2. Wash new jeans twice before taking them to the tailor. Why? Because jeans will always shrink in length when washed.
3. Remove odors from vintage or thrift clothing (okirika/bend down select) by spritzing them with a mixture of one part vodka, two parts water.
4. "Remove white deodorant marks from a garment by using a baby whipe or gently rubbing the protective foam used on hangers against the fabric." — Jonathan Simkhai, designer
5. If you get an oil stain on your favorite handbag, coat the mark with baby powder and let it stand overnight. By morning, the stain should be gone. If a bit still remains, repeat the process
6. The best at-home method to keep diamonds sparkling: liquid dishwasher detergent and an old toothbrush.
7. The secret to well-fitting everyday clothes is Lycra. The formulas to look for: 95% cotton/5% Lycra spandex for T-shirts, and at least 2% Lycra for jeans to hold their shape.
8. "Always organize your clothes going light to dark from left to right in your closet. Your eye will follow the color and thus help you stay organized." — Melanie Charlton Fascitelli
9. you don't have time to try on jeans in the store? try the Neck Method: You can determine your size by placing the waistline of the jeans around the diameter of your neck. If the waistline of the pant comfortably meets at back of your neck, then the jeans will fit."— Sarah Ahmed, Creative Director, DL1961 Premium Denim
10. Cut down your closet by 25% by asking yourself this one question: "If I were shopping right this second, would I buy this?" If the answer's no, out it goes. — Melanie Charlton Fascitelli, Founder, Clos-ette and Clos-ette Too.
11. To drop bloat five days before a big event, stay away from dairy and whole grains, which can do a number on the digestive system.
12. While fake designer bags are a huge don't, fake diamond studs are a huge do. Faux stones are hard to spot to the untrained eye.
13. Dressy occasions aren't the time to play with trends, so know your silhouette and stick to it to always look your best. If its long gown stick with it
14. "Never put a garment on immediately after ironing, as this can actually cause new wrinkles to form. Instead, let it sit for five minutes to set the press." — Althea Harper, Designer and Rowenta Brand Ambassador
15. Snap clip-on earrings onto flats for an instant evening shoe, or onto shirt collars for DIY embellishments.
16. If you get wax on a piece of clothing, layer wax paper over the hardened wax and then run an iron over it to loosen it up. Once you pull off the paper, the wax should come right out with it.
17. Pour a dash of vodka into vase water to extend the life of your flower
18. Shopping for a wedding dress or another big-event outfit? Head to the store with makeup on, proper undergarments, and your hair semi-done to get a better sense of how it'll look.
19. Blot, don't rub, when you spill something on your clothes. Wiping or rubbing will actually further ingrain the stain into the weave.
20."Use hairspray to remove a lipstick stain
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