Then at the turn of the 20th century, the zipper made its appearance as a closure for shoes.
It also created a wardrobe dilemma that continues to torture us today.
Most zip-back dresses have full-length zippers that run from the hip area all the way to the neck.
Push from the bottom?
Grope from the back?
Either way, there’s a lot of struggle involved.
But there are ways to maneuver the elusive fastener without dislocating your arm or driving yourself crazy.
All you need is a little floss.
Happily, there are ways to get the job done with a minimum of twisting and fuss.
One (developed by a woman, natch)was featured on NBC’s “Today” show.
Put the dress on, then use your right hand to grasp the floss.
Hold the bottom of the dress fabric down with your left hand as you pull the floss upward.
The slider will move with the floss until the zipper is in place.
Pull the floss out of the slider, and you’re good to go!
The zipper will zoom right up when you pull the ribbon.
Don’t have any floss, ribbon, pins, or jewelry?
It may take a few tries to get the hang of it.
but before long, it should become second nature.
