Among the timeless pieces of the women’s wardrobe there is the trench coat (the typical Parisian jacket), the pantsuit in neutral tones, the iconic blue and white sailor top or even the little black dress for outings with friends. These clothes adapt to all styles and make it very easy to create everyday looks. But how can we talk about the essentials of a woman’s wardrobe without talking about the famous jeans? It is not possible. All women have a favorite pair of jeans: the one that highlights their assets, the one in which they feel good, the one that evokes a memory… The latter goes well with all body types, all styles and all eras. You still have to find it… and keep it in good condition!
Over time we wash and use our little darling may end up fading. And here is the drama ! To avoid this, we have found a simple trick so that it retains its color over time.
The perfect trick to keep the color of your jeans vibrant
If you don’t know how to dress in the morning, you will never make a mistake choosing jeans. Whether you have a rock, chic look, casualromantic, workwear…It’s the perfect base for any style. If we love it so much, it’s because it never goes out of style and can be worn anywhere at any time. Since its creation by Levi Strauss in 1853, it has accompanied us in our daily lives from cradle to grave… And it is also an essential part of Faustine Bollaert’s wardrobe!
On the other hand, there is nothing more annoying than jeans that lose their color over time. Fortunately, we found a simple trick to fix this on Clevercare.info, an information site dedicated to the eco-maintenance of textiles. “To prevent your jeans from fading, it must be soaked, before the first wash, in a bath of lukewarm water (two liters) with half a cup of white vinegar.“, advises Clevercare.
Another tip exists to fix the color of your jeans, there is only one additional ingredient”put your new jeans in a basin containing two liters of lukewarm water, half a cup of white vinegar and a handful of coarse salt” can we read on the website of the clothing brand The cherry season. Let your jeans soak for half a day and that’s it. You will then need to move on to the cleaning and drying stage.
How to wash your jeans in the washing machine?
Maintaining your jeans also involves washing them. To clean it properly, Clevercare recommends putting it upside down to avoid white marks. “Wash your jeans in almost cold water and don’t leave them in the dryer for too long (less than 15 minutes)“, indicates the textile care site. Always prefer a program at 30 or 40°C to wash your jeans, and 60°C if they are really dirty, but never exceed this temperature, otherwise they risk being damaged Finally, dry your jeans, preferably on a hanger provided for this purpose, so that there will be no unsightly fold marks on your piece.
The question of washing jeans is quite controversial. You should not wash it too much to avoid damaging it. Indeed, the CEO of the brand Levi Strauss has also mentioned the mantra of true denim fans: “nnever wash your jeans“. However, the brand The cherry season recommends cleaning your jeans every 5 to 6 uses instead. This already seems more realistic!
And there you have it, with these tips your precious things will stay like new for centuries and centuries!
Sources: clevercare.info And The cherry season