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Postwar shifts lift gadgets over clothing in American life
Washington report shows families now signal prosperity with home entertainment and home appliances rather than new outfits. Helen Humes Lamale of the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes suburban growth, larger families, and DIY living push fashion from the center of prestige while auto, TV, and appliance spending rise.
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