How can we justify shopping for new fall clothes?
Clarky: As Americans, we’re all in the same boat. Our buying power has definitely changed. What we’re having to do is look at our overall budget and see what we’re spending money on. The average woman is spending about $150 on updates for their wardrobe. Set a goal of how much you want to spend. You need to have cash. You should not put that $150 on your credit card. Alison: Before you even go shopping, it’s about finding out what your needs are. It’s a great cleansing experience to go through your closet. We all stand in front of our full closets of clothing and say we have nothing to wear. But if you took the time to actually spend one day pulling everything out, trying items on, going through and seeing what you should toss, what doesn’t fit anymore, you’ll find out what you need. It could be as simple as, “I need a crisp, white button-down shirt,” or “I want to add some purple this season.” Q: What if I’m totally dead broke, but oh my gosh, I really want ankle boots? Clarky: One gr
