Male Call
Chambray vs. Denim
Q. You mentioned chambray shirts a couple of times recently. I gather these are what I consider denim shirts, which I always thought were very informal. Are these now acceptable with
No shirt, no shoes, no fashion
Q. I can’t stand it when men wear open-toed sandals in the city. I guess they’re okay at the beach, but why do men think this is acceptable? A. I
Finding a tailor to suit your needs
Q. Hello. I read your article regarding pleated trousers. I have an extensive wardrobe with many suits, sport coats, and slacks by Brioni, Oxxford, etc. Most were made-to-measure: Super 120’s
Check out these chinos
Q. You always talk about chinos which I’ve never particularly worn (just business clothes, Levis, and shorts for me). Obviously I have more opportunity right now for casual clothes but
How to treat the outdated pleat
Q. I have to go to a wedding and the only appropriate suit I have has pleated trousers. I neither can afford nor want to buy a suit just for
The silk jacket
Q. At my local thrift store there is a jacket that looked particularly good and fit me perfectly, but then I saw that it was made of silk (in a
Collar stays are here to stay
Q. Your recent button-down collar shirt column was a lovely piece for a boy from Little Rock who arrived at Yale without having seen a “button down,” but adjusted as
Check your Chinos for the correct fit
Q. It seems like the leading stores are showing models and mannequins dressed with disco era tightness. What is the correct way trousers should fit today? A. Even though men’s
Seeing the benefits of the seersucker suit
Q. I like seersucker. I’m thinking about getting a seersucker jacket, but I’m not interested in a whole suit. Is that something that is appropriate on its own? A. Yes,
The low down on the button-down
Q. In a recent question, you referred to “ button-down shirts.” I am not exactly sure what kind of shirts you meant. A. This is one of several men’s clothing terms
