You’ve finally discovered the perfect women silk clothing– the one you’ve always dreamed about, there in front of your eyes in the boutique window. Silk is a great fabric for the warmer months of the year, and any woman will tell you that wearing it makes you feel sexy. But, once you’ve brought it home and worn it once for that special event, do you know how to properly care for it? Let’s have a look at how you may preserve the beauty of your silk dress and other silk clothes for years to come.

Laundering

When buying a silk dress, make sure you get the right size. A silk garment that is too small can “give” a little, but it will eventually sag and appear less than desirable. A laundry tag can be found just behind the size tag on the neck of the garment or on the inner bodice of most garments (with the exception of those that are handmade).

It is critical that you follow the particular instructions for laundering your dress on this tag. The majority of silk gowns will need to be properly cleaned, so take them to the dry cleaners. Keep in mind that if you treat the dress gently, you won’t need to launder it after each use. In fact, many ladies will tell you that they only wash their most expensive silks when absolutely necessary. With the exception of lingerie and underwear, most silk items cannot be machine washed if they are 100 percent silk; blended fabrics may be machine washed if the garment label specifies so, but use the “delicate” or “gentle” cycle and air dry. Never use cologne or perfume on silk items because certain scents include oils that can discolour the fabric and are difficult to remove.

Storing Your Dress

By correctly preserving your pricey gown, you can keep its attractiveness. First and foremost, never hang silk or other delicate fabrics on wire hangers. These hangers will rust over time if they come into contact with any moisture in the room. This can ruin your silk by staining it; rust stains are impossible to remove. Rather than using metal hangers, use wooden or plastic hangers. Avoid putting your silk gown in a plastic bag (such as the one that covers your dress when it is returned from the dry cleaner). Silk is an organic fibre that requires air to breathe.

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