How to Stretch Your Dollar and Still Have a Great Wardrobe
Some people never buy new clothes and yet they look fantastic. How do they do it? Many people shop for clothes at garage sales these days. In our throwaway society many of those less wise buy tons of clothes, then either get tired of them or put on a bit of weight and outgrow them. You can be wiser and benefit from their foolishness.
When shopping for clothes at garage sales, be sure to examine the article closely by holding it up to the light. Sometimes there could be a stain or tiny tear; other times it will be in perfect condition. Some clothing has been stretched, has shrunk or pilled badly. Others are stained or worn around the armpit. Watch for these or you’ll have wasted your money. Go for the garage sales that are a combined effort between neighbors and you’ll get more variety. Garage sales are especially good for children’s clothing.
To save even more, watch those thrift shops! They often have a special day or two throughout the week or month when they sell at a discount. Often you can stuff as much into a shopping bag as it will hold for a set small fee. It’s worth going early to get the bargains. You can even get brand name clothing at thrift stores.
Buying online at places like eBay is another way to have a great wardrobe for a small outlay. Inspect the photo and description carefully to make sure they will fit and are in good condition. You can often get good pre-loved school uniforms through eBay or even at thrift shops. This will save you heaps. Some schools have a clothing pool to sell uniforms 2nd hand. This is a great way to save money. Children are still growing quickly and so often the clothes haven’t had much wear.
If you really, truly must wear brand name clothes, you can often get them heavily discounted if you shop online for them. These are still new, and you can find them simply by typing the right keyword into our search engine. Try ‘discount clothing’ or even ‘how to save on clothing.’
Your local retail store will often have a sale where you can get a great bargain. Often you can pick up bargains at the end of a season just before the new season’s clothing is displayed. Some stores have a ‘returns’ bin at the back of the store, where clothing is left for those who can be bothered going through it.