You finally have that amazing vintage chiffon dress your heart has been aching for, and it fits in all the right places--and you're hoping "he" will notice its very flattering details, as well.

The big night arrives and there you are. You're having a swell time at that really swanky party and before you even have a chance to dazzle them with all of your charms, someone quite clumsy spills something quite horrid onto the front of your dress--not exactly the dramatic effect you were going for.

That night turned out to be a bust, but fear not, chances are your dress (and your sprits) can be salvaged.

We found a bevy of excellent resources offering creative advice on not only how to remove unsightly stains from vintage garments, but we also got the scoop on how to properly launder and maintain your collection.

Some tips from the pros include:
-Never store your fabric items in plastic of any type.
-Stacking is best, and always place the lightest garment on top, and never stack too many together.
-Keep as much light out as possible, and never store in a heated or poorly ventilated area.
-Lose the moth balls. Cedar is a better alternative and smells better.
-Never use starch before storing

Fabriclink.com is an excellent site and their "Stain Guide" may also be able to offer some help with those pesky imperfections.

As an ebay member, we recommend that you take your questions to the wonderful and very kind experts in the forum or carouse one excellent discussion titled: "LAUNDRY ROOM ESSENTIALS! Must-Have Items for Any Vintie!"

We advise that you do proceed cautiously into the foray of garment care. There are horror stories of especially fragile fabrics "disintegrating" when placed in certain concoctions, so when in doubt, seek professional advice.

 "Caring for Your Vintage Garment" - courtesy of Paper Moon Vintage