Washable blazers: Are they worth buying to avoid making frequent trips to the dry cleaner? How can you keep your non-washable blazers fresh and clean? Which are your favorite washable blazers right now?

(Also: Whether you’re traveling for work or play, do you prefer to bring washable blazers with you as travel blazers? Do tell…)

Reader S wonders:

Would you please consider doing a piece on washable blazers? (The goal is to avoid dry cleaning costs). Thanks.

We’ve talked about how to cool down quickly, whether short-sleeved suits are appropriate, and the best washable trousers — but not this.

I’m really curious to hear what the readers say here, because for my $.02, I would not spend time or money looking for blazers that are machine washable.

You may occasionally FIND a great blazer that is machine washable, but you might be doing something wrong if you NEED a blazer that is machine washable.

{related: The Ultimate Guide to Business Casual for Women}

What to Do When You’re Sweating in Your Blazers

I have some thoughts if you are sweating in your blazers…

Can you take your blazer off? If you’re sweating so profusely and so often in your blazers… where are you? I suppose in very limited situations (a small courthouse without air conditioning, maybe?) you have to just keep your blazer on and sweat, but in most situations I’ve encountered (e.g., hot subway trains and commutes) it’s fine to take off your blazer and carry it.

Even for really hot networking events (for example, an event held outdoors), I’d recommend you make your first circuit of the room wearing a blazer, but then — like many people seem to do at these events — find a table where you can sit down for a spell, remove your blazer and put it on the chair, and then go back to networking.

Use clever ways to cool down quickly after your commute. If you’re coming in from a hot commute and need to put your blazer on quickly, you might want to try a product that can help you cool down, such as fans or some of the clever necklaces you can put in the freezer like an ice pack.

These are some interesting products to help you cool down or stay cool on your commute… see more clever products like this in our Amazon shop!

(Also try rubbing something cold, like a cold soda can, on the inside of your wrists, or running them under cold water!)

Don’t wear sleeveless tops under your blazer. I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: One of my favorite tops to wear under blazers is a T-shirt. The T-shirt should be easy to wash, and the sleeves should be long enough to provide a physical barrier between your underarms and your blazer.

A shell does not provide that kind of protection — and please, please do not wear only a camisole beneath your blazers. (You should always be able to take off your blazers, and a camisole is underwear only.)

Looking for the best work-appropriate T-shirts? As of 2024, some of our favorite dressy T-shirts for work are from Amazon Essentials, Theory, Everlane, J.Crew, Banana Republic, and Vince — also check our posts on opaque white tees and the best plus-size tees for work!

Finally, look to specialty products to help with underarm sweat. For example, Amazon has many “underarm guards”.

{related: do check out our regularly updated list of wardrobe essentials for work!}

Where to Find the Best Machine Washable Blazers

Since we originally wrote this article, we’ve covered a bunch of machine washable workwear on our sister blog for working moms. We’ve also done a roundup of the best general brands for washable workwear. Definitely check those out, there are a ton of brands out there with washable blazers.

As of 2023, these are some of the reader favorites that are also machine washable blazers…

Where to Find Washable Suits for Women

Another idea if you’re hunting for washable blazers for women: Check out the brands we know making washable suits. These actually do exist… Check out our latest favorites, here:

{related: how to wear a blazer with something other than a suit}

How to Wash Washable Blazers

In general, washable blazers need the same care as other structured pieces like pants and sheath dresses, such as:

• Hanging the pieces up when you’ve taken them off for the day, both to air them out and prevent wrinkles from setting in
• Using proper hangers for them — for most blazers I prefer hangers that have sculpted shoulders instead of the velvet-covered hangers that save space.
• Washing them as infrequently as possible — just because they can be washed doesn’t necessarily mean they should be thrown into every load of laundry.
• Washing them on the delicate cycle, and probably not tumble-drying them… You may want to try letting them go through the dryer for 15 minutes to get the wrinkles out, and then hanging the blazer up to air dry. Use a proper hanger to reshape the blazer as it’s drying (see below)!
• Spot cleaning as needed between washes
• Spraying vodka or another deodorizer as needed between washes

{related: a great blazer alternative: the sweater jacket}

Can You Wash “Dry Clean Only” Blazers?

So unfortunately, the answer is probably not. “Dry clean” means you can maybe wash it, but “dry clean only” means, you know, only dry clean. I have washed things that are labeled dry clean only — but only sweaters or blouses, and generally only after I’ve gotten a year or two of wear out of them and I’m OK with ruining them if they don’t come out right.

If you do have a blazer that says “dry clean,” you can try washing it — but be wary because it may come out needing to be steamed or ironed, at best. In general, I’d suggest spot cleaning it as well as you can, and spraying vodka or other deodorizers on smelly bits.

There are a number of “dry clean at home” products that you can check out for “dry clean only” blazers or dry clean blazers… these are some of the ones the readers have mentioned in the past:

{related: the best blazers for women this year}

Some of Our Latest Favorite Washable Blazers

A Great Affordable Washable Blazer for Women: Cicy Bell

This blazer from Amazon Seller Cicy Bell has been a bestselling reader favorite for a long while now! You can regularly find it for under $60, and it comes in a zillion colors, in sizes XS-XXL. Nice!

A Great Washable Blazer for Plus Sizes: Madewell

This blazer from Madewell is a great casual option — the cut is looser than a traditional jacket and sports drop sleeves, but it still has a traditional lapel and two-button closure. The airy blend of cotton and linen will take you well into the late spring and beyond (and it’s machine washable for when things get toasty).

Madewell’s Cotton-Linen Relaxed Larsen Blazer is $148 at Madewell and Nordstrom and available in sizes XXS–4X.

A Splurge-Worthy Washable Blazer: M.M.LaFleur

OK, I’ll admit it, I’m fully intrigued by a fabric that professes that it is sufficiently wrinkle resistant that it can be “folded up into a compact shape” for packing purposes.

In the last two years, my work travel has been substantially curtailed, but in my past life, I would have loved to be able to shove a blazer into my suitcase without having to deal with the repercussions.

This olive color would look great with a variety of neutrals, but if you’re looking to make a full suit, there’s also a matching skirt.

The blazer is $295 at M.M.LaFleur and comes in sizes 0P–18.

A Great Travel-Friendly Washable Blazer: Eddie Bauer

As we noted in our roundup of the best blazers this year:

If you’re hunting for a casual blazer to add a layer of polish to business casual outfits or your travel wardrobe, it’s hard to beat the Eddie Bauer Departures blazer.

It’s available in petite, tall, and regular sizes 2-20. In addition to having a secure pocket, the brand notes that it’s “The ultimate travel jacket, and an everyday classic, this unstructured, single-button blazer is a moisture-wicking stretch blend of polyester/spandex. The lightweight fabric packs easily, wears beautifully, and has built-in UPF sun protection.”

Other great options for travel-friendly blazers include Uniqlo, M.M.LaFleur, Talbots and Travelsmith.

Reader-Favorite Blazers (That May or May Not Be Washable Blazers)

Some of our favorite blazers to wear as separates include:

Readers: If you wear washable blazers, have you found any that you would recommend?

Social media images via Stencil.

This post is heavily based off a post we originally wrote in 2014, but we’ve substantially updated it in 2023 and beyond as indicated.

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Washable blazers: are they worth buying to avoid making frequent trips to the dry cleaner? How can you keep your non-washable blazers fresh and clean? Which are your favorite washable blazers right now?

Reader S wonders:

Would you please consider doing a piece on washable blazers? (The goal is to avoid dry cleaning costs). Thanks.

We’ve talked about how to cool down quickly, whether short-sleeved suits are appropriate, and the best washable trousers — but not this.

I’m really curious to hear what the readers say here, because for my $.02, I would not spend time or money looking for blazers that are machine washable.

You may occasionally FIND a great blazer that is machine washable, but you might be doing something wrong if you NEED a blazer that is machine washable.

{related: The Ultimate Guide to Business Casual for Women}

What to Do When You’re Sweating in Your Blazers

Some thoughts if you are sweating in your blazers…

Can you take your blazer off? If you’re sweating so profusely, so often in your blazers… where are you? I suppose in very limited situations (a small courthouse without air conditioning, maybe?) you have to just keep your blazer on and sweat, but in most situations I’ve encountered (e.g., hot subway trains and commutes) it’s fine to take off your blazer and carry it.

Even for really hot networking events (for example, an event held outdoors), I’d recommend you make your first circuit of the room wearing a blazer, but then — like many people seem to do at these events — find a table where you can sit down for a spell, remove your blazer and put it on the chair, and then go back to networking.

Use clever ways to cool down quickly from your commute. If you’re coming in from a hot commute and need to put your blazer on quickly, you might want to try a product that can help you cool down quickly, such as fans or some of the clever necklaces you can put in the freezer like an ice pack.

These are some interesting products to help you cool down or stay cool on your commute… see more clever products like this in our Amazon shop!

(Also try rubbing something cold, like a cold soda can, on the inside of your wrist!)

Don’t wear sleeveless tops under your blazer. I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: one of my favorite tops to wear under blazers is a sleeved t-shirt. The t-shirt should be easy to wash, and the sleeves should be long enough to provide a bit of a physical barrier between your underarms and your blazer.

A shell does not provide that kind of protection, and please, please do not wear only a camisole beneath your blazers. (You should always be able to take off your blazers, and a camisole is underwear only.)

Looking for the best work-appropriate T-shirts? As of 2024, some of our favorite dressy T-shirts for work are from Amazon Essentials, Theory, Everlane, J.Crew, Banana Republic, and Vince — also check our posts on opaque white tees and the best plus-size tees for work!

Finally, look to specialty products to help with underarm sweat. For example, Amazon has many “underarm guards”.

{related: do check out our regularly updated list of wardrobe essentials for work!}

Where to Find the Best Machine Washable Blazers

Since we originally wrote this article we’ve covered a bunch of machine washable workwear on our sister blog for working moms. We’ve also done a roundup of the best general brands for washable workwear. Definitely check those out, there are a ton of brands out there with washable blazers.

As of 2023, these are some of the reader favorites that are also machine washable blazers…

Where to Find Washable Suits for Women

Another idea if you’re hunting for washable blazers for women: check out the brands we know making washable suits. These actually do exist… check out our latest favorites, here:

{related: how to wear a blazer with something other than a suit}

How to Wash Washable Blazers

In general, washable blazers need the same care as other structured pieces like pants and sheath dresses, such as:

• hanging the pieces up when you’ve taken them off for the day, both to air them out and prevent wrinkles from setting in
• using proper hangers for them — for most blazers I prefer hangers that have sculpted shoulders instead of the velvet-covered hangers that save space
• washing them as infrequently as possible — just because they can be washed doesn’t necessarily mean they should be thrown into every load of laundry.
• washing them on the delicate cycle, and probably not tumble-drying them… you may want to try letting them go through the dryer for 15 minutes to get the wrinkles out, and then hanging the blazer up to air dry. Use a proper hanger to reshape the blazer as it’s drying (see below)!
• spot cleaning as needed between washes
• spraying vodka or another deodorizer as needed between washes

{related: a great blazer alternative: the sweater jacket}

Can You Wash “Dry Clean Only” Blazers?

So unfortunately, the answer is probably not. “Dry clean” means you can maybe wash it, but “dry clean only” means, you know, only dry clean. I have washed things that are labeled dry clean only — but only sweaters or blouses, and generally only after I’ve gotten a year or two of wear out of them and I’m OK with ruining them if they don’t come out right.

If you do have a blazer that says “dry clean,” you can try washing it — but be wary because it may come out needing to be steamed or ironed, at best. In general, I’d suggest spot cleaning it as well as you can, and spraying vodka or other deodorizers on smelly bits.

There are a number of “dry clean at home” products that you can check out for “dry clean only” blazers or dry clean blazers… these are some of the ones the readers have mentioned in the past:

{related: the best blazers for women this year}

Some of Our Latest Favorite Washable Blazers

A Great Affordable Washable Blazer for Women: Cicy Bell

This blazer from Amazon Seller Cicy Bell has been a best-selling reader favorite for a long while now! You can regularly find it for under $60, and it comes in a zillion colors, in sizes XS-XXL. Nice!

A Great Washable Blazer for Plus Sizes: Madewell

This blazer from Madewell is a great casual option — the cut is looser than a traditional jacket and sports drop sleeves, but it still has a traditional lapel and two-button closure. The airy blend of cotton and linen will take you well into the late spring and beyond (and it’s machine washable for when things get toasty).

Madewell’s Cotton-Linen Relaxed Larsen Blazer is $148 at Madewell and Nordstrom and available in sizes XXS–4X.

A Splurge-Worthy Washable Blazer: M.M.LaFleur

OK, I’ll admit it, I’m fully intrigued by a fabric that professes that it is sufficiently wrinkle resistant that it can be “folded up into a compact shape” for packing purposes.

In the last two years, my work travel has been substantially curtailed, but in my past life, I would have loved to be able to shove a blazer into my suitcase without having to deal with the repercussions.

This olive color would look great with a variety of neutrals, but if you’re looking to make a full suit, there’s also a matching skirt.

The blazer is $295 at M.M.LaFleur and comes in sizes 0P–18.

A Great Travel-Friendly Washable Blazer: Eddie Bauer

As we noted in our roundup of the best blazers this year:

If you’re hunting for a casual blazer to add a layer of polish to business casual outfits or your travel wardrobe, it’s hard to beat the Eddie Bauer Departures blazer.

It’s available in petite, tall, and regular sizes 2-20. In addition to having a secure pocket, the brand notes that it’s “The ultimate travel jacket, and an everyday classic, this unstructured, single-button blazer is a moisture-wicking stretch blend of polyester/spandex. The lightweight fabric packs easily, wears beautifully, and has built-in UPF sun protection.” Nice!

Other great options for travel-friendly blazers include Uniqlo, M.M.LaFleur, Talbots and Travelsmith.

Reader-Favorite Blazers (That May or May Not Be Washable Blazers)

Some of our favorite blazers to wear as separates include:

Readers: if you wear washable blazers, have you found any that you would recommend?

Social media images via Stencil.

This post was originally written in 2014 but substantially updated as indicated.

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I clicked on one of those clickable articles from BuzzFeed recently (“36 Products that Work So Darn Well They Deserve an Award!“) — some weren’t a surprise (duh, the Revlon One-Step Brush/Dryer), but I was very happy to hear about this cool laundry stick sold by Celsious.

They describe the stick as being great for pre-treating all kinds of stains, “from yellowing pits to oily smudges. Works for oil, makeup, food, soil, and other stains (even poop!) on all fabrics. Unlike conventional stain sticks or pens, our formula is non-toxic, biodegradable and fragrance-free. The labels and pouch are fully compostable!” AWESOME — sounds like a real upgrade from your basic laundry stick.

According to BuzzFeed, Celsious is a Black woman-owned small business laundromat in Brooklyn [Williamsburg]. The shop is energy efficient, and they also sell eco-friendly garment care products and accessories.

Love it! You can buy a stick for $8 at Celsious.

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Workwear sales of note for 1.21.24

Our favorites are in bold!

• Amour Vert – End of season clearance: up to 70% off (readers love this short-sleeved silk blouse, some colors down to $59)
• Ann Taylor – 25% off full-price purchase, and extra 60% off 2+ sale styles (ends 1/22)
• Banana Republic – Up to 60% off sale styles plus an extra 25% off sale styles (ends 1/23)
• Banana Republic Factory – 40% off everything plus extra 20% off purchase
• Club Monaco – Extra 60% off all sale
• Eloquii – $19+ select styles; 40% off everything else
• Everlane – Up to 70% off sale; reader favorites include the Dream Pant, their ReNew Transit backpack, silk blouses and their oversized blazers!
• J.Crew – Winter layers $24.50+; select cashmere from $49.50; up to extra 60% sale styles — readers love this blazer, this blazer, these pants, and their sweater blazers
• J.Crew Factory – Extra 70% off clearance; up to 60% off everything; readers love the schoolboy sweater blazer
• Lands’ End – Sleepwear from $19; 60% off everything else plus free shipping
• Nordstrom – 5x the points on beauty; sale, new markdowns added
• Reiss – Up to 60% off
• Talbots – Extra 60% off markdown sweaters, coats, scarves, and shoes; 50% off all other markdowns (here are all the reader favorites at Talbots)

Workwear sales of note for 1.21.24

Our favorites are in bold!

• Amour Vert – End of season clearance: up to 70% off (readers love this short-sleeved silk blouse, some colors down to $59)
• Ann Taylor – 25% off full-price purchase, and extra 60% off 2+ sale styles (ends 1/22)
• Banana Republic – Up to 60% off sale styles plus an extra 25% off sale styles (ends 1/23)
• Banana Republic Factory – 40% off everything plus extra 20% off purchase
• Club Monaco – Extra 60% off all sale
• Eloquii – $19+ select styles; 40% off everything else
• Everlane – Up to 70% off sale; reader favorites include the Dream Pant, their ReNew Transit backpack, silk blouses and their oversized blazers!
• J.Crew – Winter layers $24.50+; select cashmere from $49.50; up to extra 60% sale styles — readers love this blazer, this blazer, these pants, and their sweater blazers
• J.Crew Factory – Extra 70% off clearance; up to 60% off everything; readers love the schoolboy sweater blazer
• Lands’ End – Sleepwear from $19; 60% off everything else plus free shipping
• Nordstrom – 5x the points on beauty; sale, new markdowns added
• Reiss – Up to 60% off
• Talbots – Extra 60% off markdown sweaters, coats, scarves, and shoes; 50% off all other markdowns (here are all the reader favorites at Talbots)

Some of our latest posts here at Corporette…

And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!

Stay tuned for a list of our latest threadjacks!

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With a lot of readers returning to the office — or expecting to return soon — it seems like a great time to ask this question: How often do you wash your workwear and other clothing?

Do you throw everything in the hamper every day, no matter what? Or do you hang up and air out certain items that you’ve worn but might not need washing or dry cleaning yet, such as blazers or cardigans? Do you have a certain area of your closet where you put these “half-dirty” clothes?

We thought we’d share some advice on washing clothes from Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House — an extremely thorough and helpful book! The author, Cheryl Mendelson, who went to Harvard Law and has a Ph.D. in philosophy, did eight years of research to write the 800-page book, which was published in 1999. Sure, 20 years later, we’re more likely to google anything cleaning-related, but it’s also nice to have all the info you could possibly need in one book. (OK, I admit that before writing this post, I hadn’t cracked open my copy in years — but still!) 

Psst: some of our favorite books on cleaning:

These are some of Mendelson’s tips for reducing your weekly laundry and taking good care of your clothes: 

1. Don’t automatically put lightly-worn outer layers in the hamper — instead, spot-clean them if necessary and let them air out before putting them away. 

2. Consider wearing camisoles, slips, or other items to keep outer layers clean. (Readers, do you ever wear slips? I have a couple ancient ones in my dresser and somehow can’t bring myself to get rid of them, even though I never wear them. Why?!) 

3. Wash clothing within a week of wearing. Sweat, food stains, etc., can weaken, fade, and discolor fabrics if left for too long. (Now, I haven’t written a book about keeping house, but my simple rule is “Laundry day is when you’re running out of — or have already run out of — underwear.” Not ideal!)

4. Wipe down wool and synthetic fabrics using a “barely damp, white, nonlinting cloth” and put them away when they’re 100% dry.

{related: “dry clean only” clothes and how to wash them}

Two more useful resources are this guide from Real Simple on how often to wash certain items of clothing and bedding and this MarthaStewert.com article on cleaning your washing machine. (Yeah, I totally clean my washing machine… yep.)

Psst: these are some of our favorite “dry-clean at home” and other laundering products…

So, let’s discuss! If you like, copy and paste the list below into a comment and let us know how often you wash your workwear and other clothes — either at home or at the dry cleaner: 

Suits: 
Blazers/Jackets: 
Sweaters: 
Pants: 
Jeans:
Skirts:
Workout Clothes:
Pajamas: 
Bras:

Speaking of bras, while writing this post I remembered this comic by Sarah Andersen of about how often — or, uh, how NOT often — some of us wash our bras… So, hey, no judgment here if your bras seem clean enough but you can’t remember how many times/days you’ve worn them since you washed them. (While we’re on the subject, I highly recommend these bags for washing bras on the hand wash cycle — they come in regular and large sizes. They’re great for washing masks, too.)

A few more things to discuss: Do your washing habits change with the seasons, or do you clean your clothes just as often when it’s cooler outside and you’re not sweating as much? Do you have a rule of thumb for each type of item, or do you just wash what seems/looks dirty? Are there any laundry products that you especially like and would recommend? 

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How often should you dry clean your suits? Is dry cleaning bad for suits, and something to be avoided? We thought we’d round up some of best tips in one place — so here’s everything you need to know about drycleaning women’s suits!

If you had asked me before last Thursday’s post on whether you can create a black suit from different black pieces, I would have said that we had absolutely, totally talked about this before on the blog, at least once or twice. (At least in our Guide to Interview Suits, right?) But going through the archives, I couldn’t find any post really on point.

Since I do think these are important basics — particularly since it’s the end of the season and many readers are likely considering what to do with their winter suits — let’s talk about it today.

Things to Know about Dry Cleaning Women’s Suits

Here are a few simple things to know about dry cleaning women’s suits:

– Dry cleaning is something you should generally avoid as long as possible because you’re exposing your clothes to a lot of chemicals. Because these chemicals weaken the fabric and buttons (to say nothing of whether the chemicals are good for you or the environment), dry cleaning is something that you should avoid.

Men generally get their suits drycleaned once a season, but this is different for women — different fabrics, different linings, and often times very different underpinnings.

For example, the woman wearing a thong and a camisole beneath her suit is exposing her suit to a lot more sweat and body odor than a man wearing a pair of boxers and a long-sleeved white shirt.

In our last poll about how often to dry clean your suit (back in this blog’s early days of 2008!) most readers said they either dry cleaned their suit after 4-5 wearings or when it started to smell.

While suits are almost always “dry clean only,” try to adopt a more experimental attitude with sweaters and pants that are marked “dry clean” (not “dry clean only”) — for example, my personal rule is that I’ll get something dry cleaned only for the first year of owning it, and after that I’ll try the delicate cycle and Woolite. (Still: do a test patch first!)

– Do not store your clothes in plastic bags from the dry cleaner’s. I’ve read different things on this through the years; the main reason in support of storing things in plastic was that the plastic kept wrinkles at bay. While I still read that occasionally, I overwhelmingly see articles like this one, noting that leaving your clothes in the plastic dry cleaner bags can cause yellowing and staining, and worse.

– After dry cleaning, air your clothes out for as long as possible before storing them in your closet. Whenever I get suits or coats home from the dry cleaner, I strip off the plastic and paper stuffing and hang them up on a hook outside the closet (or in the hallway, or the bathroom), and I wait a day or two before putting them away.

Psst: here are some of our favorite mid-range women’s suits:

How to Lengthen the Life of Your Suits

Hang up your suits and let them air out after each wear — this keeps the wrinkles from setting in, as well as helps get odor out.

If you really have odor problems, readers have suggested spraying vodka on the fabric — 4 parts vodka, 1 part water. Just be sure to air it out well before you wear it to work… (Check out their other tips on what to do when drycleaning doesn’t work; it’s a great thread.)

Consider having your suits pressed if they’re very wrinkly — this one was a new one to me, but a male friend recently told me that he gets his suits pressed at the dry cleaner’s — particularly if he wants a nice crisp pleat.

Another option that I’ve never mastered: using a steamer. Before you spend big money on a steamer for your suits, though, check out this older post at Style Forum, apparently written by a tailor, about how you can really damage a suit with a steamer; he also recommends against hanging your suit up in the bathroom while you’re showering to steam it the lazy way. (I admit that I do this after packing my suit jackets, though.)

Avoid body odor by making smart choices with what you wear under suits — I’ve never been a big fan of shells or camisoles beneath suit jackets for this very reason; if you only wear thongs I’d also suggest this is a great reason to find comfortable, VPL-less underwear with fuller coverage. (Our recent discussion on lingerie favorites may also be helpful.)

When you finally do go for drycleaning, be sure to dryclean all suit separates (blazer, dress, skirt and pants) together so they wear the same.

Readers, what other laundry tips have you found helpful for women’s suits? Has anyone had positive/negative experiences with pressing, steamers, organic dry cleaners, or home drycleaners like Dryel?

Stock photo via Deposit Photos / omur12. 

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I just got a McQueen scarf from Yoox on deep discount (pictured), and when it arrived I had the usual “ugh, tag” reaction. On really fine fabrics, trying to remove the clothing label can sometimes feel like a game of Operation! So, inspired by that thought, here’s today’s topic: What clothing labels do you remove? Which ones do you leave on even though you know you should remove them? On a related note, are there any clothing brands you specifically hate the tags or clothing labels of — or buy them because you prefer their clothing labels?

For my own $.02:

What Clothing Labels You Should Remove

I’ve always heard that you should remove the labels on scarves (certainly the care labels, and possibly the brand label like the one pictured) but that you could choose to keep the label affixed and just fold the scarf so the tag is hidden.

Remove the label that comes on the sleeve of your winter coat. (Here’s a fabulous stock photo example of the winter coat sleeve label, which I wasn’t willing to pay $175 to use to illustrate this post!) 

On a related note, as we’ve noted in the past, you should rip any vents that are sewn shut with an X (such as on blazers or skirts), and you may also find it easy to rip the pockets for pants and blazers that are sewn shut. (If you can see the lining of the pocket on the inside of the pant or blazer but can’t access it, that’s an indication that it’s meant to be ripped.)

Brands with Itchy Clothing Labels

Personally, I don’t have an issue with itchy clothing labels, but I’ve started noticing them because one of my sons is sometimes sensitive to them. I also remember that one of the female partners I worked with at my firm always wore Hermès scarves along her blazers in large part because she found the blazer collars to be itchy. So I’m curious to see what people say! In general, the places we find eczema-friendly clothing for kids tend to have friendly tags — for example, H&M Conscious and Hanna Andersson — and I’ve found Eileen Fisher clothing to have pretty comfort-friendly labels.

Readers, over to you: What clothing labels do you always remove? Do you ever find clothing labels to be itchy or annoying — and if so, do you avoid that brand in the future? 

Further Reading

• Corporette 101: Rip Your Clothes
• Taking the Scissors to Annoying Labels [New York Times]
• A Cure for Itchy Clothing Labels [Parent Hacks]
• Here’s Why Itchy Side Tags Are Suddenly Everywhere [Galore]

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