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Shoes speak louder than words
Q. I usually add to my husband’s tie collection at the holidays, but this year he asked for shoes. Specifically, he wants a pair of Allen Edmonds that his brother
Why the necktie?
Q. Why do I need to wear a necktie? This seems like an idea that was born and should have died last century! A. A necktie adds a certain seriousness
Dress for success
Q. My husband has an executive interview coming up for the position of president in a new company. In the past he moved his way up in an informal setting,
Good dry cleaners keep ties tip top
Q. I was talking with the only other doctor in my practice who cares as much about clothing as I do. He said he found his best tie had a
Are suspenders still in style?
Q. I would like to have my next shirts made with my monogram, but I am not sure about placement. I wear suspenders with all of my pants and do
Tie clips: A necessary fashion?
Q. What is the rule about tie clips? Are guys wearing them? If so, how long should they be and where are they placed on a tie? A. Yes, guys
Dressy, but not too dressy: Recommendations for a more casual workplace
Q. I’m a lawyer whose office has always been dressier than most; we never descended to “business-casual.” Of course, these days we’re not as formal as we used to be;
Cold weather rules for a warm coat
Q. What is the correct length for a good winter coat that is not a long coat? The down jackets that end at my waist make me look fat .
The many stages of business casual
Q. What is the correct definition of Business Casual? A. Time was when this was a question with a rather limited answer. But nowadays, the answer has expanded so it
Dress for success, with your mother-in-law
Q. My 32 year old daughter brought her new boyfriend over to meet me for the first time. I wasn’t prepared for his short, square build . . . or
