Have you too found yourself in one of those situations where you have had to rush for that all-important office meeting or a romantic date, only to find that you just don’t have time to take care of your appearance? It can really ruin the day! Don’t worry, we’re here to help prevent this misfortune.
Here are 10 tried-and-trusted clothing hacks, lifesaving hacks that will come in handy during those desperate times!
1. Avoiding A Marilyn Monroe Moment
It just happens to be one of those very windy days and it’s just your luck to have chosen a wide, flouncy skirt to wear. You are now at the risk of having the entire street get a peep at your underwear. But, worry not! All you have to do is get 6-8 small coins, probably 25-50 paisa ones, and tape these to the inside hem of your chosen skirt. The coins will be light enough to camouflage and at the same time heavy enough to weigh the skirt down and will not allow the wind to destroy your ensemble.
2. Looking Cool In Jeans Even In Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a blissful period for a mother-to-be, but it does have its trying moments. Especially in your second trimester, when most of your clothes will refuse to zip up. But we have a trusty little hack for that! Just take one of your stretchy tank tops and put it on the waistband, then simply roll it over on the open zipper.
Look, you are just as perfect as before!
3. Make Those Boots Rock
Cowboys make those long boots look so cool. The trick to wearing them, however, is unknown to most. The secret is to merely roll up a long sock over the leg of your jeans and zip up your boot right over the sock.
Voila! You end up looking like a boss!
4. Make That Old, Worn Sweater Brand New
Remember that saying, “Oldies are goldies”? Well, there are some old lovelies you can simply never have enough of. Especially those expensive old sweaters! If, however, they become fuzzy with wear, try this classic hack out. Simply use a razor to clean up the fuzz! Nonetheless, do remember that loose knitted ones or synthetic ones might just get damaged, so be very careful to not make a hole in your sweater.
5. Giving A Quick Fix To Those Ripped Pants
Imagine the joy of finally getting into those fab jeans or shorts from your university days, only to hear a rip whilst bending over? Worry not! If you are in no position to go home for a change, simply use a stapler on the inside seam of that oh-so-nostalgic pair of jeans or shorts. This will give you enough time, in fact, maybe several hours to get over this particularly embarrassing inconvenience.
6. Taking Care Of Those Popped Buttons
A stray button popping at the most inappropriate moment is something we have all faced at some point in our lives. And not everyone can boast of having a sewing kit right on hand. In such cases, just use a handy paper clip to pass through the button and through the hole, then secure it on the inside of the top and just button up.
Ta-da! You are all ready to go.
7. Hair Straightener Doubling Up As A Hot Iron!
Running late for that important business meeting with no time left to iron out those wrinkles in your shirt? Simply use your trusty straightener to iron out the wrinkled collar or other visible parts of your clothes, and you end up looking perfectly well turned out!
8. Make Your Favorite Jeans Your Size
Now you have no excuse not to buy those awesome pair of jeans that are two sizes too small. And if you’ve gained a little bit of weight, no problem, this hack is just right for that too!
9. Unstuck a Stuck Zipper with Crayon
Apparently, if your zipper is stuck, all you need to do is rub the crayon on either side of the zipper. Then it should become unstuck. Seems simple enough.
10. Polishing Away Those Awkward Threads
Oh, those simply annoying threads poking out from your buttons at all odd moments! They not only look untidy but the button may also be at the risk of falling off just about any moment. How do you take care of them? Well, simply pull back all the threads behind the button and apply clear nail polish in order to secure any loose threads in place. Brilliant, isn’t it?
11. Making Those Smelly Shoes Smell Good
Whether it’s those horrid, old shoes or your regular gym bag – over time they may still look great but, inevitably, start smelling like a dead rat. However, there is a way to get rid of that awful smell. Simply pop in a few fragrant tea bags into your shoes or bag and ensure that you leave them in there overnight. Poof, next morning, the smell is gone!
12. Making Your Suedes Gorgeous Again
Suede is a beautiful fabric, but it’s very delicate and difficult to take care of. It looks terrible with even a little dirt accumulating on the surface. In case there is no professional help at hand simply utilize a toothbrush to wipe the dirt away and make the fabric clean and shiny again!
We all need quick fixes at some point in our day-to-day lives. These wonderful hacks will not only save valuable time but will always end up winning the day for you!
