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After This Cozy-Chic Pullover Sold Out the First Time, I Regretted Not Buying It for Months—Don’t Make My Mistake!
A year ago, like many people, I pushed my high-rise jeans and non-stretch twill trousers to the back of my closet, swearing off “hard pants” for the foreseeable future. But as I took stock of my hodge-podge collection of college sweatpants and threadbare henleys (you know, the ones reserved for walking the dog and walking the dog only), it became clear that I needed a loungewear overhaul. These grease-stained sweatshirts were definitely not work-Zoom appropriate. Faster than you can say “targeted Instagram ads,” I found myself on the Lunya website. Put plainly, Lunya makes seriously chic pajamas. On the brand’s...
The Easiest Way To Dry Clean at Home, According to People Who Do It All the Time
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Spotting a dry-clean only tag on an item of clothing is kind of the worst. It means that you need to go way out of your way and spend big bucks to get a wool, cashmere, or silk item looking and feeling fresh again. Or does it? Laundry experts say most garments labeled as dry-clean only can be cleaned at home with ease. Not only does going to the dry cleaner regularly cost a pretty penny, it has another major drawback: the harsh chemicals used in the process are horrible for the environment and can even damage fabrics over time....
How to wash wool the right way, without shrinking your favorite sweater to doll size
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When the temperature drops to hygge-optimal lows, but you’re forced to brave the cold for, you know, work and life, there’s really no better ally than a warm and cozy wool sweater. But, said sweater is almost certainly unwashable, which is an assertion I’ve made based on my personal experiences from trying, along with those of my peers. But, I recently learned two glorious tidbits about the matter while trying to learn (again) how to wash wool the right way: 1. It’s possible, and 2. It doesn’t require a trip to the dry cleaner. “Washing at home is actually better for wool...