Whether you call it self sufficiency, sustainability , budgeting or frugality, using something the second or even 3rd time around is just plain good sense.
When I was still at school I remember my uniforms couldn't keep up with the growth rate of my legs. I was pleased when my last year at primary was over, and so was my Mum, as there was no way we were going to make those 2 dresses pass 1 more year.I wore these uniforms for 3 years, they had been well worn however still could be passed on to another family. You wont see that anymore.
Over the past 20 years our boys have used and reused every piece of clothing that we started with. They always got handed down at least 3 times then moved on to another family.We even have a photo of my husband feeding our eldest a piece of cake from his 2nd birthday. In that photo the jacket that he was wearing still gets used. Our eldest is now 21.
On the weekend my youngest (who is over 6 ft tall) asked if I could chop his jeans into cutoffs as he has shot up again since we bought these. It never crossed his mind to buy new shorts, just reuse the clothing he has to make them more user friendly and as these have no one to be passed on to, and he needed shorts. Problem solved
Clothing can be as expensive or inexpensive as you choose. Don't buy cheap clothes as these are often cheaply made. Shop around and you will find good quality at a good price. Thrift stores are my favorite. There will always be cheap stuff, but if your prepared to take your time you will find good quality priced clothing at a great price. Often shopping out of season is the best way to go. Start looking for decent winter coats in summer as this is when they are the most cost effective. Same as summer clothing. Shop for these in winter.
PS The cut off legs from juniors jeans will be stuffed with rags and used as spare pillows for his bed.
PPS I always leave my giveaway clothes in a basket for 3 mths before I get rid of them...cause you just never know what they will come in handy for.
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