How to Properly Care for Your Sweaters
It’s prime sweater weather! When it’s cold outside, you know you want to grab your favorite, comfy sweater and never take it off. For the next couple of chilly months, it’ll be your best friend. Which means, it might get a little worn out from all of the love it’s been getting. Luckily, these sweaters can be durable and last you years and years with the right care. Check out my tips for caring for your sweaters throughout the season below!
Tackle pilling with this handy dandy Fabric Defuzzer by Conair.
I’ve shared my love of this item before, but cannot stress how nice this is to have on hand for your sweaters. It’s very easy to use and currently under $12!
Make sure you are thoroughly reading the care instructions!
I know it seems trivial, but you’ll regret it if you don’t. Machine washing a dry clean only sweater can really damage the item. Some sweaters even need to be hand washed. This isn’t necessarily fun but will extend the life of the sweater. I often double-check the care instructions before even buying sweaters so I can avoid those hand wash items.
Do not hang your sweaters.
Hanging will stretch out the fabric and ruin the shape. Sweaters can properly be stored by folding or rolling. This will preserve the piece’s shape for years to come!
Fold sweaters over the hanger.
However, if you like your clothes hung, fold it over the hanger like a pair of pants.
Do not pull on loose threads or snags.
Even though it is SO hard to resist, try your best not to pull on loose threads. Nothing is worse than a sweater unraveling because of one little pull. Pull the snag through the inside of the sweater to be safe.
SHOP THE LOOK
Sweater: ASOS | Skirt: Lee Matthews | Shoes: J.Crew | Bag: Zara (similar) | Earrings: c/o Blush & Hue | Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters | Photography: Kailee DiMeglio Photography
Yes to all of this! Sweaters are my forever favorite but definitely take some extra care. xo
This post is so helpful! I’ll admit, I’m not kind to my sweaters and need to take better care of them so they last longer!
I wrote this one so I would too! haha Hope this helps!
xo, Hillary
I definitely need to pay more attention to care instructions. Thanks for the tip!!
Me too! haha
xo, Hillary
AH! This post was SO good, and SO necessary for the time of year. I need a defuzzer!
The Champagne Edit
Yes, you do!! Glad you loved it!
xo, Hillary
So many good tips! I just bought a few sweaters and definitely would have hung them right up…going to fold them now! 🙂
Yay! Glad I could help!!
xo, Hillary
Loveeee this sweater paired with your skirt – so gorgeous! I need to get the depiller so bad, too.
Rachel
http://www.hello-her.com
Thanks, Rachel! It really is the best!
xo, Hillary
Such a cute outfit! Loved the details on your skirt.
XO
Candace
http://www.thebeautybeau.com
Thank you, Candace!
xo, Hillary
Such a helpful post!! Especially with sweater season upon us! Love your outfit babe, this skirt is so pretty!
Kileen
cute & little
Thanks so much, Kileen!
xo, Hillary
I love sweaters so much and I love, love, love sweater weather. It is my all time favorite season. These tips will definitely help my sweaters last longer.
Thanks Megan! Me too!!
xo, Hillary
These are really great tips and honestly I really struggle with taking care of my sweaters so super appreciate you sharing this!
xo Laura Leigh
Louella Reese
Yes me too! I had to write it all down to make sure I was doing it too! haha
xo, Hillary
great tips – I have ruined sweaters by hanging them!
Me too! Now I’m folding all of them!
xo, Hillary
Great tips dear. Sweater can be tricky to care indeed. Anyway, I absolutely love the skirt, such a chic classic print. Also, gorgeous pop of red you have there!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Yes, agreed! Thanks, Jessica!
xo, Hillary
I am obsessed with your outfit!! That sweater and skirt combo is FAB! I definitely agree with all your tips for caring for sweaters.
xo, Laura
Well, thank you, Laura!!
xo, Hillary
I totally need to follow these tips!
They really are so helpful!
xo, Hillary
Such great tips! I love sweaters, even in San Diego! And that skirt is amazing. Thanks for the reminders to keep my sweaters in great shape!
Kellie
TheBicoastalBeauty.com
Well, thank you, Kellie!
xo, Hillary
I bought a de-fuzzer this winter and it is life changing!
It seriously is!!
xo, Hillary
These are such great pieces of advice! If we all learn how to take better care of our clothing, it will last so much longer and we won’t have to contribute to fashion waste!
OKAY I NEED THIS MIRACLE WORKER!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!
xx rebecca // thecrystalpress.com
I love these tips! I have a square cubbie in my closet specifically for sweaters. And I love my fabric defuzzer! Best money spent ha!
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
So many great tips! I recently got a fabric shaver for fuzzies and pilling and it’s a game-changer, especially for older sweaters!
Rachel
http://www.hello-her.com
These are great tips! I learned the hard way after hanging my sweaters.
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
I quite literally ALWAYS forget to hang my sweaters properly. I don’t own a dresser, so hanging is the only option, but I need to remember to hang them right next time. Thanks for the tips!
Such a helpful post! Will need this since its getting too cold in ny! xoxo sarah
I have a fabric shaver that I use on my sweaters and leggings ALL the time. Best $15 I’ve ever spent!
These tips are much needed. I am terrible at taking care of sweaters that are delicate.
1So many good tips, Hillary! I LOVE my defuzzer! It has given life to so many of my sweaters!
I need to get better at reading the directions. I shrunk one of my favorite sweaters in the wash when it was dry clean only!
This is such great information! I need to do better with my sweaters!