Cashmere
Take an Extra 15% Off at Filene’s Basement With Coupon!
The Deal: Get an extra 15% off your entire purchase at Filene’s Basement with this printable coupon
The Lowdown: Shop Filene’s Basement for those last minute holiday gifts.
Never been to Filene’s, or just don’t know how to navigate it? We have a couple of suggestions. First, cashmere—Filene’s usually has a great selection of quality, name brand cashmere that’s reasonably priced (the bins/shelves might be a mess, but it’s worth searching through). Second, designer jeans for way less than you’ll see them just about anywhere else—up to 50% off if you’re lucky.
The one downside? No online shopping. Hence the need for a printable coupon, and possibly a full tank of gas. To find a store near you visit www.filenesbasement.com
Shop: In stores, with coupon
TBF Tool: How to Wash a Cashmere Sweater
No need to head to the nearest drycleaners . . .
Save a ton of money by laundering your cashmere sweaters at home. In fact, gently washing your cashmere sweaters at home will save you money on dry cleaning and prolong the life of your sweater.
First check to make sure the sweater doesn’t have any trim or embellishments that will require it to be dry cleaned. If there are none present, pour about a quarter-sized dollop of baby shampoo into a clean sink filled with cool water. Swirl the sweater around the sink for 1 to 2 minutes and then let sit for 10 minutes. Drain the sink and gently rinse and squeeze until all the soap is gone from the garment.
Now carefully squeeze the water from the garment, and lay it on a towel. Use another towel (you might need two towels) to soak up the excess water. Reshape the sweater and lay it flat to dry.
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