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Need a fix? An emergency fashion fix, I mean. It happens to all of us at one time or another. You’re running to meeting and you snag your hose. Or you’re at a party when you notice your shirt button about to pop off. It seems like wardrobe malfunctions always occur at the most inconvenient times from fallen hems to stuck zippers. I’ve got tips for solving your own fashion emergencies and what you’ll need in you own at home kit or items to toss in your bag.

Makeup Stains
Quick - find a baby! Okay, so you can’t hold someone’s baby the whole night to cover up a makeup stain. But you can use baby wipes to remove or reduce makeup stains on clothing. They also come in handy for removing lint from clothing and dirt from shoes.

Deodorant Marks on Clothes
You pull on your favorite little black dress, slip on your stilettos, grab your clutch and head for the door. A last look in the mirror reveals white marks on your dress. No time to change. Instead grab a handy Gap-Pal sponge and wipe away the chalky stain. Find it on, Gal-Pal.com. What you don’t want to do is rub it with a paper towel or a wet cloth.

Fallen Hems
For a make-do hem in a hurry, use short pieces of masking tape or duct tape to fix a fallen hem. Lighting professionals and musicians usually use duct tape or gaffer’s tape for their equipment, so locating some at an event shouldn’t be tough to do. And you can always keep these products from Bristols6.com and Hemmingmyway.com for creating quick hems on your jeans and pants.

Panty Hose Runs
A small run in your panty hose can soon develop into a full-fledged tear. Use clear nail polish to stop a run in its tracks. Hair spray is another good short-term solution.

Falling Bra Straps or the Uncomfortable “headlights”
There’s nothing more annoying than having to keep pulling up your bra straps. Double-sided tape can fix that problem in a hurry. Get yourself a handy little box from Hollywoodfashiontape.com. Use a small safety pin to fix a broken bra strap.

From headlights when wearing a sheer bra or no bra turn to the silicone covers that companies like Fashion Forms.com and Bristols6.com make. They lightly stick on, are completely comfortable, can be worn multiple times and immediately a woman’s confidence rather than trying to hide.

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 even a safety pin (just don’t stick yourself), 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.

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. No Velcro? Get a fabric shaver or sweater comb on TheFind.com.