The best wardrobe savers: Double-sided tape, stain removers and more
We get it: Life happens and sometimes your clothes need a quick save.
That's why it's important to always have wardrobe-savers on hand: a steamer for your blouse before a big interview, a stain remover for an accidental mark on your wedding guest dress and bra strap concealers for when you pack the wrong undergarment for your outfit.
"Good Morning America" lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto tapped the "GMA" wardrobe team -- Woody Lane, Wanda Holmes and Johnetta Lever -- to share the best problem-solvers for all of your wardrobe needs.
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"GMA" wardrobe team picks
Protective iron shoe
"'GMA' wardrobe supervisor Johnetta Lever uses this protective iron shoe, which fits onto any iron, to smooth out even the toughest wrinkles," Bergamotto explains.
"I like to use a high heat when I iron," Lever tells Bergamotto, "so I don't have to take as many passes over the fabric -- and this allows me to do that on everything from cotton to silk to cashmere."
Bra clips
Braza Fine Tune Galore Adjustable Racerback Bra Clip - 3 pack Beige-Black-White
- $12.99
- Manhattan Wardrobe Supply
"A veritable wardrobe ninja, these bra clips can transform a regular bra into a racerback in an instant!" Bergamotto says. "Comfortable and virtually invisible, they attach easily and securely."
Lever agrees: "I often turn to these if I need to quickly hide someone's straps from a top that's not a standard cut for a regular bra."
No-sew button repair kit
"This no -sew button kit is a quick fix for those moments when a button pops off when you least expect it, and you need to salvage it! This little kit is user-friendly and includes six no-sew shirt pin tack buttons, four button safety pins, six tape strips, and one pants-button extender," Bergamotto says.
Travel shoe-cleaning kit
"Costume designer Woody Lane thinks we should all have one of these in our arsenal!" Bergamotto says. "It includes a premiere sneaker cleaning solution, a premium cleaning brush, microfiber towel and three quick wipes. It's TSA-friendly and every wardrobe person carries this in their kit -- a must have!"
Spot cleaner
Wanda Holmes, weekend "GMA" wardrobe supervisor, says, "We've all been told that attacking a stain as soon as it happens is the best path to removal. But what happens if you don't even realize you have a grease stain -- some of the trickiest to remove! -- until the next time you wear an item? All hope is not lost, as this cleaner works wonders on grease or oil stains."
Fashion tape
"This fashion tape does it all: stick it, fix it and secure it!" Holmes tells Bergamotto.
"She uses it for any wardrobe malfunctions, to fix torn hems on the spot, and for myriad other style snafus," Bergamotto adds. "It sticks apparel to apparel as well as skin to apparel, so that every garment stays perfectly in place."
Sweater combs
"When fabric such as wool or cashmere rubs against itself, it can pill. Now is the time to take a look at your fall inventory and breathe new life into it with this trusty little comb!" Bergamotto explains. "It's a two-sided sweater comb that quickly de-pills excess fuzz."
Lever tells Bergamotto, "I use this often on coats and sweaters for our talent, and it makes the garment look brand new or like it just came from the dry cleaner."
Singer Wardrobe Repair Essentials Kit-Sweater Comb, Snag Repair Tool - Knit Repair Tool
- $6.99
- Manhattan Wardrobe Supply
Deodorant-removing sponge
"When we need to remove deodorant stains from a garment," Holmes tells Bergamotto, "this is a go-to!"
Button extenders
Says costume designer Woody Lane, "If you notice your shirt or pants are too tight, these allow for more room in your shirt or your pants instantly."
More picks
Rowenta Steam Force Pro Stainless Steel Soleplate Steam Iron for Clothes 400 Microsteam Holes, Cotton, Wool, Poly, Silk, Linen, Nylon, Professional Results 1850 Watts Ironing DW9540
- $159.99
- Amazon
Professional Grade 1700W Steam Iron for Clothes with Rapid Even Heat Scratch Resistant Stainless Steel Sole Plate, True Position Axial Aligned Steam Holes, Self-Cleaning Function
- $34.97
- Amazon
