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Show Woman's World Wilted Wardrobes Respond To Kind, Careful Treatment Eu rlla J4Jeu A LITTLE brushing, a bit ol soap and water, a swift treatment with the iron, a neat replacement of button or snap these are all little things, but they are miracle workers when it comes to giving life to weary wardrobes. It's because the attention needed Is so little that many of us neglect our clothes, but this very thing spells the difference between good and bad grooming. So consider giving giv-ing some first aid to your clothes in time, and see what real satisfaction there is in stepping into clothes that are perfectly kept. I'll guarantee that you'll never go back to slipshod slip-shod ways once you've given the Idea a fair trial, say of two to four weeks. You've heard the story that women wom-en are not judged by the dresses they wear but rather by their foot gear. Well, let's not start any arguments argu-ments except to say in passing that a perfect dress can be spoiled if we glance down at a woman's feet and see soiled hose and run-down heels. There's no good reason why hose should not be laundered every night before you're tucked safely in bed. Hose wash and dry readily, and now that they are plentiful again, we need not be without perfectly kept ones. Check the hose before you take them off for runs wash and set them aside for home or professional mending. Always see that you have at least two good pair from which to choose In the morning. I suggest the two pair because one may run as you are putting on a pair, and you thus will need another one. Darn Your Hose With Care The usefulness of hose can be lengthened if you follow these tips: 1. See that toenails are filed smooth before you put on your hose. Remove rings and other paper to stuff into the hats to help them keep their shape. Stand the hat on the crown to make it keep better. ' It's a simple matter to restore a rain-soaked veil. Simply place waxed paper over it when you press. This will restore the crisp- And fresh lingerie trimmings. ness. If the veil has holes in it, catch them neatly with needle and matching thread. If it can't be repaired? re-paired? buy a new one. Make Old Ties Look As Good As New Here's a trick that will please your husband and keep up his grooming: Freshen his neckties, by sponging them with dry-cleaning fluid to remove the spots. Then cut a piece of cardboard to fit the tie, insert it and place a pressing cloth over the tie. Press until smooth and the ties will look as good as new. Look neater in clean hose. . . . jewelry on hands before trying on hose, thus cutting down snags. 2. Check washing directions on hose to get longer wear. Always Al-ways have hose completely dry before wearing. 3. When darning, use a darning darn-ing egg and thread which is a little darker than the hose itself. Catch runs before they become too large by carrying a tiny mending kit with you when you are away from home. 4. Fasten garters on double hem. 5. Put stockings on carefully, rolling them easily over the foot. Never pull them too tight, as there will not be enough elasticity to give as you walk up steps, et cetera. 6. Always mend from the right side, catching all small loops so you will not have runs starting from the first run. Handbags Should Be Cleaned, Too! Yes, there is such a thing as overworking your handbag! You simply cannot use the same bag day after day without expecting it to become be-come as shoddy as a pair of shoes. You all know how beautifully shoes, dresses and coats respond to a day or two of rest while you change off to an alternate. Try the same with your handbags. While the handbag rests, here's what you can do to rejuvenate it. Brush the dust from the folds and lining if the bag is fabric or fabric lined. Leather bags may be cleaned with a neutral cream such as you use on shoes. Wax treatments are good for those colored bags from which the finish tends to rub off on clothes. Suede bags, if they are allowed to get very bad, will require professional profes-sional attention. For daily care brush them with a stiff-bristled brush, or use a suede cleaner on them. Make certain the lining is brushed .frequently. Don't Wear Wilted Veils Or Battered, Dusty Hats Some women I know are fussy about brushing clothes and shoes, but their hats never come in for their share of brushing. Yes, brushing brush-ing will improve fabric hats no end. but make certain you do it both inside in-side and out. If you have a felt hat or one of velvet, steaming will do it more good than brushing. Hold the hat over the spout of a steam kettle, and keep turning as you brush. Don't jam too many hats into your hat boxes, and have enough tissue |