Clothes have the power to give you confidence, but if your favorite cashmere sweater and high-waisted jeans aren’t being cared for properly (think: stretched out, pilling, and faded as can be), chances are you’re not going to feel your best in them. Like anything else you own, clothes need to be cared for--and we don’t just mean washed or dry cleaned. In many cases, when we realize that a white T-shirt isn’t so white or those black jeans are now an awkward shade of grey, we’re quick to buy a new version. But, did you know there are more sustainable and cost-effective ways to maintain the luster of your wardrobe? It seems overly simple, but offering your clothes the TLC they need will make them last longer. That means storing, washing, and wearing them properly. In the interest of getting the most out of your wardrobe, here are ten tips to prolong the life of your clothes.