<prompt> Human: I was talking to a friend about buying business casual clothes for work and interviews and she mentioned that she will sometimes write off clothing and shoe purchases as work expenses on her tax return. This helps her essentially get he clothes and shoes for free. She says this is perfectly acceptable as long as you dont go crazy with it. Her reasoning is that she is required to wear work appropriate clothes to a certain standard, but since her company doesnt provide a uniform, she can write off her purchases as a work expense. Is this true, and legal? I had never heard of this before but if its true I am considering utilizing this write off to get business clothes before the end of the year since I need them but am low on cash. Also we are in Arizona if that makes a difference.  <response>: Only if they are distinctive, like a uniform, and cant be worn for non-work purposes 