skip to main content
MetaFilter is turning
ten! Help us celebrate at one of dozens of meetups.
Questions in the clothing, beauty, & fashion category.
Displaying 1 through 20 of 3011. Subscribe: 
July 5
July 3
I am trying to find a fabric that matches the
famous dress in the Auction scene in Hitchcock's North by Northwest
I am looking for fabric in a large print roses in cobalt blue on a black background
posted by Ekidnagrrl17 at at 2:54 PM -
7 answers
After three washes-and-dryings I want some new 100% cotton t-shirts and boxer shorts to keep shrinking but I get the feeling they're not gonna. Am I right?
[more inside]
posted by judomadonna at at 10:57 AM -
4 answers
July 2
I wear my hair close-cropped, sort of like Erykah's in the
picture on the right (I don't actually like to cut close enough to see skin but I like it low.)
[more inside]
posted by notjustfoxybrown at at 7:06 AM -
7 answers
I've cracked the lens on a pair of designer sunglasses. Where and how do I get them fixed?
[more inside]
posted by pines at at 5:01 AM -
7 answers
I've recently acquired a pair of crepe soled boots (some good ol' Wallabees) and I love them to bits. But the light colored sole gets grimy fast. Any tips for keeping the soles clean and in good condition?
[more inside]
posted by Lentrohamsanin at at 4:32 AM -
2 answers
July 1
MY BUSINESS PLAN: Negotiate the rights to make apparel with images from a movie that is coming out in a couple of years. The movie distributor has the authority over these rights.
EXAMPLE: So, say the movie was Spiderman, I would want to acquire the rights from Sony Pictures to make Spiderman t-shirts, jackets, caps, etc and then sell them to distributors, wholesalers and retailers.
WHAT I NEED: Tips from insiders how to put my best foot forward in making this proposal to the movie distributor.
[more inside]
posted by seatofmypants at at 8:36 PM -
5 answers
Converse with removable insoles: What's the best replacement insert/insole/thingamabob for someone who uses the sneakers for walking rather than sports?
[more inside]
posted by 2oh1 at at 2:24 PM -
4 answers
Looking for a manatee-themed t shirt for a female friend. Cuteness overload is
NOT a concern!
[more inside]
posted by jstarlee at at 1:09 PM -
8 answers
I have a pair of safety glasses that I think would make cool sunglasses. Is there anywhere I can send them to have the original lenses removed and replaced with sunglasses lenses?
[more inside]
posted by god particle at at 12:52 PM -
10 answers
I need a really nice suit for upcoming law firm interviews. Where do I go for one that actually fits me?
[more inside]
posted by decoherence at at 12:45 PM -
13 answers
June 30
Sandalfilter: Australian shoe, looks like a flip flop, but with strap farther back and a peg for between big toe and middle. Named something like yogi shoe. Any bells?
posted by mrstrotsky at at 7:45 PM -
11 answers
My toes - they ain't pretty. I will not and do not wear open toed sandals. As a matter of fact I would wear boots every day of the year. But I want to expand my shoe wardrobe. I also don't wear heels. So can you help me find some cool, kick ass, summer sandals?
[more inside]
posted by mokeydraws at at 10:53 AM -
15 answers
June 29
I want to buy some preppy-funky patterned socks for men. Not argyle or stripes, but socks with a scatter of little random things airplanes or flamingos. These patterned socks in crazy colors like pink and lime green are ok too. What brands can I look into other than JCrew?
[more inside]
posted by Jimmie at at 7:29 AM -
14 answers
What is the high quality, economical solution for a male in Chicago needing full-body waxing? Failing that, where's the right place to look?
[more inside]
posted by ggypsy at at 6:51 AM -
4 answers
June 28
What should our five month old baby wear to our local 10th Anniversary Metafilter Meetup in 3 weeks?
[more inside]
posted by onlyconnect at at 11:26 PM -
15 answers
« Older questions