The "cost per wear" is just what it sounds like: divide the cost of the clothes by how many times you will wear it. You might find that a more expensive item will actually be "cheaper", since you will get more use out of it. A $100 dress that you wear twice? That's $50 per wear. … [Read more...] about Figure out your “cost per wear”

The best time to shop for winter clothes? April or May of course. End-of-season sales are a great place to start for bargain clothes shopping. This is when retailers try to get rid of current inventory to make room for new lines. Likewise, shopping for clothes in their off-season … [Read more...] about Buy for next year during end-of-season sales

The metal on zippers and jackets can tear apart other clothes in the wash, and can scratch the inside of your washing machine. Make sure to always zip up jeans, jackets and other zippers to avoid costly damage.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Zip clothes before washing them to reduce wear and tear

If at all possible, skip the bleach when washing clothes. It will make fabrics disintegrate more quickly. Instead, try a cup of white vinegar in the wash, or baking soda and hot water to brighten whites.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Skip the bleach to make clothes last longer

Moisture and humidity can kill a pair of shoes. Don't wear the same pair of shoes every day - allow a day in between to allow the shoes to dry out from the moisture they absorb from both your feet and the environment. To help dry out shoes, crumple up newspaper and stuff it … [Read more...] about Keep shoes dry to make them last longer