I have had great luck with ultra-conservative, quality suits from http://www.ctshirts.com. This is a UK company and they start out high on pricing but the clearance section is the way to go. It takes a week or two to get the clothes, but well worth the wait in my opinion.

About the dry cleaning. After my second child, I tried to go with all washable clothing. I’m a trial attorney and that did not work at all. Several depressing months later, I concluded that it is essential for me to get wool suits and to hang them up properly. Don’t over dry clean. A little something here and there can often be wiped off with a damp cloth.

But you’re right. I need to get the dress drycleaned b/c the warmer days are going to be here soon.

Half of the problem with the cleaners is the hassle of getting there, but this totally solves that. And at my house, we spend virtually the same amount every single month (all of my husband’s dress shirts go to the cleaners for laundering), so I can budget for that bill.

You can wear a suit — or dress or blouse — more than once before you need to clean it. In fact, cleaning a suit (or anything else) after every wearing is bad for the fabric; too much cleaning will dry out the fibers.

Get your dress cleaned. Today. And then wear it!