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The paradox of being a grown up is how very poorly prepared we often are for the adult world. Just think of the last time you called your dad to check on that suspicious blinking light on your car’s dash panel. Or the last time you asked your mom how to remove a wine stain from that new shirt you just bought. Speaking of the latter, I've lost count of how many perfectly fine pieces of clothing I ruined in my life just because I didn’t know how to wash, dry and take care of them. If you feel me, pull your seat closer.

Welcome to the amazing corner of Reddit named “Cool Guides” that’s dedicated to educating its whopping 2.8M members in know-how about virtually all existing things. Check out Bored Panda’s previous feature on this subreddit here.

This time, we’re taking a look into practical and seriously useful cool clothing guides that are basically saving our phone bill and dignity of being a responsible adult who has control in life. From doing laundry like a pro to the best ways to iron a dress shirt, you can thank us later!

#1

History Of Gendered Clothing, As Illustrated By Elise Gravel

History Of Gendered Clothing, As Illustrated By Elise Gravel

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Chich
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is sad when you dig into it and find how much of your thinking is dictated by marketers. Diamonds, meals, clothes, music and on.

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#2

Guide: How To Remove Stains From Clothes

Guide: How To Remove Stains From Clothes

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#3

Traditional Wedding Attire Around The World

Traditional Wedding Attire Around The World

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When we talk about longevity of clothing, we inevitably end up in much more important subject matter, which is clothing circularity. A circular economy for fashion creates better products and services for customers, contributes to a resilient and thriving fashion industry, and regenerates the environment. It prioritizes the rights and equity of everyone involved in the fashion industry, and will create new opportunities for growth that are distributed, diverse, and inclusive.

#4

Pants Shapes

Pants Shapes

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Bored Panda reached out to the co-founder and creative director of Fashion Revolution, Orsola de Castro, who said that the road to circularity demands longevity. “So making your clothes last longer really is the one step that all citizens can do in order to start becoming a part of the solution rather than a part of the problem. And it’s up to you how to make clothes last longer,” de Castro told us.

#7

Find The Best Shoe For Your Feet With This Simple Guide

Find The Best Shoe For Your Feet With This Simple Guide

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#8

Lacing Up Running Shoes

Lacing Up Running Shoes

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LillieMean
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I tried the narrow foot style for my new hiking boots. Works surprisingly well. The shoes fit better and the heel didn't slip anymore. Even a small thing like this really makes shoe shopping easier.

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#9

What Are We Feeling About This?

What Are We Feeling About This?

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De Castro said that while there are many ways to make your clothes wearable for longer, maintenance and how you carry them and how you wash them is super important. “Try not to wash them too much because that damages the fiber. Try to understand the properties of the material so you wash your clothes correctly.”

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Moreover, according to de Castro, washing is unnecessary most of the time and the rest of the time, refreshing and spot cleaning if there’s a stain is enough.

#10

I Spent Forever Looking For A "Grid Pattern" Shirt Before I Found This

I Spent Forever Looking For A "Grid Pattern" Shirt Before I Found This

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Pandalea
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What you call Houndstooth is called Hen's Foot (Pied de Poule) here in France. Don't know which one it looks like most...

Lea Panthera
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Madras is the former name of Chennai, the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and my parents' birthplace. And the madras pattern is on every one of my dad's lungis. Wow.

urfavswiftie
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So my flannel pajamas that i thought were plaid are actually tartan?

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#11

Fashion Timeline Of Vietnamese Clothing

Fashion Timeline Of Vietnamese Clothing

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#12

Saw This On A Maker Page, Thought It Was Very Interesting If You're Into Fashion

Saw This On A Maker Page, Thought It Was Very Interesting If You're Into Fashion

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The second step is repairing them when they break and that can be either learning simple repairs yourself or working with somebody who’s a professional in that area. “There are several apps these days that can connect you with seamstresses specialized in repairing your clothes.”

Moreover, swapping, sharing, and renting the clothes are also excellent ways to keep our clothes in circulation while using them. “The main thing is understanding that donating to charity is not necessarily the answer, unless you donate something you know that’d be of value to that charity. That means donating something which is in good condition but not throwing away your unwanted clothes. That’s dumping and not donating,” de Castro explained.

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#13

This Guide On How Often To Wash Your Clothes

This Guide On How Often To Wash Your Clothes

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#14

How To Hang Your Dress Pants (So They Don’t Fall Off The Hanger)

How To Hang Your Dress Pants (So They Don’t Fall Off The Hanger)

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#15

Simple Bra Info Chart

Simple Bra Info Chart

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According to the co-founder of Fashion Revolution, our unwanted clothes will inevitably end up burdening the economy somewhere else, potentially in Africa or Chile or other countries we already been exploiting for hundreds of years. “So maintaining our clothes in good stay is incredibly important. And you don’t have to be very tidy, you can still be as messy as you want. The point is understanding that clothing longevity is the first step towards circularity.”

#16

Best Formal Shoes+pant Combinations

Best Formal Shoes+pant Combinations

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#17

Dress Types

Dress Types

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#18

How To Pack So Your Clothes Don't Get Wrinkled. Used This Method For Hundreds Of Thousands Of Miles And Can Attest That It Works

How To Pack So Your Clothes Don't Get Wrinkled. Used This Method For Hundreds Of Thousands Of Miles And Can Attest That It Works

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#19

Basic Shoes Guide

Basic Shoes Guide

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InvincibleRodent
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Alright, we're making a guide of the most basic kinds of shoes. What should we start with? Oh, right. THE LOBSTER CLAW."

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#20

Types Of Collars In Women's Fashion

Types Of Collars In Women's Fashion

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#21

Guide To The Types Of Skirts!

Guide To The Types Of Skirts!

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Derp2cat
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really, they censored the word skirt in one place. They left it everywhere else!

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#22

Aztec Clothing By Daniel Parada

Aztec Clothing By Daniel Parada

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#23

How A Shirt Should Fit (Masc Edition)

How A Shirt Should Fit (Masc Edition)

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RedBadgerCan'tSwim
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While this is a useful chart, for a lot of people this would require custom tailoring. Having a tall torso and short legs, if I find a shirt that tucks in properly it's going to have extra room in it.

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#24

Tactical Order Of Dressing

Tactical Order Of Dressing

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harpling
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Firefighters will commonly put on their turnout boots and pants at the start of their shift, then stand by their spot on the truck and take them off. When there is a call, all they have to do is step into their boots (through their pant legs, as shown in the bottom picture) and then step onto the truck. Bonus points for leaving helmet, coat, and tank on their seat on the truck.

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#26

Clothing Care Symbols

Clothing Care Symbols

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Jods
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shove it in the washer, stick it on eco quick wash and top spin speed. Life’s too complicated enough.

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#28

Men's Guide To Perfect Pant-Shirt Combination

Men's Guide To Perfect Pant-Shirt Combination

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Lisa H
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just wear black. Like, all black. Sometimes gray. As Michael Scott once said "KISS: Keep It Simple, Stupid."

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#30

An Easy Guide For Measuring The Correct Bra Size

An Easy Guide For Measuring The Correct Bra Size

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Cathelijne Van
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was like 'what?? Who has a 40 cm underbust that's not healthy!' but then... Oh inches probably

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#32

Handy Post For Authors And Fashionable People Alike

Handy Post For Authors And Fashionable People Alike

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#33

How To Make A Pants Backpack

How To Make A Pants Backpack

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Red rockin lobster
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because when I go to the supermarket and when they're out of bags, I take my pants off so I can carry two bottles.

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#35

Hasidic Jewish Women’s Traditional Articles Of Clothing

Hasidic Jewish Women’s Traditional Articles Of Clothing

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Mama Bird
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I dress this way and I don’t look like this. You wouldn’t know lol

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#36

Style Guide For Men’s Jeans

Style Guide For Men’s Jeans

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Al Christensen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plus athletic fit, action fit, straight fit, straight slim fit... and whatever they come up with next.

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#37

Dry Cleaning Clothes At Home!

Dry Cleaning Clothes At Home!

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#39

How To Iron A Dress Shirt

How To Iron A Dress Shirt

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RMA
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I iron the front and back last - a sleeve is going to get a little wrinkled anyway, but surely the front and back should look the least creased?

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#40

Regency Evening Dress Code

Regency Evening Dress Code

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#41

Wondering What To Wear With Your Favorite Shirt ?

Wondering What To Wear With Your Favorite Shirt ?

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#42

How To Roll Your Shirt Sleeves

How To Roll Your Shirt Sleeves

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#44

Guide To Cleaning And Preserving Wedding Dresses

Guide To Cleaning And Preserving Wedding Dresses

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No you didn't
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then? You spend a few hundred dollars on cleaning a dress you wore once in order to store it somewhere and ideally never touch it again? I might not be getting the point here.

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#45

Which Tan Line Speaks To You The Most? Saw This At A Garage Clothing’s Store In Ky

Which Tan Line Speaks To You The Most? Saw This At A Garage Clothing’s Store In Ky

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#46

How To Layer Clothing If You Plan On Going For A Run

How To Layer Clothing If You Plan On Going For A Run

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btaglln
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The aim is always "Don't dress for when you leave the house, dress for 20 minutes later"

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#47

Guide To Choose Your Shirt And Fit

Guide To Choose Your Shirt And Fit

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#48

A Guide To Men's Dress Shoes

A Guide To Men's Dress Shoes

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#49

A Better Picture On How To Tie Shoes

A Better Picture On How To Tie Shoes

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Diphylleia Grayi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very useful because I did not insertando the image *my bad because my espacial intelligence is 0% developed*

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#50

Ideal Measurements For American Women In The 1920s

Ideal Measurements For American Women In The 1920s

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#51

How To Sew A Button

How To Sew A Button

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#52

Guide To Shirt Collars

Guide To Shirt Collars

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#53

Types Of Shirt Material

Types Of Shirt Material

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Daria
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

100% poly is NOT odor resistant in my experience. Quite the opposite.

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#54

The Financial Anatomy Of A $100 Nike Shoe (2015)

The Financial Anatomy Of A $100 Nike Shoe (2015)

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Corey Smith
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find it hard to believe the retail stores take in half the profit. The manufacturer only making 5% profit doesn't seem like a feasible business model.

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#55

Types Of Dresses

Types Of Dresses

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Huddo's sister
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Asymetrical is usually different length front and back hems, like the bottom of the mermaid or right and left side different. Plus there is no standard 'wedding dress' it is often a mermaid, princess-line etc

#56

Clothing And Folds By Juliajm15

Clothing And Folds By Juliajm15

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gas station cola
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is a drawing tip rather than a clothing tip, but still cool & useful :)

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#57

Knowledge: How Many Times You Can Wear Your Clothes Between Washes

Knowledge: How Many Times You Can Wear Your Clothes Between Washes

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#58

Washer Settings By Clothes Guide

Washer Settings By Clothes Guide

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Huddo's sister
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My new machine doesn't have a heavy or even bedding setting like previous ones which is annoying.

#59

Iconic Celebrity & Royal Wedding Dresses Throughout History

Iconic Celebrity & Royal Wedding Dresses Throughout History

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#60

Folding Your Clothes To Fit Inside Your Luggage

Folding Your Clothes To Fit Inside Your Luggage

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#61

Running Shoe Choosing Guide

Running Shoe Choosing Guide

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#62

How Many Of These Items Did You (Mis)use?

How Many Of These Items Did You (Mis)use?

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Interactive poll for anyone interested: How many of these (#) do you own/ have you owned?

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#63

Guide On Clothes Washing :)

Guide On Clothes Washing :)

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Lizzie Smith
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good Housekeeping readers apparently don't wear knickers! 😳

#64

T Shirt Design & Style Ideas 2022

T Shirt Design & Style Ideas 2022

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#65

Visual Guides On Suits And Matching Shoes!

Visual Guides On Suits And Matching Shoes!

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#66

Choosing Shoes For Your Exercise

Choosing Shoes For Your Exercise

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#67

Shoe Material Guide

Shoe Material Guide

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#69

Best Dress For Your Body Type Guide

Best Dress For Your Body Type Guide

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Tenacious Squirrel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This body illustration barely varies yet it’s supposed to be demonstrating 5 different body types.

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#70

Color Combinations For Clothing

Color Combinations For Clothing

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#71

Which UK City Spends The Most On Clothes?

Which UK City Spends The Most On Clothes?

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Viola Yarrow
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Birmingham has the world’s largest Pennys (primark) so that checks out