How to save money on clothes shopping?

coral · 10-31-2008, 11:36 PM

I really care about the cost for each clothing, but you know I can not help buying new ones.

One of my favorite option is buying clothes during season changes when they are on-sale. For example, summer clothes in the fall, and fall clothes in the spring. Another option would be discount stores or opting for a retailer newsletter
Do you have any ideas or places you will suggest?

wildhorses · 10-31-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by coral

I really care about the cost for each clothing, but you know I can not help buying new ones.

One of my favorite option is buying clothes during season changes when they are on-sale. For example, summer clothes in the fall, and fall clothes in the spring. Another option would be discount stores or opting for a retailer newsletter.

Do you have any ideas or places you will suggest?

Some clothes are very easy to make yourself. For instance, skirts are very easy. It only takes one or two hours depending on the type of skirt. And you can make exactly what you want, in the color you want. And you can make it to fit exactly. Some blouses are also easy. But any clothes can be made....some are more difficult. There are some good online fabric stores. One that I use is Hancock Fabrics. I forget where they are located, but they have been in business many years. Other things can be easily made too. Right now I am making some cushion covers for some kitchen chairs.

fuzzy butt · 11-01-2008, 01:26 AM

what wild horse said, I'm only just getting back into making my own clothes again .
and skirts are very very easy.

Rapunzel · 11-01-2008, 01:43 AM

Ebay! I can buy clothes on American Ebay for a few pounds. Postage is usually about £3. Therefore I can buy something I love for about £8, including postage, from the USA.

The same thing in the UK would cost about £28! Not including postage!!

Having said that the exchange rate is not as great now as it was a few weeks ago!!

I'd better buy more stuff quick!

qsducks · 11-01-2008, 10:29 AM

Thrift stores and they always have the lowest prices on out of season clothing. Stock up time.

CARLA · 11-01-2008, 02:56 PM

Macy's sales are the best and Thrift store, Goodwill, Salvation Army all have great clothes.

Milly · 11-01-2008, 03:03 PM

I tend to buy classical, rather than fashionable clothes.... I pay for the quality of the clothing at the time, but I save money in the long run as they can be worn, over and over and aways look good and are timeless....

chonsigirl · 11-01-2008, 04:49 PM

Outlets!

Tan · 11-01-2008, 04:49 PM

I'm a big fan of thrift/used stores too.
I like to have items that can worn over and over, Ex. fav black pants, a good pair of jeans, all the basic stuff.
I like to splurge on only 4-5 trendy items each season; jacket, blazer, boots, handbag, sweater at non used stores.
There is no shame in shopping at Walmart or thrift stores.
People dont pay too much attention anymore and I love that being thrifty has become more acceptable (and encouraged) in society!

Fashion Basics | Beauty Style : RealSimple.com

I also love this site. Locals give away items they no longer use. I've given away a lot of things here. Its all free!

The Freecycle Network

Happy shopping!

Odie · 11-01-2008, 10:23 PM

ebay for sure, but also have to watch what they charge for delivery.

love it when they tell you 10.00 for delivery and the postage stamp says 2.50!

they know how to make their money!

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coral Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 21	How to save money on clothes shopping? I really care about the cost for each clothing, but you know I can not help buying new ones. One of my favorite option is buying clothes during season changes when they are on-sale. For example, summer clothes in the fall, and fall clothes in the spring. Another option would be discount stores or opting for a retailer newsletter Do you have any ideas or places you will suggest? Last edited by abbey; 11-01-2008 at 01:38 AM.. Reason: Link removed
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fuzzy butt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,124	Re: How to save money on clothes shopping? what wild horse said, I'm only just getting back into making my own clothes again . and skirts are very very easy.
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Rapunzel Black sheep again! Supporting Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 5,558	Re: How to save money on clothes shopping? Ebay! I can buy clothes on American Ebay for a few pounds. Postage is usually about £3. Therefore I can buy something I love for about £8, including postage, from the USA. The same thing in the UK would cost about £28! Not including postage!! Having said that the exchange rate is not as great now as it was a few weeks ago!! I'd better buy more stuff quick! __________________
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CARLA ALOHA..!! Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Diego, California (Native born and raised) Posts: 10,967	Re: How to save money on clothes shopping? Macy's sales are the best and Thrift store, Goodwill, Salvation Army all have great clothes. __________________ ALOHA!! MOTTO TO LIVE BY: "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, champagne in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming. WOO HOO!!, what a ride!!!"
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Milly Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 992	Re: How to save money on clothes shopping? I tend to buy classical, rather than fashionable clothes.... I pay for the quality of the clothing at the time, but I save money in the long run as they can be worn, over and over and aways look good and are timeless.... __________________ Click here to read FOC thread part 1
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chonsigirl I think, therefore I post Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nirvana Posts: 31,651	Re: How to save money on clothes shopping? Outlets!
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11-01-2008, 04:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 377	Re: How to save money on clothes shopping? I'm a big fan of thrift/used stores too. I like to have items that can worn over and over, Ex. fav black pants, a good pair of jeans, all the basic stuff. I like to splurge on only 4-5 trendy items each season; jacket, blazer, boots, handbag, sweater at non used stores. There is no shame in shopping at Walmart or thrift stores. People dont pay too much attention anymore and I love that being thrifty has become more acceptable (and encouraged) in society! Fashion Basics \| Beauty Style : RealSimple.com I also love this site. Locals give away items they no longer use. I've given away a lot of things here. Its all free! The Freecycle Network Happy shopping! __________________ Tan
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Odie of couse I'm a woman. Supporting Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario. Posts: 27,726	Re: How to save money on clothes shopping? ebay for sure, but also have to watch what they charge for delivery. love it when they tell you 10.00 for delivery and the postage stamp says 2.50! they know how to make their money!
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