How to Preserve Clothing | yohana
Whether it's a pricey party frock or your wedding dress, there are a couple of V.I.G.'s (very important garments) in every lady's wardrobe. And if you're anything like us, you got down and partied hard in your special dress. Since this can leave your garment in less than pristine condition—we're talking unfortunate champagne splotches and grass stains galore—we recommend professional dress preservation. We went to longstanding industry expert, theWedding Gown Preservation Co., to get the do's and don'ts to keep your clothing in top form:
Do spend the money to have your dress professionally preserved (starting around $200). Often the shop where you bought your garment will have a recommendation for a trusted preserver they use. Even if your dress appears to be in perfect condition, every worn dress is covered in imperceptible oil, dust and sweat. For the love of hygiene, this fact alone should get you to a preserver!
Don't have it dry cleaned and call it a day. Most dry cleaners don't specialize in your type of dress and won't have the specific goods to safely store your dress.
Do make sure your dress is stored with white acid-free tissue paper in an acid-free box, and the bodice of the dress is stuffed with tissue paper to retain the form.
Don't ever hang your dress! This is the number one preservation faux-pas and can cause tearing and stretching.
Do store your dress in a cool, dry and dark place, like in your closet or under your bed. Forget the hot attic, which can cause a dress to yellow, and pass on the basement where a mold attack is more likely.
From there, just check on your garment about twice a year for any signs of damage. And the next time you spill a little dessert on that special dress, you'll know all the post-party tricks to get your frock like new again.
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