Quick and easy fashion fixes

Stuck zipper
Stuck zippers can be a real nuisance. Try rubbing a bar of soap or a wax candle onto the problem area. With a little manipulation, the zipper should come unstuck.

Loose buttons/fraying button threads
A loose button can quickly turn into a missing button. Dab the top of the button with a little clear nail polish to prevent it from completely falling off.

Sweater snags
Step away from the snag with your hands up. However tempting it may be, do not cut or pull the snag, for it will result in an unraveled mess. Instead, take the tip of a closed pen or something similar, and push the snag back through the inside of the sweater. Knot the snag on the inside of the sweater and help secure it with a dab of clear nail polish.

Broken drawstrings
This can prove to be extremely problematic and embarrassing if not taken care of. Replace the broken string with a long shoelace. (Bootlaces are ideal since they are longer). Tie one end of the lace around a straightened coat hanger and simply thread it through your waistband. While a safety pin is also a simple solution, it may create an unsightly bulge - if you really wanted extra bulge at the waist area, you'd just eat a few donuts.

Pilling sweater
Don't just stand there pulling lint of yourself like a monkey! Rub a piece of Velcro along the pilled fabric to remove those unattractive balls.

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