I don't know--I'm all for beating the system, but as long as the system is THERE, I don't see a way to beat it. I mean, I've gotta eat, and I can't exactly go to work wearing shoes I made.

But you can get creative. USE the packaging for something, even if it's to scoop the poop out of the litter box. I've actually bought so much underwear that I have to wash it less. I think washing laundry is worse than buying underwear.