Frugal Living: Turn Summer Clothing Clearance into Cheap Winter Wardrobe Pieces

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If you've noticed all the summer clothing clearance you may think in terms of buying for next summer.  You buy a couple of sizes too big and hope they fit when summer rolls around.

But if you approach it a little differently you might have some dirt cheap pieces for the winter.

ADULT CLOTHING TIPS:

WOMEN --

1.

Scan the racks for tank tops, camisoles -

perfect for layering under jackets, blazers or athletic wear.   Tank tops will get down to pennies before they are removed from the retail floor.  Be on the lookout.

2. Maternity --

You may be your biggest in the winter months, but you'll also be your hottest, as in heat wise.   Look for light weight summer shirts that could translate into winter wear.   Shorts are great for wearing around the house when your 9 months pregnant and you want the AC on while everyone else is huddled around space heaters.


3.  Swimsuits --

Women's bathing suits are super expensive in the spring.  So buy now when they are ultra cheap.  If you work out at the gym during the winter, you can take a dip in a new swimsuit you scored for dirt cheap.


MEN --


1.  Be on the lookout for dirt cheap thin T-shirts --

There's a plethora of graphic tees that hit the market during the spring and summer.  Buy a size bigger and layer it with a long sleeve shirt or another T-shirt.

2.  Watch for shorts at rock bottom prices --

Since men are known for wearing shorts a lot longer than women here in the south, men you can score name brand shorts for cheap and wear them to football games almost through November.

3.  Short sleeve button down shirts ---

These are great for wearing under sweaters and you can find a lot of the short sleeve shirts marked down drastically.  That's a spring and Easter item that can translate into business casual clothing for the winter.

CHILDREN --

For both boys and girls - the graphic tees are great for layering.

Watch for summer jumpers or dress that have fall colors perhaps and could pair with a turtleneck or long sleeve shirt.

Pullovers are cheap this time of year as well for little boys.  Perfect for layering with sweaters.

Summer 2 & 3 piece sets will abound for little children and infants.  Look for low price points and see if the sets will provide pieces for now and later.

Summer infant onesies and sleep and plays are perfect for hot natured babies in the winter.

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