uhhh give it to my straight guys **UPDATE HELP!!!**
how bad did I just fvck up by washing DH's "dry clean" only suit ? DH texted me asking what I was doing and I told him I was getting things ready for his business trip in a couple weeks and that I'd tossed his suit in the wash. I know I've washed the pants before, but I can't remember if I've ever really cleaned the jacket....oops.
He texted me back "did you read the tag? dry clean only!"
uhhh no obviously not. I'm scared to go get it out of the wash....since this is not a cheap suit.
UPDATE: HOLY FVCKING SH!T it is completely torn up.....Like the inside is ripped up the you know, lining part............DH is gonna kill me. The pockets on the outside are totally ruined too. The pants, totally fine.
Anyone have a good suggestion for an inexpensive suit jacket in solid black???
Re: uhhh give it to my straight guys **UPDATE HELP!!!**
If you've washed the slacks before; it's probably fine. Let it finish washing (it's a done deal at this point) and let it hang to dry.
In all likelihood, it's fine.
If it is messed up, take it to the cleaners they maybe able to fix it. Hang it up to dry if it looks okay. Hopefully it will be okay.
As long as it was machine wash gentle, and you didn't put it in the dryer, it should be OK. If it's wool, drying it could shrink it a little - unless you take pains to keep its shape while it's wet.
I frequently machine-wash gentle or hand wash most acetates, rayons, polyester blends, silks, and sometimes cashmeres and wool blends. I don't machine-wash leather, and I don't machine dry any of these items. The cashmere and the wool blends are typically just fine, but tend to shrink slightly if put in the dryer, and also tend to show signs of wear (like pilling) faster.
I would try this first before buying a new jacket.
i wash almost every fabric except wool, cashmere, and silk. did you know some clothing manufacturers actually put "dry clean only" on the label on purpose because it makes people think it's made with more expensive fabrics?!!!
even part wool fabrics can be washed (think <25%). some partially wool may felt a little though.
hold up the jacket and see if the outer fabric is still the same size as the lining. if so, you're golden.
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But where ever you go - make sure to take the pants with. Not all blacks/browns/navys match. At least you have some time to replace it
Edited: Not sure of the color.
Don't know if you have them near you, but maybe Burlington Coat Factory or somewhere like Ross or TJ Maxx?
Like PP said though, I'd make sure to take the pants with you because not everything matches even though it's the same color.
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Oh Lilly that sucks! But at least you know for future reference pretty much all suit jackets are dry clean only. I know my parents would take theirs in every few months.
Also if there is damage to the jacket you could take it to a tailor to have it fixed. I have seen some tailors do absolutely amazing repair jobs.
ETA: You also now have an idea for a Christmas gift for him (in case you needed one)!