Laura Chase
One Too Many
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KittyT said:Dress shields are seriously one of the Best Things Ever and they are SOOOO vintage. They were commonly used in the 30s and 40s! Not only do they allow you to wash your vintage less frequently, but they prevent annoying sweat staining and the fabric degradation that can be caused by the bacteria that thrive on perspiration. Slips are great for this same reason. I can't recommend enough getting a few sets of pin-in dress shields. Seriously - it's much easier to wash those dress shields than it is to wash the dresses!
Would you recommend any particular type? I've only seen the disposable ones and the ones that you sew into the clothes, like the ones on the picture, which seems a bit troublesome, compared to for example just attaching them with snaps or something else. Any tips?