Remember Investment Dressing?

The French have done it for years. They invest in one or two outfits of quality clothing and wear them. We did it in the 80's when "dress for success" was a mantra for designer labels.

I think the new frugality that "Time" magazine touts is not the solution to our economic problems. Are you really one of the people they interviewed that has the will power to stay out of stores, buy cheaper clothes, or wear your clothes out?

Don't you want to go out there and at least look for a bargain? How much do you have to rationalize replacing your old basic charcoal cashmere sweater, with a more updated version that you know you can wear everyday and everywhere? Or how about an alpaca sweater that will not pill or ball.

Clothes made from quality materials that are well-maintained last. You will never wear them out.