The Snaza Journal

Womenswear, page 6

Womenswear guides: dress codes, everyday styling, fit and measurements, for anyone who wears them.

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Guides on page 6

  1. Folded medium wash and dark indigo jeans sit with a plain tape measure on a pale wooden table.

    Sizing

    Women's jeans size chart and how to find your size

    A women's jeans size chart that converts waist sizes like 27, 28 and 30 into US sizes, with how to measure waist, hip and inseam and why brands differ so much.

  2. White and nude bras rest on a folded towel beside a glass bowl of water

    Washing and ironing

    How to wash a bra by hand or in the machine

    How to wash a bra by hand or in a washing machine: how often, water temperature, mesh bags and hooks, padded and underwire bras, and why bras never go in the dryer.

  3. A hand gently wipes a straight strand of white pearls on a folded towel beside a glass bowl of water.

    Shoes and jewelry

    How to clean pearls safely at home

    How to clean pearls without harming the luster: a wipe after wearing, a gentle soapy clean, drying a strand flat, and the cleaners that can ruin pearls.

  4. Two hands polish a tarnished silver chain beside soapy water a soft toothbrush and an engraved silver ring.

    Shoes and jewelry

    How to clean silver jewelry at home, gently

    How to clean silver jewelry at home, gentlest method first, with care for pearls, stones and plated pieces, a short gold section, and simple ways to prevent tarnish.

  5. Shoes and jewelry

    How to style Mary Janes with jeans, skirts and socks

    How to style Mary Janes, flat, heeled or chunky platform, with jeans, socks, skirts and work trousers, plus which colors and hem lengths make them look current.

  6. Rings, hoops, studs, a fine chain and pearls rest separately in a divided linen lined wooden drawer.

    Closet and packing

    How to store jewelry without tangles or tarnish

    How to store jewelry at home and on the road: keep silver from tarnishing, pearls from drying out, chains from tangling and diamonds from scratching everything else.