Style & Shopping

Stay Dry

How to Dress for Seattle Spring Weather

The vibe is overcast, not overdressed.

03/09/2026 By Zoe Sayler

Dry Out

Waterproofing Is Different These Days

Environmental changes mean that Gore-Tex and its peers have a new composition, but rain jackets still do their job.

03/04/2026 By Allison Williams

After Hours

Vintage Shopping Shifts to Late Night

Can Seattle finally tap into its nightlife potential with retail?

12/10/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Quote Unquote

Howie Cohen Made Bartell Drugs Something Special

You can thank him for the Fremont Troll Chia Pet, and a lot more.

11/17/2025 By Allison Williams

Retail Therapy

How One Mall Is Cultivating Joy and Inclusion

Seattle Fat Mall centers its shoppers in every way.

08/26/2025 By Haley Shapley

Microsoft 50

How Microsoft Engineered Tech’s Anti-Fashion Workforce

Bill Gates and the rise of the no-style style icon.

05/07/2025 By Zoe Sayler

Spray On

What the Heck Is a Head Spa?

The scalp gets its own line of dedicated self-care, but things are going to get wet.

02/13/2025 By Allison Williams

More Is More

Seattle Designer Janelle Abbott Goes Big on Everything

Her zero-waste JRAT label uses upcycled materials to create ebullient handmade garments.

02/05/2025 By Karly Quadros

Tickets to Ride

Seattle-Area Ski and Snowboard Shops

Where to gear up for a wild, snowy winter.

12/26/2024 By Allison Williams and Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Perfect Pairings

The Best Wine+Gift Combos

Upgrade that host gift with a little something extra.

12/03/2024 By Zoe Sayler

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The Best Seattle Gift Shops for In-Person Shopping

What makes stores special can’t be expressed in html.

11/19/2024 By Zoe Sayler Photography by Carlton Canary

Many Happy Returns

One Man’s Costco Return Is Another Man’s Treasure

The prices are right at Wedgwood’s Discount TopLot.

10/02/2024 By Naomi Tomky

Well Well Well

When Will Women Finally Get the Pockets They Deserve?

The answer—at least for one local startup—is now.

08/27/2024 By Haley Shapley

Merch Table

Seattleites Share Their Favorite Local Swag

How we wear our hearts on our sleeves.

08/16/2024 By Zoe Sayler

Summer Style

Seattle Beach Bag Essentials

Everything you need for a 50-degree day in the sand.

06/04/2024 By Zoe Sayler

Stuff Galore

Seattle’s Outdoor Gear Hall of Fame

The things we’ve had—and are keeping—forever.

05/07/2024 By Allison Williams

Well Well Well Dressed

The Case for Renting Your Clothes

What we wear matters for our well-being. So does where it comes from.

03/14/2024 By Haley Shapley

The Shape of You

The Average Woman Looks Amazing

Shelby Scott has become a social media superstar sharing fashion tips for women size 10–16.

01/22/2024 By Zoe Sayler Photography by Carlton Canary

Throne of Lies

Are Malls Dead? Maybe, but Mall Santa Isn’t

Eighty years after a Seattle photographer snapped the first Santa picture, the tradition still feels like magic.

12/04/2023 By Zoe Sayler

Repeat Giver

Holiday Shopping Made Easy: Gifts That Keep on Giving

The best subscriptions and memberships for Seattleites.

11/09/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

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Style & Shopping

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How Microsoft Engineered Tech’s Anti-Fashion Workforce

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Howie Cohen Made Bartell Drugs Something Special

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