https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrinking-experiment-success Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:33:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrinking-experiment-success#post-2090180 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 16:45:01 +0000 karen13 2090180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats! I see the improvements.&nbsp;I’ve done this with a few items. I typically take measurements before and after washing and then every 5 or 10 minutes. &nbsp;I find knits tend to shrink a good bit more in length than width.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrinking-experiment-success#post-2090162 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 16:24:16 +0000 Anonymous 2090162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent experiment! I’ve been doing this for a while as like @hereforthecake I often find I am in between sizing and the slight shrink has made a world of a difference for jean fit!<br /> I also make sure to use Downy fabric softener with my wash and Oxi cleaning option; this seems to clean them better and help with the slight shrinkage as those additions prevent stretching of clothes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrinking-experiment-success#post-2090132 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 14:59:19 +0000 Anonymous 2090132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrinking-experiment-success#post-2090119 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 14:39:36 +0000 Cardiff girl 2090119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That dress has worked particularly well,l wouldn’t have thought that the waist would lift like that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrinking-experiment-success#post-2090094 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 13:59:06 +0000 Helena 2090094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, it looks like you tailored them! Great job. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrinking-experiment-success#post-2090092 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 13:55:52 +0000 hereforthecake 2090092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your experiment was indeed a success! I sometimes do this if I find I am "between sizes" with a certain item. I'll buy the larger size and then wash it in the hottest water &amp; put in the hottest dryer setting.&nbsp;</p> <p>(Obviously I'm talking about casual, mostly cotton, items....not silk gowns) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrinking-experiment-success#post-2090073 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 11:31:21 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2090073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent! So glad you have pants that fit now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrinking-experiment-success#post-2090072 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 11:27:51 +0000 Kathie 2090072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful!! FWIW, I have to “shrink” that Phoebe dress every other time I wash it. Mine can easily stretch out by 2-3”. I’m so glad the pants worked. With a bit of tailoring, they’ll be perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrinking-experiment-success#post-2090064 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 09:54:25 +0000 notsaf 2090064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great result! So happy for you, since you really deserve a good break wardrobe-wise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrinking-experiment-success#post-2090060 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 08:45:14 +0000 Bijou 2090060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great way to get some more wear out of these items.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrinking-experiment-success#post-2090044 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 06:41:01 +0000 anchie 2090044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL I was not that brave since all this item would be donated and I did not have anything to loose by trying that.<br /> I am very happy how dresses turned out. Pants and jeans are still not perfect, and they would probably stretch some more with wear, but it is a big difference and I think they are now worth taking to the tailor for additional modifications.<br /> Those items were all natural fibers, don’t think this would work on polyester or even on blends. I am going to try to shrink some more after this success. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrinking-experiment-success#post-2090016 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 03:16:32 +0000 Suz 2090016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This worked brilliantly! It must depend on the fabric composition but this is entirely wonderful! You still have spring things now!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrinking-experiment-success#post-2090010 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 02:56:30 +0000 Column 2090010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I`m so happy for you, Anchie. Glad you stuck to your health plan and changed the clothes rather than the other way around! You look sensational. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrinking-experiment-success#post-2090001 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 02:26:48 +0000 Jaime 2090001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I especially see in the yellow pants and it is very impressive!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrinking-experiment-success#post-2090000 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 02:23:51 +0000 slim cat 2090000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I definitely see the difference - the dress fits just right and yellow ( and red ) pants show your figure well. Ironing could probably stretch things a tiny bit again but it is a success nevertheless . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrinking-experiment-success#post-2089994 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 01:53:15 +0000 DonnaF 2089994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! Well done! This never works for me or else I shrink by accident (to my detriment). Glad you were able to save so many items. I don’t think I would be brave enough to give wool pants a spin in the dryer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrinking-experiment-success#post-2089991 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 01:26:55 +0000 taylor 2089991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, wow! &nbsp;The shrinking experiment is working ! SCORE:) </p> <p>I’m with April here. &nbsp;Most of my successful shrinking has been purely accidental, &nbsp;and didn’t turn out well for me :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrinking-experiment-success#post-2089989 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 01:24:21 +0000 rachylou 2089989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I do see a difference! You’re very brave, lol! Makes you wonder... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrinking-experiment-success#post-2089978 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:12:10 +0000 April 2089978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Anchie -- I'm no fit expert, just wanted to say that the only time I have shrunken things in the dryer, it has been a complete disaster and very much not on purpose.&nbsp; </p> <p>So good on you for doing it well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shrinking-experiment-success#post-2089971 Sun, 05 Jan 2020 23:16:47 +0000 anchie 2089971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Apologies for being a forum hog today, but I am so excited I have to share. I manage to shrink number of pants and dresses today by washing and drying on higher temperature. I didn’t take a picture of the first batch but after everything came out better then expected ( pair of black wool pants and two dresses ) I tried another dress, jeans and pants ( all Boden ). Second batch I took before and after pictures. What is the verdict? Not sure if you can notice but dress is much shorter now and waist is in correct spot, it was way too low before. </p>