Fashion blunders are a drag — not to mention a pain in the wallet, especially when there is nothing else to wear. Money-saving and timesaving DIY fixes and clever clothing hacks let you look good, live on a budget, and stay on schedule. Using simple tricks with household items, any man can keep his clothing looking sleek, fashionable, and fresh without having to buy new threads whenever something goes awry.
De-Fuzz a Sweater with a Razor
Your favorite sweater is starting to accumulate unattractive fuzz in high-wear areas, but those pesky pills are easy to banish. Use a disposable razor to scrape them away until the material is smooth and looks like new again. If the handheld razor is too dull, then sharpen it by pushing it the wrong way against denim jean fabric about 20 times.
Freshen up Smelly Clothes
It's no secret that a guy's clothes can get a little smelly. To quickly de-funk garments and shoes, simply place them into a zip-top bag and put them in the freezer overnight. Alternatively, ball up some newspaper and stick it into stinky shoes for several hours, giving the paper enough time to soak up the moisture and icky scent.
Shorten Long Sleeves Without Sewing
A sharp suit does not look so sleek with too-long sleeves protruding from the jacket hems. To keep extra lengthy sleeves from looking sloppy, use rubber bands as makeshift garters that fit snuggly around the biceps. Nobody need ever know that the shirt is a couple sizes too big.
De-Wrinkle Clothes Without an Iron
No iron on hand? No problem. Hang a wrinkled garment in the bathroom while the shower steams away for about 20 minutes, or pop it into the dryer with a single ice cube for 15 minutes. The moisture flattens out the creases. To keep shirt collars crisp, hang them up at night with the top button done so that the fabric stays in place.
Bring Leather Shoes Back to Life
Dull leather shoes can get a breath of fresh air without expensive shoe polish. To revive leather, rub the inside of a banana skin against the material, and then wipe it clean. Olive oil also works well when lightly buffed into a leather shoe, giving the footwear a rejuvenated look.
Dye Dirty Chucks
Those old Chucks are too cool to toss in the trash. Clean the shoes as much as possible using baking soda, toothpaste, and a toothbrush, and then wipe them down. To cover any stains and give the shoes a snazzy new look, use fabric dye, and toss them into the dryer to help the dye set.
Be sure that the dye is dry before handling the shoes to avoid discolored fingers. Add some new white shoelaces or laces in a contrasting color, and you've got custom kicks.
Modify Belts and Shoes with a Hole Punch
Have a belt that is too big or too small? Easily add another hole or two using a regular office hole punch. Those handy little hole punches also work wonders when adding eyelets to shoes so you can tie laces tighter and create an overall better fit. This is a great trick to try with vintage shoes that have already been broken in by someone else.
Un-shrink a Shrunken Shirt
Fitted T-shirts are stylish, but shrunken shirts that feel like sausage casings are a nightmare. Easily un-shrink a shirt by soaking it in water with a few tablespoons of hair conditioner for about five minutes. Then, lay the shirt flat on a towel and gently stretch it back to its normal size, and let it dry completely.
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