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Nail Me - manicures nailcare fakenails | Ask MetaFilter
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (122+ words) In a very femme move for me, I'd like to try getting and wearing nails that are not my own nails. What am I requesting at a nail salon?My natural nails are brittle and yes, sadly, I pick at…...
Dress me up, NYC edition
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (212+ words) Confluence of events: weight loss, clothes don't fit, and free day in NYC to shop. Where would I go to find cool, casual clothes for a slimmer, early-50s guy that aren't eye-wateringly expensive?I found this comment from the Whelk…...
Seeking extremely lightweight easy care business casual pants
5+ day, 8+ min ago (274+ words) My go-to everyday pants are Columbia Silver Ridge utility pants. I wear these every day except when I'm going into the office. Can you help me find business casual pants that have similar characteristics of fit, weight, care, and durability?...
Black shoe polish in 2026?
1+ week, 3+ day ago (111+ words) What are people polishing their (black, military/dress) shoes with these days?My go-to from being a JROTC cadet was Kiwi brand -- but parent company S.C. Johnson apparently pulled the product from most/all retail shelves a year or two ago....
Native Alaska Mask | Ask MetaFilter
2+ week, 6+ day ago (49+ words) Asking for a friend...this face mask was obtained at a garage sale in Fairbanks, Alaska. Can you tell us anything about it?Given its size, approximately 8" x 9", it would seem to be ceremonial in nature, not functional. Face is…...
Men's shorts that split the difference between cotton and B-Ball shorts?
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (85+ words) I wear boxers and cotton shorts with pockets when I bike. This arrangement tends to bunch up and make for an uncomfortable crotch. Wearing B-ball shorts is much more comfortable, but they are a bit too loose and informal for…...
Purse Charms - Goldish Metal Fidget Versions
3+ week, 1+ day ago (105+ words) I recently put a "purse charm" on my purse and have found it grounding to grab when I'm out or starting to get migrainy. I'm curious if you have any recommendations for more subtle fidget versions that I can add…...
Help me find something suitable
3+ week, 3+ day ago (89+ words) Can you recommend a tailor in Atlanta who makes suits? I have reached an age with a high probability of funerals (boo!) and weddings (yay!) but it has literally been years since I've worn any of my suits and they…...
Non-ensh*tified T-shirt vendor?
3+ week, 6+ day ago (65+ words) I used to shop at Etsy, but their site has become enshitified. Ebay is OK. Teespring skilled their online store, I think. I just want some reasonably priced t-shirts ($20-25) on Bella Canvas blanks. Searching for simple terms like 'cycling' or…...
Women’s boy short underwear that doesn’t ride up
4+ week, 1+ day ago (171+ words) I'm looking for women's underwear that is actually... shorts. I find that whenever I get a boyshort style, the legs end up riding up and putting pressure where my legs meet my pelvis, so I might as well be wearing…...