The weirdest things you can get a tax break on during Wisconsin's sales tax holiday in August

This year, Wisconsin is giving taxpayers a little break.

For the first time, the state will have a sales tax holiday for back-to-school items. It's Aug. 1-5 and includes clothing, computers and school supplies like folders, glue and markers. The state made a handy list of items that fall under the tax break and a list of things not included. To decide what was covered during the tax holiday, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue looked at what other states include and exempt.

In order to get the sales tax break, individual clothing items must cost less than $75. Computers and tablets must cost less than $750, and printers and other digital school supplies must cost less than $250.

Items like diapers, tablets, and school and athletic uniforms are included, and so are some things you wouldn't expect. Here are some of the most, um, interesting items to make the Wisconsin Department of Revenue Sales Tax Holiday Exempt Items List. 

Wedding apparel

The tax holiday covers shirts, pants, jeans and shorts, but the state specifically calls out wedding apparel.

We would all like to know what wedding apparel costs less than $75. No really. Where can we get those bridesmaid dresses? A tie would cost less than $75, but ties are listed separately. Wedding shoes, you could get some shoes for a reasonable price. But ladies, you're on your own for the gowns. And gentleman, suit rentals are not covered (nor are they less than $75).

Garters, garter belts and girdles

Well, this could fall under the wedding apparel category because that is the only time most women wear garters or garter belts. Weddings, sexy times and Halloween costumes, that's when people wear garters and garter belts. 

Men (or women for that matter) used garters to hold up socks, but there have been some great advances in sock technology in recent decades and socks don't really fall down so much these days.

Girdles are a related but almost equally outdated part of the list. Sure, a pair of Spanx has its place in the world, but it's not really a must-have item. Which brings us to ...

Hosiery and pantyhose

In Wisconsin, we do need tights. Tights keep you warm. They come in fun patterns. They allow you to wear a dress in winter. Shoot, you can wear them under pants when it's polar-vortex cold. So stock up in August, Wisconsin, because next winter could be a long one. 

Pantyhose, on the other hand, have (blessedly) fallen out of fashion. Sure, they could keep you warm in winter or hyper-air-conditioned buildings, but they snag easily, they're thinner and less warm than tights, and they have zero fun factor. They are not worth the trouble of putting on in the morning. But hey, put on your Leggs and go Wisco.

Earmuffs

Scarves, hats, mittens, and gloves are also on the list, but the state made sure to include earmuffs separately. Play it smart Wisconsin, get the earmuffs that keep you warm and double as headphones.

Athletic supporters

Call it what it is Wisconsin, a jock strap. Men, if you're in need, August 1-5 is your time to buy. 

Underwear is elsewhere on the list, which would presumedly cover another athletic support item: sports bras.