Practical Men's Style, Denim Maintenance, and Formal Etiquette

Achieving a polished look involves mastering denim maintenance, understanding formalwear etiquette, and utilizing garment restoration techniques for a perfect fit.

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How to Hide Body Fat With Clothes

Discover how to hide body fat with clothes and dress to look thinner. Learn the best ways to disguise unflattering parts of your figure, from choosing flattering tops and bottoms to using dark colors and layering. Get tips on dressing to conceal stomach fat and more.

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How Much of the World's Clothing Is Made From Cotton?

Cotton is a natural fiber used to make fabric, which is then made into clothing. Cotton has been used to create clothing for at least 7,000 years, and is used worldwide because of its trademark lightness, softness and breathability; cotton is the world's most commonly used natural fiber.

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Cocoa Butter Eye Cream Benefits

Cocoa butter is a natural antioxidant from the cacao bean that has been used to treat scarring, fibromyalgia and even heart disease. With its proven healing properties when used on the body, it is really no surprise that cocoa butter has now made an appearance in eye cream.

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How to Remove Shine From Polyester Pants

Synthetic dress slacks can develop shiny patches after extensive wear and improper ironing techniques, but in some cases, you may be able to reverse the shine. Noticeable patches of sheen make your pants look cheap, regardless of their initial cost.

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Clothing Styles for Short Women

Petite women have a mixed bag when it comes to styling -- you have the freedom to wear sky-high heels but sizing pants can be a bit of a challenge. Even when you're shopping in the petite section, where the pieces are cut for smaller figures, certain styles will be more flattering than others.

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How to Pull a String Through Sweatpants

It happens to the best of us. We pull a comfy pair of sweatpants out of the dryer only to find that the drawstring has slipped out. If the pants have elastic, there really is no need to re-thread the string unless you feel it somehow adds to the style of the pant.

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How to Wear Leggings With Fat Thighs

With their stretchy fabric and the plethora of colors and patterns available, leggings have become a comfortable and stylish mainstay in fashion. However, these tight pieces can be intimidating, especially if you have big thighs.

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What Happens When You Put Too Many Clothes in the Laundry?

It's a temptation all of us have faced, whether we're financially struggling college students or time-strapped, stay-at-home moms: shoving as many clothes into the washer as we think it can stand in hopes we'll save time and money in the process.

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Good Swimsuits for a Big Butt

It's never pleasant swimsuit shopping when you feel self-conscious about a certain body part. If your butt is larger than you'd like for the summer, take heart -- there are a certain swimsuit cuts, colors and patterns that can shrink your backside while expanding your confidence.

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How to Clean Soiled Nylon Jacket Cuffs

Nylon is a versatile man-made material that is used to manufacture rain, sport and winter coats. Although it can repel rain and help keep your body dry during a snowstorm or torrential downpour, nylon isn’t impervious to staining.

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How to Remove Rust or Water Marks on Cotton T-Shirts

It’s disheartening to pull your cotton T-shirts from the wash only to find they’re covered in rust or water marks. Rust and water marks can be caused by mineral deposits in your water, from the zippers or accessories on other clothing, or from the water used to wash the clothes sitting too long in the pipes.

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What Type of Pants for a Man With No Butt?

If you were born with that condition known as "Noassatall," know that there is a world full of folks just like you. If you are shopping for pants to fit your frame, the great news is there are thousands of great options that will fit and flatter you.

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Water-Resistant Vs. Waterproof Boots

Water-resistant boots are very different from waterproof boots, and knowing the differences between the two is important for your comfort and -- more importantly -- your safety. Both are good for outdoor activities, but each type of boot protects your feet differently and in different conditions and activities.

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How to Transfer on Cotton and Polyester Blends

Heat transfers can liven up an outfit and transform an ordinary shirt into a memorable keepsake. Fear of ruining expensive transfers or garments, however, can make the process appear to be more dangerous and complicated than it really is. Cotton and cotton polyester blend fabrics are perfectly safe for heat transfers.

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