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Ten Tips for Buying Clothes

Determine a clothing budget, then stay within it.
Buy the best quality you can afford; clothes will look better and wear longer.
Buy color-coordinated clothes you can mix and match.
Shop out of season.
Buy well-constructed garments. They will wear longer.
Buy wash and wear; avoid the added expense of dry cleaning.
Learn to sew. Start by replacing buttons and hemming pants.
Look for online deals. Sign up for email newsletters from retailers for sale notices and coupons.
Shop factory-outlet stores, thrift shops, and rummage sales for good quality items.
Care for your clothing check the care tags for instructions.