Fabric

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...

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...

What Looks Good Under Black Sheer Fabric?

Sheer black fabric is a surefire way to amp up the sizzle in any outfit. The trick to pulling off a sheer black top or dress is walking that fine line between sexy and so-not-happening. What lies underneath is the key to your comfort level....

Is Polyester Warm in the Winter?

You may think of tacky 1970s fashion when you think of polyester, but this synthetic fabric has seriously come a long way, baby. Today's polyester is way more sophisticated than its disco-era grandparents, and it can really come in handy when the...

Good Leotards for Big Busts

Dancers come in all shapes and sizes. Some even come with a little extra oomph up top. In a world of dainty leotards with skinny spaghetti straps, looking like a graceful swan becomes a problem for more endowed gals. Fear not! There's hope for...

Nylon vs. Cotton Panties

Few things are as personal as your panty choice, but before you get too wild about a certain color or cut, find out what they’re made of. Women may be as tough as men, but one wrong choice and your delicates can become a problem for your...

What to Wear Under Leotards

The snug fit and stretchy fabric of a leotard can be freeing and sexy. Dancers and gymnasts live in leotards because the garment allows for maximum movement while emphasizing a body's form. If you've got the body for it, go for it, right? The...

What Fabrics Go Well With Chiffon?

If you're a fan of chiffon, you know that this super-lightweight, gossamer fabric takes on a soft, floaty appearance. When you're reaching for items to finish off your look, it's totally normal to have a moment of anxiety -- you may ask yourself,...

Lycra Vs. Polyester

Although it experienced a frightening bout of popularity during the 1970s, polyester is no longer the preferred material of most women. Spandex, commonly referred to by the brand name Lycra, is also a fabric that should be used sparingly. Though...

Nylon Versus Polyester Fabric

Nylon and polyester are synthetic fabrics. They were both created during the textile boom in the mid-1900s. Synthetic fabrics are versatile and free of the flaws that plague fabrics made from plants and animals. Nylon and polyester share many...

How to Dye Polyester Fabric

Dyeing polyester fabric can be an extensive process, one that requires patience and time. Whether you are looking to change the color of your favorite item of clothing or become an expert in fabric dyeing, this simple yet long process will perfect...

How do I Remove Hair From a Blanket?

A blanket covered in hair is just gross. And if the hair comes from your dog or cat, it also can cause discomfort in people with pet allergies. You might not be able to keep Fido or Fluffy off your blankets, but you can remove their hair from...

How to Dye Fabric Black

So you've become an expert at dyeing clothing and the colorful array of garments hanging in your closet is proof: dresses in shades of red and purple, turquoise blue jeans and the yellow and orange tank tops are all courtesy of your creativity....

How to Prevent Fabric From Wrinkling

Pulling a wrinkled shirt out of your drawer can put a crease in your plans. Sure, you know how to get the wrinkles out of those fabrics with an iron or steamer. However, if you take a few simple steps to prevent the fabric from wrinkling now it...

How to Clean a Smelly Fabric Watchband

If you smell something funky and you're not sure what it is, take a look at your watchband. If it's fabric and you wear it regularly, especially if you wear it when it's hot or when you're exercising, that fabric can start to smell. You can stop a...

How to Remove Chapstick From Fabric

Chapstick may seem innocent enough, but when it gets onto clothing, the grease and the coloring can make a difficult stain. It is important to act quickly when you get chapstick on your clothes and blot it up with a clean cloth. If you know...

Can Tulle Be Washed?

Tulle is not a versatile fabric and generally has a very specific purpose. Most often composed of synthetic fibers, it's inexpensive and a favorite among ladies who love to craft and sew at home. Washing tulle is easy but needs to be done with...

What Do Women Wear Under Sheer Fabrics?

Sheer garments are beautiful, but you run a risk of being to risque. They look so feminine and sexy in photos or ads that for a split second, you might think to yourself, "Wow! I love that skirt" -- and then you start to wonder "how in the world...

Types of Fabrics Used for Swimsuits

Swimsuits come in myriad varieties, from the bikini to the burquini. The idea of actual swimwear, reserved just for swimming, didn't come about until the early 20th century. Be glad you weren't born before that, or you would be wearing bloomers,...

Instructions for How to Clean Vintage Fabrics

The perfect vintage clothing accessory -- whether inherited or found in a vintage store or online -- gives an outfit character and interest. Vintage fabrics made in years gone by offer lovely detail and quality that is remarkable. But antique or...