Hey, D. I know funds are tight, but I'll share a shopping tip with you. There are super-organized wives like me who go through closets once a year and clear out clothes that weren't being worn from my H's side of the closet. After getting his final okay, I'd either take them to a charity or consignment store.
Consignment stores are awesome! You can get some fabulous basics there for pennies. You just have to do a little hunting, but you can easily upgrade your wardrobe without busting the bank. Most women know about them, but men? Meh. Maybe.
You can buy clothes for your kids there, too. You know I'm full of dollar-stretching tips; with 5 kids and a stay-at-home mom on one salary, it was my job to do so. Our family was always well-dressed and stylish. I just had to spend a little more time hunting down the bargains to get it done.
I was really proud of my skills in that area, actually. I got more and more creative, and we lived a really good life. It's kind of fun passing on things I suddenly remember to such a deserving person.
