When Alexa Suter was plagued with a series of recurring UTIs in 2017, she became hyperaware of the products she was putting on her body. The Vancouver-based marketer began replacing the conventionally crafted soaps, lotions and detergents in her routine with more natural alternatives. But there was one particularly intimate swap that she says made the biggest difference for her health down there. “I noticed that if I was wearing underwear made from a natural fibre like cotton, I would feel much better than if I was wearing a synthetic nylon or polyester,” Suter says. That observation led Suter down a rabbit hole of research, where she discovered that synthetic textiles like nylon and polyester are far from breathable and a breeding ground for odour-causing bacteria. Such man-made fabrics are also often treated with toxic compounds like formaldehyde, resins and flame retardants, some of which may trigger allergic reactions, disrupt the body’s hormonal functions and have even been li...
Somehow we’re already well past the middle of August meaning yet another summer is slipping away from us day by day. And although we’ll soon have to wave goodbye to long, sunny days, the arrival of fall brings with it the opportunity for a whole new wardrobe — and that’s something we’ve always got time for. If you ask us, fall fashion is the most exciting part of the season as we can finally start bringing back the clothing that was too heavy to wear under the summer sun. However, the summer-to-autumn clothing transition isn’t always easy. Late, unexpected summer heat making an appearance in September can hinder the standard approach, and make a seasonal wardrobe transition a little more difficult. When shorts no longer seem seasonably acceptable, and it is still somehow too hot for pants, the perfect solution to this transition trickery is the humble dress. Transition dresses are a FASHION office staple for the in-between season because they provide the perfect fo...
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