I was looking for local retailers that sell handkerchiefs because if I’m going to be dabbing at my eye for a few days I’d rather do it with reusable cotton than with tissues and here are my grievances:
- Why are handkerchiefs only listed as men’s accessories at department stores? (At the ones near me, that I checked at?) Are women not supposed to used handkerchiefs? This is stupid. You’re stupid. Maybe I want to embroider a little ladylike floral motif on there. For a woman. (I don’t have such an embroidery project in mind right this second but that’s not the point.)
- The reviewers on one product who complained about wrinkles. One person even alleged that people don’t want to have to iron handkerchiefs. Sir???? Ironing like one square foot of cotton is not that big a deal. Am I on dope? Are you on dope?
Literally just ironed some handkerchiefs today and it was fine. They are flat and nice now. If anything my issue with them would be that they are kind of cheap and could be nicer.
Also when you buy solid-color handkerchiefs in the men’s department apparently they come with subtle same-color detailing around the edges which really makes a person’s hopes for a little floral embroidery for a woman a little more annoying
antique and vintage shops are your friends. people have SO MANY handkerchiefs they’re trying to unload, since they used to be very commonplace and need frequent changing so you started the day with a clean one
also, linen will be more absorbent than cotton if you can find it! the gold standard for handkerchiefs
again?!?!? >8|
amhrancas 