Your
work wardrobe is an investment, an investment in not only your money but your
time as well. I have found that if I am
really good about taking care of my work clothes they will last longer and look
nicer. In the long run I will spend less
time and money on clothing purchases.
I keep
my work wardrobe laundry separate from the other laundry by having a little
basket in my bedroom to keep items in that need laundered. I find I launder less often because I usually
can wear most items twice. I work in an
office. Unless I spill something on
myself or rub up against something my clothes don’t get that dirty. Not only does this save on laundry but also
on wear so my clothes last longer.
I
purchase a bottle of special care fade resistant liquid detergent to wash my
work clothes with. I found through trial
and error that this was a wise investment.
I use a coupon and spend about $6 once a year for a small bottle of
detergent. I also use a liquid fabric
softener to control static.
I
usually only have to do my work laundry once every two weeks so I save a lot of
time. I pull the clothes out as soon as
the dryer shuts off to limit wrinkling and hang them up right away. I find that most items come out very nice and
only a few things need to be touched up with an iron.
For dry
clean only I use the home kit on occasion as I have had way too many items
ruined by the dry cleaners. If you
follow the instructions on the kit things usually turn out just fine. I try not to purchase items that need to be
dry cleaned to begin with but I do have a few items.
Mending
and maintenance is also important.
Nothing will void the look of a well put together outfit quicker than
dragging your hem along the floor or wearing a pair of scuffed shoes. Keep a mini sewing kit in your purse for
emergencies. Polish your shoes. Replace missing buttons and fix fallen hems.
Safety
pins and masking tape are not a permanent solution to sewing. If you have difficulty with a needle and
thread seek out someone to help you. You
can always repay their kindness with a homemade treat or by exchanging services
for something you are good at.
Remember
– if it is stained treat it, if it is dirty wash it, if it is wrinkled press
it, if it is torn mend it, if it is faded dye it, if it needs a button find a
button, if it is scuffed polish it and if it is beyond help replace it.
Lucky for me my "work wardrobe" consists of jeans & tshirts. lol!! ;) Great advice and tips though! Taking care of what we have is a great way to save money!
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