Summary:
Do you
want to splurge a little before Diwali? Do you plan to buy fashion designers
collection online but are clueless on how to take care of your fashion
designers clothes? Here are some pro tips you should keep in mind.
Read the instructions
Every
piece of designer clothes comes with their own specific instructions. Carefully
read the care label for the temperature, washer setting, which detergent to use
and how frequently to wash it. Following these instructions to the tee is the
key to increasing the lifespan of your fashion designers clothes.
Don’t wear it too often
Yes, the
dress is so beautiful that you want to wear it every day but curb your greed.
Fashion designers clothes are made with delicate fibers that will weaken if you
wear the garment too often. Make it a habit before splurging on a fashion
designers collection to plan how often you’re going to wear each piece.
Dry clean. Dry clean. Dry
clean
If you
are like me and are too lazy to go through the hassle of cleaning designer clothes,
get it dry cleaned. Find a dry cleaner you trust and who knows how to launder
designer clothes. But don’t be too lazy and make sure to regularly take your
designer clothes to the dry cleaner.
Store according to season
The
moisture and heat of each season affects your fashion designer clothes
differently. So, always store your dresses and gowns in garment bags. For furs
coats and leathers pants, take it to a furrier for a thorough cleaning before
the turn of each season.
Keep the closet
well-ventilated
This is
the most important tip. Insects and pests are the enemy of your fashion
designers collection. To prevent insects from destroying your garments, air
your closet regularly. Keep cedar blocks or bags of lavender inside your closet
to repel the insects. Lastly, don’t stuff your closet to full capacity.
Give your clothes some room to breathe.
Always hang your clothes
Use
velvet hangers to hang your clothes. Storing on hangers ensures that your
clothes don’t get crinkled or have those ugly fold-lines.
Steam iron is your best
friend
Another
tip for home-care of your fashion designers collection is to steam iron
your garments. This way you can remove lines and creases on your silk or jersey
garments without destroying the fabric.
Save the embroidery with
butter paper
Fashion
designers lehengas & cholis with heavy embroidery or tassels are the
hardest to store. The beadings or threading start to fray
with time. To stop this, cover the embellishments with butter paper. Butter
papers are easily available at stationery stores.
