I've lost a lot of weight in the past year and have gone from a size 14 to a size 8. After a few years of thinking it was just a metabolism/getting older thing, my doctor recently discovered my weight gain was caused by the beginning stages of hypothyroidism. (I ballooned 47 lbs. in a year and half.) After I started taking medication (and increasing my workouts,) the weight started dropping off. I was a size 4 before all the gain, so it's possible I might lose more.
I have a lot of nice clothes that don't fit me anymore. Some pieces are really nice designer items and I'd like to keep them and protect my investment in them.
Alterations are expensive, and buying new clothes isn't cheap, either.
Is it worth it to learn how to sew and do my own alterations? Before I invest in a sewing machine and some classes, I want to know if this plan is doable. I know nothing about sewing, so is taking in clothes something that's complex and should be left to the professionals?
posted by matrushka
on Mar 30, 2012 -
16 answers
I am a male in my 20's, and I get the same things done every time (shirt sides taken in, coat sleeves taken up, or pant legs hemmed up). Does anyone know of an affordable, quality tailor in Richmond? Every time I call asking for an estimate, they tell me to bring my clothes in to get an estimate. I would waste time and money driving all over town!
posted by sushi69
on Mar 22, 2012 -
3 answers
Looking for a personal shopper in Atlanta - 40 yrs old, straight, recently separated... need to start paying more attention to my wardrobe!
posted by dyerfr
on Mar 14, 2012 -
6 answers
Businesses that make basic apparel (underwear, t-shirts, socks, etc) of the highest quality and where you largely pay for the quality and not the marketing/branding - can you name a few?
posted by Foci for Analysis
on Mar 13, 2012 -
37 answers
I would like to buy a men's jacket like the one Stockhausen is wearing in
this video.
I'm not sure what the style is called. Any ideas on search terms and/or links to specific jackets for sale? The color is not particularly important -- it's all about the style.
posted by nosila
on Mar 10, 2012 -
6 answers
I need ideas for my business casual wardrobe. I don't need
theory. I would like pictures of guys in cool business casual attire like
this and
this that I can get ideas from. I would also like links to sites that sell nice business casual clothes online. Help me look snazzy on my first day of work!
posted by jasondigitized
on Mar 10, 2012 -
9 answers
Please help me find stylish, attractive clothes that fit well for a tween girl who is somewhat overweight and not particularly tall-especially jeans, other kinds of pants, bathing suits, and other such items where expected weight/height ratio really matters and can't be fudged in the way that dresses and skirts can. They should be relatively reasonably priced, but I'm willing to splurge if that's the only way this is fixable.
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posted by corb
on Mar 7, 2012 -
24 answers
I am currently studying a dance-based course at uni, which requires a day-to-day wardrobe of stretchy, comfortable clothes (leotards, singlets, leggings etc.). Easy enough. But I need warm things to chuck on over the top of my dance gear in between classes and I'm sick of trackies and hoodies. Help me find some inspiration.
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posted by lovedbymarylane
on Mar 4, 2012 -
16 answers
Where online can I purchase cute (colorful, retro-ish with piping) cotton gym shorts a la American Apparel not actually from American Apparel?
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posted by ifjuly
on Mar 2, 2012 -
4 answers
What-to-wear-with-it-Filter: Navy blue trousers. I (mid-20s male with an obvious tendency towards beanplating) just decided to shift work wardrobe into a higher gear (business casual!), and bought two fantastic pairs of washed cotton chinos. One pair is navy blue. Never worn navy blue before. Help me pair it with my existing wardrobe without looking like an off-duty sailor or Connecticotian on vacation
(sorry, Connecticotians).
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posted by supercres
on Mar 2, 2012 -
17 answers
I'm dressing a baby up as Nyan Cat - where can I buy a pink shirt with darker pink dots in an infant size?
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posted by mirirose
on Feb 28, 2012 -
8 answers
Tell me about high-quality, (i.e. more than just a designer name) classic, luxury accessories.
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posted by ladybird
on Feb 16, 2012 -
23 answers
Where can I donate used clothing, books, etc, where they will actually be used and NOT resold? It is really morally important to me that it be actually used, not sold, where the money is then used in ways I can't control. I work in the nonprofit industry, and know only too well how general donations of money get used. But most people asking for clothing donations for poor or abused people, are only asking for them so they can resell them, not so that actual poor, homeless, or abused people will wear them or read them. Where can I find a place that will take all my donations and ensure that they are used or given to real people?
posted by corb
on Feb 12, 2012 -
38 answers
Looking for fitted shirts similar to INC from Macy's, which is the only brand I've found shirts from that I've really liked. I work in a semi-casual workplace (no jeans/shorts, but untucked button-up shirts are fine), and I like shirts that I'll also wear on my days off. I'm pretty thin, so I need shirts that don't balloon out at the waist, and I tend to like relatively simple designs (plain colors/stripes, with a preference for monochrome). Preferably, the shirts would hold up well without ironing, since I only have a hand-steamer. What brands other than INC should I check out? (I'm in Southern California, so please stick to brands that would be available for trying on around here.)
posted by SpiralT
on Feb 11, 2012 -
12 answers
Help me find a bathrobe for my boyfriend! He wants one that's "cozy," terrycloth, decently long, and with an attached belt.
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posted by cabingirl
on Feb 7, 2012 -
12 answers
Clipboards, tight leather gloves, smart briefcases - what other accessories or clothes confer an air of authority and professionalism?
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posted by stenoboy
on Feb 7, 2012 -
29 answers
I have no idea who made my favorite workout pants or where I bought them. Can you help me find another pair like them? They have an elastic waist AND
ankles like most men's sweatpants. BUT, they're made from
a much lighter cotton material that's not fleecy. They're also loose fitting but not too much.
posted by 14580
on Feb 7, 2012 -
7 answers
I have this shirt and it has a hole in the front. It is made of tee shirt material so sewing it is not necessarily an option. I am looking for a replacement as I love this shirt, and I would wear it every day if I could.
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posted by oflinkey
on Feb 4, 2012 -
12 answers
I'm looking for 'business casual' role models. For example, I think I like how
Maria Bartiromo dresses... any other women I could look to for style inspiration?
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posted by belau
on Feb 4, 2012 -
7 answers
Are you a guy who wears a 30-inch inseam in jeans, etc.? Share all your fashion secrets with me - specifically about clothes for the bottom half of your body.
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posted by Unicorn on the cob
on Jan 30, 2012 -
30 answers
Help me find a place to buy a Ralph Lauren jumper from approximately last season?
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posted by StephenF
on Jan 30, 2012 -
5 answers
I'm in the market for a quality pair of men's corduroy trousers, hopefully in a forest green-ish shade. I'm not liking the (vintage and Land's End) pairs I'm finding because they feel too much like casual pants: the waistbands are kind of flimsy, they're cut like jeans, etc. Recommend for me please a corduroy trouser around $100 or less with a strong waist.
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posted by Apropos of Something
on Jan 9, 2012 -
6 answers
What are other clothing manufacturers with clearly stated ethics? I'm thinking of Patagonia as an example. Who else?
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posted by tylerkaraszewski
on Jan 6, 2012 -
30 answers
Help me find plus-sized interesting women's clothing, particularly tunics and short dresses, in the UK / online, given specific requirements.
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posted by toenail
on Dec 26, 2011 -
13 answers
I am only a C cup but I have a 48" span. Help me find bras that fit that are available online (Available to Canada would be excellent too).
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posted by kanata
on Dec 26, 2011 -
13 answers
My breasts are disproportionately large for my frame (34E/F, 5'2", upper-normal BMI). Because of this, my posture is terrible and my style has been decidedly cramped. Short of getting a breast reduction, how can I dress better, improve my posture, and keep my back from hurting all the time?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 17, 2011 -
26 answers
Please help me identify a cape/coat thing so I can surprise my girlfriend with it. (picture inside)
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posted by plasticbugs
on Dec 15, 2011 -
17 answers
Two gift questions:
1. What is a good gift, ~$30, for a 9-year-old boy who loves anything to do with construction and is forever building things out of scrap wood? (It's for
this kid, who, two years later, is growing up to be completely awesome and a joy to have around.)
2. A while back someone asked a fashion question and one of the answers had a link to a store that I can't find now. It seemed to be a British store that had come to the US because it kept referring to their various lines as "our [blah blah] range." It had women's and kids' clothes, I think men's, too, and the kids' clothes were colorful and whimsical and somewhat modern looking. It's the kids' clothes I'm after, so if you have other suggestions for clothes like that, that'd be great, too. Thanks!
posted by HotToddy
on Dec 13, 2011 -
26 answers
What would Ali MacGraw wear if she was in her thirties today and lived in Paris?
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posted by caoimhe
on Dec 12, 2011 -
11 answers
I love wearing the boots/skirts/leggings or tights combo in the wintertime. I also am all over the place for work - sitting down, standing up, kneeling, crouching, you name it - and I'm incredibly hard on my clothes. Can you recommend a brand of leggings or tights or similar garments that will stand up to lots of abuse and not bag at the knees after 20 min?
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posted by Knicke
on Dec 6, 2011 -
18 answers
#ShallowFilter! I can pretty much wear whatever I want to work. You'd think this was a good thing! But no, it is a horrible curse. I now own So. Much. Clothing, but I feel like I never have anything to wear, and I think it's because I have too many options. Help me re-learn how to clothe myself.
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posted by firstbest
on Dec 2, 2011 -
22 answers
[ClothingGiftFilter] I need a VERY STURDY hoodie/track jacket substitute for my husband. Price: up to $150.
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posted by Madamina
on Nov 23, 2011 -
10 answers
My clothes aren't fitting right anymore, but I haven't gained or lost weight. What's going on?
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posted by dekathelon
on Nov 22, 2011 -
27 answers
What's the best way to remove a small grease stain and a pen mark from a down coat?
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posted by krisken
on Nov 21, 2011 -
8 answers
