Storing the suits in the closet is a simple action, but that needs to be done correctly to look flawless in the office and other occasions that need our best formal garments ready.
Know what steps to follow, what are the best tricks and what failures to avoid through the following guide:
Iron to care and save
If you have washed your suit or it has become wrinkled, ironing it before putting it in the closet will help you keep it in better conditionas well as saving time the next time you wear it.
You can use horizontal or vertical irons (also called steam irons). Both methods have their pros and cons. Iron is the bet of most fabric care experts, since, despite being the best solution for travel and emergency ironing, verticals can damage fibers and cause stretching.
When ironing your suits with horizontal irons, consider placing a piece of light-colored fabric (for example, an old T-shirt) between the iron and the garment to prevent the formation of shiny patches.
If ironing is tedious, taking your suits to a trusted laundry will allow you to skip this step and go directly to the part where you have your suit clean, ironed and ready to store in its closet space.
Hang them on a solid stand
Suits should be hung on hangers that help maintain shape. Wooden hangers represent the best option, since adequately support the shoulders while allowing the rest of the garment to relax enough so that the folds that may have formed disappear.
Make sure it is a sturdy hanger and includes a horizontal bar to store each jacket with its corresponding pants, in case it is a complete suit and not a loose jacket.
No matter what kind of fabric it is, air is good for your suits (it ventilates the fabric and removes bad odors), which is why you don't need to hang your suits in bags unless you are traveling. Just hang them in the closet making sure the front and back garments don't make it too tight.
Create combinations
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Hanging suits and shirts on the same hangers will help you save space, as shirts should also be hung on these hangers to prevent wrinkling. What's more, having the combinations made in advance will allow you to dress faster in the morningsas well as being fully aware of the state of your smart clothing arsenal.
Protect them from moths
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To protect your suits from moths, consider wooden balls or natural closet air fresheners instead of mothballs, which are effective, but can leave an unpleasant odor on clothing.