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Did You Know That You Have Items Of Clothing That You Will Never Wear?

Big Yellow Blogger — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:00:53 +0000

Did you know that the average woman has 22 garments in her wardrobe that she will never wear but refuses to throw out? The average cost of unworn items left to take up space is £285 while men are no better as they hoard 19 items that they will never wear. Despite these items taking up valuable storage space, they’re rarely sorted.

It’s tough to decide what to throw out of your wardrobe but you need to be ruthless! Impulse buying is often the most common cause of wardrobe clutter as items seem like a good idea in the shop but when you get home they’re less appealing. Jeans are the most common item to be left unworn as well as tops that people would never be seen in. Many people refuse to throw out their clothes because they feel guilty about wasting money and hoard items just in case they wear them in the future.

Tips & Tricks: Clothes

Big Yellow Blogger — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:52:25 +0000

Whether you’re a hoarder, just a collector of gorgeous and vintage clothes or buy more than you should, keeping your clothes and collectables in tip top condition is key to having an extensive wardrobe.

General wear and tear and poor storage can damage clothing and shorten the lifespan of your favourite frock. Here’s some top tips on storing your clothes and keeping them in mint condition:

- Before you pack anything away, make sure it’s dust free and clean

- Don’t cram too much into a box as fabrics need to breathe. Make sure the boxes aren’t packed too tightly

- Refold items regularly to prevent dust settling

- Self storage facilities offer the perfect temperature and darkness

- Don’t store fabrics against wood and bear in mind that certain fabrics need specific care i.e. use muslin or acid free tissue between delicate fabrics for added protection