I was recently asked by my dear friend Keshia Crosby (an amazing styling guru and writer) to submit some advice for her piece, "5 Emergency Fashion Fixes", on AOL's Black Voices. I chose Topstick, the ultimate fashion insiders secret weapon for keeping things in tact. Although this sticky tape was originally created to help the glamor set keep their wigs in place, (yes, that's a fact!), it turns out that Topstick is multifunctional, and works on just about everything. Including that infamous little green chiffon dress that pushed J-Lo's sex appeal way over the top. Plus, it's sensitive skin/fabric friendly and doesn't hurt or leave any unsavory residue behind. See below for my complete instructions on how to use it to fix a fallen hemline and don't forget to check out Keshia's article for more great tricks of the trade.
4.) Fallen Hem
When it comes to fashion flubs, fallen hems on pants or skirts are a common culprit that make you look sloppy and unkempt. Celebrity stylist Niki Hall, who has worked with stars like Rihanna, Usher and Ne-Yo, has the perfect insider tip for fixing fallen hems.
"Topstick wig tape is a girl's best friend, I highly recommend stashing a few sheets of the double-sided tape in your wallet because it solves just about any fashion emergency in a matter of seconds. For years, only stylists knew about Topstick, but these days you can find it anywhere from the drugstore to online.
For a fallen hemline, gently unfold the fabric at the point of missing thread and peel off one side of the Topstick. Place the sticky side on the inside of the hemline, where it meets the fabric of your garment and smooth it out evenly. Then, remove the other side of the tape, and carefully place the inside of the fabric on top of the tape and again smooth evenly. When you're done, run a warm (not hot) iron lightly over the hem line, and voila! This will keep the hemline seamlessly in place until you can get it re-sewn."
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