Thrifty Threads

Up above you see my six year old posing for a quick picture just before heading off to church Sunday morning. I thought this might be a perfect introduction on how I have reduced our clothing budget substantially since my job change.

My mother and I, along with a few of my frugal friends, almost exclusively build our wardrobes from thrifting. We tend to shop our Salvation Army the most frequently, but there are several others we visit too. Even on vacation we tend to take at least a few hours to check out the thrift stores in the area. When we visited Orlando, we couldn't believe the size of their Salvation Army. It was like walking onto a football field of savings. The lesson there was to leave a little room in the suitcase when leaving on vacation. :-)

The dress she is wearing was purchased last year for $ 1.99. The little white shirt with the peter pan collar has been worn two years under jumpers and as a school uniform shirt. It was only $ 1.00. The pink bow was less than a dollar and the shoes were a gift. The dress and shirt are both boutique brands that would easily put this ensemble over $50.00 if purchased in a retail store. I spent less than $ 4.00, that is a 90% savings!! She by far is the easiest to purchase clothing for, especially special occasion clothing. I have a heirloom quality dress I will share with you later when we get chance to do some beach pics.

Please consider checking out the Salvation Army in your area. It might take a visit or two to get the hang of it, but in the long run you can acquire some quality clothing and keep more of your hard earned money in your own pocket. To find a Salvation Army in your area click here.