They say that when you look good, you feel good too. The easiest way to achieve this is with a great pair of threads that, when mixed and matched, add up to an outfit you feel confident in! However, clothes can be a pretty pricey expense. While it’s tempting to blow a month’s salary on the latest trends, it’s always smarter to pick better-quality clothes in classic cuts that will last you a while no matter the trend.
Picking clothes made of better quality material will also be less resistant to fading, tearing and falling apart prematurely. It might also be a good idea to get to know a good seamstress or tailor to do minor repairs for you, if you don’t know how to do them yourself. This way you can avoid more damage once you see the first signs of wear.
Here are some more ways to keep your clothes looking great:
1. Keep them hung up or folded away. Keeping clothes in a pile on the floor will expose them to dust, sunlight or moisture that may compromise its quality. Hanging clothes up will also get rid of the wrinkles naturally, so you don't need to bust out the iron. This saves you energy, too!
2. Use plastic or wooden hangers. Using metal hangers may not be good for your clothes. The metal can rust over time, ruining your clothes. (Rust stains are NOT easy to remove!)
3. Wash separately. To get optimum use from your washing machine, be sure you have enough clothes for a full load to save energy. However, be sure you separate your clothes into whites, darks and colors, to avoid bleeding.
4. Don't wash too often. It may be tempting to throw whatever you want to wear the next day into your washing machine and dryer, but this might ruin your clothes faster.
5. Dry your clothes in the sun. A good old-fashioned clothesline and strong sunlight is all you need. Dryers may fade colors quicker, and it might also shrink your clothes. Plus, the sun is free, costs nothing, and leaves your clothes smelling great!
6. Air your clothes out. Keeping your clothes in a closed closet may cause it to get musty. When there's nobody around to see the mess, leave your closet doors open for a couple of hours to air it out.
7. Cycle your clothes. This is probably the most obvious solution. Allow your clothes some breathing room. You may have that favorite shirt now, but it won't last very long if you insist on wearing it ever week! Try to use all the items in your closet for your daily outfits. If there are items you don't use, you might want to consider giving them away.
8. Wash in cold water. Not only does cold water use less energy, certain fabrics like nylon, elastics and polyester will last longer when not exposed to much heat. Don't worry about cleaning: cold water detergents for washing machines are made specifically for this purpose.
Picking clothes made of better quality material will also be less resistant to fading, tearing and falling apart prematurely. It might also be a good idea to get to know a good seamstress or tailor to do minor repairs for you, if you don’t know how to do them yourself. This way you can avoid more damage once you see the first signs of wear.
Here are some more ways to keep your clothes looking great:
1. Keep them hung up or folded away. Keeping clothes in a pile on the floor will expose them to dust, sunlight or moisture that may compromise its quality. Hanging clothes up will also get rid of the wrinkles naturally, so you don't need to bust out the iron. This saves you energy, too!
2. Use plastic or wooden hangers. Using metal hangers may not be good for your clothes. The metal can rust over time, ruining your clothes. (Rust stains are NOT easy to remove!)
3. Wash separately. To get optimum use from your washing machine, be sure you have enough clothes for a full load to save energy. However, be sure you separate your clothes into whites, darks and colors, to avoid bleeding.
4. Don't wash too often. It may be tempting to throw whatever you want to wear the next day into your washing machine and dryer, but this might ruin your clothes faster.
5. Dry your clothes in the sun. A good old-fashioned clothesline and strong sunlight is all you need. Dryers may fade colors quicker, and it might also shrink your clothes. Plus, the sun is free, costs nothing, and leaves your clothes smelling great!
6. Air your clothes out. Keeping your clothes in a closed closet may cause it to get musty. When there's nobody around to see the mess, leave your closet doors open for a couple of hours to air it out.
7. Cycle your clothes. This is probably the most obvious solution. Allow your clothes some breathing room. You may have that favorite shirt now, but it won't last very long if you insist on wearing it ever week! Try to use all the items in your closet for your daily outfits. If there are items you don't use, you might want to consider giving them away.
8. Wash in cold water. Not only does cold water use less energy, certain fabrics like nylon, elastics and polyester will last longer when not exposed to much heat. Don't worry about cleaning: cold water detergents for washing machines are made specifically for this purpose.