1) Periodically check men’s wear websites to see what is new. 2) New accessories (cufflinks, ties, socks) can rejuvenate present wardrobe. 3) Shop with someone else to provide input. 4) Make sure new purchases will work with old favorites. 5) Have a haberdasher you trust. Make sure this person keeps you posted on new trends. […]
Blankets are essential items in every home. Blanket composition ranges from synthetic to natural fibers: from non-woven to woven fabrics: and from neutral colors to exotic prints. Caring for (non-electric) blankets- At some point in time most blankets will need to be cleaned. It is always best to follow the manufacturer’s instructions when cleaning instructions. In […]
Starch and sizing activities can increase the firmness if fabrics, particularly on dress shirts. These additives can protect and harm shirts at the same time. Shirts undergo two types of abrasions. Flat abrasion occurs when the shirt rubs against another surface. Flex abrasion refers to the stretching of fibres when the wearer bends an elbow […]
Courtesy of Fabricare Canada: Dressing for success will enhance the probability of success. One can never go wrong with a charcoal or navy suit (black is too formal). Although black shoes will never go out of style. You can change things up by wearing brown shoes to give a more relaxed look. Dressing up a […]
Over 200 years ago William Wordsworth lived near Grassmere in the Lake District of England. There he wrote many poems including The Daffodils. The following is the first stanza of this poem: ” I wondered lonely as a cloud That floats on high over vales and hills When all at once I saw a crowd […]
