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Start the year in style

All Areas > Health & Beauty > Style & Fashion

Author: Val Starr, Posted: Saturday, 24th December 2016, 08:00

It used to be we waited for the sales on Boxing Day and January – now we have sales on offer all year round. My advice when tempted to bag a bargain is to choose a classic, well-made and well-cut design that will stand the test of time. French women are renowned for their style, which is one of the reasons they do not buy into fashion trends that are here today and gone tomorrow.

Most of us make New Year’s resolutions and – let’s be honest – generally break them within the first month. More frequent exercise is often top of the list. Being an optimist, I hope you are keeping your exercise resolution going, so let’s address gym wear and the best way to care for it.

We are spoilt for choice when it comes to gym wear
Gym wear is so popular nowadays and the choice is endless, as are the prices. Designer gym wear can run into the hundreds – especially when you consider designer trainers and specialist footwear that covers all sports. We are spoilt for choice and I’m sure most us have some gym wear in our homes. Often we purchase these items, but never think of how to maintain them and get the best from our treasured and often costly purchases.

Cycling is becoming ever more popular, not just for exercise but as a means of transportation. This naturally means the cyclist can arrive at his or her destination hot and sweaty. None of us want our colleagues to raise their eyebrows when we walk past leaving a “whiffy” reminder of ourselves. Fortunately, the market has responded with new ranges of gym wear specifically made to help in eliminating odours, and with a correct washing program this can be achieved.

Interestingly fresh sweat does not smell, but micrococcus breaks down your sweat’s fatty acids and that is the process that causes an unpleasant odour! Synthetics tend to smell straight away, whereas wool is naturally more odour resistant.

Start 2017 smelling as fresh as a daisy
The best way to wash and eliminate these problems? Turn your gym wear inside out, as the odour tends to stick to the inside. If possible, soak in cold water with half a cup of white vinegar for 15 to 30 minutes to help eliminate any odours. Wash with only a small amount of detergent on a cold water wash, and if you’re able, add another half cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle.

Try to dry clothes on a low heat setting. Leave out any softeners, as they tend to deliver moisture that may leave a coating on your clothes, which is the last thing you want. Check all washing instructions on garments. There are many new detergents readily available now to address this issue, so let’s start 2017 smelling as fresh as a daisy.

In or out?
No, not the referendum – bras and tops. The red carpet has focussed on the latest fad of showing our bras – not a very good look for the majority, in my opinion. This look seems to be gaining a momentum all of its own, with jackets slashed to the waist, exposing what was once considered a no-no!

Of course, there are times when a ‘little’ cleavage suits an outfit – but ‘little’ being the operative word. Extremes in fashion never last for long, but any pictures taken last a lifetime – worth remembering.

Another new trend that we can all carry off is tucking a small section of your top – whether a blouse or jumper – into the top of your trousers, skirts or leggings. This can break up your look and be rather attractive if done well – especially if you have a nice belt or waistband to show off.

Blouses and jumpers with frilly or flared sleeves will be big this spring, providing a lovely feminine look. I’ll cover this more in my next column.

Best wishes for a stylish and fashionable year ahead to all readers of The Local Answer.

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