Want your clothes to last longer? Then give them a fighting chance by treating them well, and of course, dress defensively. To start:
· -- Go easy on dry cleaning, machine washing and drying, as all of that will help speed the breakdown of fabric fibers and shorten the lifespan of your threads. Just by reducing the frequency, from one wearing to two between cleanings, you’ll save time, money, electricity and a little bit of the earth. All we (and your officemates) require is that you put on a fresh t-shirt and underwear underneath, every day.
· -- Like your momma always told you, hang up your dang clothes, and preferably on cushioned hangers to preserve their shape, and to allow air to circulate and keep wrinkles at bay. Can’t manage that, Mr. Lazybones? Then at least hang your clothes neatly over the back of a chair between wearings.
· -- Prepare for a fashion emergency like Don Draper and the “Mad Men” crew do: Always keep a few clean shirts and a pair of trousers at the office so you look fresh pressed in the morning, no matter where you wound up the night before.
· -- Do you live life on the uncoordinated side? Then stick to a wardrobe of dark colors to help camouflage workday food and coffee drips. If by chance you have a major spill, chances are darker shades can be easily salvaged, and the damage won’t require as much effort to undo at the dry cleaners.
· -- Go easy on dry cleaning, machine washing and drying, as all of that will help speed the breakdown of fabric fibers and shorten the lifespan of your threads. Just by reducing the frequency, from one wearing to two between cleanings, you’ll save time, money, electricity and a little bit of the earth. All we (and your officemates) require is that you put on a fresh t-shirt and underwear underneath, every day.
· -- Like your momma always told you, hang up your dang clothes, and preferably on cushioned hangers to preserve their shape, and to allow air to circulate and keep wrinkles at bay. Can’t manage that, Mr. Lazybones? Then at least hang your clothes neatly over the back of a chair between wearings.
· -- Prepare for a fashion emergency like Don Draper and the “Mad Men” crew do: Always keep a few clean shirts and a pair of trousers at the office so you look fresh pressed in the morning, no matter where you wound up the night before.
· -- Do you live life on the uncoordinated side? Then stick to a wardrobe of dark colors to help camouflage workday food and coffee drips. If by chance you have a major spill, chances are darker shades can be easily salvaged, and the damage won’t require as much effort to undo at the dry cleaners.
