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How To Care For Your Clothes So They Stay Nice For Years To Come

If you’re the woman who throws everything in the washer and dryer without ever consulting tags, then you might be wondering why your clothes are not lasting through multiple seasons. And while washing per the item directions is important, there are many other considerations for caring for your clothing.

By Alyssa Vandermeulen3 min read
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Correctly washing and drying your clothes can extend the life of your most worn pieces. Reading the care tags on your clothing items is a great place to start, but there are often more requirements hidden in the short descriptions on that fabric tag. Other key pieces of information are your washer and dryer settings, as well as how to store clothing in the off-season and how to care for the specific fabrics and delicate pieces that make up your wardrobe!