Am I expecting too much from a pair of Puma sneakers? [more inside]
posted by blueberry on Oct 12, 2009 - 12 answers

I'm invited to a wedding in October on an apple farm in the upper Hudson Valley, NY. We will be in a drafty barn and outdoors in the late afternoon into evening. The wedding invitation says to dress "dressy casual". It is going to be cool to cold. So, what do I wear? I'm female and in my mid-40s.
posted by Pineapplicious on Sep 11, 2009 - 20 answers

I've taken to using one of the apps available in the iphone app store as a desk clock. It sits on its dock, charging, with the display on all day. At the end of the day when I leave work, it feels warm. Am I doing it damage by keeping it on for so long every day?
posted by leemajors on Aug 25, 2009 - 5 answers

I've got some extreme irregular tire wear going on with my trailer and, when in doubt, query the hive mind. [more inside]
posted by Kid Charlemagne on Aug 16, 2009 - 8 answers

Source of creaky sounds in an older model vehicle plus general maintenance questions? [more inside]
posted by limonade on Feb 15, 2009 - 5 answers

Found: 100% acrylic (super cute, made in USA) winter hat on the (mostly abandoned) street in 20ºF weather (on New Year's Day). I washed it. Can I wear it? [more inside]
posted by cachondeo45 on Jan 3, 2009 - 24 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

Why do I wear down the heel of my shoes so quickly?
I ground the rubber on the very rear-most part of the sole (slightly to the outside) down to nothing within 4 months on every pair of dress shoes I buy.
Is there anything I can do other than take them for repairs? [more inside]
posted by There's No I In Meme on Jul 8, 2008 - 18 answers

Has anybody got any idea/strategies/proven methods to stop my orthotics tearing up the inside of my new shoes? [more inside]
posted by cholly on Jun 2, 2008 - 4 answers

Why do some people wear shoes in the house? [more inside]
posted by pravit on May 26, 2008 - 206 answers

What are some durable everyday men's sneakers? [more inside]
posted by goingonit on Apr 28, 2008 - 16 answers

What to wear? I don't want to commit a fashion faux pas... [more inside]
posted by bolognius maximus on Apr 15, 2008 - 12 answers

So I am looking for ideas as to what to wear to this year's company Christmas party. The theme is Naughty is Nice. I am not looking for anything too naughty, but more along the lines of something formal but outlandish. Any place that I could rent something for one night in the San Francisco area would be perfect. I have a couple of ideas, suit with a tophat/cane, maybe a leisure suit, anything that would turn heads. Oh yes, I am a guy and I am not too into the assless leather chaps/gag ball/leather thong.
posted by sir_rubixalot on Dec 10, 2007 - 6 answers

Where can I load up on *cool* business clothes? [more inside]
posted by phaedrus441 on Mar 27, 2007 - 21 answers

Going to a nighttime wedding in Mexico -- what do we wear? [more inside]
posted by kmel on Oct 24, 2006 - 5 answers

I have to go on a few job interviews for web producer positions in the UK. I've got a suit, and a collarless black jacket/suit which I quite like and isn't too far off the norm. But I need a good shirt. What colour shirt should I go for? White? Blue? Lilac? Should it be a "name" shirt eg Boss, Ralph Lauren or will any good quality shirt do?
posted by badlydubbedboy on Sep 6, 2006 - 12 answers

I'm interviewing for a developer position at a software company in Silicon Valley in a couple of weeks. The dress code there is casual. What should I wear to the interview? [more inside]
posted by medpt on Jun 30, 2006 - 26 answers

Crud-tolerant DVD players. My new-ish Sony commonly locks or hiccups on Netflix discs, but I've read that other people go years without problems, and googling reveals that Sony players may be particularly prone to this. What models or brands of DVD players (not PC drives) are good at handling worn/scratched/dirty discs?
posted by NortonDC on Dec 22, 2004 - 29 answers