Money Saving Tips for your Clothes – Part 1
Money saving tips for your Clothes – Part 1
It’s January and you have credit card bills to pay. Also the economy is slowing down and your job maybe less secure than this time last year.
Everyone’s feeling the pinch and so I thought I’d share some money saving tips to help as we begin 2012.
- Save on dry cleaning bills – Many people will come back in the New Year and think it is a good time to dry clean work outfits. This is not cheap, especially when you have several outfits to get dry cleaned at once. If your clothes are not stained, then what you can do is hang them up on the back of the door when you are having a shower. The steam will freshen up the outfit and give the fabric a whole new lease of life. Plus it didn’t cost you a penny.
- Make your shirts last longer – I see many guys coming into my store and they have ruined their shirts by ironing the collar and cuffs. This is the first place that shirts will look old and tattered. The collars/cuffs are fused and they will keep their shape after washing so there is no need to iron them. It will make your shirts last a lot longer. If you have collar stays, remove them before washing, then give the collar a light press on low heat before putting the collar stays back in.
- Follow care label instructions – Please follow the care label instructions in your garment. I have seen so many people ruin their clothes when they put their items in a washing machine when it says dry clean only. Follow the instructions and your garments will last. Remember they are an investment into your image at work, so look after them.
Q for you
1) Are you looking at replacing your wardrobe, and need help knowing where to start?
2) Do you have some outfits you are not sure go with what you already have? Email me some pictures, I will be happy to help.
