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.

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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.

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