50 Ways to Trim Your Budget, Part 6: Clothing Costs

Money Central lists 50 ways to trim your budget. Today we're reviewing some ways to lower your clothing costs:

• Find out what looks good on you and stick to classic styles that won't look weird next season.
• Inventory your wardrobe and buy pieces that work with what you already own.
• Avoid dry-clean-only clothing.
• Make hair appointments at beauty schools, rather than full-priced salons.
• Hold a clothing swap with friends.
• Ask friends and relatives for hand-me-downs.
• Give kids a clothing allowance or offer "matching funds" for what they want to buy.
• Check out consignment and thrift stores for lightly-used items.

Also see: Good, Better, Best Money-Saving Ideas: Clothing