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When your bra size no longer fits

Short answer: Size changes with weight, age and cycle. Measure again once a year instead of buying the same as last t...

When you have a long torso

Short answer: If you are long in the torso, tops end up too short even in the right size. Look for styles marked as l...

Bra straps that slide off the shoulder

Short answer: Straps slip when the band under the bust is too loose. Tighten the band so it sits level, then adjust t...

High or low waist in briefs

Short answer: High waist sits above the navel and gives a smooth line under trousers and skirts. Low waist is cooler ...

How to remove make up from a collar

Short answer: Foundation on a collar is colour pigment bound in oil. Ordinary dish soap breaks down the oil and relea...

Lipstick and nail polish on fabric

Short answer: Lipstick is fat mixed with pigment and needs dish soap rather than regular laundry detergent. Nail poli...

Foundation on the collar and what removes it

Short answer: Foundation is oil and pigment. A little liquid dish soap applied directly to the stain before washing i...

White deodorant marks on dark clothing

Short answer: White streaks are dried deodorant sitting on the surface of the fabric. Wipe them off with a dry piece ...

Clothing for the first weeks after giving birth

Short answer: The first weeks after giving birth are about softness and no pressure anywhere on the body. Choose high...

Underwear when your body changes during pregnancy

Short answer: Choose panties with a soft edge that can sit below or above the bump, and a bra without underwire. Bamb...

Nightwear for when hot flushes come at night

Short answer: Thin sleepwear in bamboo viscose and a cool bedroom make the nights easier to get through. The fabric m...

Walks with a pram in every season

Short answer: A walk with a pram means a slow pace and a long time. You do not get warm enough to sweat, but cold eno...