Storing Clothes

I have just finished up with my Fall/ Winter clothing storage ritual. This little practice has helped me keep my winter jackets for well over 10 years in some cases. After a season is over, there are a few basic steps I take. While it seems a bit time consuming, it really saves time and money in the long term. And I don't have to fight the lines for fixing pieces when the season starts again. I'm all ready.

1. Dry clean Most heavy wear pieces visit the dry cleaners. I don't take anything to the dry cleaners more than once a year. Dry cleaning can wear out your clothes faster than anything else, so I use this technique sparingly. And once a year is sufficient to keep my clothes fresh.
2. Hand wash I hand wash all wool and cashmere before storing. 
3. Repair I repair any damaged clothing. My favorite red jacket had a torn up lining this year. It is much cheaper to take this to a tailor to repair than replace the jacket. 
4. Replace I buff my boots and replace any heels. 
5. Store All off season clothes are stored in cloth bags. This was a new recommendation from my stylist, Alethea, this season. Cloth bags allow your clothes to breathe and leave them with a chemical smell. Throw a few cedar balls in there to avoid the moths. 

That's about it. Do you have any seasonal fashion rituals that you adhere to?