Visitors to London in mid-September could forgive them for wondering if they could see double, high or even quadruple when hundreds of Elvis fans roll into the city. Dazzling white costumes and sparkles of thousands abounded with a celebration of the life and work of the “King” in Hyde Park.
Whenever Elvis fans gather, a debt inevitably arises in the best way to pay homage. Some go for the traditional black hair, white suit and sparkles, while others choose black or gold overalls or simply concentrate on the voice. Despite the fact that tribute is paid, it is rare to find anyone who can successfully remake this combination of voice and skill, which made Elvis the legend he is today.
One of the problems faced by all Elvis fans going to a full white suit is the difficulty of keeping the suit in its original order. Despite the availability of bleaches and washing powders that are “guaranteed”, so that your white bright bright colors, when you add sparkles and possibly red flashes, keep your Elvis costume clean, it becomes a challenge.
Our first top tip for those who have little time on their hands is to choose a suit that has no red flashes or flashes. It reduces worry about color running and saves you to dress pink for your second outing, like Elvis. If you are brave enough to choose a multi-colored jumpsuit, then the best options are to clean, hand wash with a color fixation solution or to dry clean clothes. Choose a dry scrubber that uses one of the new ranges of solutions, such as the GreenEarth Silicone Solution, which is much softer on clothing and won't hurt the sparkles.
For those who have a clean white option, again, if glitter is involved, it is best to use a stain, handwash or dry cleaning. Avoid using bleach, as this may discolor the suit and leave you in a white suit with more white spots. If you need to use a bleach substitute, then white wine vinegar or lemon juice are good alternatives.
The most important rule when applying stains to white clothes is to remove the stain as soon as possible and use cold water rather than hot water. Hot water can fix stains and make them virtual impossible to remove. The blood reaction is best for cold water, as well as red wine, although the best way to splash red wine is to immediately wash it with white wine.
When ironing your Elvis suit, wipe it dry or cover it with a towel to keep damage to the jewelry. Black costumes usually should be ironed inside out, as black material can become brilliant from re-ironing.
Treat your costume of Elvis, and he will serve you for many years. Just stay away from peanut butter and banana sandwiches!
