When was the last time you bought any clothes? (sale, best, value) - Frugal Living - City-Data Forum

Sand&Salt · 07-23-2020, 10:54 AM

Truly frugal folks probably don't buy many clothes anyway, except maybe at Goodwill.

I rarely ever buy clothes anywhere, and had to think about the last time. It was March 2018 at REI in San Antonio, Texas.

Because we were leaving the country, we knew we had to stock up and tried to think of everything.

Ended up spending $800 but haven't spent any since, LOL. Oh, except a T-shirt at the Galapagos last year.

engineman · 07-23-2020, 01:38 PM

I enjoy T-Shirts that are souvenirs or otherwise interesting. Some I have bought in my travels and some I have found online.

I recently acquired one that depicts a poster for an ocean liner that my father served on in the 1920s. The ship was named the Leviathan.

In this climate I wear shorts and T-shirts half the year. They are comfortable and practical.

Lekrii · 07-23-2020, 05:21 PM

I bought a jacket a few days ago.

Frugality is about getting the most bang for your buck. You don't need to shop at good will, finding the best deal you can on higher quality clothes is frugality.

Gerania · 07-23-2020, 05:52 PM

I bought two T-shirts and two pairs of shorts recently. They were on sale.

fishbrains · 07-23-2020, 07:40 PM

Purchased 6 T-shirts and a baselayer pair of pants about a month ago. All on sale, all online. I only wear tall cuts for clothing, and it is so much easier to order from companies that carry stock.

Sarahsez · 07-23-2020, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sand&Salt

Truly frugal folks probably don't buy many clothes anyway, except maybe at Goodwill.

I disagree. Frugal is buying what you need with possibly some wants, but getting the most value out of the deal.

I love to shop at Goodwill and other thrift stores, but generally don't find any clothes for myself. I buy new clothes every year because styles change and clothes wear out. I have a lifestyle that requires me to show up with fresh clothes once in a while although I 'rewear' most everything at one point or another. I shop end of season sales and get most of what I want. I'll also buy a $200 pair of shoes if I think it looks good and will keep my feet from hurting. I don't do that often, but I've needed looks and comfort for a trip and no time to wait for sales.

evening sun · 07-23-2020, 08:15 PM

I bought a pair of shorts last week, I bought new, but I expect them to last years. I needed a new pair, as I only had 2, so now I have 3 ( I will always have a pair to wear) We are in triple digits, so shorts are a must.

jlawrence01 · 07-24-2020, 09:10 AM

Back to school season is the best time of the year to purchase basics like gym shorts and undergarments. So I made some purchases this week.

MTSilvertip · 07-24-2020, 09:23 AM

Got 2 pairs of jeans at the local thrift store for $5 each, and some socks at Big Lots. $5 a package with 6 pairs of socks per package.

I don't have to worry about being in style since retiring to my ranch. Cows don't care how stylish you are.
However, barbed wire, thorns and machinery wreak havoc on cloths, so I check the thrift stores when I'm in town because I always need replacements.
Usually only buy denim or Carhart, regular slacks only last a day or so, shorts offer no protection at all. Shirts (have to be longsleeve to protect from the sun) last longer so I can wait more between buying replacement for them.

beachmouse · 07-24-2020, 09:56 AM

I got a big box of stuff from REI from their 4th of July sale, most of it 50% off original MSRP. Their house brand is of really good quality, (Spousal Unit is pretty sure that either Darn Tough or Smartwool makes their socks) will last for years, can be dressed up or down, and importantly generally doesn't require ironing.