With the economy in the doldrums, now's the time to take a second look at what we already have in our closets. We discovered that, in some cases, it's possible to make old clothes new again — and keep a little extra dough in your pocket. Are you keeping your clothes longer? How are you making them last? Globe correspondent Ami Albernaz was online Thursday, Jan. 8, at 2:30 p.m. to discuss how to save your garments. Are you a thrifty shopper? She also took questions on how to shop to save a little cash. Read Albernaz's story: Can this garment be saved?

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