7 Mid-Party Emergencies and How to Fix Them

Look, who among us hasn't spilled food on our sleeves at a party? But before you panic at the giant stain forming on your shirt, simply rock the cool-girl cuff. (Quick how-to: fold your sleeve up until the edge is at your bicep, then roll the folded sleeve up to your elbow and let the cuff stick out. Voilà.)

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Losing a top button is one thing, but losing a middle button and having to deal with your bra being exposed is a huge nope. Our suggestion? Have a simple brooch on hand to use as a make-shift button so you don't end up hunkered in a bathroom stall attempting to thread a needle.

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There is no greater awkwardness than having a strip of eyelashes fall of your face in the middle of a conversation (good times, good times), but fear not. Keeping a night-time appropriate pair of shades on hand will disguise your eyes until you have a moment to rip off the rest of your lashes.

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Fact: bandanas are a girl's best friend. We suggest tying one onto your bag as a cute accessory—that way, you can bust it out and dress up a simple ponytail if your hair falls limp mid-party. Problem = solved.

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We know there's only so much that can fit into one clutch, but please make room for a roll of double-sided scotch tape next to your credit card. It comes in insanely handy when dealing with hem-related emergencies, and can also be used to prevent wardrobe malfunctions in the cleavage department. Forget the tape at home? Get crafty with a couple band-aids.

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Whether your party is at a friend's house or in an event space, there will usually be toothpaste in the bathroom. And good news! It erases scuff marks from most leather shoes. Moral of the story: don't worry if you dance too hard. Your footwear will recover.

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The internet has taught us many important things—most recently, that rubbing simple bar soap along a stubborn zipper will magically make it work again. Pro tip: this is especially useful when you suddenly can't zip up your skirt after using the bathroom.

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