Instead of throwing your clothes away at the first sign of wear and tear, try these hacks out first!

Ever heard the saying "there's nothing broken that can't be fixed?" We can all agree that parents are pretty good at proving this, while showing us up in the process. But sadly there are times when they aren't always around, so it's time to learn a few tricks of the trade yourself! 

1. No time to try on? Check if a pair of jeans fits by wrapping the waistline around your neck. If it meets without overlap, congratulations you have a pair of fitting jeans! 
2. For those stubborn oil stains Apply talcum powder to the affected areas and leave overnight, then brush off with a clean, old toothbrush.
3. In the words of the Levi Strauss CEO, "stop washing your jeans"! Instead, put them in the freezer overnight, once a month, to kill bad bacteria and eliminate odours. If you do have to wash them, turn inside out first to retain colour and shape.
4. Crease control If you don't have time to iron, or you just don't have one (we aren't judging we swear), there are a number of alternative methods you could use, including hanging the garment in the bathroom whilst you shower, pressing with a damp towel or even using your mattress!
5. Let's straighten something out...Use hair straighteners to iron your collars out and stay looking sharp.
6. Blistering new shoes? Stretch them slightly by placing a bag of water in each and leaving in the freezer overnight. Voila! Lovely, comfy shoes...
7. Fixing a stuck zipper A nightmare if it happens while you're out and can't get your trousers or skirt to hold (we've all been there...) Simply grease up the zip with soap, Vaseline or lip gloss and you're good to go. 
8. Keep your fly high...Attach the ring of a keyring or an elastic band to your zip, then hang around your jean's button.
9. A Godsend for the girls Use shaving cream to remove foundation marks from your collars (remembering to rinse after). Perfect for those 10-outfit-change nights (where you revert back to your first option).
10. One for the Lotharios! Use hairspray to get rid of those lipstick stains on your shirts. Simply let it settle for a few minutes before putting in the wash, and remember to keep it on the cheek next time...
11. The wrong type of gym gains If your trainers are a bit worse for wear after an intense gym session, sprinkle baking soda into them and leave overnight.
12. Sharpen up your shades If the arms on your sunglasses are loose and you don't have a screwdriver to hand, dab nail polish on the hinge to tighten it for the meantime. 

If none of these are solving your problems why not give Google a try?