Article: How to Care for Your Formal Dresses: Storage, Steaming & Stain Tips
How to Care for Your Formal Dresses: Storage, Steaming & Stain Tips
How to Care for Your Formal Dresses: Storage, Steaming & Stain Tips
Your formal dresses deserve VIP treatment — especially when they’re the ones making you look and feel amazing for debs, proms,ty-balls, weddings, galas, and special nights out. Whether you love satin, sequins, chiffon, or our bestselling structured styles, giving your dresses proper care will keep them looking flawless for years to come.
Here’s your ultimate guide to storing, steaming, cleaning, and loving your Oh Hello favourites the right way!
✨ 1. Store Your Dresses Like a Pro
Proper storage keeps your dress in shape and prevents wrinkles, fading, and fabric damage. Here’s how to store your fave occasion pieces:
- Use padded or velvet hangers to maintain the dress’s shape.
- Keep dresses in breathable garment bags (avoid plastic, which traps moisture).
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight — especially important for satin and chiffon.
- For heavily beaded styles, consider storing flat to prevent stretching.
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🌬️ 2. Steaming vs. Ironing — What’s Best?
Wrinkles happen — but the way you remove them depends on the fabric. Here’s when to steam or iron your dress:
✔ Best to Steam:
- Satin
- Chiffon
- Tulle
- Sequin dresses
✔ Best to Iron on Low Heat:
- Cotton blends
- Structured polyester
- Thicker occasion fabrics
Quick Tip: When steaming sequins, always steam from the inside to avoid heat damage.
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🧼 3. Stain Removal Tips (That Won’t Ruin Your Dress!)
The key to stain removal is acting fast — but gently. Here’s how to handle life’s little accidents:
🩵 For Makeup Stains:
Dab (don’t rub!) with micellar water on a cotton pad. Safe for satin and chiffon.
🍷 For Red Wine Stains:
Blot with cold water and apply a small amount of mild detergent. Avoid heat, as it sets the stain.
💄 For Oil-Based Stains:
Sprinkle cornflour or talc to absorb oil before gently brushing off and spot-cleaning.
If unsure, always consult a professional dry cleaner — especially for sequin or lace styles.
💗 4. Long-Term Care for Your Occasion Wardrobe
With the right care routine, your Oh Hello Clothing dresses can look brand new year after year. Here are a few final care tips:
- Let dresses breathe after wearing before storing again.
- Keep silica packets in your wardrobe to prevent moisture.
- Rotate dresses so delicate fabrics don’t stay compressed.
- Take photos of your dresses in storage so you don’t forget what you own!
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