(ETA): PSA - Roland Mouret for BR Skirt is Spot Clean Only

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(ETA): PSA - Roland Mouret for BR Skirt is Spot Clean Only

Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

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http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....=970661002

I was absolutely infatuated with this skirt until I saw the care instructions. Seriously? Spot clean only?

Ew.

ETA: At Viva's suggestion, I changed the title to a PSA

11 years ago

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Latest reply was from annagybe

Emily

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Ha! How ridiculously impractical. Oh boy.

11 years ago

Anonymous

I agree. Ridiculous.

11 years ago

Banoffi

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Thank you for pointing this out!!! I just received my BR Roland Mouret order yesterday, and it included that lace panel skirt. It was the only item in my order I was going to keep because everything else was WAY too small. Spot clean, no way, it's going back.

11 years ago

Alexandra

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That reminds me of those bathing suits that say "avoid contact with chlorine and salt water". Umm, really?

11 years ago

Gigi

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Banoffi, does the care tag really not allow for dry cleaning? That's really strange.

11 years ago

Anonymous

It says it is made from Sloan fabric...but spot clean because the lace overlay is delicate? Sounds like it will shred just from wearing!

11 years ago

JayS

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Good catch! Sometimes I'm not so careful about looking at cleaning instructions.
That's truly ridiculous. I'm guessing gone after 3-4 wears.

11 years ago

Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

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I am still a little sad about this, is because I truly love the skirt - and I keep revisiting that link. But there is no way I would make room for something in my closet that cannot be washed or cleaned. This would be an immediate closet orphan because I would dither about whether to wear it or not, and save it for 'just the right occasion', that would never happen.

I only noticed it was spot clean because I was curious about what the 'Sloan fabric' is made of. That skirt has such a unique finish.

I can't even pretend to understand why a retailer with such a great reputation would offer what is, in essence, an expensive throwaway item.

11 years ago

Anonymous

I love the look of the lace but, yeah, that's ridiculous.

Also, is it just me or does the skirt look like it's unflatteringly belly-emphasizing even on the model?

11 years ago

Beth

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Bizarre. I've seen several ridiculous care labels recently but your example is tops.

CARE LABEL
Wash using unicorn tears at 67.854°F. Remove from washer using gilded tongs, then dry flat in 45% humidity with a 5 knot wind. Skirt should be facing in a westerly direction. When dry, sprinkle with pixie dust.

11 years ago

viva

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haha Beth!

BTW, I think this post should be listed as a PSA. I am sure there are a lot of people who only skim, or do not read, care instructions. Like me.

11 years ago

Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

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Thanks for the feedback, ladies! Beth, the 'unicorn tears' made me laugh out loud! And great idea on the PSA, Viva Going to edit that now.

Aubergine, you are right! I didn't even notice it. I think it is may be how they pinned it to photograph to get the detailing on the front, because the model looks fine from the side view. I would be curious to know how this fits in real life, though.

I have to admit, if I could get this skirt down to around $20 plus shipping, I would take the hit and try to hand-launder it. Is that crazy? My thinking is, I have a couple of antique Edwardian blouses that must be close to a hundred years old that I occasionally wear, and I can launder those by hand. Yeesh.

11 years ago

Anonymous

I honestly think it is just the lace overlay that is the problem. I think it is made from a base of Sloan fabric, with a lace overlay on top. You should be fine to handwash it. I certainly wouldn't pay full price for it though!

11 years ago

ironkurtin

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Sometimes when you love something you accept its limitations. I have spot-clean items. I try to limit them to items that don't get dirty much. Skirts fall into that category, usually.

11 years ago

Elly

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I would have a stinky skirt that would promptly go into the washer on delicate inside a zippy cotton pillowcase : )

11 years ago

Banoffi

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This is what the care tag says (paper tag attached to the skirt; the tag inside the skirt just has all the international cleaning symbols, all with big X's through them!):

Because this garment is delicate, please handle it with care. Gently spot clean with cool water and a damp cloth. Dry Flat.

11 years ago

Gigi

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This reminds me of a skirt at Anthro. It was a maxi skirt that was really lacy. I saw in the reviews that people were pretty much having it shred within a few hours of putting it on—the skirt was just too delicate to be worn, period! So I would be hesitant even to hand-wash the BR skirt. There's just too much that can go wrong. I think that BR's garment care labels are pretty much spot-on (forgive the pun); I haven't found them to be overly restrictive in the recommended care just to cover themselves.

I think if you want the skirt and can get it on sale, it might be neat to try. Since the inside is lined, you could just wipe down the lining with the damp cloth, maybe with a little detergent on it, in lieu of a complete wash. I'm with IK that if I really love something, I will accept its limitations—but if you will be so worried about wrecking the skirt that you'll be afraid to wear it, that is another story.

11 years ago

annagybe

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My Haute Hippie navy silk dress with brass grommets is spot clean. I did not know it until I wore it and needed to clean it. It cost me over $30 at the dry cleaners to get it spot cleaned.

11 years ago

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