Clothes are more than just a basic necessity, though they are that. I’ve found over time that they can be the biggest drain on your budget if you swing toward either of two extremes: spending too much on clothes that are overpriced, or not spending enough on clothes of inferior quality that will fall apart before their time. It is important to view clothes as an investment, and you want to invest in clothes that will last, that you feel comfortable in, and that make you feel confident and presentable. Finding the right balance between quality and fair pricing can certainly be a challenge. Shopping with coupons and looking for discounts is the best way I’ve found to help settle the score between these extremes.