Where would I find quality, curved, wooden hangers? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Nov 24, 2009 - 15 answers

I'm looking for black, size 18 jeans. But I'm really, really picky... [more inside]
posted by JoanArkham on Nov 20, 2009 - 17 answers

Mrs Raybun watched the 1937 version of The Women and loved the fashion show sequences. What other late 1930s movies that showcase woman's fashions of the period would she enjoy watching?
posted by Raybun on Nov 20, 2009 - 12 answers

A few years ago, I had a girlfriend who (gently) took me to task about my wardrobe and made a few suggestions as to how I could look better. I could see the difference after I'd tried a few new outfits, but I'm not very good at coming up with them myself, and I'm not very good at knowing what looks good and what has to change. It recently popped into my head that I could hire someone to help me out with this, but I know absolutely nothing about how to do so--although I hope MeFi harbors someone who does. Can you help me? [more inside]
posted by tellumo on Nov 19, 2009 - 17 answers

Help me find a pair of decent, grown-up shoes to wear to work, that will last me more than six months. Preferably for less than $100 a pair. [more inside]
posted by SansPoint on Nov 14, 2009 - 25 answers

I need to dress better. Complication: I have a chilly workplace. Surely there are somewhat attractive options beyond 'throw on a black sweater on' but I am at a loss as to what they might be... [more inside]
posted by JoannaC on Nov 10, 2009 - 33 answers

I'd like to find a leather jacket similar to this one. [more inside]
posted by PFL on Nov 10, 2009 - 7 answers

My boyfriend and I really want to win Most Stylish Couple at The Sadie Hawkins Style Ride in one week. Any suggestions? (previously) [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Nov 6, 2009 - 10 answers

Help me find images of handsome, manly men in white sweaters. I'm trying to convince my husband that a white sweater is as versatile as his dour browns, blacks and grays. If they are layered with shirts under or jackets over, all the better. Thank you!
posted by B-squared on Nov 6, 2009 - 28 answers

My son asked me what he should wear to his next interview with a company with which he really wants to work. [more inside]
posted by maggieb on Nov 2, 2009 - 23 answers

Have you seen this shoe? [more inside]
posted by blackcatcuriouser on Oct 30, 2009 - 13 answers

Where would I find a black fedora and black sunglasses for a Blues Brothers costume by Saturday morning? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Oct 28, 2009 - 8 answers

Where can I find reasonably detailed reference images of smart everyday women's clothes from the 1940s, 50s and early 60s? [more inside]
posted by stuck on an island on Oct 28, 2009 - 19 answers

Cosmetic manufacturing in China. I've noted that certain regions of China specialize in different types of consumer goods manufacturing. Which city or region is ground zero for cosmetics manufacturing in China? [more inside]
posted by Muirwylde on Oct 26, 2009 - 2 answers

What does a non-girly woman wear to a technical interview? Details on impending fashion crisis inside. [more inside]
posted by duckus on Oct 26, 2009 - 35 answers

Berlin-Leipzig-Amsterdam filter. Visiting all three for a conference on a record shopping (minimal, electro, german techno) and cool neighborhood finding adventure. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by Smegoid on Oct 22, 2009 - 2 answers

What is appropriate fashion in fall and winter when in a warm or desert climate? [more inside]
posted by pointystick on Oct 20, 2009 - 8 answers

Where can I find leather-free clothing in Paris? Specifically, I'm looking for boots and shoes, but bonus points for jackets, belts and the like. [more inside]
posted by nicoleincanada on Oct 18, 2009 - 3 answers

Is there a name or term for the aesthetic these blogs contain? [more inside]
posted by CitrusFreak12 on Oct 16, 2009 - 20 answers

Fancy restaurant tonight = black/white jersey wrap dress. It's October in Seattle. Can I wear panty hose? [more inside]
posted by lois1950 on Oct 13, 2009 - 21 answers

Are there any places in the United States offering a glove cutter or glove maker apprenticeship? I'm interested in fabric and leather work for gloves.
posted by ayc200 on Oct 9, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm looking for a men's digital watch that is simple, slim and ergonomic. [more inside]
posted by snarfois on Oct 9, 2009 - 15 answers

Plus-size ladies, please help me be fabulous. [UK] [more inside]
posted by Ziggy500 on Oct 9, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm embarrassed by the way my husband dresses. He says he wants to dress better, but that he "physically can't". [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 8, 2009 - 62 answers

One foot bigger than the other... expensive boots... dilemma... do you fit them to the larger foot or the smaller foot. [more inside]
posted by itsjustanalias on Oct 7, 2009 - 17 answers

Looking for some style advice for a 21 year old from the HiveMind! [more inside]
posted by Junior687 on Oct 6, 2009 - 23 answers

Can anyone ID the sunglasses Betty Draper wears in the Mad Men episode that aired on Sept. 27 or suggest similar ones? Photo link inside. [more inside]
posted by ishotjr on Oct 5, 2009 - 3 answers

My brown suit looks more like a dark plum color; need suggestions for shirt & tie colors... [more inside]
posted by NYScott on Oct 4, 2009 - 10 answers

I want to write and publish a book on the industrial music scene from a feminist perspective. I’m a decent writer, but I have no photography, graphic design, marketing, or publishing experience, and no industry connections. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by velvet winter on Oct 3, 2009 - 8 answers

Is there an official term for a belt on a coat that's sewn right into the coat - besides an inset belt? [more inside]
posted by Betsy Vane on Oct 2, 2009 - 7 answers

Prison party fashion...without the prison? [more inside]
posted by tejolote on Sep 29, 2009 - 24 answers

What kind of hat did Melanie Laurent wear in Inglorious Bastards? (link included inside) [more inside]
posted by Hands of Manos on Sep 25, 2009 - 5 answers

Drafty castles, stone construction, floors strewn with rushes, noble ladies' trailing gowns... Anyone who's read any historical fiction set in the Middle Ages is familiar with these popular Medieval motifs, but I have been troubled by a number of questions about these items. Perhaps we have some period history mavens who can ease my confusion? (Warning: Long! Strewn! Possibly moldy.) [more inside]
posted by taz on Sep 23, 2009 - 28 answers

"Later that day, Arthur Mgqweto, a math teacher, strode into the classroom, jauntily wearing a township take on the fedora called a square." A square? [more inside]
posted by msittig on Sep 20, 2009 - 2 answers

What are your favorite sources for gray-market men's apparel? [more inside]
posted by There's No I In Meme on Sep 20, 2009 - 1 answer

How long should my dress shirts, polos, and sweaters be? I'm tall and I have a hard time determining what's too short and too long. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Sep 18, 2009 - 46 answers

Where can I find these boots or something similar?
posted by likeapen on Sep 16, 2009 - 6 answers

Is there a formula related to the statement "What's old becomes new again"? As middle age encroaches, it becomes harder and harder not to see history recycled and repackaged whether fashion, music, etc... [more inside]
posted by Funmonkey1 on Sep 15, 2009 - 12 answers

I got a $300 gift card recently at work. I'd like to spend it on updating my wardrobe a little. Pretend I'm completely clueless (I pretty much am). Where should I go, and what should I buy? Can I do this with $300? [more inside]
posted by downing street memo on Sep 14, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm in my mid-twenties, and have a substantially thinning crescent shaped area on the crown of my head, though my hairline at the front is fine. What should I do with my hair? Is a #1 buzz cut the only way forward? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 9, 2009 - 25 answers

I’m looking for quality, durable mens clothing, what are your recommendations? [more inside]
posted by racingjs on Sep 3, 2009 - 17 answers

Online or low-residence college programs in fashion or retail merchandising? NOT the art institutes apparently...
posted by parmanparman on Aug 21, 2009 - 1 answer

How can I find out where to buy the coat that Rachel McAdams wore in The Time Traveler's Wife? [more inside]
posted by cda on Aug 20, 2009 - 7 answers

Where online can I buy a fitted high quality ballcap with an extra long bill? [more inside]
posted by Muirwylde on Aug 19, 2009 - 6 answers

Why are formal clothes more likely to be dry-clean-only than casual clothes? [more inside]
posted by madcaptenor on Aug 14, 2009 - 22 answers

I recently lost my sunglasses, and now I'm looking for a pair to replace them. Something <$100, polarized, good quality sharp lenses, and reasonably stylish preferred. Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by Bahro on Aug 12, 2009 - 7 answers

Nice gloves, if I knew what they were called I could buy a pair. Name that style. [more inside]
posted by Iteki on Aug 7, 2009 - 4 answers

I can't find any pants that are anything like my favorite pair. And I'm not even sure if my favorite pair is reasonably fashionable, in the first place. Help? [more inside]
posted by Jacen Solo on Aug 5, 2009 - 39 answers

Loathe the new Macbook trackpad in XP, what input device should I use instead that doesn't require a desk and is OK for gaming? [more inside]
posted by Your Time Machine Sucks on Aug 5, 2009 - 7 answers

We made a magazine all about pants. Not a fashion magazine or anything, just people writing/drawing/doing poems abut pants. Now it's time to launch it and I seem to need some pants-related songs for a radio show. Seems like a perfect question for the hive-mind. Any ideas?
posted by MrMisterio on Aug 3, 2009 - 39 answers