Coat

Opt for styles with sleeves and long lengths to keep warm throughout the celebrations. Create the perfect winter look with dark or muted colors and thick fabrics. If the ceremony is outside or the weather is exceptionally cold, take a chic coat or shawl with you. What should I wear to stay warm for my […]

4 Go with a fully enclosed tent. “Instead of an open-sided tent, enclose each side with fabric to help keep the warmth in and your guests comfortable,” says Merilee Hennings, Owner of EverAfter Events. How do I keep my wedding guests warm? This is a normal worry, but luckily there are many simple yet effective […]

Set your washing machine to a delicate, cool temperature cycle. Avoid using a hot wash setting as this will damage the delicate fibres of your coat. If your washing machine has a wool-specific setting, use that rather than a delicate cycle. Finally, add a gentle laundry detergent to your machine. Can you wash a wool […]

The Anatomy of a Collar Band and Collar Stand – The part which makes the shirt collar stand up and the height that the collar stands up to on the neck. Tie Space – The distance between the top points of a collar that allow space for the knot of a tie. What are standing […]

It’s okay to pop the collar, sometimes. The pea coat is one of only perhaps two garments (the other being the trench coat) where popping the collar is an acceptable option. If you also fasten the “throat-latch” both the back and front of your neck will be ensconced in fabric and protected from the elements. […]

When in doubt, wear more black. A surefire way to guarantee that your black and blue look works is to use blue as the “pop of color” even if it is navy. A pair of black pants, black shoes and a black jacket worn with a navy silk shirt is a professional and sophisticated look […]

Applying nail polish properly requires multiple steps. Nail polish application typically involves 1 coat of base coat, 2 coats of color application to ensure full coverage, and 1 coat of top coat for long-lasting wear and shine. Can you put on too many coats of nail polish? Jin Soon, a NYC-based manicurist, recommends up to […]

If there’s a label on your coat sleeve that says Fine Merino Wool or 100% cashmere or more likely cashmere blend, you are supposed to remove it. Even if it says, Kenneth Cole, you are supposed to remove it. Don’t go wearing labels around on your sleeve. Why do suits have tags on the sleeves? […]

Epaulettes, from epaule an old French word for shoulder, seem to have started out as cloth straps worn on the shoulders to help keep shoulder sashes and belts in position. Another story has them beginning as pieces of armor to protect the shoulders. What is the purpose of epaulettes? Epaulet, sometimes spelt Epaulettes, were originally […]

Clear Topcoat Spray I only recommend using spray topcoats over spray painted pieces. Most of the time, spray painted pieces don’t need any extra protection. If you are spraying something that is decorative and not going to get a lot of hands-on action, then I wouldn’t worry with top coating it. Does clear coat go […]

They are often affixed to women’s dresses to support its weight or as part of its style. The term is also applied to carrying bags. What are shoulder snaps for? The other end of the band is sewn directly into the jacket itself, meaning you can’t remove it. Some shoulder straps have a snap button, […]

The length of a person’s lab coat is often an indicator of his or her position within the hospital hierarchy. Short coats (typically hip-length) are generally worn by medical students and residents. Why are doctor coats long? Trained surgeons, soon followed by physicians, began wearing white lab coats in the late 1800s to distinguish themselves […]

Soft nails might be caused by overexposure to moisture or chemicals — think detergent, cleaning fluids, nail treatments, and nail polish remover. Weak nails might also be associated with a deficiency in B vitamins, calcium, iron, or fatty acids. How do you strengthen soft bendy nails? 15 Tips for Stronger Nails Take a biotin supplement. […]

Clear nail polish is an amazing sealer, glue, and protective layer, making it useful for loads of things you’ve probably never considered. What is a substitute for nail glue? Nail polish remover, rubbing alcohol, or nail acetone, cotton balls, a nail file or buffer, and some basic cuticle oil. The process is pretty self-explanatory. Does […]

The point of using clear polish is to compliment the natural nail. Clear nail polish is exactly what the name suggests. While it can give your nail a beautiful shine, it isn’t formulated to defend against chips and peeling. Does clear nail polish make a difference? Clear polish is like a glaze: it functions exactly […]

The sticky residue occurs in the upper layer due to exposure to oxygen. Oxygen does not let the upper layer cure properly. Since we have a high percentage of oxygen in the air, so we can’t avoid oxygen exposure to the upper layer. But once you apply another coat, the previous coat will get properly […]

You can layer up like a little chic burrito. Oversized blazers are super boxy and can make you look bigger or shorter than you are. But I promise everyone can wear one! No matter what your size is or how tall you are. Is it okay to wear an oversized blazer? If you’re ready to […]

Maxi definition Maximum, very large, very long. Maxicoat. (informal) A very long, usually ankle-length, skirt, dress, coat, etc. Does maxi mean big? very largeAs we know, maxi– means “very large.” The –skirt part of the word refers to a skirt. Maxiskirt literally means “very large skirt.” What are some words that use the combining form […]

You do not need to use a petticoat (or langa) as an undergarment for your saree. To be clear, the petticoat is the long skirt garment worn under the saree itself. The “saree” is the long sash-like piece of the outfit that drapes over the shoulder. “Saree” refers to all three parts of the outfit. […]

Usually a skirt with a sleeveless, front-lacing bodice; sometimes a separate skirt tied to a bodice with points, and sometimes a skirt with a sleeved, front-lacing bodice. What was the purpose of a petticoat? In both historical and modern contexts, petticoat refers to skirt-like undergarments worn for warmth or to give the skirt or dress […]