Clothing/SHOES/ACCESORIES

“Never use the word “cheap”. Today everybody can look chic in inexpensive clothes (the rich buy them too). There is good clothing design on every level today. You can be the chicest thing in the world in a T-shirt and jeans — it’s up to you.” ― Karl Lagerfeld

Daily deals on clothing from Clarkdeals 

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the Next Level 6210 shirts for about $5.  inexpensive, high-quality t-shirts 

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get quality t-shirts for just a few dollars each: Next Level shirts from ClothingShopOnline.com 

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“11 Secrets to Finding Quality Clothing at Thrift Shops.” 

Places were you can buy good quality used clothes:

You can even make money off the clothes you no longer wear by selling them online using a service like thredUP.  | The Largest Online Consignment & Thrift Store  https://www.thredup.com. thredUP is the world's largest online thrift store where you can buy and sell high-quality secondhand clothes. Find your favorite brands at up to 90% off.

Before going to an outlet mall visit their websites first to find coupons for deeper discounts: www.premiumoutlets.com , www.tangeroutlet.com

Find terrific discounts of 35 to 70 percent at www.sierratradingpost.com on name brand outerwear, boots, shoes, sandals and sleepwear; also clothing for hiking, biking and camping.

The home page at www.landsend.com has a section called “overstocks” with serious bargains on men’s, women’s and children’s overstocked and not so perfect merchandise.

For all your knit and crocket needs get up to 75% off retail name brands at www.smileysyarns.com

Make money shopping. Mystery shoppers earn $25-$50 per project for sharing their shopping experience with company executives. Visit www.mysteryshop.org for more information or go to www.volition.com where mystery shoppers go to find work, ask questions and chat. Also check Smiley University which is an online school for mystery shoppers at www.aboutfacecorp.com

Log on to www.thebudgetfashionista.com for tips on how to save on clothing, accessories and more. Check on wallet friendly retailers like www.marshallsonline.com for great deals on designer name brands.

  Sell or trade in everything from coats and jeans and accessories at www.swapstyle.com

 Buy second hand goods at stores run by hospitals, churches and other charities which tend to be lower price and of better quality that for profit shops. Log on to www.thethriftshopper.com and enter your zip code for a list of charity run shops in your area.

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QUOTES: 

A LAUNDRY INVESTMENT THAT SAVES HUNDREDS: I don't iron! I just hate it. My husband's clothing, however, must be neatly pressed for work. My solution for the first 10 years of our marriage was to take it all to the cleaners to be cleaned and pressed. Problem solved. I eventually realized we were spending, literally, over a thousand dollars a year on this "solution." I wanted to use that money for other things like paying off credit card debt. My new solution started with the purchase of a fabric steamer! I purchased it at a warehouse club and figured that after two weeks this item would pay for itself and it did! Now I wash my husband's work clothes on the delicate cycle, with cold wash and cold rinse. I dry them on very low heat and take them out while they are slightly damp and hang them up right away. This minimizes the wrinkles. I've also found that some of the fabrics that his pants are made of are virtually wrinkle free when they are taken out of the dryer immediately. Then, in the morning, I only need touch up the clothes that he is planning to wear that day with the fabric steamer. I haven't really added any work to my schedule since I no longer have to make trips to the dry cleaners. I've only added a couple extra loads of wash and a couple of minutes in the morning to steam his clothes. But the money I've saved over the last six months is incredible! By my calculations, it's already more than $600! The only items that I still send to the dry cleaners are his suits. Over all, I would definitely recommend a fabric steamer for those who just hate to iron, but still want to save some money. Audrey K. from Dollar Stretcher Tips


Longer-Lasting Clothes: To stretch my clothing budget, I like to buy good quality clothes and make them last. I do two things that are a big help in that. First, I not only separate by color, but by the type of cloth. I also close zippers and button blouses inside out, so they don't tear up other items when they're being agitated. Washing takes a little longer, but my clothes look good for many, many wears. Doreen from Dollar Stretcher Tips

Prolonging the Life of Clothing:  There has been a lot of of talk about fast fashion the past years. Here's my solution. I buy most of my clothing at thrift stores but I value a great fit and like to hold on to things as long as possible. The key to this is to wash on the gentle cycle and never put these items in the dryer. I have clothing I purchased 30 years ago and have worn hundreds of times. I have several drying racks in the basement (formerly in my bedroom) where I leave things overnight to dry. There is virtually no wear on these items when laundered this way. they'll last forever! JD in St. Louis from Dollar tretcher Tips

Holiday Chic Made Easy:  After Christmas 5 or 6 years ago, I purchased black washable lined velvet pants on sale. Finding an inexpensive top to go with them each year is an easy task. Classy, shiny or even glitter have gotten me through the 3 or 4 parties and concerts my husband and I attend each year. I also decided that if this type of wardrobe does not fit the party, I likely do not need to be there! Karen

Winter Wear at the Ready:  My kids are continuously misplacing their winter hat and gloves. At a dollar store, I bought the small laundry bags that are white and zip. They have a loop on them. I hang a bag on each hanger with our winter coats. I place the scarf and gloves and earmuffs that belong with that coat inside. When it is time to wear the coat, we have all the extras there. We no longer have to hunt for the missing glove. This works well for each member of the family. Nancy from Dollar Stretcher Tips

Keep Clothes Looking New: After checking for (and treating if needed) stains, I wash our clothes inside out. Also, I sort clothes so that I don't wash more fragile items with rougher materials like jeans or clothes with zippers. You might be surprised at how doing this prevents pilling and lots of other damage to your clothes. One exception: I don't wash socks inside out, but right side out so that grass, dirt, etc. is cleaned away properly. Janey from Dollar Stretcher Tips

A Cheap Solution for Ring-Aroung-the-Collar: My husband's uniform includes a white shirt. He is often in this shirt for 10 hours a day, and the ring around the collar used to frustrate me at laundry time. After trying all kinds of expensive pre-soaks, I have come across the easiest and fastest way to get those collars clean. I wet the collar, spray with an inexpensive all-purpose cleaner, and then put a blob of cheap shampoo on the stains. Next, I use a fingernail brush and lightly work into a lather. After letting this sit for several minutes, I then rinse clean and wash the shirt in the regular wash cycle. The shampoo loosens the body oil and the cleaner helps to release the stain. It's fast and easy! Mary from Dollar Stretcher Tips

Handwashing Dry Clean Only Clothing: Something my daughter-in-law taught me years ago: Regarding garments that say dry clean only, you may want to try just gently hand washing and air drying the item instead. Especially if you are buying one at a thrift store at a low price (and may be planning only to wear it under other layers), it's well worth taking a chance. I found that I was able to buy many of these that came through hand laundering so well that I could wear them as part of a very dressy business wardrobe. They will need pressing (something the dry cleaners may have done for you in the past), but using a silk setting on your iron will yield a beautiful result for far less than the cost of professional cleaning. HL from Dollar Stretcher Tips

My Clothing Allowance Card: I like the idea of the reloadable gift card for spending money. I have done that with my "clothing allowance."Being an avid clothes shopper, I budget for the clothing I may want with whatever percentage that works for my budget. I put that on the reloadable card. When the clothing allowance is gone, it's gone until next time. This way, I can get a garment anytime from almost anywhere online or at the store. It goes on this budgeted gift card. This works for me! I don't feel like I've overspent, and I'm not guilty of bringing something new home without thinking about it first. My "wants" no longer interfere with my "needs." C in South Carolina from Dollar Stretcher Tips

The Benefits of a Simpler Wardrobe: Almost a year ago, I made a change to my wardrobe that yielded unexpected benefits. I began wearing only black clothing. I'd read an interview with a celebrity who said she did that to simplify her life. The more I thought about the idea, the more I liked it. I stored every "non-black" piece of clothing I owned (in case I changed my mind) and began wearing only black. I had several long-sleeved and short-sleeved shirts, two skirts, and several pairs of slacks and jeans. Not only did it free up time getting ready for work, but it also took my focus off "fashion" (I was never very fashion-conscious to begin with) and onto more important matters. I shop at thrift stores anyway, and it has become a fun challenge to see if I can find an item to supplement my wardrobe. If I begin to have too many items, I simplify again. My motto now is "less is more." With this decision, I have gained time, money, space, fun and peace of mind.
Jari from Dollar Stretcher Tips

Renewing White T-Shirts: When white t-shirts get underarm stains, dilute one part liquid detergent to three parts water and spray on the stain using a spray bottle. Then sprinkle on baking soda and spray again. Gently rub in the baking soda. After laundering, let the shirt air dry. You'll be surprised how well this works in restoring whiteness.
Helen from Dollar Stretcher Tips