Fabric Care Guide

To help your Should I pieces last as long as possible, follow these care instructions by fabric type. Each product page also includes specific care guidance in the Fabric & Care tab.

General Guidelines

• Always check the care label inside your garment
• When in doubt, choose professional dry cleaning
• Wash dark and light colors separately
• Avoid direct heat and prolonged sunlight
• Store on padded hangers for structured pieces, folded for knits

Fabric-Specific Care

Faux Leather (PU)

Wipe gently with a soft damp cloth. Do not machine wash, bleach, or tumble dry. Store hanging away from direct heat and sunlight. Avoid folding or creasing for extended periods — the creases can become permanent.

Satin & Pleated Styles

Professional dry cleaning is recommended. Store hanging to maintain the drape and pleats. Avoid contact with sharp accessories that may snag. Steam lightly from the reverse if needed — never iron directly on the right side.

Mesh & Sheer Fabrics

Gentle hand wash in cold water. Do not bleach or tumble dry. Dry flat. Keep mesh pieces away from jewelry, velcro, and rough surfaces that could snag or tear the delicate fabric.

Velvet

Professional dry clean only. Do not iron velvet directly — steam lightly from the reverse if needed to refresh the pile. Store on a padded hanger and avoid crushing the nap.

Jacquard & Brocade

Professional dry clean only. Protect the fabric from snagging — jewelry, sharp edges, and rough surfaces can pull threads. Store on a padded hanger.

Metallic Fabrics

Hand wash cold separately. Do not bleach, wring, or tumble dry. Dry flat in shade. Do not iron the metallic coating directly — use a press cloth or steam from the reverse.

Knit & Fuzzy Knit

Hand wash cold with mild detergent. Do not wring or tumble dry — this can stretch out the shape. Reshape while damp and dry flat. Store folded, not hanging, to prevent stretching.

Lace

Hand wash cold or use a mesh laundry bag on the delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry. Handle gently — lace is delicate and can snag easily. Steam to reshape if needed.

Denim

Wash cold on a gentle cycle with similar colors. Turn inside out to preserve color. Line dry to maintain shape and prevent shrinkage. Expect slight color transfer with the first few wears — this is normal.

Cotton & Jersey

Machine wash cold with like colors. Tumble dry on low or lay flat to dry. Iron on medium heat if needed.

Wave-Texture & Stretch Wovens

Gentle hand wash cold in a laundry bag. Do not bleach, wring, or tumble dry. Dry flat. Protect the textured surface from rough surfaces and jewelry that could catch.

Wool Blends & Tailored Pieces

Professional dry cleaning is recommended. Store hanging and use low steam from the reverse without pressing directly on the fabric.

Storage Tips

• Structured pieces (dresses, jackets, skirts): hang on padded hangers
• Knitwear and soft pieces: fold and store flat
• Allow garments to breathe — don't pack too tightly
• Use cedar or lavender to keep moths away
• Fasten zippers and hooks before storing to prevent snags