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Days before the historic inauguration of the 44th president of the United States takes place Jan. 20, Barack Obama noted that the nation's economy likely will get worse before it gets better.
For those who are building a wardrobe with limited funds in preparation for interviewing for jobs, the current economic climate does have a silver lining: Lots of stuff is on sale if a) you know when to shop, and b) be methodical in selecting your pieces.
Just as Rome was not built in a day, a sound wardrobe takes time to develop. A fundamental starting point is underwear. Fortunately for men, T shirts, boxers and briefs are inexpensive (whereas bras for women, for example, are not). Off-price retailers such as Marshall's, TJ Maxx, Kohl's and Ross offer plenty of options, from Hanes and Fruit of the Loom to designer wear such as Polo and Joe Boxer, to name a few.
Those who travel frequently but wish to pack light may want to consider Ex Officio, which can be washed in the sink, dried overnight, and ready to wear the next morning.
Stock up on as much underwear as your budget allows, and discard anything that appears worn out. This is the first layer that cannot be underestimated because it keeps absorbs perspiration before the rest of your clothes do, which protects your more expensive clothing investments.
