22 tips for clothing emergencies

Damn! ... It's not true? Ohh no.

You recognize this "feeling" all too well. You are a little less tight or a little less stuck, more free in your movements... But that's not a good thing.

It's not a regular feeling, but a very familiar one... Seconds before you heard a tiny pop! And you wondered where it came from. You are now faced with the fact. Your pimple popped. Or maybe it's your bra strap that has come loose.

A few minutes before a presentation, in the middle of a sales pitch or just before going to work. “Inhale, exhale… Calm down. This is not the end of the world. »

Grrrrrr!

In a rush, your ingenious mind takes inventory of your pockets, your bag, your tote drawer if you're at the office or the glove compartment of your car, if you're on the road. You are looking for a very small object to save you from embarrassment.

If this scenario were true, are you ready?

The unexpected in clothing doesn't just happen to Hollywood stars on the red carpet. They can happen to anyone, anytime. In fact, they usually happen at the most inopportune times. No, not necessarily in front of the cameras to be seen by millions of viewers, but probably in front of your puzzled boss or a client wondering where to watch.

In anticipation of your next moment of fashion distress, here are 22 tips to get out of trouble and reduce your stress.

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1) Sweaty armpits or feet

Add a small amount of unscented baby powder to the tips of your shoes and on your shirt in the armpit area.

2) Missing shirt collar stays

Insert paperclips instead of crafts. It was enough to think about it. Isn't it, gentlemen?

3) Bloating

Perhaps you ate a little too much… Unbutton. Thread an elastic through the buttonhole and loop around the button. Ahhh... It's better J.

4) Button dropped and found

Always have a pre-threaded needle and a safety pin in your bag or holder. Without these essentials? The double-sided tape will re-attach your button.

5) Edge coming undone

Whether it's your pants, jacket, dress or skirt, use double-sided tape, a pre-threaded needle or even a stapler.

6) Bra strap that popped off

Attach it with a safety pin. Or, thread a paperclip. Good tip, isn't it, ladies? Obviously, a pre-threaded needle will secure it.

7) Sweater, jacket, or plush coat

To remove lint or hair, use tape rolled up with the sticky side out and secure on the back of a brush or even your staple gun.

8) Wet Socks

Wet feet can be very debilitating. This advice is simple, keep an extra pair at work.

9) Scuffed leather shoes or bag

Color it in with a permanent marker of the same color. When dry, use a little oil, or lotion, to restore its shine.

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10) Rebellious hairstyle caused by the wind

Spray a few squirts of the Plant Water Spray onto your hair. Brush. Don't forget the back of your head. Ladies with longer hair, a few paper clips can come to your rescue. Use them to create a bun. Your daaa!

11) Lengthening neckline

Use double-sided tape to secure both sides of your dress or blouse.

12) Broken zipper

Raise the closure over the damaged teeth. Sew several turns just above the damage. You now have a new stop for your zipper. To replace a broken cursor (the name of the gizmo for shooting); pass a safety pin through the hole in the slider.

PVFS (To Make You Smile) Wondering what that famous YKK stands for? YKK is a manufacturer of zippers and other fasteners. The company was founded in 1934 by Yoshida Kōgyō Kabushiki Kaisha in Tokyo.

13) Stuck Zipper

Color it with your pencil. The lead will lubricate the teeth and the slide will go up easily. So!

14) Broken shoelace

Tie the ends and place the knot under the eyelet. Or, glue both ends and let dry before putting it back on your shoe. If it's the little bit of plastic that's missing, dip that end in clear nail polish and wait a few minutes for it to harden. Keep an extra pair of shoelaces.

15) Impromptu lunch with the big boss

Keep a jacket on a hanger behind your door. Gentlemen, roll a master tie in a pocket. Also keep a polishing pad in your drawer for your shoes. As a substitute, rub some hand lotion on to polish them.

16) Mesh in a nylon stocking

The classic trick of painting on a layer of clear nail polish stops the spinning stitch from continuing on its way.

17) Runny nose and/or watery eyes

Insert a medicated stick inhaler (like Vicks) to relieve congestion. Inhale, one nostril at a time. This trick is particularly effective before a presentation. In my experience, I'm dry for about two hours. As a speaker and media collaborator, I assure you, it works.

18) Tasks

A portable stain remover stick is an essential. Damp wipes are best on white fabrics. Hair spray also works, especially on leather by dabbing it with white tissue paper. Watch out for paper towels from vending machines. Rough, it may damage the fabric of your garment.

19) Deodorant Stains

Gently rub the stain with a baby wipe. Never use a damp paper towel! It will aggravate your stain and leave lint on your garment. Rubbing, fabric against fabric, also works.

20) Exposed Metallic Heel

Remove the pink eraser from the end of your pencil. If necessary, cut it. Then stick it on the metal tip of your heel. You are now ready to continue, safely.

21) Torn Clothes

Place tape inside the tear. Duct tape works best.

22) Creased clothes and you have to wear them

Place items in the dryer on medium setting with a damp washcloth and dryer sheet, for 10 minutes. You can also hang your garment in the bathroom while you shower.

Like the good boy scout, be prepared. Choose a bag or a box to compose your clothing survival kit. Add this printed ticket and the objects mentioned above.

Do you have another tip? Write to me julie@etiquettejulie.com and I will share it with our readers.

This post is from my book Project Confidence and Credibility.