SavingAdvice.com Blog During quarantine, two in five American adults (myself included) put on some extra pounds. On average, those of us who gained weight added 29 pounds to our figures over the course of the pandemic, which is a difference of about two dress sizes. If you recently pulled out your summer clothes from last year and realized they don’t fit, you’re probably going to need some new summer clothes. Or maybe just want to treat yourself to a new warm weather wardrobe after the tough year we’ve had. No matter why you need new sundresses, here are some tips to help you save money at the mall so you don’t drain your bank account.