How to prevent a Michelle Keegan BAFTAs dress scenario
She always looks flawless, but the sexiest woman in the world had a serious wardrobe malfunction at last night's BAFTAs. Michelle Keegan showed up on the red carpet in a long, strappy mint green dress with sequins on the back.
However, it wasn't the design of the dress that was catching our eye. After sitting down for a while, it appears that Michelle's dress creased and by the time she hit the red carpet the creases still hadn't fallen out. Either that or she didn't have time to iron it before she left.
Awks.
Fashion stylist and journalist Laura Mullett has given us expert advice on how to avoid the crease dilemma: "When it comes to silky and slithery fabrics the secret is to steam the garment, let it cool down and dry – then hang it with plenty of breathing space on either side.
"What I would recommend is gently spritzing spray starch on the non visible side from about 10/15cm to give the fabric more grip and stiffness ahead of a special night. Also be vigilant of your positioning when sitting in a car or sitting at an event to spread the skirt section flat above and smooth under you discreetly to prevent unsightly creasing."
Here are five other ways to prevent wrinkled clothing, perfect if you're not a fan of the old ironing…
1. Cut down on cotton
Cotton always creases easier than synthetic material. However, higher quality clothes can be fully cotton but also wrinkle-resistant. Invest in some wrinkle-resistant pieces for your wardrobe, it will be worth it.
2. Put less clothes in your washing machine
An overloaded washing machine means less room to move around, which means more opportunity to get twisted together. These creases then stay as the washing machine spins and keeps them tangled together.
3. Put less clothes in your dryer
Similarly to the washing machine, clothes in the dryer need more room to move around and open up, otherwise they will stay creased.
4. Hang clothes immediately after drying
Don't give clothes the chance to crease after drying by throwing them anywhere. Hang them up straight away to prevent any creases forming, the air in the dryer causes wrinkles on clothes if left there for too long.
5. Be careful how you wear it
The way you're wearing your clothes can cause wrinkles and creases during the day. Straighten your skirt before you sit down so it doesn't all bunch up, pull up your trousers before you sit down and avoid leaving things such as your handbag on your lap while you are travelling.
