Every mom has had it happen. It's the first cool day of fall so your child puts on an outfit that hasn't been worn since April. That's when you realize just how much she/he has grown this summer. His pants look like capris and her long-sleeve shirts don't cover her wrists. Oops!
But who has time to keep up with all the shopping - let alone the latest trends the kids will wear?
Read below for quick tips on preventing the #FallClothingOops. Plus, 4 chances to win a clothes subscription box giveaway from kidpik and a promo code for $10 off your first order!
When clothes seem too small, they don't always have to go right into the donation pile. Add leggings under a dress that's too short and it becomes a cute, long shirt. Layer shorter shirts over longer ones to add a little color. Or save t-shirts that are just a little tight to wear under sweaters - it will make the knits less itchy without adding bulk.
Are you guilty of throwing as many clothes as possible into the washing machine and then shoving it all in the dryer? Big mistake. Experts say that overloading the washing machine, especially with a mix of fabrics, makes them wear out easier. And the heat from the dryer can damage or shrink many materials - even if it's just a little bit, this shrinkage can be the difference between jeans fitting for one year versus two. Instead, hang your favorite clothes on the drying rack. Also, before washing, turn any graphic tees inside out to save them a little longer - unless your kids like that faded look, of course!
Skip shopping altogether by signing up for a clothes subscription box. It avoids stressful trips to the mall and keeps your child's wardrobe fresh all year long. The kidpik fashion box for girls is convenient and stylish. It has a fun style quiz to help figure out what type of fashion your daughter likes: Girly, Trendy, Classic, or Sporty. You pick the frequency of the mailing, there is no styling fee, and they deliver for free 2-3 outfits, including shoes, to your home. Voila! You can easily return anything your daughter does not like.
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Separate the colors
I always hang the clothes, weather permitting, to dry in the fresh air. No shrinkage and fresh smelling this way.
Separate by colors, use woolite and tumble dry or air dry delicates.
I separate my laundry and air dry those items that are delicate or need to be line dry.
Items are grouped by colors. Some things only get partially machine dried, to prevent shrinking and fading.
I separate colors and wash daily home items such as towels, bedding, etc.
We avoid the @fallclothingoops by shopping the season ahead and hitting all of the deals to stock up on next years sizes a season or two ahead of time. We generally line dry in the summer, use medium heat medium load washes, and a wool ball for fluff and lint. So far so good. We save in the summer, get to have those crisp towels and awesome clothes lines reminds me of being a kid again.
Woolite and air dry!
My son's full pants turns into capris, capris into shorts, air dry makes them look fresh and new after many washes. I knwo little sewing, so my daughter's frill frocks are turned into skirts.. Clothes can not be recycled.. but can be reused.. my belief :)
I always air dry dresses to make them stay prettier longer.
We try on everything in the summer and plan ahead.
I separate colors :)
If you learn how to sew - even doing the simplest - you will save a fortune, by being able to make your own adjustments, repairs, and alterations.
I separate by colors>
I use woolite, draft, and the lingerie shampoo from Nordstroms. These keep my clothes nicer, longer. And no high heat on the dry...low to medium does the trick (whirlpool duets).