How To Avoid Buying Clothes That Will Shrink The First Time They're Washed

How can I avoid buying clothes that will shrink the first time they're washed?

The easiest way to avoid clothes that will maybe shrink after washing is to make sure you are looking at what the fabric is. If it's 100% cotton, it will shrink. My favorite thing to do to really extend the life of clothes is not to dry clean them and not to dry them. Give them a wash in your washer and hang them out to dry. You will then extend the life of the clothes. If you are looking for a fabric that will not shrink, you can look for rayon blend or a polyester blend, certainly spandex. If it's mixed with cotton at all it will shrink. Just be aware what the tag says in terms of taking care of that item.