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Chi square test for independence was used to test for significant differences among groups in relation to: their pre-planning of purchases; stores they patronized; methods of payment they used; and factors influencing their personal clothing selection. Major findings were: (1) upper-middle class women were least likely to pre-plan price to be paid for garments, have a charge account limit, but more inclined to shop only one store before buying a $12.00 item and have a regular charge account; (2) the lower-middle class women were most likely to feel uncomfortable about their clothing; and (3) upper-lower women were most likely to pre-plan number of garments to buy, spending for $3.00 items, use catalogs for comparison shopping and to prefer a relative or male friend shopping companion and value girl friends' opinion about apparel. 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