Can you hand wash a taffeta dress?

Question: I have a plaid taffeta dress and wonder if I can handwash it versus taking it to a dry cleaner.

Answer: You probably can -- use cold water and woolite (liquid detergent for delicates). Rinse it thoroughly and do not wring or twist. To dry -- lay out a bath towel, lay the dress flat on the towel, put another towel on top (like a sandwich). Roll it up from the end, squeezing as you go. Hang until it is mostly dry, then toss it into the dryer for just a few minutes, then iron it crisp again. Velvet trim, however, is always difficult to wash without crushing.

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