
13. Clothes
The average American woman owns 30 outfits or one for every day of the month. Back in the 1930s, the average woman only had nice outfits, and typically learned how to sew their clothes. When clothes were damaged, they were usually repaired, instead of throwing them away. Whenever someone bought new clothes, it was usually reserved for holidays or special occasions.

Today, the average American spends $1,700 annually on clothes and throws away 65 pounds of clothing per year. Fashion is a $12 billion-a-year business. These companies benefit from people wanting new clothes. Many companies create “fast fashion” clothing that gets ruined after wearing it a few times. The only way to combat this is to avoid trends and buy clothing that lasts. Also, start shopping from thrift stores instead.