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A color for all seasons
Q. Do people still not wear white in winter or is that now a thing of the past? A. The truth is that the age-old adage of “not wearing white
Sock it to me
Q. In this day and age, how important is it that I wear matched socks? My wife seems to think that this is still important, not me, I literally grab,
50 shades of blue
Q. I have blue eyes and my wife says I should wear a lot of blue shirts. She says they look good on me, but I don’t want to look
Style for the first impression
Q. My husband thinks that he should show his individual style in interviews – which includes boot shoes rather than dress shoes and (now, with current needs) a bandanna for
Off-the-rack vs. ready-made vs. custom-made
Q. I am starting a new job and it is a straight-laced company, suits daily and tuxedo for the company Christmas party (probably with black masks this year). I have
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How to treat the outdated pleat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
