Scuffed heels, loose buttons and hems that fall out are very annoying to deal with and often cause us to ditch the old and buy new replacements. Unfortunately, it can be expensive to always replace a pair of shoes or pants, especially when they are our favorite pair. This can be even more frustrating if the items were recently purchased. Instead, help your old wardrobe look new again with some simple and inexpensive tricks. You can also take your bargain basements finds and add little reinforcements to ensure a longer wear.
1) Liven up your footwear by visiting a Cobbler
Old shoes may be nearing their end, but what if they are your favorite pair? A nice polish job or new sole can completely reinvent these oldies, but goodies. If you have a pair of heels, the tip may be glued on plastic. A Cobbler can quickly and inexpensively fix this and even add reinforcements to a new pair of shoes, before they loose their luster.
2) Add Extra Thread
Buttons on even the most expensive outwear or shirts may eventually fall off just because of wear and tear. To keep from loosing buttons or embarrassing yourself in public simply reinforce loose buttons with heavy duty thread. Just hand sew over the stitches with thread that matches the color of the garment and you will be all set. Another option is to take clear nail polish and paint over the thread, that way you'll be sure you're safe!
3) Go Green
Clothes frequently fall apart in the laundry often times because the spin cycle is too harsh or the material can not withstand the heat of the dryer. Save some quarters by hand washing your clothes and letting them air dry. If you would rather not hand wash your clothes, that's understandable, but your laundry will last longer if you avoid the dryer.
4) Got faded jeans? No problem!
This is a messy solution to the faded jeans problem, but it'll save you a ton of money. Instead of buying a new pair of jeans when your old pair starts looking haggard, buy some navy blue, black or asphalt gray dye and brighten them up a bit. Make sure you wash them a few times before you put your newly dyed jeans to use. You don't want to rub off on the furniture.
Let us know how these tips work out for you, and comment if you have any suggestions for more ways to save.
-Savvy Student
1) Liven up your footwear by visiting a Cobbler
Old shoes may be nearing their end, but what if they are your favorite pair? A nice polish job or new sole can completely reinvent these oldies, but goodies. If you have a pair of heels, the tip may be glued on plastic. A Cobbler can quickly and inexpensively fix this and even add reinforcements to a new pair of shoes, before they loose their luster.
2) Add Extra Thread
Buttons on even the most expensive outwear or shirts may eventually fall off just because of wear and tear. To keep from loosing buttons or embarrassing yourself in public simply reinforce loose buttons with heavy duty thread. Just hand sew over the stitches with thread that matches the color of the garment and you will be all set. Another option is to take clear nail polish and paint over the thread, that way you'll be sure you're safe!
3) Go Green
Clothes frequently fall apart in the laundry often times because the spin cycle is too harsh or the material can not withstand the heat of the dryer. Save some quarters by hand washing your clothes and letting them air dry. If you would rather not hand wash your clothes, that's understandable, but your laundry will last longer if you avoid the dryer.
4) Got faded jeans? No problem!
This is a messy solution to the faded jeans problem, but it'll save you a ton of money. Instead of buying a new pair of jeans when your old pair starts looking haggard, buy some navy blue, black or asphalt gray dye and brighten them up a bit. Make sure you wash them a few times before you put your newly dyed jeans to use. You don't want to rub off on the furniture.
Let us know how these tips work out for you, and comment if you have any suggestions for more ways to save.
-Savvy Student
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