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How many colours a wardrobe needs

Short answer: Five colours are enough, two dark neutrals, one light neutral and two accents. More colours do not give...

Dark or light clothing when it is hot

Short answer: In direct sun, light clothing stays coolest. In shade and indoors the color barely matters, and it is t...

Clothes for photography and colours that work

Short answer: Solid color, medium dark and matte works best on camera. Avoid fine patterns, very shiny fabrics and pu...

Black clothing for a formal occasion

Short answer: Black is the standard for formal occasions because it is neutral and does not draw attention. Always ch...

Underwear under light occasion wear

Short answer: Choose skin tone and seamless underwear beneath thin, light party clothes. Colors and edges show throug...

Colour requirements at work

Short answer: If the uniform has a fixed color, underwear should be chosen so it does not show through. Under a light...

Colours that change with the season

Short answer: Keep the base colors year round and only change the accents. That way the wardrobe feels seasonal witho...

Sorting by colour in the wash

Short answer: Three piles are enough: white, light and dark. If you are unsure about a garment, it belongs in the dar...

New coloured clothes in the first wash

Short answer: Wash new dark clothes alone the first two or three times, in cold water and preferably with a color cat...

Colours that fade first

Short answer: Red, black and bright blue fade fastest. Sunlight and heat are the two biggest causes, and you can cont...

Which colours last longest in the wash

Short answer: Medium and muted colors last longest through washing. Black, bright red and deep navy lose intensity vi...

Dark clothes and lint from towels

Short answer: Lint is light fibers from terry cloth, and it only shows clearly on dark fabric. The solution is sortin...