Clark has been out of style forever and usually has no idea about what's going on in popular culture. But right now, he's actually in vogue because so many people are concerned about being extra thrifty!

If you pick up any general interest magazine, you'll probably see articles on shopping on a budget or frugal fashion. Newspapers are filled with stories about saving money on everyday purchases. In fact, the media blitz is so intense that people are now getting tired of stories about high gas prices.

Some sectors of the economy are actually benefiting from people's wallets getting pinched. Thrift stores are one example.

Clark is fond of picking up dress clothes at thrift shops. They're usually in great shape because few men dress up for work anymore. Instead, today's standard office outfit usually includes khaki pants and a golf shirt. On the other hand, Clark typically won't buy casual clothing at a thrift shop because he finds it's usually too threadbare.

For women, there's a new gold standard for saving on clothing: Steve and Barry's. This retailer is selling all clothing for $8.98 or less for a limited time only. They even have fashion lines from famous folks such as actress Sarah Jessica Parker, tennis star Venus Williams and others. (Editor's note: This retailer has since gone out of business!)

Clark has been excited for years about Steve and Barry's because of their Starbury shoe line. These shoes sell for between $8 and $15. Starburys are almost solely responsible for breaking the ultra expensive Air Jordan stranglehold on the feet and hearts of low income neighborhoods.