https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:52:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-275146 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:28:28 +0000 Anonymous 275146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I read somewhere that soaking a shrunken sweater overnight in hair conditioner, then (I assume you rinse in cold water but maybe not) pulling and reshaping and letting it air dry away from heat will return it to its original shape. I haven't had an opportunity to try this. I'd also try weighting the zipper. If it doesn't work, housework in a Prada sounds delicious. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-275134 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:15:02 +0000 Lisa 275134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great suggestions here already but the thought of cleaning in or with a Prada sweater, too funny! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-275014 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:04:30 +0000 rute 275014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ah ah.. cleaning with a Prada Sweater?? That IS stylish!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-275008 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 08:42:39 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 275008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This has got to be one of my favourite posts ever! I love the image of cleaning in Prada, especially when doing the most unglamorous of tasks! If I had a Prada sweater to clean in I would never grumble about cleaning the bathroom again... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-274996 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 04:57:02 +0000 wilson 274996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Karin! It makes sense to me; from what I understand what makes the wool shrink is the loss of lanolin. Smoothing out the fibers by coating them with conditioner seems logical. I may have a totally wearable Prada sweater after all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-274995 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 04:52:49 +0000 Karin 274995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I "unshrunk" my old sweaters by soaking them in water with lots of conditioner. I used Biolage detangling solution (about 1/2 cup in average sink). My sweaters went back to their original size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-274987 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 04:33:06 +0000 wilson 274987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie: Aha! A skirt and scarf will be coming up shortly.</p> <p>Elpgal: It is extremely fun to clean in Prada! Everyone should have a Prada sweater to clean in.</p> <p>Loves Moose: That is the fun thing about this sweater, there are so many things I can do to it and I don't feel the least bit nervous about doing any of them. If it had been perfect it would be in my closet waiting for the "just right" occassion lest I ruin it inbetween. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-274984 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 04:15:59 +0000 Anonymous 274984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely sweater, but the wavy zipper doesn't look all that great. However, I agree with the suggestion of removing the zipper. Just snip the darn thing off yourself and use a simple blanket stitch with a needle and matching thread and wear the sweater open. :o) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-274960 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 02:57:39 +0000 elpgal 274960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you want to rescue it, you could remove the zipper, even out the hems and get a replacement sewn in? But I think it is more fun to clean in Prada! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-274953 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 02:37:34 +0000 Angie 274953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wear it over a skirt 70's style. Add the drama </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-274917 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:24:37 +0000 wilson 274917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried reshaping it by tugging on it but I think I'll try weighting the bottom next time. If that doesn't work, the dry cleaner idea would be fun to try.</p> <p>San: the knit stitches are not shrunken looking to me, but I don't know what Prada sweaters look like normally! When I bought it I thought if it doesn't work then $3 is a great price to felt it and use it to make wool toys for my son! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-274915 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:20:43 +0000 Bianca 274915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Going on what MNsara said, I seem to remember reading/hearing something about a salt bath for your sweater that can help resize it. Then with a good pressing....worth a try. (Not that you have a lot of extra time with little ones!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-274913 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:15:47 +0000 MNsara 274913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, it's a wonderful find and I completely understand (I have a great citron Saks cashmere from the Goodwill that is part of my winter loungwear - LOVE IT!!)</p> <p>You can try "blocking" it - that's what we called reshaping wet wool to dry back to size, or even damp pressing it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-274910 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:10:56 +0000 Bianca 274910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming from another stay home mom (or MOTG!) I think it is perfect. With the little ones, things get wrecked anyway....and it still makes you look put together and you have a nice shape. You said it was warm who couldn't use another warm sweater? Maybe not for date night. $3 is a FAB bargain! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-274892 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:31:03 +0000 Kristine 274892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, try weighting the zipper or handwashing it and blocking it, tugging gently on fabric around the zipper. I wonder if I a dry cleaner could help straighten it for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-274884 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:14:30 +0000 Anonymous 274884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! Do the knit stitches look shrunk? I bet this sweater is super warm if it is shrunk. When you get tired of it, or splash bleach on it, you can shrink it some more and use it as fabric to make slippers or flower pins. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-274871 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:47:19 +0000 mamaKate 274871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Based on what the other moms in my neighborhood wear to pick up the kids from school, you would be runway-ready despite the minor flaws! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-274805 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:27:02 +0000 wilson 274805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks horrible with the zipper left open, the zipper waves are even more prominent. I didn't weight the bottom, I will try that. Good idea about the scarf AJ. I did pop out and get my son in this and I didn't feel schloppy like I do when I wear my workout gear. I know I would have regretted passing this up so I'm glad I did get it.</p> <p>AJ: My running routine is coveted, that is why I end up going all day in my running clothes. Finding the time to do it is hard so I end up wearing the gear just in case I get an opportunity, a habit I'm trying to break. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-274787 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:53:30 +0000 catgirl 274787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How does it look open? I avoid items in the thrift store with that zipper issue, so I would say keep it for when you feel like wearing Prada to clean.</p> <p>Can you wash it and weight the bottom to see if the zipper can be straightened?</p> <p>I once passed up a $5 Missoni sweater at Value Village that I will always regret, so I know why you bought it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-274781 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:41:25 +0000 AJ 274781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The thought of you scrubbing toilets while wearing Prada cracks me up!</p> <p>It's a nice color and cropped fit. The elbow patches are fun! I say keep and enjoy. You could always cover up the wavy zipper with a scarf.</p> <p>BTW I envy your running routine. Now I know how you stay so sleek! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-274780 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:40:03 +0000 kimlee 274780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am by no means an expert...so please take my opinion with a grain of salt. On first glance, I thought that the sweater was fine for wearing out of the house. However, the more I look at it, the more the waves in the zipper begin to bother me. How does the sweater look if you leave it unzipped - and use it more like a sweater jacket? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-deep-cleaning-in-a-prada-sweater#post-274775 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:34:56 +0000 wilson 274775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found this Prada sweater at a thrift store; based on the way the zipper waves, it looks like someone accidently shrunk it in the wash. It is really warm and good quality, but I only bought it because it is Prada. If I had the means to buy Prada, this isn't what I'd buy.</p> <p>What do you think? This is your chance to pick something apart with brutal honesty! I'm going to keep it of course, because scrubbing the toilet in Prada makes me smile. Is it decent enough (size and style wise) to keep wearing when I pop out to pick up my son from kindergarten? I'm really trying to look consistently well dressed this year, not to schlop around in my running clothes every other day.</p> <p>Edit: I just want to add that it was $3, which makes me feel not a bit bad for using it to scrub in. </p>