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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
