I can't seem to find sweatshop-free or second-hand clothes in the style that I like. How about this alternative? [more inside]
posted by bitteroldman on Oct 28, 2009 - 10 answers

Please recommend good winter clothing for 1-year-olds, especially super warm coats. We're talking months and months of ice and snow here. [more inside]
posted by puritycontrol on Oct 8, 2009 - 19 answers

Is it possible to get cologne smell out of clothing? I kind of "inherited" a half-dozen nice sweaters that reek of perfume, and I'm allergic as well. I've tried mucho baking soda and soaking in the wash machine; haven't tried vinegar yet; past (somewhat related) threads suggest Ozium and Synthrapol, but they're really not for this purpose.
posted by Shane on Oct 5, 2009 - 11 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 on Jul 3, 2009 - 4 answers

How can I keep my clothes from fading after washing them? [more inside]
posted by Four-Eyed Girl on May 31, 2009 - 12 answers

Where can I get a light zippered hoodie with a vertical pocket that'd fit a notebook and pen? [more inside]
posted by zamboni on Mar 19, 2009 - 9 answers

Where do I find a somewhat cheap and well-made black sport coat (in the Washington DC area)? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Mar 15, 2009 - 13 answers

Where should I be shopping for clothes? 28-year-old straight guy. Long, thin torso; long arms; wide shoulders; ~5'11''; ~165 lbs; USA; East coast/access to NY; athletic and muscled but borderline thin; and a graduate student budget. [more inside]
posted by zeek321 on Mar 1, 2009 - 22 answers

Casual (but stylish) clothing blogs for aging hipsters? I'm looking for some blogs that feature cool clothes that you can actually buy. Like HYA meets Etsy but for stuff beyond Ts and hoodies. [more inside]
posted by MeatLightning on Feb 26, 2009 - 7 answers

How would a 23 year-old male become more fashionable? The only time I feel dressed well is when I wear a suit. How can I fix this? It's difficult for me to find clothes that I feel fit me well because of my 6'3" 185 lb frame. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Feb 24, 2009 - 31 answers

How do I find out about sales at clothing stores? [more inside]
posted by Durin's Bane on Jan 4, 2009 - 10 answers

Can you help me find online a belt (for jeans) i saw on a magazine cover? [more inside]
posted by raphael19 on Dec 30, 2008 - 9 answers

What to do with my scrap clothing in Seattle? [more inside]
posted by gc on Dec 16, 2008 - 4 answers

Nice robes with bold designs in London [more inside]
posted by ninebelow on Dec 8, 2008 - 6 answers

Quotidian-question-filter: I seek a high-quality antiperspirant that won't stain clothing. [more inside]
posted by Captain Rayford Steele, Tribulation Force on Oct 26, 2008 - 8 answers

Is there a site out there that can help me keep track of what I wear? [more inside]
posted by mathlete on Jul 27, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm going to be taking a few weeks of glassblowing lessons soon, and need to wear mostly or entirely cotton clothing while I'm there (no artificial fibers). However, I have some clothing made with modal, and I have no idea if that's ok to wear or not. Help? [more inside]
posted by mismatched on Jun 22, 2008 - 13 answers

I live in NYC, and I want to hire a personal shopper. What should I know going into the situation? [more inside]
posted by Sloop John B on Mar 27, 2008 - 11 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 by potsmokinghippieoverlord on Mar 27, 2008 - 26 answers

Where can I buy large men's sneakers (size 13/48) in China? [more inside]
posted by msbrauer on Mar 18, 2008 - 9 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 by invisible ink on Feb 26, 2008 - 13 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 by epersonae on Feb 21, 2008 - 14 answers

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

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

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

I need help getting dressed - but it's a little more complicated than that. If you're a vegetarian/vegan in NYC, especially with one with fashion sense, please read on. [more inside]
posted by Ash3000 on Nov 19, 2007 - 11 answers

Cheap winter clothes online/MSP area? [more inside]
posted by senterstyle on Sep 9, 2007 - 11 answers

Where do muscular/broad-chested guys get their clothing? [more inside]
posted by lekvar on Aug 17, 2007 - 10 answers

I live in London. Where should I sell my suits? [more inside]
posted by Drexen on Jan 24, 2007 - 8 answers

Recommendations for places to buy good quality, reasonably-priced men's clothing in Vancouver? [more inside]
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken on Sep 3, 2006 - 15 answers

Over the next few months, I need to buy a lot of new clothes to bulk up my professional (woman's) wardrobe. I want everything I buy to fit well. Slacks, skirts, blazers need to be lined. I will not buy anything without trying it on first, so web and catalog shopping is out. I don't have the budget to buy this all at full price. What kinds of strategies can I employ to get the best deals possible? Are there specific stores I should be shopping in? Are there sales I should watch for? Are there specific dates, weekends or times of year when I can get the best deals? How can I find out about and obtain about great coupons and upcoming sales? [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak on Aug 30, 2006 - 41 answers

Zebedee has 75 FUCKING BUTTON-DOWN SHIRTS... He gets a lot of them for free from his employers, but this is out of control. I told him that it isn't normal. We both want to know what is normal. What is the average number of articles of clothing owned by adult males in western society? T-shirts, button-down shirts, trousers, underwear and so on. Citations from studies or surveys would be best.
posted by riotgrrl69 on Aug 16, 2006 - 38 answers

Why do clothing stores end up with so many extras of the smallest and largest sizes? [more inside]
posted by brain_drain on Jul 28, 2006 - 23 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

Help me develop my summer wardrobe [more inside]
posted by 1024x768 on Apr 28, 2006 - 21 answers

Help me find sites like www.threadless.com [more inside]
posted by destro100 on Mar 27, 2006 - 12 answers

How do I get gasoline out of my clothes? [more inside]
posted by luneray on Jan 29, 2006 - 8 answers

Is it true that Levis jeans go for "big bucks" overseas... or am I just making this up. If not, where do I go online to emplty my closet-O-Levis.
posted by bamassippi on Nov 2, 2005 - 28 answers

Same-day or while-you-wait clothing alterations in NYC? [more inside]
posted by Vidiot on Oct 14, 2005 - 3 answers

Where can I find a shirt that says "I ♥ ♥ Twins" on it? I saw it on TV and must have it. Googling for "I heart heart twins" yields three results and one photo, but no purchasing info. Please help!
posted by bonheur on Oct 5, 2005 - 17 answers

I need to get some clothing staples for a young woman. She needs basic underwear, socks, t-shirts; you know, the standards. Anyone know of a good place to go? Target, Wal-mart, etc. all seem to not sell this sort of thing online.
posted by k8t on Jul 26, 2005 - 8 answers

Anyone know the name of that sort of upmarket brand of clothing that uses the Scottish lion as it's emblem/logo?
posted by Mean Mr. Bucket on Jan 16, 2005 - 7 answers

Any way to reverse clothing shrinkage from the dryer?
posted by mert on Oct 26, 2004 - 3 answers

My washer is broken. It will fill with water, and drain the water normally, but it will not agitate or spin. It is a 3.3 gallon high quality non-digital model. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by Keyser Soze on Oct 1, 2004 - 16 answers

Clothing stain filter: In addition to t-shirts, I have a number of shirts with a regular collar (non-button down). After I wear them for a while, EVERY ONE of them gets this little kind of brownish stain at in the front where the collar comes to a point. It looks kind of like rust. These stains are *really* hard to remove, and resistant to most stain removers. There are no similar stains anywhere on the shirt.

But my question is - what the heck is that stain? Where does it come from? Is it just me? Or is this a problem that all people who wear shirts with collars deal with but never talk about? Is this a message from the gods that I should only wear t shirts or only dark colored collared shirts?

BTW most of my shirts are wrinkle free cotton/poly blends, and they usually have one of those clear plastic collar stay things inside the material to keep the collar straight and pointy.
posted by jasper411 on Aug 20, 2004 - 21 answers

Well never thought I'd ask metafilter about this, but does anyone else have trouble finding pant sizes that fit? I'm a 30 waist which apparently is so skinny no stores carry it. Actually I can find stores that carry 30 inches but they don't fit, and when I measure they're always 1-2 inches larger. Which is a lot. It's as if stores have forgo a standard measurement sizes in favor of letting people fit into "smaller" sizes. My question is what to do? [more inside]
posted by geoff. on Apr 21, 2004 - 18 answers

I'm looking for a pair of jeans I saw someone wearing on the street today. I think I saw the same pair on Gwyneth Paltrow in People recently. They're women's jeans, low-rise, dark-ish, expensive looking, (hot!). They have a horizontal seam across the knee and snaps the size of nickels down the outside of the pant leg from knee to ankle. I've called several department stores and looked online, but I just can't seem to find them again. Help?
posted by bonheur on Mar 9, 2004 - 6 answers

I'm wanting to do some outdoor bike training this winter, in preparation for going over the Rockies next summer. But, of course, riding in the winter isn't pleasant. The biggest problem I've run into is that my lungs start freezing when I get into a hard climb, while the rest of my body is overheating from the extra layers (essential for big downhills). Any tips on clothing choices that get the best of both worlds, or ways to keep my lungs warm?
posted by kaibutsu on Dec 19, 2003 - 8 answers