How to Care for Your Sardine Dresses So They Last Longer

Taking care of a sardine dress is easy and also reaps high rewards. They are great for any event from brunch with friends and doing errands to going out at night. However, since they are made of knit, stretchy fabric, they require a little bit more care to avoid looking worn out and tired. Luckily, there are some tips and tricks to keep these sardine dresses looking new and fresh, even after many washes.

This style dress contains a variety of blended materials, such as, spandex and elastane. Unfortunately, these materials lose their stretch and lose their fit fairly quickly if the dress is washed with little care. To keep the dress washed with care, wash it with cold water and keep it turned inside out. Gentle cycles are great, but the best results will come from hand washing. Be careful with the detergent you use as some are harsher. You want to use a softer formula since they keep the fabric more resilient. Finally, do not use the clothes dryer as it is highly likely to shrink. Instead, avoid the dryer. Lay the dress out flat on a surface for it to dry.

Protect Against Pilling

Little fabric pills are common and show up on many garments, especially when washing them, and always makes the piece look older and more used than it is. However, there are helpful tips and tricks that can be used to reduce the number of fabric pills that show up. For example, to reduce the amount of friction that causes fabric pills when washing the dress, wash it with other items that are similar and of the same fabric content, and more smooth and silky in texture. If the dress is beginning to get fabric pills, there are simple and easy solutions. To remove fabric pills, there are many tools available, including a fabric shaver and just a good old sweater comb. Just make sure to use them with a light touch so no damage is inflicted on the fabric.

Avoid Stretching the Fabric While Storing

Sardine’s bodycon dresses can be a little heavier than the other dresses in your closet, so keep that in mind when deciding how to store them. Storing them rolled or folded is ideal so the shoulders, sleeves, or hems aren’t at risk of stretching. Padded hangers, which look pretty in a closet, are a good way to reduce the tension on the fabric when storing Bodycon dresses.

Renew the Shape After Wearing

Loosening can to be more evident when wearing the dress for a long time.

Once the dress is hung to mist the dress with water, the rest of the steps need to be done quickly. Unless all water evaporates, the dress will not bounce back to its original shape. Wearing the dress will help saturate the dress with body heat so the fabric warms up and easily adjusts to its new shape. Once the fabric is relaxed, it should be allowed to air dry and (not water dry). If one needs to get the dress to dry quickly, one can use a steamer so the fabric is not completely dry and the fabric can breathe and relax to new shape.

Not a lot of work is needed to keep your dresses looking like new and also healthy.