Image via Wikipedia A lot of people don't put a lot of thought into the clothes they buy. For them, the clothes they wear are just something to look good in for a little while until they're either put away or given away. Naturally, in the time it takes to wear out a set of clothes, most people have already given them away at least once. Some sets of clothes will actually go through three or four owners. But does their label really reflect their quality? The quality of a piece of clothing isn't reflected in its price most of the time. The same kind of shirt you get for $30 in one store … [Read more...]
Bargain Shopping for Clothes
Image via Wikipedia Buying used clothing doesn’t come with the stigma it used to. With so many vintage thrift stores and gently-used clothing shops compared to a decade ago, you would be hard-pressed to miss the incredible selection and savings. Explore your neighborhood thrift shops and discard any prejudices you may have against them. Some can be grubby, that’s true, but most aren’t. The two kinds of stores that sell used goods are for-charity stores such as Goodwill and the Salvation Army, and for-profit resale boutiques or consignments. Ideally, you want to frequent a … [Read more...]