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Ladystardust, I would get them dry cleaned by someone who is sympathetic to delicate garments. Try dropping in to speak to someone or call them first to explain that you have vintage (old!) outfits you want cleaned. If they are understanding and listen to what you have to say, ask you questions about the garment then you are more likely to have a good experience than somewhere that says, yeah, it'll be fine just drop them in etc etc.
I said in my last post, I WOULDN'T handwash a lined suit unless I thought it was the only possible way to clean it. The lining can shrink and pull it all out of shape. Dry cleaning will not remove alcohol stains, only washing can help with this but most marks will come out if you ask them to spot treat them first. I am lucky - I have never had anything ruined by being dry cleaned. If your things are in good condition, there's no reason they shouldn't be fine if treated gently. It is only if it is very delicate or you are in doubt about the condition of the fabric eg/dry rot that I would hold on cleaning.
Hope that's helpful!
I said in my last post, I WOULDN'T handwash a lined suit unless I thought it was the only possible way to clean it. The lining can shrink and pull it all out of shape. Dry cleaning will not remove alcohol stains, only washing can help with this but most marks will come out if you ask them to spot treat them first. I am lucky - I have never had anything ruined by being dry cleaned. If your things are in good condition, there's no reason they shouldn't be fine if treated gently. It is only if it is very delicate or you are in doubt about the condition of the fabric eg/dry rot that I would hold on cleaning.
Hope that's helpful!