How-to: Care for Vintage

Second-hand clothes have charm, personality, history—and sometimes holes, stains and a whiff of previous owners. Three experts explain how to repair the ravages of time.

Deal with tricky areas.

Armpit sweat and deodorant can be corrosive to fabric, leaving rings and stains. Mahdessian advises a thorough washing of the area prior to laundering the whole garment. Pre-treating the area with Deo-Go is another effective option.
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