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Clothes you can sit down in all day

Short answer: Choose a waist that does not tighten when you sit, and a fabric that gives. Try the garment on while se...

Clothes for a day that runs longer than planned

Short answer: Bring an extra set of underwear in the bag and a layer that can come off. Those two things cover most d...

What to do when you are unsure about the weather

Short answer: Dress for the coldest part of the day and take a layer off when it gets warm. That works in both direct...

Choose for the activity, not for the degrees

Short answer: Ten degrees while sitting still needs more clothes than ten degrees while moving. The body produces hea...

Choose for the day, not for the morning

Short answer: Look at what the day holds rather than at the thermometer at seven in the morning. A morning at ten deg...

When the jacket should come off

Short answer: Take the jacket off before you start to sweat, not afterwards. Sweat in the inner layer makes you cold ...

One layer more or one layer less

Short answer: Take one more layer than you think you need, as long as it can come off. A layer you can take off is al...

What should be in your bag

Short answer: A pair of socks, a set of underwear and a thin t-shirt. Three things in a small pouch, and they cover m...

Should new clothes be washed before wearing

Short answer: Yes. A wash removes residue from production and transport, and it shows whether the garment shrinks bef...

How often bedding should be changed

Short answer: Every second week for most people, every week in summer or if you sleep without sleepwear. The pillowca...

How often a towel should be changed

Short answer: After three to four uses, and more often if it does not dry in between. Moisture is the only reason a t...

How often a bra should be washed

Short answer: After two to three wears, more often if you have sweated. Let it rest a day between wears so the elasti...