Clothing maintenance
None of this is expert advice. It's what people worked out for themselves, usually the hard way — what actually helped, and what they'd tell someone standing where you are. Take what fits and leave the rest.
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Flatten a wire hanger, form a small hook at one end, thread the drawstring through it, and pull it across the casing.
The extended length enables you to reach from one side to the other without needing to probe blindly.
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Try wearing suspenders if you struggle to keep pants up with a belt.
Suspenders helped one person whose pants fell down even with a belt, and another user noted they do not cause wedgies.
- Some people associate them with specific fetishes and find them weird.
- One person reported metal clips shooting up dangerously when sitting.
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If you have a large belly, forego belts altogether and use button suspenders to hold up your pants.
Avoids the pressure of belts on the stomach.
- Specifically suggested for big-bellied persons.
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Attach a key ring or rubber band to the zipper pull to prevent it from slipping down.
Key rings were found to be a perfect solution compared to paper clips, which do not hold well.
- Paper clips never hold.
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Bend the end of a wire hanger over itself about 1 inch from the tip to create a soft front.
This prevents the wire from catching on the fabric.
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Choose pants with two belt loops on each side instead of one over the spine to reduce bending strain in the back.
Strain from a single rear loop causes bending issues.
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Buy button-fly jeans to prevent the fly from staying down.
Button flies prevent the issue of the fly always being down.
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Use a ratchet belt for perfect length adjustment and no kinks, noting that it is made of pleather.
It provides perfect length always and has no kinks.
- The belt is made of pleather.
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If you have a loose zipper, lay the garment flat and lightly hammer the zipper to tighten the gap.
This method has worked for one person to fix loose zippers.
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Use Heat 'n Bond Ultrahold adhesive behind a decal before ironing it on to improve longevity.
It will last much longer than what came with the decal itself.
- Do not wash and dry it too often.
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Sharpen your fingertips with a nail file to help thread drawstrings through tight holes.
It makes it easier to reach hard-to-reach pant or short holes.
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Fasten necklace clasps shut when taking them off to prevent tangling.
It won't get tangled.
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Take clothing with broken zippers to a dry cleaner or tailor for repair.
They often fix such issues for free.
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Wear a belt to keep jeans together and prevent the zipper from falling open while walking.
Walking pulls the top of jeans apart.
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Ensure jeans fit correctly, as being too loose or too tight can cause zippers to unzip.
Loose spots or tight traction around the belt area contribute to unzipping during movement.
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Wear snap-crotch onesies that resemble dress shirts to prevent exposure when bending over.
One person reported never having to worry about exposure after switching to these.
- It may feel weird at first.
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Buy high-quality leather belts to delay the formation of wrinkles and creases.
Better belts form creases less dramatically and take longer to show wear.
- All belts will eventually form creases.
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Buy shirts designed for tall people to ensure enough length without excessive width.
Standard large shirts may be too wide; tall-specific shirts provide needed length without looking oversized.
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Place boxers inside pants before putting them on and pull both up together.
This prevents bunching and hides the outline of underwear in tight pants.
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Use a ratcheting belt to easily adjust fit between standing and sitting positions.
One person found it a game-changer for adjusting to different postures.
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Unbutton buttons and zip zippers before washing clothes.
This prevents threads from getting tugged and stops zippers from catching on other items.
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