Another frugal idea: I believe in slow fashion. I dress in classical designs and classic colours and stay away from patterns as best as I can unless it is an accessory. On the other hand, I see one of my girlfriends continually buy anything with a pattern on it, and it tends to look old after one year. I also see the chair at the end of her bed gather clothes. I think in the long run I do better not purchasing so many clothes and, better still, resewing, refashioning, and coordinating them with my other clothes. I am able to save more money in the long run. Just a simple tip.