I'm looking for recommendations for a good tailor around Queen and Spadina in Toronto. Nothing fancy - I just need some dress pants hemmed - but recommendations any places you personally know to be good/not too expensive would be appreciated.
posted on May 13, 2008 - 5 answers

JewishFilter: how do Jewish people wear a kippah (aka yarmulke) without it falling off every ten seconds? We're just talking about this at work, Google fails us, and we can't figure it out, it seems like it would fall off whenever you moved.
posted on May 13, 2008 - 21 answers

I just saw the movie High Fidelity for the first time. There was one scene in the record store where Jack Black's character is wearing a t-shirt with Yanni's mug in it's full glory. As soon as I saw it I knew I HAD to have that shirt! I've managed to find some similar shirts on Ebay, but nothing quite as spectacular as the one in the movie. So I will be forever in debt to anyone who can find this shirt available for purchase. Help me MeFi, you're my only hope!
posted on May 12, 2008 - 5 answers

Where can I get fashionable, sharp-looking clothing in New York City? [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2008 - 16 answers

Does anyone know of any US stores that stock Goggle Jackets? [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2008 - 2 answers

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

For years, I've bought my favorite work and casual shirts at Banana Republic. I like their styles, which are not too conservative, but not too out-there either. This year, they suddenly stopped carrying normal cut shirts. Instead, every single shirt in the store is 'slim fit', which doesn't fit me at all. What other clothing stores (in NY) should I visit to find nice shirts but a normal fit? I checked out Gap, but they have the same problem as BR, and only sell 'slim fit' shirts now. I'm not interested in 'fashion designer' clothes, so Bloomingdale's is out. What other stores should I check out that have a similar style as BR?
posted on May 8, 2008 - 7 answers

What clothes did Africans wear before contact with the Arabs? [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm asking this one on behalf of my wife: "How can I get a custom pattern developed/made for a sweater that I want someone to knit for me?"
posted on Apr 28, 2008 - 7 answers

Suggest a good tailor in Toronto? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 3 answers

Help me set up a walk-in closet. What are your experiences with the various lines of closet systems (Elfa, Ikea, FreedomRail, Closetmaid) or DIY? [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 7 answers

Guy fashion question: I need a new summer look...what's in? [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 15 answers

Clothing Search: I was at H&M a few weeks ago and they had this sweet long-sleeved gray button-down with epaulettes on the shoulders and double breast pockets; none in my size. Sort of punk rock/nondescript uniform-looking. Any ideas where I can find the same thing online? [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 5 answers

I want to sell some used clothing online, and I'm trying to figure out how much to pay for help. [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2008 - 8 answers

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

Is it possible to dye white shirts and dark blue shirts (both 100% cotton with a shelf bra that is 95% cotton/5% spandex) black without shrinking them? [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2008 - 6 answers

What should I look for in a product photographer? What kinds of questions should I ask when contacting them for quotes? I'm looking for a product photographer to take pictures of clothing items. (T-shirts and fashion tops.) I've identified several in my area. [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2008 - 4 answers

I just bought a lovely halter dress that fits me like a glove, except I need a little extra "support". [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 16 answers

Where can I buy Captain Wiesler's jacket from The Lives of Others? [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2008 - 7 answers

I live in NYC, and I want to hire a personal shopper. What should I know going into the situation? [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 10 answers

I have loads of old clothes I want to discard responsibly, but my local charities are quite picky about what they will accept. I'd rather not add to the landfill. Hope me! [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 26 answers

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

My dad loves t-shirts with fishing-related humor. I've already bought him one with "The trout, the whole trout and nothing but the trout, so help me Cod", and am planning to get this one, "Just for the Halibut." Are there any other funny shirts out there, related to fishing? Note: he's also conservative and old-fashioned, so anything crude won't work.
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 25 answers

Where can I buy large men's sneakers (size 13/48) in China? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 9 answers

Where can I get the suit that Sayeed from Lost was wearing in the recent episode "The Economist"? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2008 - 5 answers

Is there a good way to remove scratchy clothing tags? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 11 answers

What are your experiences with tailors in Portland, Oregon? I'm looking for a place I can trust with expensive garments, and preferably on the west side of the river. Thanks!
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 1 answers

Has anyone got any ideas about what I could wear to an 80s themed disco night? The outfit should be cheap and easy. Oh, I'm a man, man.
posted on Mar 8, 2008 - 12 answers

What's a really, really light weight jacket with lots of pockets? [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2008 - 8 answers

I know hardly anything about the modern economics of building clothing. Tell me -- how can I determine if my clothes can be resized to measure, and whether that would cost more than the clothes are worth? [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2008 - 7 answers

What are good sources for ethically sourced, plus-sized women's career clothing? [more inside]
posted on Feb 29, 2008 - 5 answers

How do I find dress shirts that will fit me and stay tucked in? [more inside]
posted on Feb 29, 2008 - 20 answers

Where can I find "ethical" work clothes, suitable for an office job in London, UK? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 7 answers

I recently bought a beautiful burgundy sweater coat. Unfortunately, I failed to notice the wash & care instructions, which state "Hand wash cold/separately." How exactly does one go about hand washing a large piece of clothing? The tag says "93% acrylic, 5% polyester, 2% wool." Is there any other way I can get this garment cleaned? Would Woolite be an option? Dry cleaning?
posted on Feb 26, 2008 - 13 answers

What's up with these chalky marks on my clothes? [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2008 - 17 answers

Going to Austin (from WA state) next month, have little or no warm weather clothing. Should I buy clothes here or there? [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 14 answers

I want tailored shirts. Where can I find a good tailor? [more inside]
posted on Feb 20, 2008 - 11 answers

Is there something I can spray on clothing to make it repel pet hair? [more inside]
posted on Feb 10, 2008 - 5 answers

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

How do I dress for the symphony? I'm going to see the Toronto Symphony Orchestra tonight. I'm a student without many clothes. Is a nice sweater and some dark Levis okay? Thanks.
posted on Feb 2, 2008 - 32 answers

My favorite styles of clothing and accessories tend to be whimsical, cute, and generally suited to children or teenagers... but I’m in my late twenties. I obviously need to outgrow this eventually, but I’m not sure when or how. [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2008 - 25 answers

How can I find a small, very slim-cut suit, either online or in Nova Scotia? [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2008 - 11 answers

I enjoy watching What Not to Wear and find myself analyzing real people on the street through the lens' of Stacy and Clinton. Help me find a kindred website! [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 14 answers

Can anyone remind me of the name of a line of t-shirts? I think they are all designed by one woman. The only one I know of has a fairly simple drawing of a child (girl?) clutching a teddy-bear.
posted on Jan 19, 2008 - 3 answers

Does anyone have any experience or advice on building a clothing/display rack out of pipes? [more inside]
posted on Jan 18, 2008 - 10 answers

What is that glove-thing Leonard Nimoy/David Kibner wears in Invasion of the Body Snatchers? Fashion accessory? Therapeutic device? Latest in pod couture?
posted on Jan 12, 2008 - 3 answers

Where can a woman buy nice t-shirts to wear under sweaters and other tops? [more inside]
posted on Jan 11, 2008 - 32 answers

Is there a place in Los Angeles (preferably the South Bay) where I can take (recycle) clothing and rags that are in too poor shape to donate?
posted on Jan 8, 2008 - 6 answers

Seeking women's clothing online. Please help me get out of my Target / Old Navy rut. [more inside]
posted on Jan 8, 2008 - 31 answers

I'm 6 feet tall, solidly built, in my early twenties, and I have an ankle-length black leather trenchcoat. It's swishy and sleek, with a button closure (no belt), like this one (it may be the same coat). I got this coat after pining for it in high school for years, and went through a wearing-black Matrix phase with sunglasses and the whole deal. Now I have a girlfriend and some perspective, and I'm more likely to wear pullover sweaters. [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2007 - 47 answers