Most tailoring does not wear out. It gets washed too often, ironed too hot or hung on the wrong hanger. Five habits that keep your pieces looking new for longer. Always check the care label first: it has the final word.
1. Steam, do not press
A handheld steamer takes creases out of blazers and dresses without flattening the fabric or leaving shine. If you do iron, use a low setting, turn the piece inside out or put a cotton cloth in between.
2. Use a wide hanger
Thin wire hangers push the shoulders out of shape. A wide wooden or padded hanger keeps the shoulder line of a blazer where it should be. Fold knits instead of hanging them, so they do not stretch.
3. Let it rest between wears
Hang a blazer outside the wardrobe for a night after wearing it. Creases drop out and the fabric airs. Most jackets need a proper clean only a few times a season.
4. Spot clean first
A small mark rarely needs a full wash. Dab it with a damp cloth and a drop of mild soap, from the outside in. Do not rub.
5. Wash shirts cold, inside out
Shirts and tops that can go in the machine do best on a cool, gentle cycle, inside out and buttoned. Hang them to dry on a hanger and most creases will be gone by morning.
Care details for every piece are on its product page, under Fabric details & care.