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Socks: Buy multiple pairs of identical socks, so you won't have any trouble finding matching pairs. Holey socks become spare parts to repair other socks, or can be worn with new ones to reduce wear. Same goes for underpants. ^{kellyjones00 (593)}

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Buy clothing to fit your body when you're healthy and sane. Then new clothes are only needed when old ones wear out, or when taking medications that cause weight-gain. Buy long-lasting clothes, that still fit if you lose weight, e.g. belt-loops, draw-strings on waist, pull-in cuffs, etc. Stretchy material eventually loses its elasticity. ^{kellyjones00 (593)}

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Belts: wider belts are less likely to rip. Most belt loops are 3-4cm long. Real leather is stronger than fake leather. Woven belts have more notch-options than belts with punched holes. ^{kellyjones00 (593)}

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For warmth: Wear a beanie, and scarf, as much heat is lost from the head. Choose clothes with a tighter weave, and thicker yarn. Wool and some synthetic materials are warmer than cotton. ^{kellyjones00 (593)}

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For coolness: Choose loose, lightweight, and light-coloured clothing. ^{kellyjones00 (593)}

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Trousers: Always get trousers with belt-loops, and hip- or behind- pockets. Calf-pockets are annoying when weighted with stuff. The tiny coin-pocket inside hip-pockets is useless. Buttoned flies are easier to repair than zips. Double-buttoned waist-strips are better than single-buttons, as they spread pressure of the full belly. Choose trousers you can jog in comfortably. ^{kellyjones00 (593)}

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Shirts: shirts with adjustable collars and cuffs can be worn year-round. Shirts that open all the way down the front can be worn as light jackets in summer. ^{kellyjones00 (593)}

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Vest: A sleeveless fleece vest is handy year-round in temperate climates. It can be worn as a bed jacket too. Get one with pockets as an improvement on the old waistcoat. ^{kellyjones00 (593)}

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Wet-weather: A full or 3/4 length jacket with hood and neck-tab keeps the rain from soaking most underclothing. Big pockets to fit gloved hands. ^{kellyjones00 (593)}

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