Let's say I have $500-$700 to spend on a work week's worth of clothing. And let's say I want to look
good — sharp, competent, grown up and well put together, not just vaguely "professional" or dress-code-compliant in a Wal-Mart-khakhis-and-a-polyester-shirt sort of way. (In fact, I have no dress code at all, and I'm totally willing to sacrifice ostensible "dressiness" in the interest of looking sharp and grown up and etcetera.) What should I buy?
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posted by nebulawindphone
on Jul 26, 2011 -
29 answers
Is there a site that approaches (online) purchasing of apparel from a serious and rigorous consumer perspective? I'm thinking of a site where I select, say, t-shirts and get detailed information about the garment, various garment variations (athletic t-shirt, work t-shirt, etc), washing Instructions, which high quality value brands that sell t-shirts, verified quality testing of t-shirts from forementioned brands, etc.
posted by Foci for Analysis
on Jul 23, 2011 -
2 answers
Looking for
boy's clothing/fashion blogs, preferably for babies and toddlers, but teenagers will do too. It must be happy, cute, fun, and crafty.
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posted by midnightmoonlight
on Jul 16, 2011 -
4 answers
Where online can I purchase a reasonably authentic
tagelmust (or ask someone to do so)? All I've come up with are the westernized French knockoffs from high-end boutiques...and
this.
posted by mykescipark
on Jul 16, 2011 -
3 answers
Help a petite hourglass play dress up: What are your guidelines, links, favorite pieces and prohibitions for making the most out of a small but curvy silhouette?
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posted by MonkeyToes
on Jul 8, 2011 -
5 answers
Where can I get an old-school design "reversed-on-the-back" Mickey Mouse t-shirt?
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posted by melorama
on Jul 7, 2011 -
2 answers
I'm a skinny guy looking for some summer shorts that won't make me look entirely goofy and/or juvenile. Can you help?
posted by killdevil
on Jul 6, 2011 -
20 answers
For the preppy askmefiers: After I've stained my umpteenth
Ralph Lauren Polo shirt, I've decided to start buying cheaper polos. However, I love the look and feel of the shirt (even without the pony), and would like something similar. Any suggestions on sources/stores/brands/ styles?
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posted by sandmanwv
on Jul 1, 2011 -
19 answers
I need someone to copy a dress without taking it apart (preferably in NYC, but I'll consider shipping it!)
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posted by mccn
on Jun 6, 2011 -
8 answers
I've got wee, 1-2mm holes in a viscose jersey dress. What's the best way to repair them?
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posted by mippy
on May 31, 2011 -
4 answers
Is there anything I can soak clothing in to get the dye to set instead of rinsing away?
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posted by oh yeah!
on May 28, 2011 -
15 answers
Lead me to your secret treasure trove of tops that won't make me look like a tattooed easter egg!
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posted by griselda
on May 18, 2011 -
13 answers
Where can I find men's button-fly trousers???
I have searched and searched for men's button fly trousers. Not looking for Levi 501s (those are easy to find).
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posted by corwalch
on May 14, 2011 -
13 answers
Where can I find places in Kyoto to shop for used/vintage clothing? In Tokyo, I love going to Harajuku and wandering around their used/vintage clothing shops with random old items, like Kinji for really cheap and unique clothing. Is there a similar like place in Kyoto? I've spent 3 days in Kyoto in the past and all I recall for shopping were department stores and other Big Generic Imposing Chain Shops that you can find anywhere else in the world.
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posted by peachtree
on May 10, 2011 -
7 answers
Where to buy a barong tagalog shirt for an 8-year old's First Communion in SF Bay area?
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posted by ao4047
on May 7, 2011 -
4 answers
Please recommend me a book on the history of clothing.
I'm looking for more of a social history than I am something about changes in the clothes themselves, as I'm mostly interested in the relationship of clothing to society, class, etc., over time. Thanks.
posted by Richard Holden
on May 7, 2011 -
11 answers
I've decided to go down the made-to-measure road and buy some shirts (and, perhaps suits) that fit really well. Which online made-to-measure shop is best?
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posted by eisenkr
on May 5, 2011 -
17 answers
I'm looking for recommendations for dressy, breastfeeding-friendly outfits to attend a wedding (or two!) in.
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posted by tchemgrrl
on Apr 18, 2011 -
9 answers
I'm looking for recommendations for well-cut, simple, durable, high-quality clothing basics for women.
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posted by Susan PG
on Apr 18, 2011 -
16 answers
I need a major rehabilitation of my wardrobe. I kinda know where to start, but I need any fashion help possible. Caveats: I'm a guy, I'm overweight, I have a limited budget for now, and I'm style-impaired.
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posted by Mister Fabulous
on Apr 16, 2011 -
19 answers
I have a chest tattoo and a wide back where wearing button-downs seems impossible. How to I dress for work?
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posted by KogeLiz
on Mar 28, 2011 -
41 answers
I have 2 large boxes of used clothing/shoes to ship to the US soon, and the post office employee told me the volume of items would definitely not pass the border unless I have a Certificate of Disinfection. Unfortunately, this document seems non-existent. There is NO information in Google, answers are always something along the lines of,
"Ship it in several smaller boxes!" or
"Don't say it's clothing!" which are avoiding the point: I am trying to do this by the book (legally).
Does anyone have experience with this particularly evasive document, or parameters that would let Customs determine the packages are okay?
Or another way I could *legally* ship the clothing to the US?
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posted by Geethebluesky
on Mar 28, 2011 -
11 answers
Does anyone know of any great hip/relevant clothing stores, online or otherwise, for middle aged overweight women who need to be hip, youngish, but appropriately dressed?
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posted by generic230
on Mar 26, 2011 -
15 answers
I am interested in marking some of my more valuable clothing with ultra-violet ink. Does anyone know of consumer-side ways to do this? All the ultra-violet inks I see on the consumer market are designed for stamping skin, not cloth.
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posted by jpallan
on Mar 1, 2011 -
2 answers
I'm female, US ~size 12, ample in chest and hip area, relatively smaller waist, and I want to shop for clothes that are flattering and professional.
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posted by bearette
on Feb 28, 2011 -
14 answers
