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Stain removal rescue
Beware of D.I.Y stain remover tips – they often do more harm than good. Remember three basics – 1. Never pick or scratch at the stain, it breaks the fabric and causes permanent damage. 2. Don’t rub anything into the stain – you are pushing the stain into the fabric, not taking it out. 3.…
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Ring in the New Year Looking Your Best
Are you getting prepared for a big 2022 New Year’s Eve Gala event? Don’t worry about wrinkles in your outfit- bring us your holiday wear and ask for our “press only” prices. And if your dinner jacket or tuxedo fits a little snugger than it did last time you wore it, our tailoring department can…
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Buying a stylish, but functional winter coat: Tips to remember
Shearling can be fake or real. While both are warm, investment-category real shearling, with lamb- or poodle-looking fur, is wind and water-resistant. Cons of real shearling: Can stain and soil easily — inspect after each wearing Must be cleaned each season by a specialist Should be stored in a cool, breathable environment Down is, ounce…
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Having fits?
If you gained (or lost) a little around the middle during the pandemic, the summer or the fall, time to check for comfortable fit on your winter wear. You can always pick up a new pair of Spanx, roomier sweatpants or expandable comfort waist trousers. Better yet, our alterations department can usually do wonders up…
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Thanksgiving leftovers still on the tablecloth?
If your candles dripped on the tablecloth, let everything cool and peel the wax off with your fingers. If it’s stubborn, freeze the tablecloth, then scrape off the wax with a credit card. Wash in hot water to remove the remaining embedded wax. Better yet, and a lot easier, bring your begrimed table linens to…
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Time to give thanks.
We’re inspired by author William Faulkner’s quotation: “Gratitude is a quality similar to electricity: it must be produced and discharged and used up in order to exist at all.” While we’re all getting ready for Thanksgiving dinner with friends and family, we’d like to take a moment to thank a few important people in our…
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Cashmere deluxe.
While it still can seem like a splurge, cashmere’s more affordable than ever. But it’s an investment worth protecting. Wait for deodorant to dry before putting on your sweater to prevent build up and stains. Wear cashmere sweaters no more more than once a week to avoid stretching. Retouch wrinkles with an iron on low,…
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Dress the table.
Let our linens department help put the finishing touches on your tablecloth and napkins. Nothing’s as nice as professional pressing – and our experts can remove most stains, even on delicate lace and linen. Bring your holiday linens in now and they’ll be clean and crisp for your Thanksgiving festivities next week.
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Between cleanings.
A few simple steps can save a trip and add at least another wear to your dressy clothes. After wearing, hang the garment on a sturdy wooden hanger, remove pocket contents, belts or accessories, then give jackets, skirts or pants a thorough brushing to remove lint, dust and surface grime. Ease out wrinkles with a…
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Veteran’s salute.
Join us honoring our veterans tomorrow, Veterans Day. We’re proud of their service to our country and thankful for the protection they provide for our American way of life. Let’s remember to thank those who serve, those who sacrifice, and their families. Let’s all do what we can to honor our veterans.