Taking care of knitted wear

It’s 39 days to Christmas and the air is getting nippy. Knitted blouses that skim the figure and spell sexy are a better alternative to wearing figure-hiding cardigans and lightweight jackets. They’re  a staple with Makati office people who pair them off with skirts and low heeled pumps. Think US First Lady Michelle Obama, who pairs off her light weight weave cardigans with belts when she’s not in blazers.
On casual days, I wear jeans with my favorite Lulu Tan Gan knit blouse (she makes the most wonderful knits I swear) which are light, yet durable and stylish. But then, if you’re trying to save a few bucks, I can bet you can get beautiful knitted blouses at the ladies’ section of Landmark Makati. They carry a lot of knitted blouses and cardigans that costs around PHp 300-500. I have a few that I bought five years ago and still wear mostly with jeans when I go malling.

How to wear knits:

Knits, like I said, are casual yet sexy. Figure-flattering knits are wide V-neck pullovers or cardigans for curvy figures. For small-breasted women, wide collars and cowl necks work best. Body-hugging scoopnecks flatter tall, boyish frames.

How to care:
- Knits are made from a variety of fabrics so you need to read the label to know how best to care for them. If the label recommends hand washing, use a mild detergent in lukewarm water. Soak the garment for several minutes and rinse.

- Test the garment for colorfastness to avoid color pickup on other articles prior to cleaning. Wash in a low temperature to reduce the chance of bleeding colors.

- Do not wring or twist the garment. Instead, roll the garment in an absorbent towel and gently wring the towel. Then, remove the garment and lay it down flat to dry. To best keep a knitís original shape, they should never be put on a hanger. Instead, fold knit garments flat for storage.