Best stores for short and plus sized gals? Comfortable yet young professional clothes, especially. Snowflakey details inside.
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posted by ArgyleMarionette
on Nov 12, 2012 -
17 answers
I am going to a clothing-optional hot spring and need some suggestions on what to wear to the pools before disrobing. Ideally, I would have a nice robe but I don't, and I am trying to avoid getting one just for this occasion (and I am also strapped for time before I leave). I know that I am over thinking this, but I do have some hang ups about public nudity and would like to have the least amount of stress involved getting from the cabin and into the heavenly waters.
I am a woman, and the temperatures are going to be quite chilly, not freezing temperatures, but soggy cold rains.
posted by anonymous
on Nov 12, 2012 -
15 answers
Where should I go shopping for boots, belts, and funky clothing generally in Italy (Florence or Rome)?
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posted by 168
on Nov 7, 2012 -
4 answers
I have too many shelves and no hanging space in a small room. How do I maximize the space I have and keep work clothes and dresses organized and wrinkle-free?
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posted by sums
on Oct 23, 2012 -
9 answers
Where can I find appropriately swanky evening wear (specifically tops) for a no-longer twentysomething with an active social schedule?
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posted by Go Banana
on Oct 23, 2012 -
13 answers
I bought a heavy light grey cotton sweatshirt with a plastic-y large round decal on the front. I want to dye the sweatshirt black but not mess up the decal. Any advice on how to do it? Complication: the sweatshirt is used and older.
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posted by arnicae
on Oct 21, 2012 -
7 answers
Dressing as an adult... for men.
I've spent a bunch of time randomly googling and browsing through clothing regailer sites and blogs, but haven't come across quite what i'm looking for. As a man who doesn't like to shop, I would love to find a web-site that has photos of people wearing clothing that I like... along with links to where I can purchase those clothes. Seems simple, right? Well, not so fast.
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posted by jimmereeno
on Oct 20, 2012 -
20 answers
I've been trying to find a suitable white women's v-neck for about three months now with no luck.
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posted by baby beluga
on Oct 20, 2012 -
19 answers
Are there any companies making unusual mass-produced hoodies for screenprinting?
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posted by Subspace
on Oct 19, 2012 -
9 answers
My girlfriend has applied for work as a sales associate at two upscale New York City department stores and has been offered a variety of clothing departments to work in at both. She wants to work through the holiday season and to earn as much as she can in that period via commission. Assuming that all departments offer the same rate of commission, can anyone advise us as to which departments would have the highest sales in Oct/Nov/Dec? Or point us to any internet resources with such info? I've been unable to dig up any on my own. Thanks!
posted by laswingkid
on Oct 15, 2012 -
7 answers
For the first six months of his life, baby machine has lived pretty exclusively in onesies & sleepers. Now that the weather is turning colder he's still in sleepers but I'm wondering whether they are going to be enough. So mostly he's been a hobo baby with many wraps and sweaters and blankets that make going places slightly daunting. What did your small child wear that worked for fall/winter?
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posted by machine
on Oct 14, 2012 -
18 answers
Are there any books out there in the vein of The Artist's Way and Apartment Therapy, but for clothes?
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posted by sheprime
on Oct 11, 2012 -
7 answers
I am a 42 year old, plus-sized (18 US) woman who wants to dress in nothing but Eileen Fisher clothing. I cannot afford Eileen Fisher clothing. What brand do I wear/where do I shop?
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posted by tristeza
on Oct 9, 2012 -
22 answers
My sweaters are pilled. My shoes are scuffed. My skirts have random threads coming out. My thin knit tops have pulls. My favourite shirt has a small salad dressing stain just to the left of my belly button. Your sweaters look new, your shoes look immaculate, you generally look pulled together. How do you do it?
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posted by Kololo
on Oct 7, 2012 -
29 answers
I've got to come up with 10 or more simple things (accessories, clothing, etc.) that are indicative of each decade from 1910 thru 2010. Can you help?
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posted by dobbs
on Oct 7, 2012 -
25 answers
Where else can I shop for structured, simple-but-fashiony basics? I am a woman in my late-20s.
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posted by lxs
on Oct 7, 2012 -
8 answers
Practically and stylishly dressed men of Metafilter (and those who shop for them): how do you stay warm outside and cool inside in winter?
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posted by neilb449
on Oct 6, 2012 -
13 answers
I accidentally left my favourite (white, lace) top in a plate of salmon lasagne and left it for a week. It's covered in mould. I suck at life.
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posted by Bows of Bow
on Oct 4, 2012 -
25 answers
The era of skinny women's jeans has been here for a while, but I've still got a closet full of my perfectly good boot-cut and flared jeans. Can I wear these judiciously (even among young people) without looking embarrassingly out-of-touch? If not, should I try to alter them, or is there a chance they'll come back into style in a year or two anyway?
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posted by Bardolph
on Oct 3, 2012 -
51 answers
I’m looking for information about the men’s suit maker Kingsridge. It was an older brand, but apparently they're still around or someone is using the name. I’m just curious about the company, history, etc.
posted by bongo_x
on Sep 29, 2012 -
4 answers
I am interested in learning more about the idea of radical clothing as symbolic communication, and thinking about how that works today. Thus, I am looking for the most fantastic examples of communicative garments. For example, garments made from recycled materials, that might up, that are in unusual shapes, and so forth. I have found some of these already, but I don't really know what they mean--other than being novelties. Are there unusual garments that you think about a lot? What do you think they mean? Any leads would be most appreciated. If you would like to recommend books or movies about this sort of thing, that would be welcome too.
posted by mortaddams
on Sep 29, 2012 -
14 answers
Recommendations for alternatives to Lee men's Custom Fit Waistband flat front pants?
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posted by Dansaman
on Sep 28, 2012 -
2 answers
Where in Toronto can I buy men's linen shirts, preferably dark colors and short sleeves? I'd rather not order online due to sizing and such. Thanks.
posted by You Should See the Other Guy
on Sep 17, 2012 -
3 answers
Help me find durable, affordable basic t's and tops for ladies. (Size XXL) Preferably online.
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posted by gilsonal
on Aug 27, 2012 -
17 answers
I am looking for a very specific type of item: a shirt dress (or shirtwaist dress, even) in navy blue, preferably with long sleeves (though negotiable here) in a U.S. women's 16 or 18. Have you seen such a thing? Help. I'd like to spend under $200.
posted by liketitanic
on Aug 24, 2012 -
17 answers
Are there are any attempts to catalog the different American regional fashion (hair, clothing etc) styles? I'm looking at blogs, books, infographics (in humorous or non humorous fashion) that discuss my observation that Americans dress differently, even during similar temperatures and situations or certain categories of people (i.e. college aged male frat guys).
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posted by sandmanwv
on Aug 17, 2012 -
10 answers
Leads for finding sexy fitting jeans for a short lady with massive thighs and some booty?
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posted by ifjuly
on Aug 15, 2012 -
22 answers
What are the best agressive, alternative, out, fun, political, pro-gay shirts? I'm looking to update my wardrobe with some more queer clothing and am looking for suggestions.
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posted by andoatnp
on Aug 14, 2012 -
17 answers
I love Julie Deply's shirt in Before Sunset. Where can I get a shirt exactly (or almost exactly) like that?
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posted by aaanastasia
on Aug 3, 2012 -
7 answers
I'm a 22-year-old lesbian. I have never made any effort to look hot, but suddenly I want to, and it's raising some serious identity issues for me.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 2, 2012 -
65 answers
I'm looking for recommendations for consignment stores in or around Chicago where I can sell my collection of vintage clothes.
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posted by quiet coyote
on Aug 1, 2012 -
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