Tip 50: Avoid expensive clothing brands, especially jeans

Tip 50: Avoid expensive clothing brands, especially jeans

So, a pair of Levis jeans costs about $50, and a cheap pair of jeans costs around $10.  What's the difference?  The answer: $40.  That may be simplifying things a bit, but I don't see much difference between cheap jeans and expensive jeans.  The materials are the same- denim.  The construction is similar.  The main difference is the name on the tag.  I can do without paying extra for that.

Some people get into the perceived value of expensive brands of clothing.  I don't pay much attention to that anymore.  If you really want to get a fancy name brand on your clothes without paying a lot, consider buying used clothes at a consignment shop, second hand store, or Goodwill store.  With used clothes, it is easier to buy name brands since prices are so low.

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