Fabrics
What is sun protective clothing?
Sun protective clothing is made with fabrics that shield your skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays. When looking for fashions that help protect you from damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays look for the UPF number. UPF is similar to SPF (Sun Protection Factor), the rating system used for sunscreen products. The higher the UPF number the greater…
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What is chambray?
A light weight cotton that looks like denim, a year-round staple. Chambray is a plain weave fabric with a colored warp and undyed fillings. Chambray can have a check or stripe design. Dresses, pants, shorts and shirts come in chambray. Perfect for relaxed weekend outings or casual style. Read More: A Modern Classic –…
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What colors/styles/types of fabrics are OK to wear with a denim jacket?
Today women wear denim jackets with all colors, styles, and fabrics of clothes. There was a time that denim jackets were worn only with casual clothing. With “breaking all the rules” fashion, denim jackets are being paired with dresses (whether short or long) and separates (skirts, pants, jeans & shorts). Denim jackets rock outfits in…
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Does taffeta fabric give you a slimmer look?
Taffeta has a shiny, lustrous, crisp, smooth look. It is a beautiful woven fabric that can be made from silk, rayon, acetate or polyester. In general fabrics that have a stiffer texture or a shiny surface will add bulk and attention to an area. However if you are considering a dress in taffeta think…
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Can I wear a velvet dress to my daughters wedding in Florida?
A velvet dress can work for a wedding in Florida if it is lightweight, in a pale color, such as light pink and if the weather is cold. Velvet is worn any season if it looks sappropriate. If the weather is hot a velvet dress would not look chic. Also a dark color velvet dress…
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Is it OK to wear black velvet shoes with black or nude color hosiery?
Is it OK to wear black velvet shoes with black or nude color hosiery? I am attending an evening wedding in February and wearing a purple dress. Velvet can be worn all year around. Evening weddings are dressy affairs so black velvet shoes should look very chic with your purple dress. Either nude color or…
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Can I use stretch (knit) fabrics with African print (woven) fabrics?
Fabrics of different weaves and weights such as stretch (knit) fabrics and woven fabrics can be used together in a garment. For a beginner seamstress it can be a little tricky but there are many sites and blogs that offer tips to help you in doing it successfully. It is important to begin with a…
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What is the meaning of plissé?
Plissé is a French word meaning pleated. You will see the word used as an adjective to describe certain fashion styles of clothing such as a “plissé skirt”. A looser definition of plissé might be used to describe permanently puckered, crumpled, or folded fabrics used in fashions. Read More: Pleats a High Point of Fashion…
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Can you wear leather pants to the office?
If you are a professional (or want to be considered one) in a traditional office setting it is better not to wear leather pants to the office. It can be risky business even in a non-traditional office environment. If you are in a very creative position and feel you can get away with wearing them…
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What is glen plaid?
Glen plaid is a plaid pattern of muted colors or of black or gray and white. Sometimes called “Prince of Wales” check. Read More: Plaids,Trendy and Classic Plaids are trendy and classic as well as fashionable and timeless classics. Looking stylish and trendy is easy if you have some plaids in your wardrobe that fit and…
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