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Clothing, color pairing and garment care

What to Wear, What Goes Together, and How to Care for Your Clothes

Plain guides to clothing types and fabrics, which colors and shoes pair well, dress codes, and how to wash, dry and remove stains without ruining what you own.

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Know your clothes

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What separates one garment from another, what fabrics are made of, and how each piece is meant to be worn.

Quick answers

Should you button shirts before washing?
Shirtmakers say no: undo all the buttons before washing, including the collar and cuffs, to take strain off the stitching that holds them. Laundry tips for button-up shirts →
What temperature is hoodie weather?
Hoodie weather usually falls between about 50°F and 65°F, when the air feels cool enough for a light layer but not cold enough for a heavy coat. More on hoodie weather →
What is the difference between a sweater and a sweatshirt?
Compared to sweaters that are typically knit from wool or cotton yarn, a sweatshirt is cut and sewn from thick knit fabric like cotton fleece or jersey. Sweater vs sweatshirt explained →
How long does poison ivy oil stay on clothes?
The CDC notes that urushiol, the oil in poison ivy, can remain active on the surface of objects for up to 5 years. How to clean poison ivy off clothes →

Color pairing guides

The colors people ask about most, and what to wear with each one.

Stains, laundry and care

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Step-by-step fixes for the stains and laundry problems that come up most, and how to keep clothes looking new longer.

Outfit ideas

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Which shoes, shirts and pants go together, and how to dress for the occasion.

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