If you have pieces of delicate clothing in your wardrobe, we understand how difficult it can be to store. When you invest in expensive clothing, you want it to last, which is what we are here to help you do. Introducing the best ways to store delicate clothing in your wardrobe, we’re going to cover the best practices to help you prolong the life of your most delicate pieces, so they can continue to be worn and loved for years to come.
Hang As Much As Possible
Our first tip to help you store delicate clothing is to hang as much as possible. Not only does hanging your clothes look beautiful, but it is a much better option than folding because you can keep everything slightly more spread out. Also, having it hanging provides that bit of extra ventilation, so your clothes can breathe and this helps to prevent the build up of any mold or mildew. Additionally, when you hang your clothes, it can help to prevent creases developing, which are notoriously hard to get out of very delicate pieces of clothing.
Overall, hanging is one of the best options, particularly for delicate clothing, so try to increase your hanging space to protect your delicate clothing. If you can have a walk-in wardrobe in your home, we’d definitely recommend it!
Use Velvet Hangers
Our next tip is to make sure you are using velvet hangers. This is because they will stop your clothes from slipping off, causing them potentially to get caught in part of the hanger and become damaged. Also, this is a much more delicate option than plastic, so your clothes can simply sit on the soft material rather than maybe getting caught in any sharp plastic pieces. Not to mention, having a full set of matching velvet hangers just looks so beautiful. They will work well for all kinds of garments, aside from things like trousers and skirts when you will probably need clippy hangers.
Hang Embellished Pieces In Dry Cleaning Bags
If you have any pieces of clothing that have embellishments on them, like sparkles or sewn in rhinestones, one of the best things you can do is to place them into plastic dry cleaning bags. So, say you have sequin bodycon dresses, place each of them in a clear plastic dry cleaning bag to hang. This way, you can still see all of your dresses, they will be protected from getting caught with any of your other clothes and it also prevents the embellishments from catching on your other pieces of clothes. This will help to keep your dressing room organised. Plus, your special clothes will be protected, as will the rest of your clothes which may be damaged, so it’s a win-win!
Fold Along Seam Lines with Tissue Paper
If you have no option but to hang your delicate clothes, fold them along the seam lines. This helps to massively reduce unwanted creases in your clothes, helping to keep them in the best condition. You should also layer your delicate items with tissue paper, again helping to prevent creases from appearing and settling into your clothes. This is such a simple tip that can make the world of difference when it comes to your delicate clothing!
