lif e & s t v le
FOR WASH-AND-GO
WEAR
(Right)Wrinkle-
resistant fabric
makes this tuxedo-
style top a
standout— no ironing
required; Tuxedo
shirt, TravelSmith,
$ 49; travelsmith.com
FOR GOUTURE STYLE
(Left) Make an
investment in a
wardrobe staple that’s
cut precisely to your
bust size, body type,
and torso length.
Double-buttons at the
bust cut down on
gaping too; Stretch
slim fit top with
princess seams,
Rebecca & Drew, $ 195;
rebeccaanddrew.com
FOR AN
EFFORTLESS TUGK
(Above) Fake a
seamless fit with a
white-shirted version
of the bodysuit that
won’t come
untucked; Ruffle
bodysuit, Metrostyle,
$ 30; metrostyle.com
WHITE WASH
Keep whites looking
bright w
ith these tips.
■ SORT IT OUT
Separate whites from
other colors before
washingto cut down
on graying.
■ TURN UP THE HEAT
According to the
experts behind Arm
&
Hammer detergents,
the hotter the water,
the better the
cleansing. Check the
fabric label for
washing instructions
and use the hottest
water recommended.
■ REACH FOR
BLEACH?
Chlorine bleach can
brighten clothes, but it
can also break down
the optical brighteners
applied to many white
fabrics. Use only if the
garment tag
recommends
bleaching products.
■ SCRUB BRUSH
For grime around the
collar and cuffs, use a
soft toothbrush to
work a safe stain
remover into the
fabric. The bristles
create enough friction
to remove dirt w
ithout
damaging the fabric.
■ DON’T SWEAT IT
To remove yellowed
stains at underarms,
use a stain remover
w
ith enzymes that
target sweat stains.
Stop stains
proactively w
ith a
disposable garment
shield that adheres to
any fabric; $7,
kleinertsshields.com
«s
A pure w hite shirt can make you feel em powered and
confident. Its truly timeless, elegant, and always evolving”
—ANNE FONTAINE, DESIGNER
130 APRIL2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
