There are a number of resources available to find good information about
Apparel and Accessories. Below are some resources in specific categories
that offer a wide variety of information about items for Women and
General Fashion, Men, Women, Children, Babies, Eyewear, Footwear,
Jewelry, Watches, and other Accessories.
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Women
and General Fashion
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Dressing Well On-line …
www.dressingwell.com/
Personal image, professional dress and business casual resources with
tip-of-the-week archives, fashion and dressing articles, and seasonal
lists.
Fashion 411 …
www.fashion-411.com
Fashion trends, wardrobe advice for petite, tall and plus-size women,
and other useful articles. Fee required for some sections.
Fashion Icon …
www.fashion-icon.com/
Features fashion news, style and dressing tips and articles, an ask the
fashion experts column, and fun craft projects for recycling dated fads.
Girl on the Street …
www.girlonthestreet.com/
Style and fashion forecasts from the site's editors; also includes style
in other aspects of life features.
Leah Feldon …
www.leahfeldon.com/
Advice from style guru with fashion tips, style advice and finding good
buys.
SheFinds …
www.shefinds.com/
New York-based site with trend reports and personal shopping events.
Newsletter available.
StylePhyle …
www.stylephyle.com
Articles on clothing, shopping, and style (including the quest for the
perfect black cardigan and 10 things you'll wear for 10 years), packing
tips and lists, closet organization and tips from the fashion police.
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Men's Apparel
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JustMensWear.com …
www.justmenswear.com/index.html?screen=tips
Offers tips on tying neckties, ironing shirts, cleaning clothes and
caring for shoes.
Men's Health: Style …
www.menshealth.com/style/
Fashion fundamentals, casual and office wear, grooming and advice
column.
Men's Wearhouse: Guy'dLines …
www.menswearhouse.com/home_page/guys_guide/gg30_main.jsp
Offers various fashion articles. Has animated tutorials on how to tie
four necktie knots.
Modern Man: Modern Clothes …
www.modernman.com/clothes/
Articles on wardrobe building and dress codes. Link to discussion forum.
SharpMan.com …
www.sharpman.com/
Contains advice on fashion, relationships and grooming.
So You Wanna Dress Better? …
www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/dressmen/dressmen.html
Step-by-step article for fashion rules.
The Executive's Closet: a Portal for Men's Style …
www.theexecutivescloset.com/advice.htm
Offers fashion advice based on body type and individual season.
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Footwear
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Fashionably Fly Sneaker Reviews …
www.fashionablyfly.co.uk/
Detailed articles and information on the latest styles of trainers, and
other footwear for men.
Fur Boots …
www.furboots.net
Information on different types of fur boots, including styles and
features.
The Cowboy Boot Webpage …
www.dimlights.com/boots
A site dedicated to folks who make, wear and admire cowboy boots.
Wizard of Shoes …
www.wizardofshoes.com
Comparison shopping engine devoted solely to shoes, plus articles, shoe
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Jewelry
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Antique Jewelry Online …
www.antiquejewelryonline.com/learn/learn.htm
Jewelry history features take readers through the popular styles during
specific eras. Also includes gemstone lore and articles about materials
used to make jewelry.
Ask Mr. Jewelry …
www.askmrjewelry.com
Photos and buying advice for diamonds and other gemstones. Includes
traditional birthstone and anniversary lists and articles to help
consumers make gemstone selections.
Buy a Diamond …
www.buyadiamond.net/
Diamond buying advice. Includes facts about the origins of diamonds and
how the stones progress from rough to cut.
Diamond Review …
www.diamondreview.com/
Diamond buying guide includes a price database, diamonds tutorial, and
diamond FAQ.
Gem Gallery - The Image.com …
www.theimage.com/gemstone/gemstone.html
Photos of gemstones, each accompanied by a description of the gem's
properties and where it is commonly found. Includes instructions for
close-up gem photography.
Guide2jewelry …
www.guide2jewelry.com/
Buying tips and facts about diamonds, colored gemstones, pearls, and
jewelry.
JadeMart.com …
www.jademart.com
An explanation of the different grades of jade used in jewelry, with
tips to help buyers distinguish between them.
Jewelers of America …
www.jewelers.org/ja_consumer/fineinfo.html
A collection of advice about buying many types of fine jewelry.
PriceScope …
www.pricescope.com/tutor_cert.asp
Includes numerous diamond tutorials and buying tips, a discussion forum,
and a cut advisor.
The House of Tibara …
www.opal-tibara.com/
Facts about opal include chemical make-up, buying advice, cutting and
polishing basics, and opal care. Includes photos of different types of
opals.
The Jewelry Box Newsletter …
www.jewelrynewsletter.com
Features tips on buying diamonds and jewelry, gemstone facts and
cleaning silver.
YourGemologist.com …
www.YourGemologist.com/
A reference library covering natural gemstones and minerals, synthetic
and treated gems. Also offers resources for people who would like to
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Undergarments
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Busty Blues …
www.bustyblues.com
A plus-size bra resource. Reviews of online and bricks-and-mortar store
experiences and large cup bras.
LHJ.com: Bras …
www.lhj.com/home/Bras.html
Ideas on finding the perfect bras and a tool to find the correct size.
Lingerie Site Review …
www.lingeriesitereview.com
Information and ratings to help the consumer choose an online lingerie
store.
Lingerie Uncovered …
www.lingerie-uncovered.com/
Comprehensive guide to lingerie including history, brands, articles and
online comparison shopping.
PlusSizeBras.info …
www.plussizebras.info
Informational web site with guides to measuring, sizing, and fitting
bras sizes F cup and higher.
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Shopping
Advice
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Fabriclink's Shopping Guide …
www.fabriclink.com/ShoppingGuide.html
Consumer information on characteristics of textile fibres and blends,
current fashion colours, and how to read a garment label.
Fashion 411: Plus Size …
www.fashion-411.com/Plus_size_clothing.htm
Professional stylist reveals secrets to looking sexier, taller and
thinner. Also fashion trends and free guides to designer shops.
FashionPatrol …
www.fashionpatrol.com
A guided tour of the world of fashion shopping online.
Michelle's Closet …
www.michellescloset.com/
Blog-based site with shopping links and tips.
Petite Personal Shopper …
www.petitepersonalshopper.com
UK-based site offers information, advice and links to online retailers
for women who wear clothes in petite sizes.
Sewing Modest Dresses …
www.sewmodestclothing.com/
A site that aims to share reviews on patterns (especially those
available online) for sewing modest dresses and clothing for women and
girls.
Sheila's Fashion Sense …
www.sheilasfashionsense.com
Tips on fashion and colour, newsletter, and selling "image makeovers".
Wardrobe Workshop …
www.wardrobeworkshop.ca
Written for the businesswoman, discusses typical wardrobe woes and
provides advice. Includes information on seasonal colours.
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Clothing Care
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Heritage Garment Preservation: Get the Facts on Wedding Gown Cleaning
and Preservation …
www.heritagegown.com/gown.php
Free information on preservation and gown care advice.
How Stuff Works: Dry Cleaning …
www.howstuffworks.com/dry-cleaning.htm
Enlightening description of the dry cleaning process.
Leather Apparel Association …
www.leatherassociation.com/FCleaner.html
Information on care and finding professional leather cleaners, as well
as new leather fashions.
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