| 1. Before purchasing new clothing items, ask yourself | | | | & shoe trees inserted. |
| if you really need it! | | | | 30. Take extra special care of leather clothing items |
| 2. If you charge clothing, pay your bills before "due | | | | for lifetime wear. |
| date". | | | | 31. Avoid dry cleaning bills. Many spots can be |
| 3. Consider shopping at discount stores. | | | | removed with cleaning fluids. |
| 4. Can you get along without it until a sale comes | | | | 32. Buy dual-purpose clothing, such as reversible, |
| along at season's end? | | | | topcoat/raincoats, etc. |
| 5. Is it a new "fad" that may be out of style in a | | | | 33. If bored with a pair of shoes, consider dying |
| short time? | | | | them a different color. |
| 6. Shop for clothing at rummage sales, garage sales, | | | | 34. Use worn-out clothing for cleaning, household |
| flea markets, etc. | | | | wipes, and "nose blowers". |
| 7. Shop for used clothing at "like new" shops – | | | | 35. Consider saving by ordering clothing items from |
| see your Yellow Pages. | | | | mail order houses. |
| 8. Watch newspaper ads for store sales, clearances, | | | | 36. Buy children's clothing items a size or two larger |
| close-outs, etc. | | | | for longer wear. |
| 9. Consider buying or renting a sewing machine and | | | | 37. During sales, stock up on basics: sleep wear, |
| making it yourself. | | | | underwear, socks, etc. |
| 10. Save by shining your own shoes. | | | | 38. Teach children to care for their clothing. |
| 11. Keep care costs in mind. Buy washables and save | | | | 39. Don't "kill time" in clothing stores or you may buy |
| on dry cleaning bills. | | | | things you don't need. |
| 12. Shop for clothing at thrift shops. | | | | 40. Get to know where to go for the best buys for |
| 13. Always keep your clothes clean and in good | | | | certain items. |
| repair. They'll last longer. | | | | 41. Practice sales resistance if you can't find exactly |
| 14. Raise cash by selling discarded clothing at garage | | | | what you want. |
| sales, flea markets, etc. | | | | 42. Remember that high price does not necessarily |
| 15. Alter adult's clothing for your children. | | | | mean good quality. |
| 16. Make minor clothing repairs yourself. | | | | 43. When shopping, have a definite plan and stick to |
| 17. Get old shoes repaired for longer wear: resoled, | | | | it. |
| new heels added, etc. | | | | 44. If you cannot find what you want, go home |
| 18. Buy only clothing items that are well made and will | | | | without it. |
| wear well. | | | | 45. Never buy anything just because "everyone else |
| 19. Stick to basic styles, colors, fabrics. | | | | is wearing it"! |
| 20. Trade clothing items with friends & neighbors | | | | 46. Buy men's suits & coats in February, April, |
| (especially children's). | | | | and November & before Christmas. |
| 21. Carry a plastic raincoat to protect clothing from | | | | 47. Stock up on children's clothes after |
| unexpected showers. | | | | back-to-school sales in October. |
| 22. Look for clothing bargains in newspaper classified | | | | 48. Buy men's shirts, socks and underwear before |
| ads. | | | | Father's Day in June. |
| 23. Buy versatile clothes that can be used for | | | | 49. Buy women's winter coats & suits in |
| different occasions. | | | | November. |
| 24. Buy coordinated clothing so you can mix and | | | | 50. Buy summer clothing, swimsuits, shoes & |
| match and have more outfits. | | | | sandals during sales in July. |
| 25. Donate used clothing to charities for tax | | | | 51. Buy cocktail dresses, winter boots and furs during |
| deductions. | | | | January sales. |
| 26. Save older children's clothing for hand-me-downs | | | | 52. Shop "After Easter" sales for children's clothes, |
| for the younger ones. | | | | dresses, spring coats and fabrics |
| 27. Hand clothes properly for longer life. | | | | 53. Look for spring sportswear sales during May. |
| 28. Change into old (washable) clothes for dirty | | | | 54. Buy ski clothing during August; other sports |
| at-home tasks. | | | | clothing during July sales. |
| 29. Before storing, shoes should be cleaned, polished | | | | |