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Tie rules for traveling in Europe
Q. Someone wrote recently about travelling to Europe and I too am going to England and wondered about stripes and plaids. I think certain families have their own tartans and some
Is the shine too bright: Can men’s jewelry be too much?
Q. This is probably a strange question, but how shiny can men’s jewelry be? My high-end watch is a bright gold and it sometimes seems too gaudy. I also am planning
White soles are a trend
Q. My work and lifestyle are not particularly formal, so I can wear the shoes that verge on sneakers with white rubber soles. My question is how I match a pair
Tied up in knots: What to do with a short tie
Q. I have a fine tie that I like very much but that is too short. Even if I tie a four-in-hand knot, it barely makes it to my belt, and
A trip to Europe offers an opportunity for fine shopping
Q. I have a work trip to London coming this Spring, and given that this is our first trip in years, I plan to take two quick excursions to Paris
The color of your sport coat makes a bigger difference than you think
Q. Is it more correct to wear a light-colored sport coat with darker-colored pants or to wear a dark-colored sport coat with lighter-colored ones? A. Both are correct. Each one is a classic
A hat for all occasions
Q. You wrote recently about not overdoing cowboy boots and other regional styles, and I was wondering about hats. Are there hats that are accepted everywhere in the country, others that
Easy nail cleaning without a manicure
Q. I have a winter-related question. With the cold weather I have been using my fireplace, and inevitably my hands are covered with soot which I have a great deal of
The Versatile Sweater Requires Special Care
Q. Working from home, I’m wearing sweaters nearly every day as it is getting colder. I have a mix of ones I’ve owned for years and newer ones which are
Men’s Care: How to Achieve a Close Shave
Q. Hi Lois, I am hoping you can help. My son is in his early 20’s and clearly has always had trouble with razor burn and bumps. He’s not one
