clothes you will ALWAYS regret buying
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- Опубликовано: 25 июн 2024
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01:20 unrealistic items for your lifestyle
05:13 shoes you can’t try on or return
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09:41 buying a piece in a color you don't like
12:12 not buying the thing you actually want
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One of my biggest problems with clothes shopping is buying for the life that I want rather than the life that I have
how poetic
@@silversin_66 more like wishful thinking
Same. But I also think balance is important. If I only shopped for the life I realistically have I'd only have loungewear and pajamas (as a chronically ill full time Mother). It would be incredibly depressing and it would make me feel like I gave up. I think *some* things for the fantasy self are okay and might even inspire us to live that life.
Fantasy self!
@@Aysha3848 but I’m a hippie forest witch on the inside 😁
There is a big difference between being negative and being realistic. If you’re not going to wear it and love it, it’s not a good purchase. I love seeing so many creators lately stepping back and asking themselves questions about their shopping habits, their personal style, and what truly works for them! I’m trying to do the same in my own life.
I feel like this type of criticalness is actually pretty positive tbh. It makes wearing clothes day to day from one's own closet much easier. I'd rather open my closet to stuff that aligns with my life and makes me feel like the best version of me, than a closet that makes me think I'm not good enough to be comfy and cute for my daily life
The gentle cycle of the washing machine works most of the time. If my thrifted items don't survive the machine, they were not worthy
This 100%. Trial by washing machine on whether a garments makes it into my wardrobe. Just be aware of the detergent type you're using - i.e. no bio detergent for silk or wool.
@@BooksMusicMe17what should you use instead for silk and wool?
@@lishanimations9852 There is special "silk and wool" detergent but soap or non bio detergent could be OK in a pinch. "Biological" detergents contain enzymes that help get out tough stains like blood and food by breaking up proteins, but silk and wool are protein fibres so they can also be damaged by them.
@@BooksMusicMe17 oh wow i did not know there was even specific detergent for those! I will have to try to find some! Tack!
With dry clean/hand wash only items that aren’t rayon or leather I just put them in a washing bag and wash on gentle. I’ve never had any issues because the washing bag prevents it from creating too much friction. Don’t put them in the dryer though.
Exactly what I do.....
me too
3rded! I do this with wool, cashmere and silk and it works great. Then lay flat to dry
For me, it’s pieces I can only imagine styling 1 way! My fatal flaw is hating being an outfit repeater (bc I love to be creative & try to wear my pieces in diff ways) so, if I can only see 1 potential outfit for it, it’s a no-go!
yes! I've made a rule for myself that I have to be able to pair something I want to buy with minimum three things in my wardrobe already.
@@hollyblair5778 Same! If I can only wear something one way with very few creative options, I usually put it back and try to find something I really LOVE that could be paired with a variety of styles
even as someone who loves wearing the same outfits over and over again, if i can only find one way to style a piece or only with one other item in my closet then it’s a no go.
Aso sometimes the outfit you imagined doesn't turn out like you wanted
@@ester1382 that’s the worst! When you imagine something super cute and it doesn’t execute as nicely
Hi Alexa! I have a lot of family and friends who work for/own dry cleaning businesses and a big thing people don’t know is that almost everything that says “dry clean only” can be washed in a washing machine. Obviously don’t throw a cherished, vintage, lace doily crafted by your grandmother in there or an intricately beaded and fringed gown, but everything else, barring leather (which should almost always go to the leather cleaners) can be washed in a washing machine on a gentle cycle if needed.
that's great to know! thank you for sharing this info!!
There’s a really cool book that, among other things, addresses how to wash “dry clean only” and “hand wash”items in the washing machine. It’s called Laundry Love, by Patric Richardson, and I’m glad I read it because it allows me to keep and wear items I love without them piling up and waiting for ages for me to get around to cleaning them according to the tag instructions!
Yup! I just commented that i wash a lot of my dry clean items 😅 wool i just handwash/delicate cycle wash and towel dry/roll out the excess water and reshape. Super easy to learn which items can be washed by the content of the material on the tag
Except cashmere the washer will ruin that completely. Only have to learn that lesson once.
@@MLieselyes came here to say that!! Love that book
For me, it’s pants or jackets without pockets. I always end up regretting buying them.
me too - and dresses without pockets
@@karengrohs4942Do people actually put things in their pockets when wearing a dress?! I never can because it weighs down the dress and pulls. I mean, I love pockets too but never actually use them 😅
@@karengrohs4942 everything should have pockets tbh !!
For "dryclean only" I get the Woolite drycleaning sheets. For hand wash, I put in a fabric bag and wash on delicate. I then reshape and lay flat to dry. I've never ruined an item this way.
i think being picky is good! You don't over consume when you are picky and have clarity of what works for your life. So be picky!
Maybe you could try to dye the skirt using a light red or a pink,, the gingham won't have white anymore but pink instead and it could be cute! It'd just be a red and pink gingham
i had this same thought!! i dye my clothes sometimes when they’re not the right color
Fabric composition is my biggest one!! All I wear in winter is big sweaters so I’m always searching for more, but even “nicer” brands have stopped making 100% cotton knits🥲 if it’s any other material I just know it’s going to get crazy pilly after a couple of washes.
I DID score the other day at a yard sale which happened to be a reseller trying to clear stock, so I got 3 incredible baggy cotton sweaters for $15- I honestly wish I got a few more!
That sounds wonderful! We have harsh winters where I live and I love my warm sweaters. Yard sales are great places to find treasures!
Grab a fabric depiller, it'll shave them off
That's funny, linen is one of my favorite fabrics. Ruling out linen does seem like it would make it a lot harder to avoid synthetics too. Linen is so comfy and breathable.
Looooveeeee linen
As a linen lover, do you do anything to help it not get the creases, or wrinkles?
I love the comfort/breathability factor, but not how it looks after wearing it a few minutes.
@@dmreddragon6 honestly I've rarely noticed, I can't see it once i leave the house and no one acts like anything is wrong. You can prob hang and steam out creases
If your thighs chafe linen is not the way to go! Shirts are are ok though
@@Acehigh-Jenkins I do have mostly shirts and dresses but some linen cotton blend pants, loose fit, never uncomfortable with chafing imo (I think I've had pure linen too but all secondhand so maybe you need to wear them in?)
That's so weird someone said that you were being negative? I thought you were being super niche and specific which is awesome to know and look out for when you're out shopping.
I totally agree with your list! Shoes are one thing I don't thrift. Like you said they are hard to buy without trying on.
The only thing I'd add (for me) are clothes that are difficult to wear a bra in. I've tried strapless bras and such just to get annoyed and not wear the item. Over the years I'm able to stop a top or dress where I'm like " hmm the girls are going to be poppin out of that" lol and just don't bother with it.
same! anything that is backless or needs strapless bras, I'm like nope not happening, its not worth the pain or frustration
I have 2 vintage coats that are dry clean only and I never dry cleaned them. One is wool and cashmere and I wash it in the washing machine in a gentle cycle, no spin, with cold water and wool detergent, let it air dry and I had no problems with it. Another is a pigskin leather coat and I just cleaned it with a slightly damp cloth with a little bit of detergent and let it air dry and it got cleaned and it doesn't smell or anything. Also I let them air from time to time, so they don't get smelly and I am careful to not get them dirty.
Also I wash my handwashing clothing in a gentle cycle with cold water and no spin.
Omg I need to look into wool detergent! Would love to clean my coats at home
honestly ever since I decided to be a picky shopper of clothes I've made zero purchase regrets since then and I think so many people that are consistently online and on social media will benefit being picky in shopping cause it's just a time where being influenced is so impactful to our consumer habits
You look incredible in this video, especially your hair! And ignore the comments about being too negative. It's a good thing to understand what doesn't work for you so you have more space for what brings you joy.
It‘s a good tip to think about the realistic lifestyle everyone has before buying.
Two things that I thought of while watching this video that may help you. I got a cheap handheld steamer on amazon. No longer do I even think about wrinkly materials. It literally takes seconds to make the material look good again. And, secondly Dryel dryer at home dry cleaning bags are amazing. Kits have stuff that works on stains and totally take away and smells and if you hang the items right away no ironing is needed. Just a thought that could help you out. If not, I get it.
It's so good to try to be more restrictive with what you buy so you don't regret getting something after a short while. I am trying to find my own style and need to be better at being more selective too. There's so much joy in clothes and beautiful patterns, styles and colors, to find them and to wear and style them. Love your videos, hope you're having a super sunny day! :)
BIG hair envy from me today queen!!!! Idk what you changed in your hair routine, but it is WORKING!!!!
Also haters are a sign of gaining success 💁♀️
Sometimes you just want one specific item, and trying to get "close" just costs you more money and grief. And potentially closet space. Luckily I figured that out with my latest dream piece; it's expensive, but I'd much rather save and get the 1 perfect thing than spend the same amount trying and failing to replicate it.
It's "dry clean only" but it'll for sure survive a hand wash, and I don't mind doing that for this one. If you go to the store page every day for over a month to make sure it hasn't sold out, it's true love, I think.
I use dryel the dry clean at home cleaner. It works great. I use it all the time and nothing's been ruined. For hand wash I use the hand wash setting on my washer and Woolite or Dreft detergent. Wash on cold and air dry and it's never ruined any of handwash clothes. Just some options.
Just thinking out loud - I reckon an 'unworn dress party' would be a really fun occasion. You invite all your friends, have a party or picnic and everyone wears pieces in their wardrobe that need a debut. I'd love to do this myself.
I love that idea!!
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Actually linen blends don't crease as much as 100% linen, a 30% to 70% linen still gives you the natural look with less crease
YES on the linen pieces. I love how they look ironed but they end up in the back of my wardrobe because I’m too lazy to iron them. It’s annoying when you do iron them and two seconds later they’re wrinkled
Same here! One bad review ruins hundreds of good reviews for me😂 And even for those with all good reviews, sometimes I worry if they just delete all bad reviews 😂
I agree with the one about still having the hole in your heart when you get similar pieces, but I do slightly question the idea that you should get the thing you want all the time. It’s also ok to decide “I love this piece, but I already have enough stuff that I love”. I’m not good at this but trying to learn it!
Mine is polyester anything😫 I ALWAYS regret it
the hair is so perfect!! 🤍🤍
About the handwashing only- most washing machines have a ‘hand wash’ cycle or a gentle cycle at least that works well!
I agree with your "must try on shoe before buy".
Please check out Alyssa Beltempo videos on caring for clothes. She’s got some great videos on how to hand wash dry clean items and machine wash in garment bags on delicate the handwash items.
Alexa!! We recently learned in one of my fashion classes that a lot of times companies put dry clean only because they are lazy and don’t want to actually test if it is safe for machine wash, obviously use discretion (like your example with the leather jacket) but just keep that in mind! ❤
With my "hand wash" items, I found this stuff called Soak. It's amazing! You just just soak the item in water with the soap and you don't have to rinse- just squeeze out the water and let it hang dry! It has eliminated the worry for me of ruining something in the wash.
DRY CLEANING ugh, I am so good about checking the care instructions tags now when thrifting. Also, one of my favorite jokes ever is Mitch Hedberg, "This shirt is dry clean only, which means its dirty." Hahahahah
The lifestyle point hurts the most! I'm medium height and I bike almost everyday. I love wearing cargo style pants, but any wide pants get stuck in my bicycle wheels. And they are usually too long for me to wear them with flat shoes, but 8cm high platforms are not exactly best choice for biking!
I wear flared jeans exclusively unless I'm wearing a flared skirt, and I just roll something around my trouser leg to keep them from getting stuck in the chain when cycling. I also cycle daily. But it does depend on your bike and how wide your legs really are, but even with long skirts I've been doing really well (unless they get wet or it's too windy, then they get stuck). It is possible, keep experimenting :)
not me biking in flares and platforms every day lmao
For me, I have to stop myself from buying clothing for trips that I haven't actually planned. A top that would be perfect for a Maasai Mara safari, a dress that would be perfect for the Amalfi coast, all places that I certainly would love to go but in reality will not be going any time soon 😅
Just came here to say how much you have inspired me to start shopping secondhand online. I used to be an avid thrifter many years ago, but unfortunately where I live now only has one tiny thrift store. I started shopping on Poshmark, Depop, ThredUp and eBay and have gotten some really great deals! My secondhand no no is pants/jeans. I have to be able to try them on.
would love to see a closet cleanout following these new guidelines!! :)
There is nothing wrong with being picky! I can relate to all of these reasons. I find myself not wearing things that need ironing, even though I love the piece (and it's hard sometimes because I much prefer natural fabrics). I do wash "hand wash only" sweaters in cold and delicate in the machine (lay flat to dry), and they are fine. My biggest regret though was a pair of riding boots. I saw so many pictures of people wearing them and looking fantastic. But I wore them exactly twice. Boots just don't really fit into my life or the climate I live in. I almost bought a pair of booties last year, and I'm glad I didn't now. You hang in there and keep being picky.
Yay for a Sunday morning video! ❤
Great vid! Btw, you can totally machine wash dry-clean clothes. I've thrifted a lot of silk and wool, and other dry-clean and hand wash stuffs. I machine wash them all on cold gentle cycle. Especially for the first wash, they usually stink quite a bit and my hand washing just doesn't cut it.
99% of dry clean only can be machine washed on cold cycle and air dried or air fluffed dry in a machine. I’ve even did it with leather and suede and sequin clothes.
For me it's: shoes that aren't comfortabele when I try them on in store (no, I will Not wear them in. That has been an illusion for 30 years). And: pastels, top that are too tight, tops that are too fitted under the arms, synthetic fibre anything.
I could relate to pretty much every point you mentioned.
I needed this video! I relate to so much. Also, as a Fluevog fan, their sizing is all over the place. Always best to try on first or order from the store so you can return if necessary.
Love this list! I'd add buying bc of a certain brand. For me specifically Madewell or Free People. I have at least 2 pieces off the top of my head that I bought bc of the tag. I was like omg I can't believe I found this, it's obviously good quality, can't wait to wear it yada yada. Not gonna wear them. I did also recently Thrift a gorgeous wrap dress even though I hate wrap dresses and don't wear them. But like you said about pinterest girlies, I want to be that person in my mind who wears the wrap dress. I'll give myself some grace and time to see if maybe I do wear it, but I'm honestly probably not that person lol.
I find so many Madewell and Free People pieces at the thrift and have bought them just for the label as well 😬 I've come to realize I don't really like those brands either. Madewell isn't my style and FP runs on the bigger side so I have a bunch of clothes that don't even fit! Ridiculous.
Madewell, Free People, J Crew and some Anthropologie tags get me too!
@@faeriesmak oh yeahhhh, Anthropologie! Eep.
YESS ANYTHING UNCOMFORTABLE IS A NO FOR ME. I have a problem with tight sleeves causing pain in my arm so I will not buy anything on that I cannot move in that I can’t feel comfortable in. I had to put back a really beautiful coat that fit nice because the sleeve was slightly too tight so I left it.
I find that, for clothes & shoes, I Have to be able to try them on before buying because no size fits me consistently - even within the same label. So I never buy clothes or shoes online .....
This! Every ones on vinted or depop and I’m just like nope. Cant get a bunch of stuff I’m just gonna have to try and resell or eat the loss and donate. Physical charity (thrift) shops all the way!
Love your hair this way! Also I like your videos ranting about stuff like this! It makes all of us think about being more thoughtful shoppers!
these are all so relatable actually, even the one about buying clothes just for a picture. great advice! i needed these reminders!! ❤❤❤
Your hair looks INCREDIBLE!!
I’m absolutely LOVING this hair on you!!!😍 color, cut, bangs, styling, ALL of it!!!
A tip about the handwash/dryclean stuff: if it just has a smell but no spots, you can hang them outside overnight. Put some vodka in a spray bottle and spray the item and then hang it outside overnight. Clothing damages with every washing cycle. If you live in an area where it freezes in winter, you do not even need the vodka, because the frost will de-activate (?) the smell when you hang it overnight.
Thank you for this video, Alexa! It's so helpful and will be useful for avoiding unnecessary purchases❤
Giiirl, see if there is a hand wash or gentle cycle on the washer you use if you have one. Also you can dye your clothes and make use of the pieces you can’t let go of. I did this when I discovered my color season
Your hair looks amazing!
i succumb a lot to buying clothes for the style i wish i had instead of the style i have. like i love frilly cottagecore dresses and skirts but i never wear those so i stopped buying them. being honest to yourself helps your closet and your wallet!
I'm not sure if you want to hear this but it sounds like you're maturing. I don't mean this in a negative way, it's part of life and most women realize exactly their taste and become more sure of their sense of style. That's what's going on with you.♥️. Your hair looks fantastic today, you look so pretty! By the way, it's ok to wear linen that rumples, it's expected. Good quality linen is divine to wear for 3 seasons here in California.
So I’m realizing that my summer style is very different from my fall/winter/spring. It’s just so hot in the summer that I’m not really concerned about creativity and details. I just want something simple that looks nice and requires little thought because I am hot! 🥵
TLDR. I’m no longer buying summer pieces that are complicated to style
It all makes perfect scence
It s good to be picky/mindfull before buying.
Love, always X
My general rule is looking at the color, pattern, fit, and style. If I don't LOVE every single part of a garment I know I won't pick it over other things in my wardrobe.
your hair is looking amazing !!!!!
Hahaha I am one of the white linen pant lovers! I mostly sew my clothes and pretty much only get cotton and linen in the summer (I avoid synthetics except for the occasional workout wear). It wrinkles in an instant and I do have to iron everything but it's so breathable and comfy, I don't care if it wrinkles while I'm wearing it.
As an avid thrifter myself, YES to everything you said !!! the struggle is real !! Side note, your hair is absolutely gorgeous
ahhhhh alexa you posting just made my day!!!
I’ve been recently interested in shopping vintage stores where they’ve already curated the offering a lot. I’m happy to pay more than what I’d pay at goodwill in that case because the quality of the garments has been verified and it feels as upscale as shopping at a high end department store, if that makes sense. Looking up fabric composition is huge as well as measurements of garments
My list looks pretty similar to yours! I have bought some clothes were I was not excited about the colour, but I either just put up with it or I have gone and dyed them, which is pretty cool. Working out rules for you own shopping habits is so amazing, because you can just refuse everything that falls outside! It's soooo freeing! Obviously harder to find something to buy, but at least we'll actually end up wearing those pieces. I buy nothing that can't be washed in a washing machine either, and with lots of stuff I just chuck it in and hope for the best. Lovely video, thanks for sharing :)
You can actually get dry cleaning kits so you can dry clean for free at home. You just put them in the dryer. Saved my life so many times
Related to that yellow checkered skirt - (if it's not polyester) did you ever consider to dye it? Of course the white wouldn´t be white anymore.
I 100% agree with every single one!
my list would be:
- anything i can’t try on
(flowy skirts and loose t-shirts are usually an exception)
- any tights that i have to pull up to my waist
(i like the look of fishnets but i hate having too many layers around my crotch area)
- shoes i have to tie or fiddle with
- any tight dresses
- most yellow or purple items
- clothes i can’t wear a bra with/clothes that would make me look chest look droopy if i can’t wear a bra
- bottoms that are too high-waisted
- clothes i can only wear for one occasion
Your hair is super cute in this video!!!!
I've found that the most common item I regret are items that make me go "I don't know what event I will wear this to but I'll have to make one!" bc the event never arises. I used to have a weak spot for fancy thrifted dresses but I found myself feeling ovedressed and self-concious any time I wore them even to formal-ish events like dinner dates. I'd rather have versitile pieces that can be styled for different occasions rather than ones that I can only wear to a specific event unless I know that I have an event coming up.
Being realistic about fit is also important. I recently thrifted a skirt from the kids section that fit fine in the waist but is WAY too short in the back and a pair of pants that feel fine while on but I have to jump to get into ( a problem I don't have with any of my other pants) and I regret both of them.
you should dye the gingham skirt! give new life to it!
I live in the country in north Louisiana. I would have to drive nearly 20 miles to a dry cleaner. If I see dry clean only on a tag, I will not buy it.
11:02 What?! 😮 This yellow skirt must be the most iconic piece in your wardrobe. I literary imagine you wear it in all your videos where we only see your top- it goes so perfect with your style and the colour is absolutely immaculate on you.
Like these videos keep coming!! I go through my clothes once a year and get rid of stuff I haven’t wore in a year , if I think they may wear but haven’t then I put in a box put in a box underneath my bed until I want to wear it !!❤ in the future I need to ba careful what I decide to buy!! I personally don’t wear high heels so I don’t buy them !!
about color: sometimes using fabric dye can work!! i did it with a shirt and with a dress and i wear both way more now!
There's a chain called the Cleaning Club and they charge $4/ per item to dry clean so that's where I take my blazers. Maybe there's one near you if you need anything dry cleaned. They also almost always have it ready the next day as well.
I have to try on everything I buy. If I'm even slightly uncomfortable or unsure in the change room, then I'm for sure never going to make it out of the bedroom in it. But if i try something on and I don't want to take it off, that's always a good sign. I also have to be able to visualise at least three different outfits from stuff at home with it.
I loveeee these types of videos! I’ve been picky my whole life and it’s served me well now that I’m into clothes haha- however ofc I still make mistakes and have put in some new rules for myself lol
On sweaters, you can put them in a bag and then gentle cycle, then dry flat, it can be the same as a hand wash. Some washers even have a hand wash setting.
Also something to think about, if you buy something and it sits in your closet because it's dry clean only, the only difference between taking a chance on a dry cleaner and even at the worst, it gets ruined and you never wear it again.. you are only out the cost of dry cleaning and you never go there again but if they are good then you will wear the garment again PLUS you've found a good dry cleaner.
I LOVE YOUR FLOOR LAMP ITS CUTE AF
YOUR HAIR 😍😍😍
Have a nice Sunday dear Alexa ☀️
IMO u r not picky. Yer just very clear on what u like and dont and the reasons why. U r cool with everyone and supportive of different fashion tastes. Be yerself... Stay 😎 true ... AS83#1 !
I‘ve had to stop myself from buying/get rid of so many clothes because they were uncomfortable in some way. As I‘ve gotten older I have gotten way more sensitive to fabrics and fits of things and have ultimately had to give up fuzzy polyester sweaters that make me hot and itchy, bras with underwire, and shirts with high necklines because they are sensory nightmares!!
#1 regret category is universal: items that are too small--you tell yourself you'll be smaller in the future. It just never works.
I totally agree about buying shoes without trying them on. I'm a 9 1/2 also and have the same size range that I can fit into. So many regrets! Also, buying for a fantasy life. Great video!
Omg the pinterest photo and the sitting down reason is so real!
Right on.
I think the best rule I need to follow is not to go for anything that you wish was fundamentally different and it's not an EASY upcycle that you can/will do the same day. I have a problem of seeing the potential in too many things so then I just have a MASSIVE sewing pile. If you look at something and love it, except for the color but think "oh I could just dye it!", or wish the cut/fit was different but it's not a quick fix to hem it without needing to pin and reshape the whole thing, or even if you wish it didn't have the buttons/zippers/hardware that it does but tell yourself you'll replace them, it's probably best to skip it. Or if you can't picture 5 things you can style it with that you already own and are telling yourself that it will work with another piece that you need to find & buy. Don't buy for a hypothetical wardrobe, buy for what you have already! Basically, if you have to buy more things to make it work, it should probably be a no.
Love the new (?) hair. !!
Your hair is SERVING
One thing that I have learned it's to not buy uncomfortable clothes, especially if its itchy or tight, if I can't lift my arms (I know we are not raising our arms all the time but still). I like to look cool but if I'm not comfortable I will not portray any coolness haha. One problem I tend to have is that I feel like my arms are quite long compared to my torso, many top pieces in my size tend to be short on the arms. And then the washing and ironing it's a whole thing apart, I have a linen top that wrinkles just by looking at it.
My biggest problem is buying stuff because "it works" and sometimes those purchases are necessary. Most recently I bought a dress for a funeral and it's a nice dress but it fits me weird so I hate wearing it any other time. Also buying things in colors that don't suit me. I'm still trying to figure out my color season (I think it's summer) but I've noticed that so often I'll have 2 similar things but one I'll wear soooooo much more often because the slightly different color is so much more flattering and then I'll start liking that piece so much more too
My biggest regrets are trying to make blazers and and white button down shirts work. I like the look on other people. I hate the look on me. I'm a flowy clothing person, not a structured clothing person. I also regret when I buy something that is borderline to my colors, but isn't really a good color for me. I go to get dressed , put the item on, and take it off again. At this point I know my style, I know my colors, and i like clothes that are fuss free when I wear them.
Most knitted sweaters can be machine washed. Put them in a laundry bag, choose the wool/handwash program and wash on cold☺️