Money saving tips that are sure to bring your clothing budget down!

• Deodorize shoes or sneakers -- Place a sheet of fabric softener in your shoes or sneakers overnight and they'll smell great in the morning.
• Stop a run in nylons -- Paint the snag immediately with Clear nail Polish.
• Deodorize sneakers -- Fill the feet of knee high hose with unused cat litter, tie the ends and place inside sneakers overnight.
• Lubricate Zippers -- Rub the teeth of a zipper with a bar of soap to make the zipper glide easier.
• Prevent Lint from clinging to clothes -- Add one cup of Vinegar to the wash.
• Revive dried leather -- petroleum jelly, rubbed into a baseball glove, softens the leather.
• Shine Leather Shoes -- Rub petroleum Jelly over the leather and wipe off excess with a towel.
• Before purchasing new clothing items, ask yourself if you really need it!
• If you charge clothing, pay your bills before "due date".
• Consider shopping at discount stores.
• Can you get along without it until a sale comes along at season's end?
• Is it a new "fad" that may be out of style in a short time?
• Shop for clothing at rummage sales, garage sales, flea markets, etc.
• Shop for used clothing at "like new" shops - see your Yellow Pages.
• Watch newspaper ads for store sales, clearances, close-outs, etc.
• Consider buying or renting a sewing machine and making it yourself.
• Save by shining your own shoes.
• Keep care costs in mind. Buy washables and save on dry cleaning bills.
• Shop for clothing at thrift shops.
• Always keep your clothes clean and in good repair. They'll last longer.
• Raise cash by selling discarded clothing at garage sales, flea markets, etc.
• Alter adult's clothing for your children.
• Make minor clothing repairs yourself.
• Get old shoes repaired for longer wear: resoled, new heels added, etc.
• Buy only clothing items that are well made and will wear well.
• Stick to basic styles, colors, fabrics.
• Trade clothing items with friends & neighbors (especially children's).
• Carry a plastic raincoat to protect clothing from unexpected showers.
• Look for clothing bargains in newspaper classified ads.
• Buy versatile clothes that can be used for different occasions.
• Buy coordinated clothing so you can mix and match and have more outfits.
• Donate used clothing to charities for tax deductions.
• Save older children's clothing for hand-me-downs for the younger ones.
• Hang clothes properly for longer life.
• Change into old (washable) clothes for dirty at-home tasks.
• Before storing, shoes should be cleaned, polished & shoe trees inserted.
• Take extra special care of leather clothing items for lifetime wear.
• Avoid dry cleaning bills. Many spots can be removed with cleaning fluids.
• Buy dual-purpose clothing, such as reversibles, topcoat/raincoats, etc.
• If bored with a pair of shoes, consider dying them a different color.
• Use worn-out clothing for cleaning, household wipes, etc.
• Consider saving by ordering clothing items from mail order houses.
• Buy children's clothing items a size or two larger for longer wear.
• During sales, stock up on basics: sleep wear, underwear, socks, etc.
• Teach children to care for their clothing.
• Don't "kill time" in clothing stores or you may buy things you don't need.
• Get to know where to go for the best buys for certain items.
• Practice sales resistance if you can't find exactly what you want.
• Remember that high price does not necessarily mean good quality.
• When shopping, have a definite plan and stick to it.
• If you cannot find what you want, go home without it.
• Never buy anything just because "everyone else is wearing it"!
• Buy men's suits & coats in February, April, November & before Christmas.
• Stock up on children's clothes after back-to-school sales in October.
• Buy men's shirts, socks and underwear before Father's Day in June.
• Buy women's winter coats & suits in November.
• Buy summer clothing, swimsuits, shoes & sandals during sales in July.
• Buy cocktail dresses, winter boots during January sales.
• Shop "After Easter" sales for children's clothes, dresses, spring coats and fabrics (for home sewing).
• Look for spring sportswear sales during May.
• Buy ski clothing during August; other sports clothing during July sales.