Skill of the Week: Take Care of a Suit (And Make It Last)
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be republishing one of the illustrated guides from our archives, so you can hone your […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be republishing one of the illustrated guides from our archives, so you can hone your manly know-how week by week.
A suit is one of the most expensive clothing items, or just items, period, you’ll ever buy. As such, it should be thought of as an investment — something to proactively extend the life and value of. Though the lifespan of a suit varies according to how well it’s made and how often it’s worn, with proper care, a quality suit can generally last for years, and even decades. Treat your suit well, and you’re more likely to tire of it, or have its style go out of fashion (even the look of the most “classic” suits varies over time), than you are to have it wear out.
That kind of care doesn’t have to be onerous or time-consuming: with a couple clicks to buy some nicer hangers and 60 seconds of brushing and proper hanging when you take it off, you can keep your suit looking sharp, make it last as long as possible, and save yourself a good amount of money in the long run.
Related Resources:
- The 30-Second Suit Quality Test
- How to Hang Dress Pants So They Don’t Fall Off the Hanger
- How to Protect, Store, and Clean Your Clothing
- A Man’s Guide to Dry Cleaning
This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
