Taking care of clothes and shoes can be such a bummer – not fun at all!  But it really makes sense to look after your wardrobe items to make them last longer, look better, and fit better.  One way I stay on top of this is to handle wardrobe maintenance on items that I’m not wearing regularly.  For example, I like to take care of Fall/Winter items in the Summer!

What do I mean?  Well, here are 2 ways I prepare for the Fall/Winter:

• Boot treatment – If you’re buying quality leather boots, you can make them last many years but you have to look after them. Over time, boots get dirty, need leather treatment, and have heel damage.  I like to take my boots to the shoe repair shop during the Summer for an overhaul.  When Fall comes around, I’m ready with what feels like brand new boots!
• Jacket/coat/sweater dry cleaning – Jackets and coats can get smelly, and wool can fuzz up, but during the Fall/Winter I need those jackets and sweaters on a regular basis to keep me warm.  The Summer is a great time to take those in!

What about you?  Do you plan for the Fall in terms of taking care of your wardrobe items?