Best winter boots for a teacher who has to both get around the city without looking like a huge dork, and stand outside on the playground for long stretches with the kids? [more inside]
posted by JoannaC on Oct 14, 2009 - 29 answers

What should I know about running in cold weather? What should I wear when I run in cold weather? (Specific brand recommendations and places to buy things in New York especially appreciated.) [more inside]
posted by hapticactionnetwork on Oct 8, 2009 - 18 answers

I'm looking for a specific University of Michigan shirt, or another sharp looking one if you've got any recommendations. [more inside]
posted by Team of Scientists on Sep 4, 2009 - 2 answers

I'd like to buy a new suit. I'd also like to lose a lot of weight. Will the suit still look alright if I lose 60 lbs and have it altered, or should I just wait until I lose the weight? [more inside]
posted by abkadefgee on Aug 19, 2009 - 23 answers

Where can a short but not super skinny guy get plain soft t-shirts in multiple colors? The smalls are always too small and the mediums too big! [more inside]
posted by Ekim Neems on Jul 21, 2009 - 6 answers

where can I get a handkerchief and/or bowtie the color of MeFi links in New York City TODAY?
posted by Jon_Evil on Jul 18, 2009 - 5 answers

How does American Apparel make money? [more inside]
posted by abirae on May 27, 2009 - 10 answers

I've only found help on how to Shrink stuff, not how to avoid it. So the American Apparel medium t-shirts are too big for me even after a wash, but their small shirts are perfect pre-wash. They are 100% cotton and I'm wondering what I can do to not have them shrink at all. Can I hand wash them gently with detergent and then hang dry? Any experience or anecdotes would be great!
posted by huxley on Feb 24, 2009 - 6 answers

I am in my late twenties and like wearing briefs, though this is frowned upon. Is the cultural dislike of briefs a factor important enough to make it worth my while to switch to boxers? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 11, 2008 - 59 answers

Where can I get some cool men's shirts? [more inside]
posted by evil holiday magic on Aug 25, 2008 - 10 answers

Why is it that one often sees professional chefs outfitted in pants with ridiculous (some might say ugly) pattern prints such as these or these? Is there some logical explanation that I'm not aware of or do these chefs just have exotic taste in fashion?
posted by iamisaid on Aug 7, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm in love with these bags but can't find one that fits my needs - help me find something similar to this thats fit for a laptop. [more inside]
posted by AMP583 on Jun 18, 2008 - 8 answers

What are some good backpacks for petites (women's)? [more inside]
posted by jdruk on May 8, 2008 - 10 answers

What are some fashion trends that are popular everywhere else but North America? [more inside]
posted by 913 on Mar 25, 2008 - 58 answers

I'm looking for a photo of a Wendy's Jazz Cap, or even just first-hand recollections of them. These were apparently some type of multicolored painter's cap sold at Wendy's establishments in the late 80's(possibly 1988ish). There seems to be no trace of their existence online. Phone calls to the Wendy's Customer Service hotline have come back with a "try eBay" response. A few good but ultimately fruitless tries to track one down can be found on the comments to my blog. Any information, photos, or recollections would be very much appreciated.
posted by extraface on Feb 28, 2008 - 13 answers

Looking for shopping advice in DC for the post-partum body in transition.... [more inside]
posted by mistsandrain on Feb 8, 2008 - 3 answers

Where can I get a hat like the argyle cap that Ricky Lizalde wears on Project Runway? It's a kangol-style cap with a black/white/gray argyle pattern. [more inside]
posted by matildaben on Dec 14, 2007 - 4 answers

Where might one find inexpensive, stylish button-down shirts if one happened to be a very skinny guy? [more inside]
posted by killdevil on Sep 20, 2007 - 15 answers

Anyone know where to find a size xl realistic straightjacket? [more inside]
posted by cuddles.mcsnuggy on Sep 18, 2007 - 11 answers

I humbly and politely request your input on my forthcoming character-related logo wear apparel marketing. T-shirts, sweatshirts, keychains, hats, etc., featuring a character I created. [more inside]
posted by The Deej on Jul 20, 2007 - 13 answers

I love the look of the classic Pea Coat; but I have always heard that plus size women should not wear double breasted jackets or coats and all of the Pea coats that I see have the double column of buttons down the front. Does the accentuate the big-boxy look on plus size gals?
posted by sandra194 on Dec 5, 2006 - 15 answers

Can you tell me which Shinto shrine in Kyoto attires the miko in these white coats with cranes printed on them? Here's another image, and another. [more inside]
posted by Miko on Aug 1, 2006 - 10 answers

I'm looking for a bunch of really hip and (sorry I have to use this word) indie clothes and apparel stores that have a web presence. [more inside]
posted by JPowers on Jun 10, 2006 - 11 answers

Anybody know of any good boutiques/clothing stores in major cities that sell hip, fresh apparel to 18-26 year old men and women? [more inside]
posted by bamassippi on May 22, 2006 - 15 answers

Help me find the perfect hooded sweatshirt. [more inside]
posted by nakedsushi on Apr 24, 2006 - 18 answers

Help me buy a winter coat before boxing week ends! [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop on Dec 29, 2005 - 6 answers

For the glasses-wearers out there, who makes good prescription sunglasses geared toward road cycling? [more inside]
posted by fijiwriter on Dec 20, 2005 - 5 answers

I'm looking for some free classic baseball jersey fonts to use for mocking up some team apparel ideas. I'd love to have the variety found here
posted by ooklah on Dec 2, 2005 - 6 answers

Flying-to-and-from-warm-weather-filter...Where can I stash our coats so they are handy when we get back? [more inside]
posted by Thorzdad on Nov 22, 2005 - 11 answers

I've got belt issues. (of the clothing variety) [more inside]
posted by selfnoise on Aug 11, 2005 - 19 answers

For the second time in as my years, my Timex Expedition watch has stopped working. I put up with it because I like the style, and re-setting the time every few hours wasn't that big of a deal. I'm having trouble finding another (non-Timex) watch with an analog face AND a small digital display... do any MeFites have any recommendations? (Another Timex with the features I want... and a Swiss Army one with the look I want....) [more inside]
posted by ruwan on Apr 18, 2005 - 10 answers

My new leather jacket is wearing very strangely. [+] [more inside]
posted by borkingchikapa on Feb 8, 2005 - 2 answers

Where do t-shirts come from? I bought a t-shirt from a thirft store with a funny print. It reads "America. Made by Humans." It's a standard baseball style shirt otherwise, but its tag was "American Art Wear." I'm interested in the printing of the t-shirt more than the original manufacturer of the shirt. The manager of the store said something a bit cryptic: that the owner/clothes buyer gets most of the tees off the backs of trucks at trade fairs. Who is in the business of printing t-shirts for this kind of distribution? Who is "American Art Wear"?
posted by rschram on Jan 25, 2004 - 4 answers