5 Tips for Keeping Clothes Looking Great at College

The transition to college can be both exciting and scary. It requires a lot of packing and careful planning. Stress can accompany the big move from your parents’ house to your new dorm room. You can alleviate some of that stress by making sure your clothes don’t get lost in the shuffle! When you look great, you feel great. Here are 5 tips for keeping clothes looking great as you transition to college.

Ways to Make Your Clothes Look Great

Living a fast-paced lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice clothing care. You may be rushing from class to class, but you can still make sure your clothes look and feel as great as ever. There are several things you can do to keep your clothes looking great while away at college. Follow these simple tips and tricks to keep your clothes looking great at college!

1. Transportation

One of the easiest and simplest ways to transport clothing from one place to another involves a common, everyday household item: the trash bag. I know, I know, it sounds odd. But trash bags are a great time and space saver. You won’t even have to take your clothes off the hangers. 

Place your clothes on any of my quality hangers and then simply create a hole in the bag’s bottom and pull the group of hangers through the hole! By tying off the top of the trash bag at the bottom of your bundle of clothing, you’ll not only keep your clothes clean but ensure that they won’t get wrinkled or tangled during your move. Hanging them up in your new dorm room closet is easy and quick. 

2. Use the Right Hangers

Making sure your clothes are properly hung up is one of the best ways to keep your clothes wrinkle-free and ready to wear. Generic plastic hangers are often brittle and break easily. When you’re rushing from one place to the next, yanking clothes off hangers, you might find yourself going through hangers more often than necessary. My velvet top hangers will keep your clothes from falling to the floor and getting wrinkled. 

Skimping on hangers might cause you more of a headache in the long run. My slim plastic hangers will also go a long way in saving space and are college budget-friendly! They will hang nicely without taking up too much room. In a dorm-room sized closet, space is hard to come by. Smaller hangers will help. 

3. Great Hanging Methods

Double your space by purchasing hangers that include multiple bars for pants or skirts. You’ll be able to fit several pairs on one hanger, saving you space! These also work great for scarves. What can be a bulky mess in your closet will hang flat and out of the way. 

By doubling up on pants or shirts whenever possible, you’ll save even more space. It’s okay to use one hanger for multiple items of clothing. Have a look at these Sueded Luxe Wood Top Hangers With Rollbar for a great way to hang multiple items on the same hanger.  You can pair like with like, hanging all your tank tops together or even your exercise gear. 

Another easy and affordable solution to a bulky and overflowing closet is plastic shower rings. By attaching multiple shower rings to a single hanger, you can hang multiple scarves, bras, or tank tops in one convenient place that doesn’t take up too much valuable real estate in your tiny closet. 

4. Ironing Isn’t as Old-fashioned as You Think

Ironing is one of the best ways to make sure your clothes are ready to wear while away at college. If you care for the durability, style, and feel of your clothes, ironing is the best way to ensure you’re not constantly replacing the basics. 

Don’t skimp when it comes to pulling out that ironing board! If your clothes are looking a little worse for wear, giving them a quick iron is the best way to get those pesky lines out of the fabric. If ironing isn’t for you, purchasing a steamer is a good alternative. All you need is an outlet, some water, and a high heat tolerance. 

5. Create Outfits and Hang Them Together

We don’t always like to stand in front of the closet pondering what outfit we’re going to wear that day. By creating outfits you know will work for you and hanging them up together, you’re saving both time and space. Pair together a blouse, a pair of pants, and the accessories that match by hanging them all on the same quality hanger with clips or dowels. That way you can easily grab and go without having to think too much about what goes with what!