Finding work attire can be a daunting task, so when you purchase that fierce shirt—you want it to last.
Whether it’s a $1,030 Fendi belted silk-blend blouse or Ann Taylor’s version for $98, you want to ensure that the garment has a long life-cycle.
Protect your clothing with these tips:
1. Treat stains immediately. Use paper towels or cloths to remove the stains, but do not rub. Gently blot the stained area and wash/dry-clean the clothing as soon as you can. This will help stop the stain from settling. Pick up a Tide-To-Go Instant Stain Remover or the Clorox 2@ Stain Fighter Pen on your way to work tomorrow and keep it in your purse. You'll be glad you did when that person on the train bumps into you and spills his coffee all over your khaki blazer.
2. Air-dry clothing when possible. Doing so prevents wear on seams and zipper snags from tumble-drying, according to an article on Tide.com. Air-drying can also "reduce wrinkles" and "eliminate static cling," says Tide.com.
3. Store your clothes in a cool, dry and dark place. Moisture can attract pests that will damage your garments. Light fades and yellows color, according to “Garment Storage” by NobleHouse Custom Tailors. Check to make sure your summer/spring wardrobe you just packed is stored properly. Another 30 minutes re-organizing is nothing compared to the hundreds of hours spent working to purchase those clothes.
4. Hold onto the extra buttons. Missing buttons can keep you from being able to wear your favorite cardigan. Sew the replacement buttons on the inside hems of your clothing so that you can easily locate and repair the piece when you need to, says an article on Martha Stewart.com.
5. Do not wash just because you have a machine. This causes wear and tear on the garment. "Often airing and brushing clothes is enough," says H&M.
6. Separate your clothes. You've seen a million television shows where the little brother gets revenge on the older sibling by placing a red sock inside of his/her laundry and turns all of the white clothes pink. Don't ruin your own whites. Follow the washing instructions on your tags and place like colors together. If you are unsure what pile mauve blazer should be thrown into, take it to the cleaners.
7. And last but not least, NO WIRE HANGERS. “They can stretch out the fabric and cause misshapen shoulders and indentations,” according to the Women’s Day article, “How to Make Your Clothing Last Longer”. Instead, use wooden hangers or wooden ones with padding.
In case you didn't understand the drama-filled hanger scene in Mommy Dearest, here’s celebrity stylist June Ambrose:
Video courtesy of June Ambrose TV/Youtube.
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