In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: " The bottom leaves are called the yucca’s “skirt.” Start at the bottom of the plant, and begin cutting off leaves using a knife, blade, pruning shears, or scissors. Make your cuts as close as possible to the yucca's trunk. Stop removing leaves about halfway up the tree or when you like the way the yucca looks.  You can cut these leaves away as desired. Keep in mind the best time to prune yuccas is in the early spring, so you can also choose to trim your plants then if you'd like. Yucca plants develop a “skirt” of lower leaves much like palms trees. Cutting away damaged leaves is especially helpful if the yucca plant is struggling. Removing the leaves will bring the plant back to health. Let the lower leaves naturally fall off rather than pruning them if you'd like. The lower leaves will not harm the plant if you keep them on, and you may like the way this looks better than a trimmed yucca plant.  Cosmetic pruning is mostly based on personal preference. You can still cut away damaged or dying leaves. They may naturally fall off, but this will help maintain the plant's health. Do this after the yucca plant blooms. When yucca plants bloom, white flowers grow from the top center of the plant. Grasp the flower stalk, move the leaves out of the way, and make your cuts with either pruning shears, a sharp knife, or a pair of scissors. You may prune before the plant blooms, though yucca trees are most commonly pruned after they bloom. Once they bloom, you can cut them immediately or wait for the flowers to fade. Throw out the leaves or use them for compost. The yucca tree will look beautiful with its new haircut!
Summary: Cut off the lower leaves with a blade if you want to remove its "skirt. Leave the yucca’s leaves in place if you prefer a "skirted" tree look. Cut the flower stalk to about 4 inches (10 cm) above its base. Pick up and dispose of your trimmings when you are finished.

Matte fabrics will usually work better than shiny fabrics. If you have shorter legs, match the color of the leggings to the booties (such as black leggings and black booties). This will make your legs appear longer. Pair leggings with a loose-fitting blouse or tunic. If you'd something more streamlined, wear a wide belt around your waist. This will cinch the tunic/blouse in. This is great for those warm, summer days when you decide to pair booties with shorts. Wearing socks is a must; they will help soak up sweat and prevent foot odor. Put on a pair of long, bulky socks, then bunch them down. If you are wearing skinny jeans, make sure that the socks are over the jeans, not under. Try a pair of solid-colored socks with an interesting texture. Let the sock extend 1 to 2 inches (2.54 to 5.08 centimeters) above the cuff of the bootie. If you are wearing skinny jeans, consider tucking them into the socks. This can also be paired with ankle and boyfriend jeans. The sock will cover that gap of skin between the boot and pant cuff for an interesting pop o color and texture. Try to choose a pair of tights with an interesting texture to them. Also, if your legs are shorter, try to match the tights to your booties (such as black tights and black booties). This will make your legs look longer. You can also wear socks over the tights as well, but try to keep the colors similar. For example, pair black tights, with light brown textured socks, and brown booties.
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One-sentence summary -- Wear leggings tucked into booties. Wear booties with below-the-ankle socks if you don't want any sock showing. Try the bunched look with longer socks. Try a pair of above-the-ankle socks if you'd like a hint of color and texture. Wear tights underneath shorts, skirts, and shorter dresses if the weather is cooler.

Problem: Article: Slip on the loose pair of jeans, zippering and buttoning them up as usual.  This is the only method in which you must wear your jeans as you shrink them. Since you will be shrinking your jeans as you wear them, the jeans will shrink around your legs, create a perfect, snug fit. You should begin this process on the same day you plan to wear your jeans. If this is not possible, then use this method to shrink your jeans a day or two before you wear them. Do not wash the jeans after shrinking them, though, since doing so could cause the fibers to relax and ease back into their original, loose position. Fill the tub with enough hot water to cover your legs and waist completely.  Make the water as hot as you can tolerate. Obviously, you want to avoid burning yourself with water that is too hot to handle, but lukewarm water will not be able to cause the fibers to contract enough for sufficient shrinkage. Test the temperature of the water with your hand to gauge how hot it is. Slowly ease yourself into the hot water while still wearing your jeans. Remain in the bathtub until the water cools to room temperature.  If you made the water sufficiently hot, it should take at least 20 minutes for the water to cool. Make sure that your jeans are completely submerged under the water. If your legs or part of your waistband remain above water, add more hot water to the bathtub until these exposed portions are submerged, as well. Air dry your jeans so that they conform to the shape of your legs.  If possible, sit outside in a sunny location to do this. Make sure to choose a hot day to prevent yourself from getting sick and to help the jean fibers continue to contract. Sit in a plastic or metal chair. Avoid absorbent surfaces that may soak up the water from your jeans. You may need to turn yourself as you sit or lie out in the sun. Otherwise, the tops of your legs will dry while the back will remain wet. It can take several hours for your jeans to dry.
Summary:
Put your jeans on. Fill the bathtub with hot water. Get in the bathtub. Sit out in the sun until dry.