I'm a man, and all my life I've had exactly one hairstyle. Now I'm looking to refine my look a little bit. What do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks on Jul 16, 2009 - 12 answers

I'm bald and people assume I'm older than I really am. Other than saving money on haircuts and shorter shower times, how do I make this situation work for me? [more inside]
posted by abdulf on Jun 12, 2009 - 51 answers

If you're a heterosexual woman who cares about such things, at around what age do men stop looking at you? I don't mean a husband, or a boyfriend - I mean men on the street. [more inside]
posted by Sully on Mar 30, 2009 - 67 answers

How can I increase the likelihood that people will not think I am a middle-schooler? [more inside]
posted by fantine on Jan 25, 2009 - 41 answers

Is it possible to alter your physical appearance in a way that will prevent you from being stereotyped (from STRANGERS), without trying too hard or not being yourself? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Dec 23, 2008 - 53 answers

This has been bugging me for a while: is there much difference in appearances between people of various European backgrounds? Acquaintances and strangers can always "tell" I'm genetically Scottish, or at least some strain of Brit. This would seem ludicrous if they weren't totally right. [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic on Dec 2, 2008 - 65 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

Fat girl + hot climates = potential badness. Help a gal feel comfortable without grossing anyone out. (Apologies for long explanation/details) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 10, 2008 - 56 answers

I'm a heavyset, geeky guy with no sense of fashion or style. Can you help me change my look? [more inside]
posted by SansPoint on Apr 12, 2008 - 32 answers

Graphics look great - fonts look weird - help [more inside]
posted by watercarrier on Mar 4, 2008 - 14 answers

When choosing a leather messenger/shoulder bag, how do I decide between brown and black? Should I try to match to the clothes I usually wear, or just pick what I like? [more inside]
posted by splendid animal on Jan 30, 2008 - 24 answers

There are lots of tutorials and software on how to Macify Windows but is there anything out there on how to Windowsfy a Mac? [more inside]
posted by dazzle on Jan 13, 2008 - 6 answers

I've never been comfortable being an "adult" since I look so young. How can I learn to just accept it?? [more inside]
posted by 0217174 on Jul 4, 2007 - 41 answers

I shaved my face last night in order to buy me some more time this morning, but it seems like I overdid it, and now there are giant red blotches of irritation all over my face and neck. I have a date tonight. Help me to not look like a chump? [more inside]
posted by logovisual on Apr 17, 2007 - 20 answers

How can I improve my posture? [more inside]
posted by es_de_bah on Nov 13, 2006 - 16 answers

why is matt dillon so much better looking than kevin dillon? [more inside]
posted by Hat Maui on Jun 16, 2006 - 28 answers

Do you "pose" for snapshots? Should I? It has been kindly brought to my attention that I look like crap in photos--worse than in person. [more inside]
posted by QueSeraSera on May 17, 2006 - 20 answers

I'm looking for photos taken of people at various points in their lives, showing the effects of age on their appearance. Where can I find these? [more inside]
posted by teem on Mar 19, 2006 - 9 answers

I have tried google and message boards and the publisher's site to no avail. Any idea where I can get an official 2006 David Foster Wallace reading or book signing or appearance schedule? [more inside]
posted by pissfactory on Jan 17, 2006 - 3 answers

Do people who might typically be considered physically unattractive think that they are indeed physically unattractive?
posted by tegoo on Jan 5, 2006 - 43 answers

Experiences with rhinoplasty (nose job)? And, can anyone recommend a good plastic surgeon? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 4, 2006 - 6 answers

Where can a person get honest, objective opinions on their physical appearance and what they can do to make themselves look better? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2005 - 14 answers

FreckleFilter: Just curious, really - I am a fair English lass, and therefore after a day in the sun I notice lots of freckles on my shoulders that have presumably appeared during the day. I am always amazed that they appear so quickly. My question is, if I constantly looked at my shoulders, would I see them popping up or do they appear gradually? And why little patches of pigment like that, anyway?
posted by altolinguistic on Jul 11, 2005 - 9 answers

Can you recommend any great books on fashion and style? [more inside]
posted by orange swan on May 18, 2005 - 7 answers

I've been asked by my best friend to be a bridesmaid next year, and while I've said yes, I'm really dreading it. Help me learn to like taking care of my appearance during the following 12 months? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 18, 2005 - 22 answers

What is a firm but uninsulting answer to the myriad of possible questions and comments about one's "racial appearance"? Examples of such questions are:
"What race are you?"
"Are you mixed?" [Are you black, indian, mulatto, etc.]
"Your skin is so pretty! You have an ivory complexion! Do you have caucasian in you?"

Thanks for any help you can give me, because I've been searching for a good answer to this stuff for years!
posted by Jenesta on Dec 24, 2004 - 103 answers

Windows users: What's your screen resolution? Are you using clear type? Sometimes I find I cant get anything done unless I'm at 800x600 and with clear type off, but when I'm not working, coding, writing, etc I really like the higher resolution and nicer fonts. What gives?
posted by skallas on Nov 20, 2004 - 42 answers

Does anybody have a link to the site which displayed photos of people from different Asian nations and cultures - and the viewer is supposed to figure out which nation or culture, based on looks alone? I'm sure we've talked about it here, but I can't for the life of me find it.
posted by JollyWanker on Jun 3, 2004 - 3 answers

What does buckminsterfullerene (a.k.a. "buckyballs") look like in macro? We see lots and lots of computer-generated images of the molecule itself, but how about an aggregation of the stuff in a test tube? Is it a black goo or something?
posted by brownpau on Mar 30, 2004 - 4 answers