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Yeah, I'm looking for a great sneaker WITHOUT laces (a "slip-on" shoe). [more inside]
posted by DMelanogaster at 5:16 PM - 17 answers

CanadaFilter: I absolutely love these trousers from Big Bud Press. With the exchange rate as it s, are there any online retailers selling or making something similar in Canada? [more inside]
posted by Kitteh at 1:18 PM - 2 answers

I bought perfectly comfy boots that happen to be branded. The gold zipper pulls were a surprise but I have black nail polish; the branded wraparound straps are structural and much more obvious than I thought they would be. What can I do to disguise the branding? [more inside]
posted by I claim sanctuary at 2:27 PM - 18 answers

I used to wear pearl-snap shirts a decade ago, and always wanted to get more Western wear, but I have hips that aren't compatible with most of these shirts. Also, I hate tucking in shirts, so I don't want long tails. Can anyone recommend online shops with women's Western shirts that are truly plus-size? [more inside]
posted by limeonaire at 10:08 AM - 8 answers

I'm starting a tai chi class tomorrow. It's in the middle of my work day. What do I wear? Do I need to change? Or is it possible to wear the same clothes? [more inside]
posted by mygothlaundry at 2:32 PM - 10 answers

I got this hoodie from a used clothing store, but there were no tags or identifiers on it. I would like to buy another one but bigger. [more inside]
posted by panhopticon at 12:52 PM - 2 answers

I haven't seen a Brannock device in forever, but I would love to use one and don't want to drop $30 plus shipping for a one-time-use thingamajig. (I think they have multiple sizes by age and gender--the one I would correspond to common men's shoe sizes.) Anywhere in any of LA County's 88 incorporated cities is ideal.
posted by kensington314 at 2:21 PM - 7 answers

Have you seen people wearing waist/hip/fanny packs as crossbody bags and if yes, where? I live in Portland OR and have noticed many people choosing to sling their waist pack across the chest or carry it like a purse. If this is you, why not wear it at your waist? This category of small bags seems to have had a resurgence (maybe because of music festivals?).
posted by spamandkimchi at 5:12 PM - 36 answers

Hello all, I have an allergy/sensitivity to cotton fabric, and I am trying to find women's ice skates (size nine) that can ship to Canada but do not have inner cotton fabric material. Are there any brands that might be cotton-free with their ice skates?
posted by RearWindow at 8:00 PM - 6 answers

Looking for legit ways to buy/order Onitsuka Tigers in the US [more inside]
posted by zara at 3:12 PM - 8 answers

You have a coworker or acquaintance who often wears glasses. You find out that they don't actually need the glasses for medical or eyesight reasons; it's more of a style preference that they opt into when the mood strikes. Is this annoying or gross or who cares? [more inside]
posted by knotty knots at 8:11 PM - 134 answers

Does anyone know where I can get the free Dinkytown beanie pattern from Toby K? [more inside]
posted by wenestvedt at 1:15 PM - 4 answers

As it says above. I live in an often cool climate. I've always been prone to feeling chilly. And my workplace seems committed to using all the money they save going cheap on heat in winter by cranking the AC in summer. So, yeah, I need some new long underwears.... [more inside]
posted by 5Q7 at 12:39 AM - 21 answers

I'm trying to find a particular fabric and am drawing a blank. I'm looking for a 100% rayon fabric, to make an extra large sarong. I bought the original fabric locally more than 10 years ago, but the shops here don't have anything similar (and haven't for at least the last three years) so I'm trying to find it online and also having no luck - I suspect my search terms are the problem. I'm in Australia but desperate enough to order overseas if I can get the right stuff. [more inside]
posted by ninazer0 at 5:26 PM - 4 answers

I need tops that look professional when thrown on over a sports bra and are comfortable enough to wear all day. Ideally they also wouldn’t cost an arm and a leg. [more inside]
posted by raccoon409 at 12:16 PM - 10 answers

Can you share your favorite blogs/websites for style inspiration for size 6-10 women? [more inside]
posted by shortyJBot at 7:45 AM - 2 answers

I'm a young-ish queer nonbinary AFAB person who recently started dressing in a less feminine fashion (no dresses, no purses, no super form-fitting tops) and have found it incredibly freeing and wonderful. I am looking for resources or potential retailers that might have clothing items that fit my new style--specifically looking for nice slacks, button-downs in fun prints or bright colors and shoes. [more inside]
posted by lizard2590 at 1:39 PM - 17 answers

In the last couple years there was an answer on here recommending a North American company where you could pick a style of casual pant, choose the fabric (many were like thick jersey) and length and then they would make the pant. Now I can’t find the original question anywhere. Maybe it was older? Does this ring a bell with anyone?
posted by pairofshades at 3:15 AM - 4 answers

I always have too much laundry to do because I don't have my own washer/dryer and it's a PITA to get dressed and get it all going in my building's little laundry room even when I really need to. Can you help me develop a tentative strategy to address this issue based on some of the paint points described within? [more inside]
posted by The Adventure Begins at 5:58 PM - 39 answers

This question got me wondering about microcurrent devices (not TENS) for the face. [more inside]
posted by Dolley at 2:33 PM - 4 answers