Q. I read your recent column about having a fitting to find the right-size bra. But how do I know my


Q. I read your recent column about having a fitting to find the right-size bra. But how do I know my bra is not the right size in the first place?

A. Here are some of the telltale signs your bra is the wrong size: It leaves bra marks on your skin; it rides up in the back; it does not lie flat in front; the straps slip off your shoulders. Any or all those signs suggest you need a different-size bra.

Q. My mother and grandmother always wore silk scarves. I have inherited their collections. I also have a drawer full of scarves I have bought — but never worn — through the years. Somehow, scarves always look chic on other people, but I can’t seem to make them work for me. It seems a waste to have all these beautiful pieces of fabric languishing in my bureau. What should I do with them?

A. You could always take them to a consignment store or donate them to a charity thrift shop. But before getting rid of what sounds like a beautiful collection of scarves, get hold of a copy of “99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Tie & Rock Your Scarf” by Faith Blakeney, Justina Blakeney and Ellen Schultz (Potter Craft, $19.95).

The book is packed with fun ideas for recycling scarves into everything from party tops to pillows, handbags to baby carriers. It includes color illustrations, step-by-step instructions and a level-of-difficulty rating system. The authors claim even the toughest projects won’t take more than 60 minutes.

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