Caring for your Pieces

Tailored for your lifestyle, your habits, and every piece on your wishlist

Anam J., November, 2026

First, give yourself credit: your instincts are already spot-on. Wearing sleeved shirts under sweaters, blazers, and coats is the single smartest habit you can have—it creates a barrier that absorbs body oils and friction, which means your outer layers stay fresh without needing frequent trips to the cleaner.

Because you love the crisp feeling of washing everyday pieces after a single wear (and denim every 3–4 wears), you don't need a complicated laundry routine. Just a few small adjustments—washing on cold, using mesh laundry bags, and skipping high dryer heat—will keep your new wardrobe looking structured, soft, and vibrant for years.

1. The "Toss-In-The-Wash" Everyday Crew (Wash After Each Wear)

These pieces are built for your single-wear wash habit. Turn them inside out, wash on cold with a gentle detergent, and skip high dryer heat to prevent shrinking or fading.

• Gap Factory Favorite V-Neck T-Shirts & Old Navy Double-Layer Bodysuit: Machine wash cold. You can tumble dry these on low, or hang to dry to keep the cotton crisp.

  
  

• Aritzia Contour Ravish Top & Petite Studio Didi Cowl Neck Top: Machine wash cold in a mesh laundry bag (to protect the stretch fibers and smooth finish). Hang or lay flat to dry.

  
  

• Gap 100% Cotton Sweaters (Cable-Knit, Oversized Mockneck, Oversized Crop) & CashSoft Zip Hoodie: Wash cold on the gentle cycle inside a mesh bag, then lay flat to dry on a towel or drying rack so the wet cotton doesn't stretch out.

  
  

• Abercrombie Gemma Satin Wide-Leg Pants: Turn inside out, machine wash cold separately, and tumble dry low (or hang to dry and steam to shape).

  
  

• Gap Factory Dresses (Smocked Denim Midi, One-Shoulder Maxi, Puff Sleeve Tie-Neck Midi) & Recycled Velour Halter Dress: Machine wash cold on gentle; hang to dry to preserve the cotton and stretch fibers.

  
  

• Banana Republic Factory Knit Pique Blazers, Boucle Cropped Jacket & Liverpool Peplum Ponte Jacket: Because you wear sleeves underneath, you only need to wash these occasionally! When you do, zip/button them up, wash cold on gentle, and hang to dry.

  
  

• Outerwear Workhorses (Lands' End Wanderweight Down Coat, Land's End Squall Trench, Ralph Lauren Water-Resistant Trench): All three are machine washable! Zip them fully before washing cold on gentle. Tumble dry the down coat on low (tossing in a couple of clean tennis balls or wool dryer balls keeps the down fluffy), and hang the trenches to dry.

  
  

2. The "Gentle Delicates" (Washable With a Tiny Bit of TLC)

You can still wash these at home after a wear or two—just give them a protective mesh bag and keep them away from the dryer.

• Quince 100% Washable Silk Skirts & Slip Dresses: Turn inside out, place in a mesh garment bag, and machine wash cold on the delicate cycle (or hand wash in cool water). Line dry out of direct sunlight, then use a handheld steamer or cool iron on the reverse side to restore that liquid-silk drape.

  
  

• Anthropologie Maeve Tops & Dresses (Asymmetrical Buttondown, Jamie Velvet Halter Top, Jamie Velvet Halter Midi Dress): Viscose and velvet love gentle treatment. Hand wash cold (or delicate machine cycle in a mesh bag for the buttondown and halter top) and lay flat or hang to dry so the velvet pile stays plush.

  
  

• Petite Studio Clarabel Cotton Midi Dress: Hand wash cold and lay flat to dry to keep the tiered/structured cotton looking crisp.

  
  

3. Denim Care (Every 3–4 Wears—Just Like You Already Do!)

• Petite Studio Bentley White Jeans, Debbie Black Denim Pencil Skirt & Neems Custom Jeans: Turning them inside out and washing on cold every 3–4 wears is ideal. Hang them to dry (or tumble dry on air-fluff/no heat for 5 minutes to soften, then hang) so the dark washes don't fade and the white denim stays bright.

  
  

4. The "Steam & Refresh" Club (Rarely Needs Washing)

Because you wear base layers underneath these pieces, they don't touch your skin directly. Simply hang them up with breathing room after wearing, give them a quick 60-second pass with a handheld steamer to refresh and sanitize, and dry clean only once or twice a season.

• Merino Wool & Cashmere Knits (Petite Studio Samuel Merino Sweater, Murphy Brushed Merino Cardigan & Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck): Wool and cashmere are naturally odor-resistant and antibacterial! Airing them out between wears is usually all they need. When it's time for a refresh, hand wash cold with a wool/cashmere wash (like Eucalan or Soak, which don't even require rinsing) and lay flat to dry. Keep a sweater comb handy to gently whisk away any surface fuzz. I vote for the Quince Cashmere sweater comb.

  
  

• Tailored Trousers & Suede Skirts (Petite Studio Reign Wool Pants, Wyatt Suede Skirt & Debbie Suede Pencil Skirt): Steam to refresh between wears; dry clean as needed.

  
  

• Structured Coats (Petite Studio Harriet Double-Face Wool Coat, J.Crew Wool-Cashmere Mirabelle Coat & DKNY Belted Coat): Hang on a sturdy, wide-shouldered hanger after wearing. Steam to refresh and dry clean at the end of the winter season before storing. (Pro tip: Mist the ivory/cream coat with a fabric protector spray like Scotchgard before your first wear so winter splashes bead right off!)

  
  

• Petite Studio Elisha Tencel-Linen Dress: Steam to refresh between wears; dry clean only to maintain the crisp linen-Tencel blend.

  
  

5. Footwear, Handbags & Jewelry Quick-Care

• Waterproof Boots & Sneakers (Blondo Carmen Sneakers, Blondo Shanti Boots & SoleiMani Leather/Suede Boots): These are built for wet weather! Simply wipe off mud or salt with a damp cloth after wearing and let them air dry away from direct heat.

  
  

• Leather Boots & Flats (DuoBoots Haltham Knee-High Boots, Birdies Flats & Favorite Daughter Sneakers): Spray the leather boots and suede details with a weatherproofing spray before wearing outdoors, and store the knee-high boots with boot shapers (or rolled-up magazines) so the shafts stay upright without creasing.

  
  

• Handbags (Cuyana Tote, DKNY Crossbody, S&O Satchel & Bellroy Totepack): Wipe leather bags occasionally with a soft dry cloth and store them stuffed with tissue paper when not in rotation so they hold their shape. Spot-clean the Bellroy nylon backpack with mild soap and water.

  
  

• Jewelry (Noonday Hoops, Natural Life Hoops & Jaded SB Layered Necklaces): Put jewelry on after perfume, lotion, and hairspray, and give pieces a quick wipe with a soft cloth before storing them flat or hanging so chains stay tangle-free.

  
  

Your 3 Best Laundry Room Sidekicks

If you want to make caring for this entire wardrobe effortless, keep these three inexpensive items on hand:

1. Zippered Mesh Laundry Bags (a multi-size pack for silks, knits, and delicates)

2. A Handheld Clothes Steamer (replaces half your dry-cleaning trips and freshens wool, silk, and coats in seconds)

3. A Cashmere/Sweater Comb (keeps merino and cashmere looking brand-new)

How I Clean My Clothes

LG Styler Smart Steam Closet

This one is a big investment, but I just wanna put it on your radar. Using a steam closet is sort of like a chemical free dry cleaner at your house. It makes it so you can pop your clothes in there multiple times and just wash them in the laundry every once in a while when you feel like they really need it. We use ours all the time. Just something to keep in mind for the future. If these appeal to you, they often go on sale for Black Friday or other three-day weekends throughout the year.

Rewear dry wash spray

We wash our clothes more often than we need to. Yes! Your pieces need to be fresh, but laundering them after every wear is not necessary. Try using this spray after wearing to extend time between cleaning (or dry cleaning).

Handheld steamer

You’ll never iron again. The right hand held steamer saves tons of time, amps up any outfit and fits easily in your carry on.

Upright steamer

I love to keep ours next to the closet. In less than 30 seconds powerful steam is ready to remove wrinkles from your clothing and refresh the fabric to extend time in between cleaning. I haven’t pulled out the iron in years.

Dryer Balls

Better for the earth and your electricity bill, these decrease drying time.

Bleach Tablets

My new favorite item. Never find bleach splatters on your clothes again with this genius invention.

Bleach Pen

I have so many clients who are nervous about wearing white. I love a great pair of white pants or a white jacket. Fortunately, there are products to make wearing white easy. Get those stains off of your white pieces effortlessly with this product prior to washing.

OxI Clean Stain Remover

If you’re worried you’ll still see this stain after your clothes leave the washing machine, pre-treat your piece with this super useful product.

Shout Wipe & Go

An absolute life saver when you are out in the world and something gets on your clothing. Really. Keep them in your handbag or the console of your car for emergency use.

A Stylish, Compact and Effective Lint Roller

Nothing brings down your outfit like link or animal hair. Lint rollers can be effective, small and super cute. In a pinch, tape can do the job, too. I like packing tape the best. But, having a compact and effective lint roller is definitely a better option.

Dryel

Sure, taking your clothes to the dry cleaner (or the eco dry cleaner) is a great way to extend the life of your items. However, it can get pricey. Try Dryel, the at-home dry cleaning solution, for pieces that need some extra love but you’d rather not break the bank cleaning.

Fabric Shaver

Love that sweater for much longer when the pills have been removed. Nothing is perfect, but this is my favorite tool for this purpose.

Cashmere sweater comb

Remove pilling and fuzz with gentle strokes. A perfect complement for both our men's and women's cashmere collections. Made from sustainably sourced Beech wood.