Male Call
Shoes color rules for the well dressed man
Q. Dear Ms. Fenton: I’ve followed your column in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for years. It was 2005 and I was in a business meeting at a large Houston hospital. I
The pros and cons of synthetic and natural fibers
Q. I have been reading your column for a long time and have noticed that you seem to have a prejudice against synthetic fabrics. I wonder why? A. Yes, you
What you need in a men’s dress coat
Q. My winter coat has been a parka since I moved from a warmer climate, but I am wondering if it looks unprofessional. If I were to buy a new
What outfits are OK for a formal wedding
Q. I received an email from a reader with a photograph of himself dressed in an outfit that he was asking about, and the following question: “Ok for a formal
Hey, try on those clothes before you buy, even guys
Q. I was clothes shopping with my brother and realized why some of his clothes don’t seem to fit him right. He was finding good clothes on sale but not
What are reasonable expectations for groomsmen’s attire?
Q. Over the initial excitement of our engagement, my fiancé and I are beginning our planning. We are trying to think of all the elements before deciding on location (perhaps
Lighter sweaters that are currently in style
Q. What kinds of lighter sweaters are currently in style? I am thinking of the coming cooler months before I rely on bulky warmer sweaters. What sweaters can I wear
Patterned short sleeves vs long sleeve dress shirts
Q. Even now that it’s early fall and getting cooler, when I go out on the weekends even to a fine restaurant, I see most of the men are still
Formality of matched suit not necessary
Q. When you mentioned light colored suits recently, I was wondering if I can wear a non-matching jacket and pants to some of the same occasions that I would wear
How to handle the newer contrast fabric shirts
Q. I am beginning to dress a little more modern and there is a type of shirt that confuses me. I have a few dress shirts with a second pattern
