We often hear tips like “dress for success” and “dress for the job you want, not the one you have,” but implementing those ideas in your wardrobe is often easier said than done. To help, we’ve turned to science. The psychology of colour and appearance can help you choose new clothes as well as launch your revamped wardrobe without causing too much of a stir. More »
Dear Lifehacker, I’m sitting in a hotel before a customer meeting this morning with a problem. My shirts and jacket are creased from being packed in my luggage. Normally, I hang them on the towel rail in the bathroom while I have a shower, and the vapour causes the creases to fall out. However, this hotel uses those ‘anti-theft’ coat hangers with a stud instead of a hook, and I can’t find anywhere in the bathroom that I can attach these. More »
This may seem a little crazy, but according to Apartment Therapy you’re actually better off freezing your jeans to clean them as it keeps the raw denim intact. More »
If you need formal clothes while travelling, you might feel like you’ve got two options: lug a separate garment bag, or use an iron when you arrive. This video shows how to fold your jacket for a suitcase without surrendering to wrinkles. More »
Coat-hangers from dry cleaners often include a strip of cardboard to keep trousers in place and minimise creasing. You can get the same effect yourself using old-fashioned cardboard tubes. More »
Ironing is rarely anyone’s favourite chore. Lifehacker reader Peter suggests that if you’re layering on the clothes, you don’t need to worry so much about getting your business shirt looking creaseless. More »
Snag ruined your favourite jumper, sweater or other treasured knitted garment? Fixing it might be easier than you think. More »
If you like getting the most use out of your possessions as possible, this guide will help you turn a hooded sweatshirt into a laptop bag, baby carrier and more. More »
You likely don’t work in an industry where knowing cutting-edge fashion is a requisite but that’s no excuse for looking clueless or unprofessional. Check out this basic but thorough primer to get up to speed. More »
