Comments on: How to Look Fabulous, Frugally: Part Three

By: Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:16:51 +0000

I really enjoyed this series. I recently lost 45 lbs. and hope to lose more. This makes for a clothing budget nightmare. My sewing maching, local thrift shops and the book “Altering Women’s Ready- to-Wear” has helped significantly. The author also has a website with some good altering tips on it.

http://www.maryroehr.com/30-top-sewing-secrets.html

I hope this is helpful also!

By: Abigail

Abigail — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:04:03 +0000

The biggest way I know how to save clothes is not using the dryer, except on sheets, jeans, and possibly towels. This also saves money on dryer fees/electricity fees, obviously. I grew up in Anchorage, Alaska and in the winter months, heating costs skyrocket. To save electricity (and wear & tear on clothing) my mom used drying racks and hangers and let things air dry. My clothes all lasted forever. You can add years to a shirt's life if you let it dry naturally. Currently, I am focusing on losing some weight I put on. I want my clothes to fit comfortably again -- not just for aesthetics/ego/health. I don't want to have to buy new stuff! Abigail´s last blog post..Ka-ching!

By: Saver Queen

Saver Queen — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:55:51 +0000

I agree with all your points and have some more suggestions here http://saverqueen.com/2008/11/04/more-shopping-ti….

I never heard about the pantyhose in the freezer thing… I presume you defrost them before you try to put them on, haha… How do you defrost them, anyway? With a blow dryer? Or just let them thaw out?

By: Nicki S

Nicki S — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:37:36 +0000

I agree that it's really helpful to know some basic tailoring and mending. I'm only OK at sewing, but I've been able to purchase pants that were WAY too long for me at deep discounts because I knew I could hem them nicely. I've also been able to do basic mending when seams pull apart, buttons fall off, etc. It definitely makes clothing last longer. Thanks for the tip about the panty hose. I'll definitely try it! Nicki S´s last blog post..Paper Crafts & Giving Back

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:28:34 +0000

@Shevy,
I have a funny story about the husband ironing clothes. I told my husband before we were married that I don’t iron, and he said that it wasn’t a problem. One day, soon after we were married, he got out the ironing board and a pile of his clothes to iron. I handed him my two items of clothing that needed ironing, and he got all offended. “You don’t iron, so I don’t iron your clothes!” he said. So I replied that I wouldn’t cook his food, wash his clothes, put away his dishes… he ironed my dresses and that was the last time he ironed. We’ll celebrate our seventh wedding anniversary this month.

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By: Emma

Emma — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:21:14 +0000

@Kelly,

Me too – totally hate ironing. Instead I master the art of buying the kind of clothes that won’t put me through that ironing torture “How to Look Fabulous” is a great, I got lots of handy ideas.

By: Shevy

Shevy — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:28:53 +0000

Arrgh, I hit “submit” just as the baby kicked the internet connection loose.

Anyway, I was saying that I haven’t changed out of my work clothes since I used to wear skirted suits back in the 80′s. The suits had to be dry cleaned but now I have very little that isn’t washable (whether the label says so or not).

My hubby, on the other hand, always changes out of his work clothes and he irons! He often wears jeans to work but with an ironed dress shirt.

In fact, he ironed the dress I’m wearing right now. I saw that he had the board out and promptly handed him the dress. Otherwise I would have ended up wearing it, unironed, at some point.

(And on a totally different subject, Comment Luv has not been able to find my feed for months, ever since I put the subscription buttons up on my blog.)

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:26:55 +0000

@Emma,

I heart your comment! I can’t stand ironing- it’s the worst thing ever for me. So I don’t do it, and although I look a little wrinkled from time to time, I’m MUCH happier!

By: Sarah H.

Sarah H. — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:17:39 +0000

I totally agree with your point about not buying dry-clean-only clothing! I always check this before making a purchase because I do not want to waste time and money at the dry cleaners. Although just this morning I was going to wash a suit jacket (hand-me-down from my mom) and the tag said dry clean only! I think I might just try to hand wash it.

Ugh, I really need to learn more about making simple clothes alterations…

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By: Brooke

Brooke — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:07:40 +0000

Tide Pen!!! If you can get rid of errant stains (pen, food, etc.), it helps to get rid of it as soon as possible. Brooke´s last blog post..Textbook Excitement!!!