Looking for clothing lines/companies geared towards women ages 18-35 that cater to non-average sizes (including petite, tall, plus size, etc.) Particularly interested in smaller companies. Bonus points for stuff like sustainability, fair labor practices, natural fibers.
posted by doift
on Jul 9, 2012 -
6 answers
How can I get dry-erase (Expo) marker out of my white dress shirt? I threw rubbing alcohol, Shout, and a bleach pen at it. No visible difference from any of them immediately or after a wash, but it faded slightly in the dryer. I am tempted to do it all over again, but I'm worried about the impact those chemicals and washing over and over again is going to have on my new shirt!
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posted by Vexir
on Jul 7, 2012 -
19 answers
Where might one find t-shirts that depart from the mass-produced style? Online, I have only come across
this and
this; I like their 1) hemless collars/bottoms/sleeves and 2) light/thin fabric.
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posted by polymodus
on Jul 6, 2012 -
4 answers
Which brands carry decent non iron slim fit dress shirts for Men (size -14.5 - 32/33)?
I have almost bought every single one I like at Brooks Brothers. Their fit is good but I am looking to shop from another brand so that I have more choice. Also I would prefer to go with a brand that has a good online store (hate going to the mall). Please note it has to be non iron. I am okay with BB prices but wouldn't mind learning about more reasonable options - Thanks!
posted by r2d2
on Jul 4, 2012 -
25 answers
AskMe sewers! That's as in ("sewing," not as in sewage). I found a piece of fabric I'd like to make a simple tube-style dress out of, sewing in a back seam to join the fabric and then sewing in elastic above the bust. I have two kinds of elastic on hand. Should I use the flat 3/4 inch specifically "non-roll" kind, which seems kind of wide and bulky, or the flat 3/8" braided one?
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Jul 3, 2012 -
12 answers
Am I supposed to buy jeans that fit me perfectly in the store, or jeans that are too tight but will stretch to be perfect? If the latter, how do I know how much they will stretch out (or, how tight is too tight)?
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posted by 2bucksplus
on Jun 29, 2012 -
18 answers
I am job hunting and need to learn to buy clothes that compliment me and that do not convey the obvious discomfort that wearing a suit would convey. Also, I am so out of the loop for clothes shopping that I feel overwhelmed when I try to even think about shopping for clothes. (This question gets long.)
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 27, 2012 -
12 answers
Looking for menswear suitable for the office. Problem: relocated to a hot and humid tropical country, and my current wardrobe just isn't working here. And it's not even July/August.
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posted by 6550
on Jun 21, 2012 -
15 answers
I have way, way, WAY too many clothes. I want to clear out my closet and replace most of this junk with a few tasteful, expensive staples that I rely on more often. Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of money right now and will soon have even less upon entering grad school, so what should I be spending my money on?
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posted by zoomorphic
on Jun 14, 2012 -
28 answers
I am just terrible at being a lady. All the usual Beauty Stuff, stuff that it seems like everyone else was either born knowing or learned as teenagers, is a giant mystery to me. I need, like, a checklist or something for being a presentable-looking grownup.
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posted by peachfuzz
on Jun 13, 2012 -
59 answers
My fiance and I have set a date and location! May 25, 2013 in Winter Park, Colorado! I need help finding and pricing places to rent a tux for the big day. The event is outdoors in the beautiful rocky mountains. I want a black tux with my groomsmen in Gray. We're looking for a place either in Denver or Winter Park because after the big wedding, her and I are flying out the next day for the honeymoon!
Who rents Tuxes near Denver or Winter park?
How much should I expect to pay for a rental?
When should I start looking at rentals?
posted by snow_mac
on Jun 12, 2012 -
5 answers
Sartorial emergency! I accidentally put my wife's new summer dress in the dryer, and it shrunk. (D'oh!) I would like to buy her a replacement, but the online store says that her size/color is out of stock ...
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posted by Dr. Wu
on Jun 12, 2012 -
24 answers
Help me work out how to alter
this dress pattern for a big bust. A friend walked me through doing one with a bust dart, but I want to avoid frustration with this and hopefully get it right myself.
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posted by mippy
on Jun 7, 2012 -
13 answers
"Informal" dress code. "But you still should... you know, dress up." What do I wear?!
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posted by AmandaA
on Jun 4, 2012 -
30 answers
I'm a 6'4 dude, medium build, long arms. I wear 38/36 pants and a medium tall shirt. I am a non affiliated humanist. I would like ankle to knee length clothing, loose fitting and of plain style. Complication: cultural overloads.
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posted by seanmpuckett
on Jun 3, 2012 -
17 answers
I am looking for a clothes washing machine to fit into a relatively small apartment's bathroom. The bathroom was not originally intended for the installation of a washing machine, though there is just barely sufficient space, so I'm looking for something that is sort of tall and narrow, or shallower than normal in dimensions, not cube shaped like the typical front loading machine.
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posted by thewalrus
on May 27, 2012 -
12 answers
I really like clothing (specifically shirts, dresses, skirts and tights/leggings) with all-over scenery or landscape prints. Where can I find more of it, and what search terms would help me zero in on it?
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posted by aecorwin
on May 25, 2012 -
20 answers
Boyfriend has a solid-colored teal silk necktie he was forced to buy for a wedding. He says he'll never wear it again in it's current state as it is too "prom-y". Anything I can do to either a) make the tie more interesting (ex. a pattern) and thus wearable or b) put it to some other crafty use?
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posted by jorlyfish
on May 20, 2012 -
22 answers
Mefi Sewers! I am a beginning sewer and just found a fabulous vintage patterned length of fabric (two yards x 58 inches) at a thrift shop for two bucks. I want to make a very simple a-line shift dress that is made from two cuts of fabric, front and back, that sew together on the sides of the body. A zipper in the back is ok. I cannot seem to find a pattern, vintage or otherwise, that fulfills these criteria.
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on May 19, 2012 -
8 answers
What is this dryer mode? I have a Samsung dyer (DV4006) with various modes, two are "Iron" and "Rotary Iron". What is the difference?
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posted by tiamat
on May 14, 2012 -
2 answers
Is there a way to restore this hats' brim to it's original smoothness? It's a Dorfman Pacific cotton canvas hat that I really like. I had to wash it and now the brim is all wrinkly.
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posted by bellastarr
on May 11, 2012 -
1 answer
What materials are good for drawing on fabric and clothing in a non-hokey way? And where is a good place to get stylish blanks?
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posted by fireflies
on May 9, 2012 -
12 answers
They say to dress to highlight your best attribute...what if you have nothing you want to highlight? What do you wear then, especially if you want to look more feminine?
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posted by troika
on May 9, 2012 -
30 answers
Is there anything comparable in quality to, but cheaper than, Brooks Brothers shirts?
I usually buy the no-iron, slim-fit BB shirts, but I'm trying not to drop too much cash, as I need to replace all my shirts (WTF deodorant stains?!). I don't like the ginormous blousey shirts that typically pass for men's dress shirts, so recommendations for something along the lines of BB's slim-line shirts, qualitatively comparable but cheap enough that I'd switch brands would be appreciated.
posted by the sobsister
on May 8, 2012 -
32 answers
I'm trying to plan a trip to Fairbanks, Alaska next March in the hopes of seeing the northern lights. I'd be happy for any tips you might have in general for trips to alaska/northern lights viewing. However, my first concern (as I do more research) is clothing - I'm in Georgia, and doubt I have anything that is suitable for March in Fairbanks. (-20 to 50 degrees?)
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posted by needlegrrl
on May 2, 2012 -
9 answers
How do (or should I) ask for an item of clothing back that was a childhood gift to me and has been out on extended loan?
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posted by ricochet biscuit
on Apr 25, 2012 -
8 answers
Hi Sewers! I'm just learning how to sew thanks to a new sewing machine and a community college class this summer, but I'd like to develop a specific expertise in alterations and tailoring due to my love of thrifting. There are lots of sewing books out there- is there one that has an especially good chapter on tailoring and altering?
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Apr 23, 2012 -
4 answers
I've ruined two of my favourite shirts and am desperate for replacements from
Uniqlo. Sadly, they won't ship outside of UK and I can't go right now. Can you recommend (or do you know of) a reliable UK service that I could use to forward my package to Finland? I've previously used
Shipito with US-only vendors and was hoping for something similar.
posted by Orchestra
on Apr 23, 2012 -
7 answers
Another fashion question. I need summer clothes to wear to work. Difficulty level: I'm poor and I work around boxes. Lots of boxes.
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posted by youcancallmeal
on Apr 17, 2012 -
10 answers
Classy, not-too-ugly shoes. Level of difficulty: for a lady, chem and clean room lab appropriate (no heels, foot completely covered).
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posted by tchemgrrl
on Apr 13, 2012 -
22 answers
I'm in my 20s and a man and I have a lot of trouble coming up with reasonably in style
outfits. I'm looking for pictures of outfits with links to buy each component. Ideally, these would not be tied to any one brand (so, not Gap's looks for spring or something). Basically: "Wear theses things together and here is where you can find them."
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posted by 2bucksplus
on Apr 6, 2012 -
10 answers
Should I tell my 71-year-old mother that some of her clothing is ridiculous?
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posted by semacd
on Mar 31, 2012 -
73 answers
