Clark Howard's Tips

Fashion doesn't have to be expensive

August 30, 2007

There's a new study out that says 60 percent of Americans are overweight. Mississippi has the highest rate (31 percent) of obese people. Yet Clark doesn't often see overweight people in places like Manhattan and San Francisco where folks frequently walk.

Exercise is obviously the key. So what are you going to wear when you exercise? Well, Consumer Reports recently took a look at Starbury shoes, a brand pioneered by NBA player Stephon Marbury and clothing retailer Steve and Barry's. Starbury shoes sell for $14.98 and Consumer Reports finds that they offer good cushioning, flexibility and they breathe well.

CLARK'S TIP TOPICS Consumer Tips Managing Money Banks & Credit Cards Technology Health & Healthcare Car Costs Homes Phones & Utilities Small Business Travel & Leisure Find more consumer advice in Clark Howard's book, "Get Clark Smart"

On a related note, Clark's executive producer, Christa, recently discovered that Steve and Barry's also sells actress Sarah Jessica Parker's line of clothing. All the clothes from the "Sex and the City" star's Bitten imprint are available for under $20. "Fashion is not a luxury, it's a right" is the slogan featured in the ads!

If you're looking for other fashionable yet inexpensive duds you may want to check out Target. The company has teamed up with some high-end designers to bring specially made clothing to its customers for a limited time.

More Clark Howard Consumer Tips Maximize your money in the market over time  Who wants to be a teenage millionaire?  Texas is the Fortune 500 capital  Fee-only financial planners are in your best interest  Claim your unclaimed money before the State does!  BusinessWeek: 25 ways to save more each month  Internet gets its wings, netbooks to be hot holiday item  Network DVR -- with no hardware -- coming in 2009  New site for auction of sports and concert tickets  Census Bureau: College is worth the cost!  Full list