IT PAYS YOU

Waikato Times, Volume 110, Issue 18521, 29 December 1931, Page 5

IT PAYS YOU

TO BE KIND TO YOUR CLOTHES. Any woman can create the impression of being always well dressed if she will take a little trouble. Strictly speaking, the care of clothes begins at the moment of purchase, when the utmost precaution should be taken not to buy any garment that is tight in the back, or at the bend of the arm, or across Hie knees. If it pulls in any of these places it is bound to show signs of wear immediately. Then, having chosen your clothes wisely, look after them. Never hang ■anything up by the loop at the back of ‘lie neck. Not only will it bang in folds if you do, but the weight of. t"e garment will in time tear it away from the loop. Put everything on a hanger, either of smooth wood or covered with cretonne. Have plenty of hangers; enough for blouses, jumpers, and cardigans. Otherwise, if they are put in a drawer •they will inevitably become creased. Shoo Trees. Try to give your clothes a rest. It helps to keep them In shape. This Is even more important where shoes are concerned. Never wear the same pair of shoes two days in succession, but let them remain on trees for at least a day after they have been worn.

Be kind to your clothes when you are putting them on and taking them off. Modern drosses that go over the head are more often ruined by violent tugging on and off than by ordinary wear. More than half the charm of clothes lies In their freshness. Any soiled garment should be set aside at once, to be either washed or cleaned. Washing is often more satisfactory than cleaning, and far cheaper. Pressing Is Important. The reverse Is true of woollen jumpers. Washing will often leave them shrunk or stretched; whereas after cleaning they retain their original size and shape. Next comes the important question of pressing.. All summer clothes, and especially chiffon dresses, need constant pressing. If the iron alone is not enough to remove creases, use a damp cloth under the iron. You will be astonished at the improved appearance. It need hardly he said that spois should be removed from clothes at once. Sticky spots are host removed from iight. materials wilh hot water. For darker materials add a teaspoon of ammonia lo a cup of hot water.

Finally, If you value a good appearance, keep your clothes repaired. One or two hours a week rigorously set aside ought to be sufficient for the purpose.