How often do you wash your bras — and how do you care for them? Which bras are best for under work clothes?
Bra Care: How Often, and How, To Wash Your Bras
Coffee Break: Slimline Over-the-door drying rack
I always enjoy clever little gadgets, and I’ve now made a few purchases from Quirky (where a blend of community members, inventors and product influencers bring new products to market; the Crunchbase profile is an interesting read). My latest obsession: this Slimline drying rack. Yes, a drying rack. If you’re like me and airdry your … Read More about Coffee Break: Slimline Over-the-door drying rack
Which Fabrics Dry Clean the Best
Which fabrics dry clean the best? Are there any to AVOID at all costs because they don’t launder well? Reader A wonders: I noticed that some of my dry clean only clothes seem fine to wear for a few times without dry cleaning and others look (or even small) bad after wearing them once so … Read More about Which Fabrics Dry Clean the Best
How to Reduce Static Cling
How do you reduce static cling in pants and skirts? Reader K wonders… Wondering how to deal with unlined pants & trouser socks (or long underwear, for that matter) such that the pants don’t get all bunchy and sticky, especially for wider-leg trousers. Are you just going to have to resign to have a certain … Read More about How to Reduce Static Cling
Shoe Care for Women
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: shoe care and upkeep is very important when it comes to your appearance and general presentation, for both women and men. Yet why is there so much more information directed at men? Today I’ve brought in The Fine Young Gentleman to give us a few tips on … Read More about Shoe Care for Women
How to Deal with Deodorant Marks on Suiting
How do you deal with deodorant marks on your nice work clothes? Reader A has a great question: My question is about sleeveless dry clean shift dresses underneath suits. I don’t dry clean mine every time I wear them, and I notice pretty significant deodorant marks on the bottom of the armhole. Is there any … Read More about How to Deal with Deodorant Marks on Suiting
How to Keep Pet Hair Off Your Clothes
How do you keep your clothes looking nice when you live with animals? Reader A has a great question about pets and clothes: I have a question about caring for your clothes when you live with animals. I have a wonderful dog, who unfortunately sheds. His fur also builds up a lot of dander, and … Read More about How to Keep Pet Hair Off Your Clothes
The Hunt: The Perfect Camisole
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: The Perfect Camisole
How to Avoid Ironing
2018 Update: We still stand by this advice on how to avoid ironing your work clothes — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussions on laundry issues, including how to iron your clothes less. Can you look professional — without ironing your clothes every day? Reader K is particularly curious … Read More about How to Avoid Ironing
The Best Systems for Keeping a Clean House
2020 Update: Links have been updated below with our tips on keeping a clean house; you can also check out our latest discussion on cleaning habits in 2020. So: one of the big tips they give to working women is to hire a cleaning lady. I get it, I really do — but I still … Read More about The Best Systems for Keeping a Clean House
The Easiest Ways to Wash Your Work Pants So They Come Out Great (No Ironing!)
2019 Update: We still stand by this advice on the easiest ways to wash your work pants — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion on washable pants for work, as well as our 2019 roundup of the best pants for work (including tons of washable, comfortable options!). Sure, we … Read More about The Easiest Ways to Wash Your Work Pants So They Come Out Great (No Ironing!)
How to Take Care of Tights and Pantyhose
Reader S wonders about how to take care of tights… I seem to be having a spell of terrible luck with tights this year – I wear a pair two or three times and then find a hole or a run. I’m willing to pay more for tights that last longer, but I’m afraid I’ll … Read More about How to Take Care of Tights and Pantyhose
