Plus, a little blue jean history and how to restore your sneakers.

Happy Thursday If you've ever hit the ski slopes rocking a warm garment that covers your face and neck, you've worn a balaclava. Did you know that it was named for Balaclava, a Crimean village near Sebastopol? Soldiers who fought in the Crimean War — sometimes referred to as the Battle of Balaclava — were known to keep warm with the knitted headgear. Read on to learn other fascinating facts about fashion. Great-great-Grandma's Swimsuit Was a Hot Mess By Alia Hoyt Modern women may think they have swimsuit issues but compared to the "swimming costumes" of yesteryear, the currently available fashion is straight up enviable. Read more >> 5 Things You Didn't Know About Blue Jeans For starters, those rivets had a purpose. Read more >> Should You Always Wash New Clothes Before Wearing Them? There's a lot more going on behind the clothing scenes than most of us realize. Read more >> The Ridiculous Reason Most Women's Clothes Don't Have Real Pockets   The pockets on women's clothes (unlike men's) never seem designed to hold anything of substance. Why is that? Read more >> 10 Iconic Fashion Pieces Named for People or Places From the itty-bitty bikini to the Hermès Birkin bag, these fashion favorites have names that are as iconic as the people and places that inspired them. Read more >> Why Don't Bras Have Pockets? Your bra seems like the perfect place for a discreet pocket, so why doesn't it have one? Read more >> 5 Tips on Sneaker Rehab From a Sneaker Restoration Expert   Those worn but loved sneaks can look almost new with a few cleaning tips we got from a pro. Read more >> Riddle of the Day! What word of five letters has one left when two are removed?   Check Your Answer Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list