The purpose of this study is to investigate a clothing use by clothing buying tendencies. Data were obtained from questionnaires filled out by 183 housewives in Daegu, and analyzed by utilizing Factor Analysis, frequency, correlation and ANOVA test. The results were as follows: 1. Four factors of clothing buying tendencies were identified as the pursuit of fashion, dressing for others, practicality, and dressing for self, 2. There was differences in clothing buying tendencies based on educational background and occupation. The factor of the pursuit of fashion was more important f3r college graduate housewives. It was also more important for housewives whose husband had professional jobs in comparison to their non professional counterparts. 3. The factors concerning the pursuit of fashion and dressing for others were more important fur those whose monthly household incomes ranged from 3,000,0000 to 4,000,000 won in comparison to those whose incomes were lower. 4. There was a negative correlation with the factor of dressing for others and the number of children. 5. The housewives had a higher clothing expenditure were more aware of the pursuit of fashion and dressing for others .6. The data concerning the number and types of various clothing owned showed single items were the most owned(more than 8 items) and altered Hanboks were the least owned(less than 1).