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They don't know what they're talking about
It goes without saying. But I surprisingly found myself struggling to demonstrate that wearing the same suit twice a month without cleaning for 6 months is not actually that gross.
Is it possible to order this way for RTW? Thanks.
In my brief time here, this is one area in which I've found myself illuminated. I used to get my suits (which I wear every day) dry-cleaned every 3 or 4 wears. Now, I'm trying to stretch it out. Two things hold me back:
There's quite a few threads on home-ironing. Try it - you'll like it.
You do carry your coat and not wear it, I suppose?
There are certainly a lot of threads on home ironing, but attempting to iron a suit is not for the beginner. That mucn should be said. And reemphasized. And reemphasized again. Amateurish ironing is a fantastic way to f- up the shape of a good suit.
... and a desire to spend my scant remaining spare time doing things that interest me.
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I sometimes wear the coat and sometimes carry it. The coat is less of a concern than the pants though, since my skin is always separated from my coat by an undershirt and dress shirt.
Even pressing too often shortens the lifespan of your suits, though not as much as dry cleaning I'm sure.