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Quality is vital when choosing vintage Beautiful silks, wool, leather and suede will all wear better than cheaper man-made fabrics. When in doubt, ALWAYS dry clean.
Furniture polish is great to buff up leather goods, while vinegar eliminates odours easily – mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle and mist lightly. Then, using a clean cloth, wipe the fabric down and leave to dry naturally. Believe it or not, citrus peels or coffee beans in your wardrobe will also do the trick!
The well-tempered closet:
· For me, decent hangers are a must and it doesn’t mean spending a fortune - just avoid the wired ones!
· The best hangers for skirts have rubber-dipped metal or plastic clips. If you have the space to hang trousers full length, then hangers with clips are a good option.
· If space is limited, then the multi–tiered hangers are great.
· For long term storage, opt for heavy-duty plastic clothes bags, but avoid the ones available at dry cleaners’.
· For your delicate vintage pieces, purchase some acid free boxes.
Words of warning:
When shopping for vintage, steer clear of shoes, swimwear and lingerie – except for sexy lace and satin numbers that are in good condition. If you do end up buying vintage shoes, you may find that they smell like a cat peed in them, but don’t depair... Here is a trick to repel the smell:
· Cut the legs off a pair of stockings so that you have two tubes.
· Fill each of them with odour-absorbing cat litter.
· Tie a knot at the top of each tube and leave for 24 hours – works like a gem!
Bonus storage tips:
· Knit dresses should be folded like jumpers.
· Never fold a jumper lengthways – the crease will take forever to come out.
· Blouses can be hung or folded.
· Wine racks are good for storing shoes.
· A fishing tackle box is great for storing jewellery
· To prevent your belts from cracking, belts should be coiled or hung straight, never leave in the garments.
Always in style,
Jules
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Not sure where or how to shop for vintage clothing? Check out Jules’ gallery of great finds and unbelievable bargains!
Quality is vital when choosing vintage Beautiful silks, wool, leather and suede will all wear better than cheaper man-made fabrics. When in doubt, ALWAYS dry clean.
Furniture polish is great to buff up leather goods, while vinegar eliminates odours easily – mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle and mist lightly. Then, using a clean cloth, wipe the fabric down and leave to dry naturally. Believe it or not, citrus peels or coffee beans in your wardrobe will also do the trick!
The well-tempered closet:
· For me, decent hangers are a must and it doesn’t mean spending a fortune - just avoid the wired ones!
· The best hangers for skirts have rubber-dipped metal or plastic clips. If you have the space to hang trousers full length, then hangers with clips are a good option.
· If space is limited, then the multi–tiered hangers are great.
· For long term storage, opt for heavy-duty plastic clothes bags, but avoid the ones available at dry cleaners’.
· For your delicate vintage pieces, purchase some acid free boxes.
Words of warning:
When shopping for vintage, steer clear of shoes, swimwear and lingerie – except for sexy lace and satin numbers that are in good condition. If you do end up buying vintage shoes, you may find that they smell like a cat peed in them, but don’t depair... Here is a trick to repel the smell:
· Cut the legs off a pair of stockings so that you have two tubes.
· Fill each of them with odour-absorbing cat litter.
· Tie a knot at the top of each tube and leave for 24 hours – works like a gem!
Bonus storage tips:
· Knit dresses should be folded like jumpers.
· Never fold a jumper lengthways – the crease will take forever to come out.
· Blouses can be hung or folded.
· Wine racks are good for storing shoes.
· A fishing tackle box is great for storing jewellery
· To prevent your belts from cracking, belts should be coiled or hung straight, never leave in the garments.
Always in style,
Jules
x
Not sure where or how to shop for vintage clothing? Check out Jules’ gallery of great finds and unbelievable bargains!
