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16 Brilliant Clothing Hacks Every Girl Should Know

Clothing hacks to save money, fix fashion fails, and upgrade your style fast. Tested tricks that actually work, from rip fixes to smart DIY repairs.

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Whether you want to fix older clothing pieces or a pair of new jeans that doesn’t fit quite right, clothing hacks are here to save the day.

And I honestly really love clothing hacks and tips; they can come in handy right when you’re about to trash your favorite shirt or pants. And down below, I’ve made a small but super helpful list of some great fabric hacks to save your clothing.

They really are a great way to also save you money and time, and keep your favorite outfits around just a bit longer.

So whether you want to be a bit more thrifty or you’re just not ready to throw out that cute blouse, these fashion hacks are your best friend.

 

1. Get Rid of Makeup Smudges with Shaving Cream

I really love this find from The Krazy Coupon Lady’s list of clothing hacks. Apparently, shaving cream is a sure fire way to get rid of those annoying makeup smudges.

I wear foundation regularly, so this should come in handy. 👌

2. Remove Fabric Pilling With a Razor

This one is an amazing fabric hack and I’ve used it so many times!

If you have pilling on your favorite clothes, you can just quickly use a razor to get rid of it all. But just make sure to lay your clothing pieces down on a flat surface for when you start shaving off the pilling.

3. Never Lose Socks With a Lingerie Bag

Clothing Hack, Lingerie Bag for socks.
PHOTO: NORDSTROM

So apparently lingerie bags aren’t just for washing lingerie (I actually didn’t even know these things existed), but they’re also a great way to keep your socks together. No more missing socks!

 

4. Fix Torn Jeans With a Cute Patch

Ripped jeans can still be stylish, but that doesn’t mean you want all of your jeans to have tears. So if you have a cute pair of jeans with a hole, try fixing it up with a cute patch.

It’s a fun way to get creative and make your outfit pop.

5. Use a Safety Pin to Reinsert a Drawstring

Clothing Hack, Safety Pin for Reinserting a Drawstring.
PHOTO: REDDIT

I love my hoodies, but I really hate it when the drawstring comes out or gets displaced. But thankfully, there’s an easy trick for that!

Just attach a safety pin to the end of the string to help pull it back through. Now there’s no reason to toss the jacket or for moments of serious frustration as you try to pull it through.

6. Cover Old Scuffs by Creating Caps on Your Flats

Clothing Hack, Covering Old Scuffs by Creating Caps on Flats.
PHOTO: FITNESSISTA

I’m a flats kind of person, which means I wear out my shoes fast. I’ll wear sneakers when I have to, but these are my go-to shoes. So this hack for revamping an old pair of flats is a great way to save money, but also give your shoes a new look

7. Use Clear Nail Polish to Stop Tears in Tights

I love wearing tights, but I really get frustrated when they tear. And especially when you wear them for the first time, and then suddenly you hear a rip.

But thankfully, there’s a quick solution for this. You can just simply apply your clear nail polish to stop the tear from spreading further. And if the hole is in a place where people can’t see it, then even better!

8. Unstuck a Zipper with Crayon

If your zipper is stuck, all you need to do is rub a crayon on either side of the zipper. Then it should become unstuck and you can go about your daily life again. Pretty simple!

9. Use Pumice Stone to Get Rid of Fabric Fuzz

If you have fuzz on your coat, you can just use a pumice stone to get rid of it. It’ll make your coat feel almost brand new, and make your outfit look a little bit more put together.

10. Remove Sweat Stains Naturally

Clothing Hack, Removing Sweat Stains Naturally.
PHOTO: POPSUGAR

Apparently, just using vinegar, baking soda, salt, and hydrogen peroxide, is all you need for getting rid of sweat stains. So no need to throw out your favorite shirt when you probably have all of the ingredients to get rid of the stain in your house already.

11. Remove Oil Stains With Baby Powder

Baby powder is really helpful for getting rid of the oil stains on your clothing. You just have to put some baby powder on the oil stain and keep it on overnight so it can soak up all that nasty oil.

And in the morning, it should be gone. But if not, leave it on for a bit longer and it soak right up!

12. De-Shrink Your Shirt

Water, hair conditioner (or baby shampoo), and towels. it really is that simple when it comes to saving your favorite t-shirts!

13. Make Your Favorite Jeans Your Size

Clothing Hack, resizing jeans.
PHOTO: COTTON & CURLS

Now you have no excuse not to buy thatΒ awesome pair of jeans that’s two sizes too small. And if you’ve gained a little bit of weight, no problem, this fabric hack is perfect for that too!

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14. How to Fix Sweater Snags

People usually get sweater snags by accident. But all you have to do is use a latch hook to drag it underneath the fabric.Β A super quick and easy way to make your knits or other clothing pieces look nice again!

15. Prevent Your Jeans from Fading

Clothing Hack, Preventing Jeans from Fading.
PHOTO: BUZZFEED

I’m a big believer in black jeans. They go with nearly everything and make you look pretty good. But the one thing I don’t like about them is that they fade way too easily. Thankfully though, vinegar is a great way to lock in the dye and keep them looking nice.

16. How to Keep Buttons from Falling Off

Missing buttons on your favorite cardigan or shirt probably annoys everyone. But to keep that from happening, you can seal the thread on the buttons in place by putting clear nail polish on the top part of the button. Now you’ll probably never lose the buttons on your shirt again!


 

Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.

27 thoughts on “16 Brilliant Clothing Hacks Every Girl Should Know”

  1. The Boo has a lot of sweaty white-t’s, and his Mom suggested that we soak them overnight in bleach, baking soda and vinegar (did not know to use hydrogen peroxide) & the sweaty pits faded. I will add peroxide next time. With our newborn – we definitely use the lingerie bag & it works!

    Thanks

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  2. A Sharpie marker is like a magic fix! If you accidenyly spill bleach or spray your shirt or whatever with cleaning solution…a Sharpie in the same color fills the area in. Not for large bleached ateas, but small spots fix like a dream!

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  3. My husband does laundry at our house! We both do laundry. I wash my clothes and linens and he washes his clothes and the towels. He even does housework when I’m busy or at work. That way when everything is done, we both can relax or take in dinner and a movie.

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  4. Great tips…I especially love the one about giving flats a new life by painting the tips. What a great way to keep a favorite pair of shoes around a little longer! πŸ™‚

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    • Hey Ronald! I totally agree! I only phrased it that way because my blog is primarily geared towards women (the title is meant to grab the attention of other women). I hope this makes sense. πŸ™‚

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  5. Remove deodorant by rubbing the same material together. No need to wet anything just grab bottom of shirt and rub part of shirt where deodorant is and whala no white marks… saw on MTV yeeeeaaars ago.

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  6. Graphite from a standard pencil will also work great on zippers or other tight places that have friction. Simply rub the pencil lead across the metal where the friction is happening

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  7. I dye my favorite clothes with Rit Dye or bleach & change the color of something that I don’t like. It takes practice & dedication, as you have to reset the washing machine a few times before you rinse, then you have to bleach the machine right after, so the dye gets washed off.

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