22. Get to know where to go for the best buys for certain items.
23. If bored with a pair of shoes, consider dying them a different color.
24. Use worn-out clothing for cleaning, household wipes, and “nose blowers”.
25. Consider saving by ordering clothing items from mail order houses.
26. Buy children’s clothing items a size or two larger for longer wear.
27. During sales, stock up on basics: sleep wear, underwear, socks, etc.
28. Teach children to care for their clothing.
29. Don’t “kill time” in clothing stores or you may buy things you don’t need.
30. Buy dual-purpose clothing, such as reversible, topcoat/raincoats, etc.
31. Shop “After Easter” sales for children’s clothes, dresses, spring coats and fabrics.
32. Look for spring sportswear sales during May.
33. Buy ski clothing during August; other sports clothing during July sales.


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