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Style Guide: Choosing the right pair women’s shoes for your feet type

Wine spills, oil splatters, and a loose thread on your favourite sweater — we&#8217;ve been there, and there&#8217;s nothing more heart dropping than the sight of our favourite statement piece stained. But fear not, because we&#8217;ve got you covered.
Before you decide to throw a fit or throw your clothes out, try out these fashion tips and tricks for removing stains and reviving your precious fashion investments back to its stylish original state.
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Remove wine stains: 
Wine stains are the bane of any sophisticated dresser. One minute you&#8217;re indulging in a sumptuous wine and dine occasion and the next minute you&#8217;ve spilled wine over your silk shirt — we&#8217;ve all be there. The next time this happens, rush to request a club soda (soda water) and run it through the soaked area before it sets.
The salts and weakly acidic properties of the beverage breaks down any stains without decolourising the fabric, making for an instantly quick relief. Though getting home without a shirt might be a concern for the aftermath.&nbsp;
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<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-60202 alignright" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gafencu-fashion-hacks-remove-hot-water-and-detergent.png" alt="gafencu fashion hacks remove hot water and detergent" width="350" height="350" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gafencu-fashion-hacks-remove-hot-water-and-detergent.png 350w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gafencu-fashion-hacks-remove-hot-water-and-detergent-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gafencu-fashion-hacks-remove-hot-water-and-detergent-100x100.png 100w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gafencu-fashion-hacks-remove-hot-water-and-detergent-280x280.png 280w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gafencu-fashion-hacks-remove-hot-water-and-detergent-120x120.png 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gafencu-fashion-hacks-remove-hot-water-and-detergent-66x66.png 66w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" />
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Remove oil stains: 
Unlike wine stains, oil stains are much more tricky to remove and difficult to ignore. They are especially attracted to fabric and sets much quicker than water-based liquids. But whether it is cooking oil, butter, make up or motor grease, the solution is easier than you think. 
Fill a basin with hot water and dish washing detergent (not laundry detergent) and leave the fabric to soak for at least 30 minutes. Then, rinse and wash with laundry detergent&nbsp;and voila — Good as new!&nbsp;
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Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="//www.gafencushop.com/9-tips-to-care-for-your-designer-clothes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">9 Tips to care for your designer clothes</a>
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Remove set-in stains and discoloration: 
If however, a stain goes unnoticed for several days or weeks, it could set into a permanent stain, but not all hope is lost. White vinegar should be a staple in every household for its versatile cleaning, preserving and sanitising properties.
First, fill an empty water bottle with vinegar. Start by sprinkling baking soda over the area, before spraying vinegar on it, then gently rubbing the mixture into the fabric. Let it sit for up to 30 minutes then rinse and repeat if necessary. Alternatively, let it sit in a formula of vinegar and detergent overnight before rinsing and laundering. This formula also applies to blood stains.
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Remove ink stains:<a href="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gafencu-fashion-hacks-remove-stain-vinegar-and-baking-soda.png"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-60205 alignright" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gafencu-fashion-hacks-remove-stain-vinegar-and-baking-soda.png" alt="gafencu fashion hacks remove stain vinegar and baking soda" width="350" height="350" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gafencu-fashion-hacks-remove-stain-vinegar-and-baking-soda.png 350w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gafencu-fashion-hacks-remove-stain-vinegar-and-baking-soda-200x200.png 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gafencu-fashion-hacks-remove-stain-vinegar-and-baking-soda-100x100.png 100w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gafencu-fashion-hacks-remove-stain-vinegar-and-baking-soda-280x280.png 280w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gafencu-fashion-hacks-remove-stain-vinegar-and-baking-soda-120x120.png 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gafencu-fashion-hacks-remove-stain-vinegar-and-baking-soda-66x66.png 66w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a> 
If you&#8217;ve ever left a pen in your pocket or accidentally written on your shirt, you&#8217;d know that ink stains are some of the most stubborn stains to remove. But in the hopes that it hasn&#8217;t done permanent damage yet, using a hairspray, whether on ball point ink or permanent marker stains, can work magic on fabrics.
Start by dabbing a damp sponge around area for the hairspray to set in. Then, spray a generous amount of hairspray onto the affected area before scrubbing the stain. Repeat the process until the stain is no longer visible and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes (or overnight). Finally, rinse thoroughly and wash the garment. If you don&#8217;t have hairspray or would prefer a less chemically-derived product, you can replace it with rubbing alcohol and detergent.
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Remove adhesive markings: 
Not so much stains than just very stubborn foreign material, adhesive&nbsp; from stickers or other sticky objects leave a nasty mark for all to see, but the good news is, they are easier to remove than stains. Simply apply ice to the affected area to soften the hardened adhesive. Scrape off any adhesive materials if you have to. Then, pre-wash the garment in hot soapy water and let it sit for 30 minutes before rinsing. This will clean the marks right off.
Fix a hole in the sweater: 
Could there be a more dreadful sight than a loose thread sticking out from an otherwise tightly-knit sweater? Don&#8217;t fret — there&#8217;s a simple and effortless solution to returning your beloved cardigan to perfect condition. Simply pick up a crochet hook, insert it through the underside of the knit and pull the string of yarn inward to tuck it underneath and through the hole from which the stitch had come loose from, then make a knot.
If small hole has opened up into a laddered stitch with an unfortunately large gap between the edges of the hole, the simplest solution is to patch it up with a needle and thread. This <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ-Jjn7sBxI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">video</a> is a good example of how to do it.&nbsp;
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Monochrome fashion is one of the hardest fashion trends to pull off – try too hard and you can look OTT, don&#8217;t try at all and you end up looking boring! What then is the perfect way to rock monochrome fashion? Here are four tips from fashion pundits guaranteed to the steer you towards the right path.
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Wear multiple layers of varied textures of the same colour to add depth to your outfit. For example, you could wear powder-blue skinny jeans with a midnight blue cotton blouse to show off your long legs. Add a neutral brown belt to add a twist to your outfit.
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If your outfit is all in the same colour family, break the pattern with a contrasting accessory to make things interesting. So you can consider carrying a pink clutch with an all-black ensemble or accessorize a white outfit with gold or pink-gold jewellery.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-39413" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Untitled-design-3-8.jpg" alt="monochrome fashion" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Untitled-design-3-8.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Untitled-design-3-8-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Untitled-design-3-8-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Untitled-design-3-8-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Untitled-design-3-8-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Untitled-design-3-8-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Untitled-design-3-8-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />
Mix up solid colours with printed patterns – like a grey and white printed silk blouse with a grey pencil skirt for a perfect corporate look. Not only does this break up the sameness of the colour, it is also a great way to go monochrome if you don&#8217;t have contrasting accessories.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-39414" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Untitled-design-4-3.jpg" alt="monochrome fashion" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Untitled-design-4-3.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Untitled-design-4-3-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Untitled-design-4-3-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Untitled-design-4-3-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Untitled-design-4-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Untitled-design-4-3-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Untitled-design-4-3-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />
Sport monochrome fashion with confidence. If you&#8217;re uncertain about whether an ensemble is working or not, just lay it all out on the bed to judge if it&#8217;s looking pleasing to the eye. Seeing it all laid out can be helpful and you can add or remove items from the outfit without having to wear them.
Text: Suchetana Mukhopadhyay

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