Clothing Care

What Is Cotton Fleece?

When winter arrives and you need some warm fuzzies, there are few things better than fleece coats or blankets. What you may not know is there's more than one kind of fleece used in making clothing. The type popular with skiers is likely to be...

How to Make the Legs Slimmer on Ladies Dress Pants

You have a great pair of pants -- but they don’t look so great in the leg area. Don’t give up on your pants just yet. By tapering them, you can slim the legs of your pants for an updated look that’s custom-fitted. Exactly how...

How to Get Iron Scorch Marks Off a Blue Blouse

If you're ironing your favorite blue blouse in anticipation of an upcoming special event, a scorch mark can put a damper on your mood. Scorch marks can form on a garment if the iron is too hot or if you leave the iron on one spot of the fabric for...

What Do Women Wear in Moscow?

Watch out, Paris and London: Moscow is catching up. After years of socialist rule that held back the fashion scene, this Russian city is now one of the most expensive cities in the world -- and ready to show it. Style in Moscow is quickly growing...

How to Turn an A-Line Into a Trumpet Skirt

Imagine the bell of a trumpet facing toward the ground. That's the look of a trumpet skirt, a style that's subtle yet sexy. When you add triangular inserts around the bottom of a plain skirt, you increase the hemline and make the skirt move as you...

How to Pack a Makeup Case

Makeup itself comes in small packaging -- they don't call it a compact for nothing -- and is easy to pack. But traveling can definitely change your normal beauty routine: The weather change can wreak havoc with your skin, or your clothing choices...

Getting Energy Drink Stains Out of Clothes

Energy drinks give us a boost of power when we need it -- but the benefit is somewhat diminished if we're left with an ugly stain on our clothing. It's hard to look fresh and fabulous with a big nasty splotch on your favorite outfit! Get the ugly...

Can I Wear Mineral Foundation if I Sweat a Lot?

Made from minerals that have been crushed into a silky smooth powder, a mineral foundation allows for a natural finish that looks flawless and fabulous. With its delicate consistency, it might seem like mineral makeup can’t handle the heat....

How to Fix Elastic Straps

Damaging a favorite garment can be a total drag, especially if sewing isn't a stylista's strongest suit. Simple accidents, like ripping a flimsy camisole strap, or regular wear and tear on the elastic straps used for bras, sandals and other outfit...

4 Shapes, Endless Styles: Lingerie by Body Type

None of us is made exactly the same. We don’t emerge into adulthood as though we were shaped by a cookie cutter. Unfortunately, while clothing manufacturers seem to ignore certain body shapes -- small-busted, athletic or well-endowed women,...

Can You Steam Polyester or Velvet?

Knowing how to keep your garments looking fresh is the best way to keep your closet full of fabulous pieces. The wrong method causes your best garments look old at best and ruined at worst. After all, no one expects good things from silk thrown in...

Removing a Stain From a White Sweater With Bleach

Nothing ruins a snowy white sweater faster than an unsightly stain, but don't throw it in the rag bin just yet. The right product, used properly, can lift a stain right out and restore your white sweater to its former glory. Bleach is the go-to...

How to Get Melted Rubber Off a Curling Iron

Whether you’re looking to straighten your hair or create luscious curled locks, the curling iron is a multifunctional styling tool. Curling irons can get as hot as 400 degrees Fahrenheit -- hot enough to alter the natural texture of your...

How to Keep a Velour Pullover From Making Fuzz

Velour can be soft, supple and super chic as long as you keep it looking its best. If you want to put your most fashionable foot forward, a velour pullover covered in fuzz definitely isn't the way to go. Taking your pullover to the dry cleaner is...

Care Instructions for North Face Coats for Women

If you're living in a northern climate during a cold winter, a North Face coat may be a necessity. The jackets, which are made to withstand harsh natural elements such as wind, snow and ice, are constructed of Gore-Tex fabric and have DWR, or...

The Best Leotard Styles for Big Shoulders

You can still look dainty in your leotard even if you have large shoulders. Whether you're rocking the leotard in a ballet class or yoga session, you want to look stylish. Choosing a leotard that flatters your body type will make you feel...

How to Sew a Rip in a Collared Shirt

You don't have to be a "Suzy-fix-it-all" to mend your own clothes. If your favorite collared shirt gets a rip, the best way to fix it depends on what kind of rip it is. If you've got a clean slice whereby the ripped edges easily fit back...

How to Keep Clothes White in Cold Water With No Bleach

White is red-hot in fashion. Whether you’re working a simple white sundress or the bold white-on-black color block, white clothes sizzle when they’re crisp and clean. But white clothes fizzle when they turn yellow or gray. To keep your...

How to Clean Red Lipstick Off a White Interior

Red lipstick makes a statement. But when that statement is not on your lips, you've got a problem. Red lipstick has a cruel way of leaving its mark everywhere it shouldn’t: your teeth, your coffee cup, your significant other’s face....

The Best Leather Cleaners and Conditioners

When cared for properly, your leather items can last decades. The key to cleaning and conditioning leather is remembering that it is like delicate skin. As leather ages, it becomes more susceptible to oils, dirt and UV damage because it naturally...