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"  I recently bought a tuxedo for a wedding. Now that I do not expect to wear it again soon, how should I store it so it stays its tip-toppiest?  \u2014 Jordan Lapkin, New York, N. Y. First of all, nothing should ever be described as &amp;quot;tip-toppiest,&amp;quot; except possibly by a valet in a Fred Astaire movie. That said, you do have the right idea. Storage means everything to the longevity of expensive or special clothing. Always dry-clean your tux before putting it away, and then hang it in a suit bag in a dry place or inside an airtight container. As an extra precaution against the varmints, before zipping up the suit bag, throw in a few moth crystals like Moth Avoid, as well as some fresh garlic and a crucifix.  Got a question for Nick Sullivan? E-mail him at esqstyle@hearst.com.  RELATED STORIES:  ADVICE: Tips on Purchasing Your First Tuxedo  THE SUGGESTION: How to Buy a Custom-Fit Tuxedo  FASHION: Nine Men Remix Formalwear for the Stage  RECIPE: How to Mix a Tuxedo Cocktail  ASK NICK: The Esquire Fashion Director Answers Your Questions   "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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