Posts Tagged“color bleed”

Whistle While You Work:
Caring for Your Vintage,
Part I – Cleaning

Whistle While You Work: Caring for Your Vintage, Part I: Cleaning - The Dressed Aesthetic

Over the years, I have amassed quite the vintage collection (yeah, no one is surprised). And with that collection comes the responsibility to care for it to ensure its longevity. Now, nobody likes laundry, but cleaning vintage is a necessary evil (even moreso in my southern climate!). On several occasions, I’ve been contacted by many of you lovely would-be collectors about tips for cleaning, steaming, and caring for vintage. Truth be told, it can be a daunting task – so I’ve decided to start a series here on the blog to help you navigate the sudsy waters.

The Color-Run-Mergency

The Color-Run-Mergency - The Dressed Aesthetic

I’m sure you all remember this amazing rose-printed dress from a few posts back. Well, we had a bit of an emergency week before last and her life hung in the balance for a good 24 hours. I will forewarn you, fellow readers, this is not a story for the faint of heart. There is some crying, some damaged vintage, and a few choice words being slung around my bathroom. If you have a hardy constitution and can handle a few heart stopping moments, read on….