Brittanie here with Modern Cottage. I just wanted to jump on here really quickly and chat with you guys about wedding gown preservation and the benefits of wedding gown preservation.

1. Stains can cause long term damage

The number one reason that you should look into cleaning your wedding gown right away is because those stains can set and abrasion can really cause more wear and tear over time. It’s not something you want to procrastinate. However, if your dress has been sitting in your closet for six months, a year, five years, ten years, the company that we use to clean wedding gowns, they can’t get out. The professionals there can get out any stain, I’m telling you. Any stain.

2. It will hold it’s color for up to 100 years

The second reason wedding gown preservation and cleaning can be the best for option for you and your dress is it holds color for up to 100 years. If your family and even just yourself hold wedding gowns as a high sentimental value, it is worth it to have it preserved because the preservation will hold the true color of the dress for a hundred years. That’s really amazing because say you have a granddaughter or niece or someone in your life who really loved your dress and you want to share that with them. You’d be able to share that. The preservation would keep the original integrity of the dress so they can use it or see it as if it were brand new.

3. It’s sentimental to you

The last reason that preserving your wedding dress can be really great for you is if you really loved your dress and you want to show it off in some sort of piece of your household. Our wedding, our preservation service makes it so your dress comes back looking like brand new, but it’s also on a dress form, a cardboard dress form, and it comes in a cardboard shadow box. Here’s the thing though, you can store your gown in a unique way in your household. If it’s preserved, you can put it in a trunk or a wooden shadow box on the wall. There are so many unique things to do with it. Then you get to truly see and love your dress for years to come. If it’s on your wall, or in your living room, it’s part of your home.

Preservation is definitely more for those of you who feel as though you want to keep your gown for years to come. Cleaning is something you want to do only if you’re really just planning on reselling your gown or donating, simply because it won’t keep well in storage over the course of several years. If you do plan on storing it in storage or within your home, preservation is great, because the additional cleaning that’s done to it with preservation will prevent it from any external damage.

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, you can contact us here at the link below to schedule your wedding dress, cleaning or preservation.

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https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14928128&appointmentType=5294411

Or contact us here

Best,

-Brittanie

It seems like menswear takes on a definite new trend about every decade. Here and there we see fads, but ultimately men have trends that stick around for a bit.

So what’s the new trend that’s staying around?

There are two new trends that are here to stay for a bit.

1. Cuffed dress slacks
2. Tapered dress slacks

So how do you get this look?

You can request a slim fit or modern slim fit taper to your dress slack to update your look. Ask your tailor about adding a cuff to your dress pants.

Here at Modern Cottage it’s only $4 extra to add a cuff.

So how do you know if it’s doable for the pant style?

Generally a cuff looks great on a slim fit style pant leg. If you go with a modern slim fit pant leg, I recommend keeping it simple. Don’t forget to find the right socks. You can mix it up with fun prints but be sure to match either the shoe or the pant color.

How do you identify trends that may not be around for very long?

Take a look at the article of clothing or accessory. Is it simple? Is it brightly colored, very different, floral or apart from what you might call a classic look? For instance: floral bow ties are feminine, brightly colored and may only be trending a few years. Most fads or short trends in menswear happen with accessories. Generally, the cut and fit of your suit will stick around for a decade. Then there’s always the classic fit, which you can never go wrong with.

So as you are out and about shopping for your next look, remember that your accessories are best used for very trendy styles. If you want to stand out, think about a new watch, new shoes and new tie. You can also have your dress slacks tailored to fit the new trends. When looking at new trends and deciding if you want to follow, always remember your own unique style. Just because some gentlemen are wearing certain styles, doesn’t mean you have to do the same. Maybe you might find a different look more suitable for you.

As always I am here to answer any questions you may have,

-Brittanie

The Bridal Tailor