Some of them are pretty rare and expensive, but I don’t just want them sitting on a shelf. I want to wear them. How do I launder them safely? — Richard M.
Dear Richard: I’ll give you the same answer that I once gave to a reader who asked about cleaning a cashmere sweater. These instructions are conservative, but you want to exercise special care for these keepsakes. ■ Wash them in the sink, by hand, one at a time with a capful of baby shampoo.
■ Use cold water only. ■ Knead them gently but thoroughly. ■ Rinse ■ Repeat if necessary ■ Press out excess water.
(No wringing!) ■ Air dry flat on a towel. Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Please settle a dispute I am having with my stylish best friend. It is about Travis Kelce’s pants.
Taylor Swift and boyfriend Kelce were leaving a restaurant, and the paparazzi photos show him in an off-white shirt with matching pants. The unlined, light-colored pants clearly showed the pocket outline through the loosely woven fabric. I say X-ray pants like that, showing the pocket, are a hard fashion “no!” My friend Lucy says no big deal.
I said let’s ask Angel Ellen. — Kaleigh K. Dear Kaleigh: This Kelce fashion choice sent me to the internet to see what you and your pal were disagreeing about.
I’m on your side. Light-colored, lightweight fabric clothes designed for warmer weather need to be chosen carefully for just this reason. Often, you can see right through the clothing to pocket linings (and underwear!).
None of the pa.