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What modal means on a label
Short answer: Modal is a manufactured fibre made from plant pulp, related to viscose but with higher strength and les...
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What lyocell means on a label
Short answer: Lyocell is a manufactured fibre made from plant pulp like viscose, but produced in a closed loop where ...
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What viscose means on a label
Short answer: Viscose is a manufactured fibre made from dissolved plant pulp. If the label says viscose from bamboo, ...
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How few garments you can manage with
Short answer: Around thirty garments cover a whole wardrobe for most people, if they are chosen to go together. The n...
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Wearing the same uniform every day
Short answer: Choose a set that works and buy it in several copies. It removes a decision every morning and means eve...
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White that keeps looking white
Short answer: Wash whites separately, do not use fabric softener, and let the garment dry in light rather than in the...
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Colours that fade well
Short answer: Navy, olive green and grey blue fade to a lighter version of themselves. Black and strong red fade into...
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Colours and skin tone in practice
Short answer: Hold two garments up to your face in daylight and see which makes your face look fresher. It is the onl...
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When the fabric matters more than the cut
Short answer: For garments that should drape, the fabric matters most. For garments that should fit close, the cut ma...
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Fit beats brand every time
Short answer: A cheap garment that fits looks better than an expensive one that does not. Nobody sees the label at th...
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When creases are acceptable
Short answer: Creases in loungewear and in loose linen pieces are perfectly normal. Creases in a shirt or a smart top...
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The one thing that drags an outfit down
Short answer: Watch for a wavy neckline, a faded black and fluff on knitwear. A single worn garment drags a set down ...
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