The perfect wedding gown, prom dress and tuxedo are sometimes hard to find. But once you do, their effects reach far beyond the special occasion for which they were bought. Wedding gowns, most especially, become cherished family heirlooms. Storing these precious items properly will make them last for a long time.

Storing expensive clothing should always be done right. It shouldn’t be so difficult to do either. Here are very simple tips to help you store your memorable items of clothing.

Tips on Storing Gowns and Tuxedos

• Ball gowns, wedding dresses and tuxedos, make sure to always have them dry cleaned first. Then hang them in a suit bag or place them in an airtight container. As an added precaution, place some moth crystals or moth balls inside the bag or the container.
• When storing clothes in boxes, make sure to wrap the clothes first in white, acid-free tissue paper. On the other hand, acid-free cardboard boxes are also available, but you have to replace them every five years.
• Never store valuable clothing in plastic bags. Over time, a plastic bag will break down and its chemical composition will ruin your precious clothes.
• Always store your clothes in a cool, dry place. A damp basement, a hot attic or a humid closet will surely cause mildew and turn your clothes yellowish.
• Keep all your gowns and tuxedos away from sunlight and any artificial lighting.

Expensive gowns and tuxedos have sure seen one of the happiest moments of your life. Recitals, Prom, Wedding. Keep your clothes safe and make it last a long time. Keep in mind these tips. They’re not that hard to do!