6 Tips On How To Save Money On Clothing
If you're a clothes horse or supporting a growing family that seems to go through clothing faster than groceries, then you know how expensive the constant purchase of clothing can become. In this article, we'll cover how you can save money when you're buying clothing, how you can make your clothes last longer and how to get by with less clothes all together.
1. Organize a clothing swap with friends.
Whether it is five stylish young women exchanging clothes they no longer wear or five moms trading kid's snowsuits, a clothing swap is a great way to pick up "new" items at no cost and unload your unwanted clothes. Such an event done with a handful of friends can provide a lot of options while enjoying a few hours of fun together.
2. Find a good tailor.
A good tailor is worth his or her weight in gold. Someone skilled in alterations and repairs can help you take in the gorgeous dress that was on sale, but just didn't fit right. They can also turn out worn cuffs, let out old pants or fix stretched or ripping seams.
Remember, an alteration to a favorite item may only cost -, whereas new items will cost you ten times that amount.
3. Hit the outlets.
Outlet shopping is a great way to save money, but remember that a lot of these clothing items landed at the outlets for a reason. They may simply be overstock, or they might be mislabeled. When outlet shopping, always try on a few different sizes and inspect all the items thoroughly. But if you don't mind a minor stitch out of place or a less popular item, you can find great deals.
4. Buy classic items off-season.
While it's important to have an item or two each season that reflects the trends, don't buy key wardrobe pieces in season. For example, if you're buying a winter coat, wait until the end of winter to pick up a classic coat for a fraction of the price. Ditto for swimsuits and shoes - just don't pick up anything that's so trendy that it is not likely to last another year.
5. Sign up on mailing lists.
Whether it's your favorite web site, department store or local designer boutique, you should always sign up for the mailing list. You'll be the first to know about upcoming sales, designer specials and events that are for "preferred" customers only. Also, don't be afraid to simply ask about upcoming sales, most clerks will be happy to tell you. Just be sure that if it is a web site offering mailings, it also has a clear privacy statement and easy means of "opting out" of future deliveries.
6. Go consignment hunting.
Consignment shops are a great place to pick up high-end, designer items that are gently used, or even sell your own clothes. Consignment clothing sales are also catching on in the children's clothing market. So, if you have a growing brood, they can be a great resource for updating those outgrown wardrobes.
What winter clothes are needed for a March baby?
I’m having a March baby in Southern California. I’m just wondering what winter clothes are needed, all my books are saying I need snowsuits and while we do occasionally get snow after March where I live, it’s pretty rare. I just don’t know how much stuff I need.
Baby winter snowsuits and footwear?
Hi there, summer is over and it is time to start looking for winter clothes for lil one. Can you suggest brands and may be shops where you can get it and is of good quality. I am living in ireland. Baby is 10 month now. thanks
For where you live I would say to have one snowsuit just in case. Also have lots of long sleeve onesies. They are the best for any day of the week. They make these wonderful covers for infant car seats for going outside so that you don’t have to bundle your baby all up. One thing is that put the kind of clothes your wearing on them. For example if your wearing a t-shirt and are warm then your baby can probably get by with a t-shirt. But if it’s chilly but a little more on your baby.
Anyone have a baby in the winter? What did you dress them in to go outside?
I’m due in February with my second baby, I had my first in the summer so I wasn’t that concerned with keeping him warm. Having a baby in the winter is totally different! I’m getting one of those Bundle Me things you attach to the carseat, but do I get like a newborn snowsuit? What did you dress you winter baby in to go home from the hospital?
It can be anywhere from 0 degress to 40 degrees in the winter where I live.
Snowsuits/winter coats and car seats?
Up here in the frigid North, winter coats are a necessity. However, I had always read that babies should not wear puffy jackets or snowsuits in their car seats (reason: if you are in an accident, the jacket squishes down & baby can get injured).
So what do you do? Take baby out in a jacket, take it off and put them in the car seat? Use the jacket anyway? Winte seems close where I live & I need advice so Little Man doesn’t turn into a Little Popcicle!
I always take my daughter to the car with a coat on, sit her down in the car seat, then right before buckling her up, take it off and put it aside. Then, once it’s time to get back out, put it on again. Oh, and I make sure the car is warmed up before she gets in there.
Yes, it is a pain, but like you said, it gets cold in the North.
Are child was born in December in we used the JJ Cole bundle me cover for her carseat. We put her in a warm sleeper and would put a hat on her and close up the bundle me cover. We’d put a very thick blanket over her carseat handle so it drapped down over her and we’d carry her to and from the car like that. Always be sure to warm up the car first. When we put her in the car we’d take off the blanket and unzip the bundle me cover. After the car was moving and completely warm, we’d take off her hat. She was fine like that. Don’t bundle them up too much. They can get overheated quickly. I was always told to use layers and remove as it gets warmer. If you are cold, they are probably cold and if you’re warm, so are they.
Should a 6mo old baby wear a winter coat?
We got a bunting (baby snowsuit) because it gets really cold here. I was wondering if he should be wearing this all of the time when we go out during the winter?
I’m the father, the mother doesn’t agree