Shopping Advice

Chictopia - Fashion community site where readers comment on uploaded photographs.

Fabriclink's Shopping Guide - Consumer information on characteristics of textile fibres and blends, current fashion colours, and how to read a garment label.

Fashion 411: Plus Size - Professional stylist reveals secrets to looking sexier, taller and thinner. Also fashion trends and free guides to designer shops.

Good Housekeeping: Men's White Shirts - Find out which shirts fit well, stay crisp through the day, and stand up to numerous washings.

Leather Substitutes' Resource Guide - An in-depth guide for those attempting to reduce or eliminate their use of animal skins for clothing and all kinds of shoes and boots, including work boots, weather-related shoes, and ballet slippers.

Mybeautifulboutique.com - Boutique lifestyle magazine with directory featuring Irish and English boutiques.

Ohio State University: Buying Casual Knit Shirts - Technical article on the qualities of knit shirts includes advice on shopping and care.

Ohio State University: How to Buy T-Shirts - Offers information on the characteristics of a quality T-shirt.

Ohio State University: Selecting a Blouse - Describing the elements to the ideal blouse and what to look for when purchasing.

Ohio State University: Selecting Insulated Vests and Jackets - Examining insulation, outer fabrics, construction and other elements of these insulated garments.

Ohio State University: Selecting Jeans - Examining fibre, fabric, styles and construction of jeans.

Ohio State University: Selecting Sweatsuits, Fleece Separates and Warm-Ups - Discusses fibre content, styles and special features.

Ohio State University: Selecting Tailored Shirts and Blouses - Fibre, fabric, finishes, construction, size, styling and care information.

Petite Personal Shopper - UK-based site offers information, advice and links to online retailers for women who wear clothes in petite sizes.

Sewing Modest Dresses - A site that aims to share reviews on patterns (especially those available online) for sewing modest dresses and clothing for women and girls.

Shape Your Style - Site provides information on choosing the best clothes for their body shape, and the best hairstyle and glasses for their face shape.

SimStylist - Style guides with fashion advice for men and women, with blog and stylist and boutique listings.

Vegan Shoes - Featuring thoughts and opinions relating to vegan shoes.

Wardrobe Workshop - Written for the businesswoman, discusses typical wardrobe woes and provides advice. Includes information on seasonal colours.

Where Did She Get It? - Informational website assisting users on sourcing fashion items through a knowledge-sharing community.