A cream dress is a blank canvas for footwear. Regardless of dress’s style — knee-length cap sleeve, A-line sheath — a rule of thumb is to avoid looking too “matchy.” In other words, you can avoid staying within the same color family and instead pair the heels with a rich color like pink, green or red.

If you accidentally shrank your favorite sweatpants, don’t toss them in the trash just yet. Although the pants may look like they’ll never fit you again, it is possible to stretch them out. Sweatpants can be made of a variety of materials, but the way to stretch them works the same regardless of the fabric.

Cotton is a durable fabric that is widely used for making clothes. Cotton can shrink under the right conditions, so if you have a cotton shirt that is a tad too big, you can shrink it. Although washing the shirt in hot water in the washing machine might do the trick, the hotter the water the better.

The drop-waist dress is a classic style, often associated with the 1920s. These dresses are relaxed and comfortable but work best on specific body types. Drop-waist dresses typically fit loosely from shoulder to hip, transitioning into a pleated or gathered skirt at the hip, rather than the natural waistline.

Used to be, the rules for color matching were pretty easy -- black shoes with black, brown shoes with brown, and then a few murky creative areas involving blues, grays and cordovans. These days, the rule is that there are no rules.

Clothes hang better from wide shoulders, which is why lots of models strutting the catwalk have strong shoulders. While your broad shoulders may go along with a healthy and athletic frame, your upper body might appear more masculine than you'd like.

Like hair color, the color of your eyes are one of those attributes that give you character and distinction all your own. While wearing certain eye makeup colors can further enhance your eye color, the color clothing you choose to wear can have the same effect.

For a nursing mom, ensuring good milk production is an important goal. While there are plenty of things that can impact your milk supply -- from the timing of feedings to medications you're taking -- your bra is unlikely to be a primary cause of poor milk supply.

Whether you're in the office or out on the town, don't let slippery shoes make you walk wobbly, twist an ankle or fall flat on your face. Shoes without slip-resistant material can be annoying, embarrassing and downright dangerous. The good news is that you don't have to swap sexiness for safety.

Floral dresses are fun, girly and perfect for spring. Because floral is a print, picking the perfect pair of shoes to finish off the look might seem tough -- but it doesn't have to be. There are plenty of shoes that can make your floral look complete; in fact, you probably have a few in your closet already.

The durability and texture of polyester makes it a popular fabric choice for dress manufacturers and sewing enthusiasts. However, this plastic polymer material will melt if exposed to an open flame. Candle flames, lit cigarettes or even a random spark can quickly leave a hole in a polyester dress.

Rather than trying to shrink an acrylic sweater, you may be better off exchanging it at the store for a smaller size or tailoring it to fit properly.