....ensure expensive clothing lasts

For most people, wooden hangers, a sachet of potpourri and plenty of hanging space is all they need to feel as if they’re caring for their clothes, but there are some tips that will prolong their life for as long as you wish to wear them. Invest in three tools: a lint tape roller, a clothes brush and a steamer. After each outing, remove lint, hair and dirt with the roller. Before wearing your clothes, perk them up with a clothes brush and a shot of steam. A steamer is a quick and effective way of removing wrinkles and freshening up the fabric. Dry cleaning is very harsh on your clothing, so rather than have things laundered every time you wear them, hang them outside to air. This dries out the fabric which absorbs moisture from the body during the day and eliminates odour. Unless something drastic happens, like red wine or baby vomit, aim to have outerwear (suits, jackets, trousers, skirts etc) in natural fibres dry cleaned only once per season – usually at the end – just prior to packing them away for the following year.