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Retirement allowed her to shed the costume, which she said wasnt always comfortable but also save money.
Suits would run her upwards of $200, not to mention the blouses,skirts and pantyhosealso bought.
I was never going to go back to wearing those [suits].
They were stiff and I just needed to get comfortable again, she said.
Most of her income comes from a pension and a small amount from Social Security.
Another benefit of downsizing my clothing needs:No more dry cleaning billsor hassles, she said.
Additionally, she will take her own used clothing to consignment stores and sell them back.
Consignment shops can be a good way to off-load those precious work outfits and make back a little dough.
From Department Store to Local Consignment
Bohnet-Nuttalls habits changed entirely in retirement.
Now, when she buys clothes she has two main approaches.
If Im going to buy new, I shop local, she said, preferring reasonably priced boutiques.
And if Im going to buy thrift, Im going for fabrics, cashmere, wool, silk.
I run my hands over the fabrics and look for colors I like.
As a former government analyst, she said, Im pretty methodical about it.
I try not to waste a lot of time.
Changing buttons out is one of my favorite things.
She might add a belt, cut off sleeves or take something in or out.
It was just unneeded to them.
Be open to the possibilities of pre-loved clothing.
She also recommended a strategic approach when shopping at them.
It helps to focus when youre in the racks or the boxes or whatever youre going through.
I spend most of my money on food, she said.
She added, I was willing to make cuts in other areas.
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