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

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

How can you speed-up the process of a T-short becoming thin, worn, and soft? I don't care about discoloration. [more inside]
posted by ilovehistory on Feb 15, 2009 - 9 answers

Best place online to purchase retro/vintage-styled lingerie? [more inside]
posted by krisken on May 29, 2008 - 6 answers

Looking for a UK clothing designer's website I saw a few years ago. As well as making tweed jackets and other garments, they had another "arm" of the business that specialised in vintage looking, quirky, World War 2 era replica work clothing that was trendy and quite pricey rather than historically accurate, as well as vintage kitchen and garden tools. [more inside]
posted by fire&wings on Aug 25, 2007 - 8 answers

Where can I get an awesome retro-military coat like Captain Jack Harkness? [more inside]
posted by John Kenneth Fisher on Nov 21, 2006 - 8 answers

It would be great if people could share their favourite suppliers/retailers/tailors for affordable, quality shirts. I'm talking about shirts which are either interesting, different or vintage. I'd be especially keen on those with detachable collars - this was in fact the reason for my asking the question. [more inside]
posted by dance on Jul 17, 2006 - 1 answer

What are your favorite styles or pieces of clothing that defy trends? [more inside]
posted by Alison on Jan 26, 2006 - 15 answers

Anybody have a place to get cool threads on the net? [more inside]
posted by GooseOnTheLoose on Oct 30, 2005 - 14 answers

Wanted: tips or detailed instructions for making a belt (clothing) out of fabric, iron-on "waist maker" tape, needle, thread, "belting" strap material, and (probably) some hooks. I'm not 100% sure how to fold/sew the fabric around the tape, especially the ends. No luck with Google, and the package instructions are sparse. [more inside]
posted by amtho on Aug 1, 2005 - 5 answers