Reply #71: Stocking up on clothes I would think would be easier for guys [View All]

[Donnachaidh]

Y'all don't get into that *gotta have the latest fashion* thing that women get roped into. I've managed to keep my evil half in some decent threads, because he's slim. But finding essentials like jeans is tough because he's 6'5", and slender. It seems as if all the basic jeans are being made for people with short legs. And our son is quickly reaching his height, but he's built like a footballer. There is no way he's going to fit in Dad's stuff.

One way for college kids to try to save money on clothes is consignment shops. They have one locally called Plato's Closet, and I'm able to find stuff my kid would actually want to wear, instead of barfing and complaining that my tastes in men's clothes suck. I've picked up some great stuff that is *gently worn* there. And if you hit the sales (yes, even consignment stores have sales) you can do really well.

I -don't- cheap out on shoes. That's one area that you should be careful about. Bad shoes can cause real problems, no matter how *trendy* they are.

Medical supplies are a MUST, as well as water supplies. After watching the fiasco following Katrina, I'm not going to be dependant on FEMA or even the Red Cross to cover us on stuff. It's always a good idead to keep an emergency supply of essential prescriptions in the house, in an easily accessible (but out of sight) area.

Also look for close-out stores in your area for other essentials. You can save some serious cash on shopping for cleaning items, etc., at close-out stores.