HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR NEW GOWN
You’ve found your dream dress. Now it’s all about wearing it out and about (or in) and shining through the evening. But no matter the occasion, there are always opportunities for stains. Here, ALL the ways to take care of them on the spot, so you can stay focused on the fun.
General Mishaps:
For any evening gown stain, start by using a clean white towel to blot away moisture or a dull knife to lift away any residue. If the stain is oily, immediately sprinkle with baby powder to absorb the oil. Always spot treat the stain by working from the outer edges toward the inside. (Before using any type of stain removal stick, always test it on the underside hem to make sure there is no color change or damage.)
Red Wine: Toasts can often mean spills. Use a clean white towel to absorb as much wine as possible. Then dab gently with a warm, damp cloth, moving from the outer edges of the stain to the middle. Cover up any discoloration with baby powder.
Food/Grease: Cover the stain with baby powder to absorb the oil, then let it sit for 15 minutes and brush away. Repeat if necessary. Wet a cotton swab and dab from the outer edges of the stain to the middle. Cover any remaining stain with baby powder.
Makeup/Lipstick: Try using a stain removal stick, dabbing from the outside edges toward the center. Cover with baby powder.
Dirt/Soil (Outdoor Wedding): First, rub with a dry towel. Then gently use a damp cloth to remove the stain. Be sure not to rub; just lightly brush the fabric with the cloth.
What Every Evening Gown Needs: Your Style Emergency Care Kit
We recommend traveling everywhere with the following:
- Baby powder
- Safety pins/Double-sided tape (for accidental rips)
- Cotton swabs
- Stain removal pen
- Mini lint brush
Most important, have a joyful time, dance the night away, and celebrate, celebrate, celebrate.