The next best thing, when it comes to self-care, after you, of course, is what you wear. This represents you and makes a holistic picture of your appearance. What this means is that you are supposed to dress well all the time. This also means that your clothes should be well kept and well maintained so that they suit you well. That favorite sweater you wear five times a week should be taken care of so that you look better and well-kept while enjoying your style. Here are tips that will help you maintain the quality, color, and nature of your clothes.
Read labels closely
All clothes are not the same. I’m sure you can feel the different textures of your clothes. This means that you cannot wash, iron, or dry clean them universally and in the same way. This is why you should stop ignoring the tag behind your clothes and read the instructions on how you should take care of them. You shouldn’t continue destroying your clothes over something so simple and avoidable now, can you?
Wash Carefully
When you are told to wash the clothes, you aren’t being asked to be rough with them. After all, how can you keep that top throughout summer if you wash it like you are fighting for your life? Be gentle and use water that is compatible with the material of your clothes. If you use hot or warm water, you are running the risk of having your clothes shrink, so wash your clothes carefully if you want them to stay well maintained.
Separate Colors
Why do you keep mixing your whites with colorfast clothes and then pretend to regret it after? It is general knowledge that white is vulnerable and cannot be mixed with all your other wardrobe colors. Take good care of your light-colored clothes by separating them from the rest of the other colors, which prevents them from staining.
Make use of air-drying
Long before the different technologies and methods of washing, people just hung their clothes on a washing line and they would dry beautifully, with the quality maintained for years. So why can’t you make use of this simple way as well? Hang your clothes outside and allow the air to do its thing while preserving the quality of your clothes. Trust science to help in the maintenance of your clothes.
Storage matters
How you store your clothes is important in relation to how they are maintained. You can’t keep folding that leather jacket and pleated skirt and then expecting them to stay in shape. Fold the clothes that are compatible with folding while making use of hangers for the clothes that need hangers. If your clothing is heavy, you should make use of folding as hanging it can make it stretchy and lopsided. Just make sure you pay attention to your clothes when packing. Their design, weight, and material will make it easier for you to know how to store them.
Rotate your clothes
We understand that you love that black slack so much. There is nothing wrong with you admiring the clothes that you bought for yourself. You, however, should stop abusing it. You cannot be wearing the same thing several times a week, washing it occasionally, then expecting it to last you for a lifetime. Switch it up and give that favorite outfit a break. Wear something else for a change and spice your wardrobe up before picking the same outfit over and over again.
Make repairs quickly and mindfully
Once you notice that your button has fallen off, you need to fix it immediately before it affects the rest of your clothes. This is the same for things like the hem, which can continue threading away if they are not fixed immediately after they malfunction. You, however, need to do this mindfully and considerately. Sometimes, in trying to repair simple things like buttons or hems, you may find yourself worsening the state of your clothes. If you cannot repair the clothes yourself, let the professionals do it for you. At the end of the day, by maintaining your clothes, you will save more money than constantly buying new ones.
Wash Only When Necessary
We appreciate you being a smart person and wanting to keep your things constantly clean. You, however, cannot overdo this when it comes to clothes, as you will wear them down. You can’t instantly wash things like jackets, jeans, and shoes after wearing them only one time. This will reduce their quality, and in no time, those black jeans will turn gray. Unless these items have visible stains and need washing because of their dirt accumulation, you need to take it easy. This will help you in maintaining the quality of your clothes.
Don’t over-dry or under-dry
It’s all fun and games until you leave your favorite silky top in the heat for too long, and the next thing you know, it starts tearing away easily. Drying your clothes is good, but like anything else, if it is done excessively, your clothes will be damaged. Underdoing it will also damage your clothes. If you leave your clothes humid, you risk them getting moldy and smelly as well. After putting your clothes out to dry, constantly check on them to make sure that they are drying well. Do not be impatient. After all, they are your clothes and no one else's.