We have ever-growing kids at the TR home, so we are always looking for ways to keep clothing costs from spiraling out of control.
Some of our techniques:
- Thrift Stores: Great for all ages and styles! A trip to the thrift store is as much an adventure as a shopping trip. You never know what you’ll find out there.
- Coupons: For Clothes? YES!! Old Navy, Boston Store, Famous Footwear—all have coupons either on-line, or in the paper. You may be surprised to note that even
some Thrift Stores offer coupons or frequent shopper discount programs. - Buying A Size Up: If you have growing kids, don’t pass up the chance to grab discounted clothes that they’ll grow into later. We have a box in the basement to put things that we expect will fit the kiddoes in the future. And remember to save those sibling hand-me-downs!
- Avoid Impulse Shopping: You’ll overpay, or end up with clothes you won’t wear, or you’ll have clothing that fits poorly.
- Watch For Sales: Especially Target post-holiday sales! And Old Navy! We have picked up everything from shirts, to socks, to shoes during post holiday sales.
- Recycle: Our clothes tend to move from Work attire, to Everyday clothing, to Project/ Sleep Clothes, to Sewing Projects/ Dress Up Play scraps. By the time something actually gets thrown away, we have definitely gotten our money’s worth.
- Repurpose: Worn out knees in those favorite pants? Maybe now you have a new pair of shorts?
- Vegan clothing: Payless and Target both have many affordable options for vegan shoes, belts, and purses!
We’d love to hear how you control your clothing costs!