How to Preserve Clothing | yohana

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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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What's Appropriate Wedding Guest Wear? | yohana

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What's Appropriate Wedding Guest Wear? | yohana

We hate to steal your thunder, but in a word: yes. However, that doesn't mean you can't have a little fashion fun with your outfit. After all, weddings are a prime place to meet eligible babes, so you want to be looking your best. We chatted up Martine Wester, whosenamesake bridal collection launched last week, to get do's and don'ts of wedding guest dressing.
"Most brides will want all their guests to share and enjoy their happiness so she will want her guests to feel great and look great too," says the designer. In a way, you can think of it as your duty to look polished. Who doesn't want to have good-looking friends in their wedding photos?
That said, you don't want to steal the spotlight from the newlywed. Indeed, "A guest should always stick to conservative shapes and colors unless otherwise stated by the bride," coaches Wester. So what does that mean?
For starters, you can go ahead and skip the neon bandage dress. Blindingly bright colors, leopard prints and anything resembling white is a no go. However, fun colors like thisbrilliant blue number or buttercup yellow dress can add to the festive feel of a summer wedding. You can always go by this rule of thumb: if you are wondering whether it's too loud, it probably is.
As for the silhouette, classic shapes like an  A-line number, a sheath or an empire dress are always a safe bet. On the no list? Anything super tight or revealing. Don't worry, you can wear your dress with a down-to-there plunge another time.
As Wester puts it, "The only one who should shine on that day is the bride." We couldn't agree more.
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