What woman doesn’t love getting new clothes?  O.K., so you’re in the miniscule minority that simply adores her wardrobe and wouldn’t change a thread, even if someone walked up to you on the street, handed you a wad of bills, and said, “Please, oh please go buy yourself some new clothes (and don’t spend it on groceries).”

Whether it’s Macy’s, Stacy’s, Tracy’s, or Value Village, most of us see something now and then that catches our eye, if not our credit card.

Browsing through thrift stores is great fun, too—you never know what you’ll find.  I once saw a green sweater on the rack; I had the same one at home, purchased about 15 yrs. ago (this tells you a bit about my wardrobe).

I have friends and family members that can whip up a little something on the old sewing machine as easily as I can burn toast.  (If any of my textile concoctions ended up in a fashion mag, there would be a definite drop in subscriptions).

Good news!  You can be clothed in the finest without even lifting a presser-foot.  A friend sent me this verse for the new year; what an encouragement and reminder from the Lord:

     I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for He hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, He hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.  Isaiah 61:1

So, if you don’t get a single new thing to wear this year, rejoice and be joyful!  You have riches far beyond anything you’ll ever find on a sale rack.

But, I do think I’ll keep looking for that “new” sweater.