The best tip is to understand that you and your children don’t need designer clothing. If you do, shop for them at conseignment shops where you can buy name brands for 50% off or more.
1. Don’t buy clothes that require dry cleaning.
2. Before buying anything ask yourself if its really needed.
3. Buy clothing at the end of the season when it goes on sale.
4. Buy clothing from consignment shops.
5. Take good care of clothes so they last longer.
6. Raise clothing cash by consigning your discarded clothing. Or sell at a garage sale or on eBay.
7. Buy basic styles and colors. Avoid fads and trends that go out of style quickly.
8. Buy clothing that is versatile and coordinated so that you can mix and match for a variety of occasions.
9. Save older children’s clothes for younger children.
10. Care for leather items so they last longer.
11. Be crafty to update old clothes. Dye shoes and use fabric paints to dress up an old t-shirt or sweatshirt.
12. Buy children’s clothes a size or so too big so they can wear it longer.
13. Buy only what you set out to buy. If you can’t find what you want, don’t just buy the next best thing.
14. Wait until October, after the back-to-school rush, to buy children’s clothing.
