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Northerners: How do you dry waterproof gloves when the fleecy inner lining gets wet? [more inside]
posted by Ollie at 6:52 AM - 20 answers

What's this type of jacket called? [more inside]
posted by run"monty at 4:46 AM - 19 answers

I need a new work tote bag to take back and forth to the office in the car and use for airplane travel, with specific requirements. [more inside]
posted by Red Desk at 11:56 PM - 9 answers

What women's shoe brands fit not just wide, but also high-instep or high-volume feet? [more inside]
posted by Bardolph at 2:39 PM - 3 answers

Mrs straw likes her bifocals with a very low dividing line. She previously bought some bifocals from Zenni, and she remembers that she was able to specify the segment height, but it looks like they now only offer 2mm lower than the midline of the glasses, and she'd like something closer to 5mm lower (measured off of her current glasses). Do any of the cheap online vendors offer the ability to spec segment height?
posted by straw at 7:16 PM - 3 answers

Can you recommend a decent-quality men's jacket with a really good zipper? [more inside]
posted by kristi at 7:11 AM - 7 answers

Inside is a picture of an elaborate bit of fabric trim that is many years old. I can't find anything remotely similar, and I very much want to. I don't need miles of it, just a yard or two. Please read on for a picture and additional key points. [more inside]
posted by concinnity at 7:56 PM - 16 answers

I've went through many different shoes and this problem continues to occur - after a while, a hole is created in the same area. My toe isn't bigger or looks different from the other toes, so not sure what the problem is? [more inside]
posted by thoughtful_analyst at 8:59 AM - 28 answers

What is the stylish man wearing on their feet outdoors this winter? [more inside]
posted by miles1972 at 7:49 PM - 13 answers

In a story I'm writing, an upper-middle-class mid-40-ish woman is starting to date again after a long marriage ended in divorce, and she's picking clothes to go on a double-date with a friend she met at a divorcees support group. What kind of outfit will she wear to a nice restaurant?
posted by Lemkin at 11:52 AM - 43 answers

After several weeks of use of orthotic inserts, sneakers make noise when walking when inserts are present. If you've experienced this and have found a fix or workaround, I'd love to hear! [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 5:11 PM - 8 answers

I can buy some Eddie Bauer pants. Which ones? [more inside]
posted by pdb at 1:51 PM - 8 answers

I'm looking for women's leggings with an actual elastic waist, not just stretchy fabric, an actual piece of elastic at the waistband. [more inside]
posted by magnetsphere at 11:02 AM - 13 answers

For perimenopause reasons, I often find myself flushing and perspiring in the late morning at work, particularly in the head and scalp area. I take a shower each day before work, and can't shower at work or anywhere nearby during the day. Is there a good dry shampoo for this, or do people who sweat and sometimes don't have time to shower afterwards have recommendations? [more inside]
posted by lizard music at 2:49 PM - 11 answers

I'm looking to buy two stud earrings of a suitable material to heal an ear piercing. Do I really need titanium, or is surgical stainless steel still ok? I'm pretty sure I used steel in the piercings I had as a teenager and had no reaction, but I keep reading that titanium is preferable. Looking for a place that ships to Canada - free shipping ideal, minimal shipping ok. Overwhelmed by all the info about fake jewellery, so I just want someplace I know I can trust.
posted by wheatlets at 10:18 AM - 3 answers

After taking my pants out of the dryer, I found that they had a big stain on them. I know my odds of getting this stain out aren't great after laundering, but I hope I can improve my odds through you all. [more inside]
posted by Mechitar at 9:49 AM - 21 answers

Cold person seeking wool turtlenecks for mutually fulfilling relationship. UK-based. Snowflakes inside. [more inside]
posted by sailoreagle at 3:49 AM - 9 answers

I bought some sew-on reflective tape (ribbon) to attach to my winter coats. What is the best way to actually attach it? [more inside]
posted by leahwrenn at 9:54 AM - 16 answers

I've been trying to recall the name of a catalog we received back in the 90s that sold t-shirts (and only t-shirts, iirc). [more inside]
posted by AbelMelveny at 5:52 PM - 3 answers

I’m coming to Toronto from London tomorrow and need input on footwear. [more inside]
posted by antiquated at 2:31 PM - 7 answers