How much do you spend on a new coat? How about a pair of jeans?
In 2021, Americans spent an average of $1,754 on clothes and services, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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WSB consumer adviser Clark Howard has found several ways to bring that figure down.
>> In the video at the top of the page, Howard looks for deals at secondhand stores with a couple of fashion and budget-savvy teens, who explain how thrifting saves them hundreds of dollars on clothes.
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