How to Spend Less on Clothing (Hint: Don't Waste Money at the Mall!)
Show Notes:
---- Penny Hoarder Article
What the internet has to say: The article shares 20 ways to save money on clothes. Tips include saving, spending intentionally, and even preserving and properly washing clothing.
What Jen and Jill have to say:
- Thrift stores - YES!
- Hang dry clothing - Frugal Friends call this a 'two birds, one stone' situation; preserve clothes, AND save on utility costs
- Dry Clean at home
- DIY Dry Cleaning
---- Money Talks Article
What Jen and Jill have to say:
- Buy out of season
- Skip expensive workout clothes
- Organize a clothing swap with friends - another 'two birds, one stone' scenario; hanging out with friends AND getting 'new to you' clothing!
---- How Jen and Jill save money on clothes:
- Jen - buying quality, buying out of season, referral programs
- Jill - thrift stores, mending, and swapping
---- What Jen and Jill WILL spend money on:
- underwear (the line has to be drawn somewhere!)
- staple shoes (i.e. boots, quality sandals)
- coats (out of season is still best!)
BILL OF THE WEEK
Thanks Lisa! The Frugal Friends think 'Bill' the dog sounds like a real gem!
---- Wrap Up:
- Challenge yourself to not spend money on clothes
- Clothing swap with friends
- If you have kids, clothes swap with other parents
- Utilize referral programs - ThredUp & Schoola
