Tag: Clothes

Vintage Clothes Shopping in Buenos Aires —

I wouldn’t be caught dead in a shopping mall. Retail prices are insane, plus why pay income tax then spend more tax on clothes? Why would you want to look like everybody else? I’ve never understood it. Growing up in Colorado, my mother had an “I brake for garage sale” bump...

The Demise Of Sunday Clothes

On Easter morning, my brother and I would be adorned in white or pastel clothing. My mother would coordinate our families’ outfits so that we looked like a coordinated family unit. This was the bane of my father’s existence, but he relented and did his part to maintain peace. My mothe...

Why Do Air-Dried Clothes Get Stiff?

Irecently picked up my son’s cotton shirt and was dismayed to find it felt hard, almost crunchy, in my hands. The shirt had been draped over my tub, air-drying after my son decided that playing in the bath was a perfect afternoon clothes-on activity. He had fun, but when I cleaned up later,...

Never Wear Other People’s Old Clothes, Especially in Middle Age

“Everyone may have worn other people’s clothes.” When I was young, my family wasn’t well-off, so clothes always came from all directions. Every time I received clothes, I was happy. They might not be the style or fabric I liked, but they were clean or new. It wasn&rs...

Changing Roles, Changing Clothes: Lessons from Below Deck

Why should we care what people wear? My kids ask me this every weekend when I remind them that sweatpants are not acceptable garb when attending religious services. Several friends have asked the same thing (more politely) when I talk about the project I am gearing up for: I plan to explore what we ...

Can boys try wearing latex clothes?

1. Comfort:Latex clothes are usually tight and close fitting,so boys need to consider whether they are comfortable. If a boy is allergic to latex or feels that latex clothes are too tight or too hot,then wearing latex clothes may not be a good choice. 2. Occasion:Latex clothes are usually worn in...

I Have Worn the Same Clothes for 5 Years

Roughly 5 years ago, I made a decision, which although I wouldn’t say noticeably improved my life, it has simplified it. My fiancée (now wife) and I, were out shopping for clothes for our honeymoon. We had saved a bit of money and decided we would each get a new wardrobe. I comple...

UX/UI Case Study: E-commerce for second-hand clothes

Our challenge was to design a website for a local business, focusing on delivering a great shopping experience for the end users. Our group picked a thrift shop called Episode that sells second-hand clothes, shoes and accessories. Like many brick-and-mortar thrift shops, Episo...

Fast Fashion: What it is and Isn’t

Clothes and fashion are a regular part of most people’s routine to dress for the day. Many of those people put thought into their outfits and dress for the occasion of the day, some just throw on the first thing they see. However, do people know where their clothes come from and how they&rsquo...

Color Harmony: Unlocking the Perfect Pairing of Hair Color and Clothes

Choosing the right combination of hair color and clothes can significantly enhance your overall appearance, creating a harmonious and visually pleasing look. Just like a carefully composed painting, the right color palette can highlight your features and express your style. In this blog, we’ll...

How To Get Your Clothes To Fit Better

Why is it that you rarely find clothes that fit you well? Unless you are what’s termed a ‘clothes horse’ with a standard size and dimensional body (a person who loves clothes and generally looks great without effort) then, like almost everyone, you will have variations in your body...