I am thinking of creating a school clothes budget for my 6th grader (DD1) and letting her buy her clothes and shoes out of it. I would like her to have enough to do laundry only once a week, max. twice, because this will be her responsibility this year. Keeping in mind that the clothes will be mostly from the thrift store (she is on board with that)/Target-type places and the shoes will be new, does this budget sound reasonable? This comes to about $240 max. I would take her to half-price day, help her watch flyers, etc. so that she can get the best deals. Any other tips?
3-4 t-shirts > $10-12
3-4 long sleeves > $15
3-4 camis, if needs new > $15
Underwear > $10 (obviously new!)
5-7 socks, if needs new > $10-12
1-2 hoodies > $10
3-4 pants/jeans > $30
2 pr. shoes > $80
Later on in the fall:
Winter boots > $30-40
Gloves/mittens > $5
I think her coat from last year will fit & we have plenty of scarves, hats.
Plus $5-10 "blow money" for new earrings, locker bling, etc. to kick off middle school.