Paying full price for clothing nowadays makes no sense.
Have enjoyed your many posts on this thread.
Being frugal in a consumer society is a virtue.
I taught my kids growing up that you have to look at the price of something in terms of how many hours of your life you have to work, to pay for it, adding 30% for taxes,SS,etc.
Then you decide if that thing is really worth it.
We always lived below our means. We have a few things but they are nice things. Quality is always better than quantity. Semi-retired now since my early fifties, fueled by savings and part-time work from home. The wife and I decided time together was more important than things a long time ago.
Two of the three kids turned out to be excellent money managers. One is becoming one, after learning the hard way.
Hope you tell us more of your success stories. This economy is not about to get better, and your experiences may help a lot of Freepers reassess their lifestyles, and be better prepared for an uncertain future.