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BY JENNIFER SILVERMAN
After many moons as an NYC celebrity wardrobe stylist, I picked up quite a few fashion tricks of the trade.
I have a hunch you'll be surprised by just how many inexpensive drug store finds grace the wardrobe kits of professional fashion stylists.
The stylist-approved bargain fashion hacks below won't cost you an arm and a leg and can save the day when style problems strike.
Peruse my must-have, inexpensive clothing hacks from Walmart and Amazon to prep your wardrobe like a pro!
Simply click on the images, the hyperlinks, or the pretty pink buttons below to shop. (I appreciate a variety of clicking options myself.)
THE CURIOUS COLUMNIST'S CLOTHING HACKS SHOPPING LIST:
In seconds, these instant Kiwi Express Neutral Shoe Shine Sponge wizards transform scuffed up, worn out, too embarrassing to wear leather shoes into shiny new specimens. This particular shoe shine sponge will work on any shoe shade and requires no expertise to make some shiny magic.
Matching clothes hangers are must-haves for organized closets. These luxe velvet hangers are slim and space saving, prevent clothing from falling off, and add cohesion to your closet to facilitate dressing decisions. (The eye can process style options more easily in an organized and color-coded space.) Plus, the rose gold hardware adds a pop of closet glam.
Dry cleaning. It's expensive. It demands patience. And it requires a wait time - which is an annoying, major hurdle when life happens. With Dryel's At-Home Dry Cleaning Kit, you can refresh clothes and even remove stains from the comfort of your very own laundry room with impressive, affordable, super speedy dry cleaning results. I've tried boatloads of at home dry cleaning products, and Dryel is the best by far.
Folex Instant Carpet Spot Remover eliminates stains and spots galore from all sorts of clothing and household items. Folex is a game-changer in the stain removal space. And, the massive bottle will have you tackling carpet stains and much more with ease for years (and years) to come.
Yes, you read that correctly, and no I have not lost my marbles. Toilet bowl cleaner is the easiest and best way to bleach out and remove stains on white clothing, and the quintessential fashion hack. One dab on a white tee, and that spaghetti sauce stain is history. Did I mention it's the bargain of all bargains? What else in life can you buy for less than $2.00?! (Not much!)
These Neutrogena Makeup Removal Wipes are unparallelled in treating stains, cleaning shoes, and pretty much everything in between. (They're also fabulous for removing makeup before bedtime.)
Wardrobe pros remove deodorant stains from clothing with this fashion stylist secret - Gal Pal Deodorant Sponges! Dab a drop or two of water on the sponge and even dried-on deodorant residue will disappear.
A pilling sweater is a very sad sight. Don't fret though - you can easily save your well-loved sweaters from the donation bin! Using a fabric shaver to shave off those little balls that form from wear and friction (also known as fabric pills), will keep your knitwear wardrobe happy and in tip-top shape.
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