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What to wear to your next zoom meeting

Q. In today’s super casual dressing, suits just don’t seem logical. Still, I can’t wear a T-shirt and chinos all the time either, particularly with a lot of my business conducted

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When to keep, when to toss an old tie

Q. I have way too many ties in my closet, but when I try to cull them down, I am always caught by worries that older ones will come back

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Are fancy suits boring?

Q. During the Super Bowl, why did the whole group in the pregame TV show wear suits? I know they all want to look professional, but they aren’t in an

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Wedding attire for a summer in New Orleans

Q. I am going to an evening wedding in late June in New Orleans. Considering the heat, what would be the proper dress code?  (I am the grandfather of the groom.)

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The “popped collar” style: In or out?

Q. I recently read an article about the men’s style of wearing a “popped collar.” It referred to it as dated and described the look as uppity, snooty, and obnoxious. It

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Are nice adjustable dress trousers a thing?

Q.  Each winter I gain about 10 pounds which I then lose from my activities in spring and summer. I’d like to change this but it’s pretty consistent. So it

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Men’s fashion for those cold mornings

Q. As I was freezing running from my car to my office this week, I decided I needed to buy/wear some trousers that are warmer. The problem is I’m not

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Boutonniere etiquette

Q. I was wondering about boutonnieres. I have always thought it is a fun look, but wonder if it is in style or ever was.  I have two weddings coming up,

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Laundry tips for moving up the business ladder

Q. I just got my first out-of-college job and am hoping to move up the business ladder. I’ll be doing my own laundry and could use some help with that,

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Accessories can make the man . . . or unmake him

Q. My boyfriend wears cufflinks, a gold watch on one wrist, and a silver bracelet on the other. You talked about overdoing accessories, this seems too much; do you agree? A. Yes,