Something formal tomorrow and nothing in the wardrobe works

5 things, already decided.
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1. 01 of 05
   I already have this

   A steamer or a travel iron

   Creases are the thing people register before anything else, and they are the easiest to fix.

   What to check before you choose. A handheld steamer works on wool and lined jackets that an iron would flatten. Check the heat-up time if you are doing this at 7am.

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2. 02 of 05
   I already have this

   A lint roller

   Dark fabric that has been in a wardrobe for a year is covered in things you cannot see until daylight.

   What to check before you choose. Get the refillable kind and check the sheets are the same width as the roller you own.

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3. 03 of 05
   I already have this

   Plain, well-fitting basics

   One plain shell, tee or shirt under what you own does more than a new outer layer.

   What to check before you choose. Order the size you actually are today, and check the returns window in case the fit is wrong.

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4. 04 of 05
   I already have this

   Shoe polish or cleaner

   Shoes are the second thing people look at and the last thing anyone thinks about.

   What to check before you choose. Match the product to the material. Cream and wax are for leather; suede needs a brush, not polish.

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5. 05 of 05
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   A simple bag or portfolio

   Turning up with a supermarket carrier or nothing at all both read badly.

   What to check before you choose. Check it fits A4 paper flat, and that it stands up on its own when you put it down.

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