So my friend has some sort of overdeveloped magpie region of her brain and loves sparkly shiny clothing (think sequins, covered in glitter). Where can I find something extra special for christmas for her? [more inside]
posted by jhighmore on Nov 3, 2009 - 8 answers

How can I turn a wedding dress into a Halloween costume without destroying the thing? [more inside]
posted by libertypie on Oct 26, 2009 - 12 answers

Help me (a female with basically no female friends to ask) accessorize this red cocktail dress! (hair & jewelry) [more inside]
posted by mostlybecky on Oct 12, 2009 - 29 answers

Please help me find some nice dresses that work on a not-so-apple-shaped body! [more inside]
posted by widdershins on Oct 7, 2009 - 16 answers

After a few years of hoodies and flip-flops, I'm re-entering a business-casual work environment - slightly clueless and very reluctant about dressing up. Help me adhere to the dress code and look good while maximizing comfort and minimizing effort. [more inside]
posted by Metroid Baby on Oct 1, 2009 - 31 answers

I'm sartorially clueless. How would you describe this kind of shirt? It's a "dress shirt", sure, but how would you specify the fabric and cut (particularly that type of collar)? Here is another example. I'm looking to buy some shirts like these but when I go to department stores I can only find this sort of thing - which is cut completely differently and uses an extremely thin fabric. Help me articulate the differences.
posted by phrontist on Sep 29, 2009 - 18 answers

UK ladies, help me find a dress! [more inside]
posted by triggerfinger on Sep 27, 2009 - 2 answers

80s party costume suggestions [more inside]
posted by dmt on Jul 19, 2009 - 30 answers

How can I be less self-conscious in a strapless dress? [more inside]
posted by futureisunwritten on Jul 18, 2009 - 32 answers

I've been invited to a themed party with the following costume rules: Invasion, conquest, exploration, assimilation, sovereignty, or superheroes who save the world! and I have no idea what to wear. Any ideas would be awesome. It's tomorrow night, so I don't have much time to get stuff, and something warm would be preferable (it's damn cold right now).
posted by doctor.dan on Jul 16, 2009 - 20 answers

Who sells French Toast (or similar) school uniform shirts in the summer in New York City? [more inside]
posted by miniminimarket on Jul 6, 2009 - 12 answers

I am trying to find a fabric that matches the famous dress in the Auction scene in Hitchcock's North by Northwest I am looking for fabric in a large print roses in cobalt blue on a black background
posted by Ekidnagrrl17 on Jul 3, 2009 - 7 answers

Who were very well dressed English gentlemen? I'm going to a fancy dress party and I'd like to go as someone who's been drinking pints of sartorial elegance. [more inside]
posted by mooreeasyvibe on Jun 28, 2009 - 28 answers

I saw a really great (seemingly circa 1970's?) stop-motion animation recently, and I really want to find out what it was... [more inside]
posted by kaseijin on Jun 15, 2009 - 6 answers

Where can I find a selection of cotton-blend slips and half-slips in Austin, Texas? [more inside]
posted by ishotjr on Jun 13, 2009 - 5 answers

I love this dress! - who made it? [more inside]
posted by theRussian on Jun 10, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm going to be visiting Cologne, Germany on a research trip at the end of the month-- how should I dress? [more inside]
posted by RedReplicant on Jun 10, 2009 - 4 answers

I know it is poor taste to wear a white dress to a wedding, but what about a dress with white on it? I am struggling and need guidance. [more inside]
posted by delicate_dahlias on Jun 5, 2009 - 16 answers

Strange circumstances have led me to possessing a nice, brand new black dress that I don't need. Where should I donate it? [more inside]
posted by Kronoss on Jun 2, 2009 - 8 answers

I'd like to learn to dress well and look sharp... but I've got no natural talent for it. Can anybody help me figure out how/where to start? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by captainawesome on May 17, 2009 - 39 answers

UKCostumeFilter: I want a jester suit. I have the most marvellous jester hat, but no suit. Where can I get one in the UK? [more inside]
posted by fearnothing on May 17, 2009 - 3 answers

My fiance bought a $1,000 wedding dress from a local (Chicago) shop, paying a $500 deposit. She wants a different dress now, from a different store, that is cheap enough to still be less than $1000 total (considering the previous deposit), so is thinking about not picking up the dress and eating the $500. But... [more inside]
posted by wordsmith on May 11, 2009 - 18 answers

What is the most appropriate outfit to wear to two weddings, one Muslim, one Catholic? [more inside]
posted by chickadee on Apr 29, 2009 - 19 answers

(Several questions in one. Sorry.) We're getting hitched in Vegas, and friends are traveling from overseas. Help us plan out some basic wedding stuff (like location, wedding bands, etc.), as well as how to make our friends' stay enjoyable. [more inside]
posted by metalheart on Apr 26, 2009 - 10 answers

Bridal shops in London? [more inside]
posted by like_neon on Mar 26, 2009 - 0 answers

Cleveland Style Filter: I need a unique, funky, cocktail-esque dress for a formal (but funky) event. Help me find a fabulous boutique in Cleveland! [more inside]
posted by cachondeo45 on Mar 16, 2009 - 6 answers

I’ve been tasked with taking a friend shopping for a dress for an upcoming formal event. We live in Philly and would like to buy locally - details inside. [more inside]
posted by 8dot3 on Mar 5, 2009 - 9 answers

You're a petite (5'1"/100) female invited to a semi-formal event where most of the women will be wearing dresses. You yourself do not feel comfortable in a dress (let's refer to your style as "tomgirl"), but you're definitely too feminine for a suit. What would you wear? [more inside]
posted by granted on Mar 4, 2009 - 19 answers

Where can I find this dress? [more inside]
posted by scazza on Feb 16, 2009 - 6 answers

[I-know-you're-not-my-mom-filter] So what should I wear to the Inauguration? I know, it seems like a ridiculously simple question. [more inside]
posted by deejay jaydee on Jan 12, 2009 - 24 answers

Help my girlfriend dress up for a party. [more inside]
posted by ®@ on Dec 1, 2008 - 11 answers

Edna-filter: I am trying to find on-line a particular image of Dame Edna Everage. [more inside]
posted by ShameSpiral on Dec 1, 2008 - 2 answers

I got an interview for a post of a senior lecturer in a art school in London, my role will be the head of theory studies in one of the creative departments. What shall I wear for the interview? I will be interviewed by both students and staff. All the students think they will be the next Damien Hurst. I want to look creative and approachable, belonging both to the art world and to the academia, and easy to get on with. [more inside]
posted by slimeline on Nov 29, 2008 - 14 answers

What is the best way to attach newsprint to a dress to insure reasonable longevity? [more inside]
posted by thivaia on Oct 28, 2008 - 8 answers

Years ago I had one of those "greatest album covers" books, and there was one (a jazz LP, I believe) that featured a gorgeous black and white photo of a woman floating in a lake or river, wearing a white dress, with only her face above water (the photo was taken benearth the surface, so her face wasn't visible). There was no writing of any kind on the cover. Anyway, I've been trying to find out which album that is for years now (the book is long gone), to no avail. Does this ring any bells with anyone?
posted by The Card Cheat on Oct 21, 2008 - 5 answers

Where can I buy a dress shirt and tie combination in which the shirt's cuffs and collar have the tie's print on them? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks on Oct 6, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm going to a fancy dress party, and the theme is 1978. What should I go as? [more inside]
posted by handee on Sep 30, 2008 - 24 answers

A new dress code at work requires suit and tie. So other than transporting my wardrobe to the office and changing there what is the best way to commute to work on a scooter and arrive in style? [more inside]
posted by Gungho on Aug 31, 2008 - 14 answers

Best way to sell my wedding dress. Face it, I am never going to wear it again. [more inside]
posted by shaarog on Jul 30, 2008 - 9 answers

Help me learn to dress my husband! Tips/tricks/resources on developing a good eye for men's business attire? [more inside]
posted by Bardolph on Jul 14, 2008 - 20 answers

Recommendations for tailor/alterations (for bridesmaid dress) in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by Caz721 on Jul 8, 2008 - 5 answers

Where can I find a brown dress like one worn by Stephanie Izard on this season's "Top Chef?" [more inside]
posted by justonegirl on Jun 12, 2008 - 7 answers

Help me find some excellent summer dresses for everyday wear. Specifics inside. [more inside]
posted by robinpME on Jun 11, 2008 - 21 answers

What do I wear in central Italy this July so that I don't instantly look like a North American (Canadian) tourist. I'm a 60-year old petite blond. [more inside]
posted by feelinggood on May 27, 2008 - 15 answers

I need help finding a maternity dress or nice top to go with black pants in plus size that would work to attend a wedding in June and my baby shower in September or October. [more inside]
posted by Snoogylips on May 16, 2008 - 7 answers

What wrap or top can I put over this dress to make it okay for a morning wedding in a chapel? [more inside]
posted by RobotHeart on May 2, 2008 - 10 answers

What is the correct underwear to wear with this dress? [more inside]
posted by chickaboo on Apr 8, 2008 - 11 answers

I want to find the dress that Milla Jovovich wore in Resident Evil for my fiance... [more inside]
posted by omnipotentq on Apr 6, 2008 - 7 answers

I just bought a lovely halter dress that fits me like a glove, except I need a little extra "support". [more inside]
posted by arianell on Apr 2, 2008 - 16 answers

What's the name of that American TV show where a woman draped the American flag into a stunning dress without cutting it, and did the photo shoot inside Grand Central Station? [more inside]
posted by russ9595 on Mar 11, 2008 - 3 answers