Male Call
What did the hat say to the scarf?
You go around while I go on ahead. Q. Since I generally remove my coat and scarf before I start my work, I have never focused on whether they are
A glitzy tux for a wedding, maybe…
Q. I was invited to my friend’s wedding with the wording “Dress: Fun Black Tie.” What does that mean? The wedding is at a high-end place, so I don’t imagine
Pink pants for the modern man
Q. I’m not saying it’s me, but let’s just say I know someone whose wife bought him a pair of pink jeans, and they fit him really well. What could
Undershirt or T-shirt
Q. What is the current appropriate undershirt neckline? When I wear a dress shirt without a tie, should the T-shirt show at the neck, and when I wear a white
Rolled up sleeves do and don’ts
Q. Is there an actual etiquette to when you should or should not roll up your sleeves? Is there a proper specific way to roll up your sleeves? A. The answer
Update those old Armani suits, or not
Q. I have six Armani suits that are 30 years old and still in great condition, but I imagine they are all unusable going forward. Is that the case? They
Now is the winter of our dress shoes’ discontent
Q. The snow is a-coming and I’m not slipping rubber covers over my work shoes. So, I’m wondering if it is acceptable to wear winter boots with dress pants and
The shoes make the well dressed man
Q. How and when should I wear tan shoes? I’m thinking of western style men’s shoes. And what about navy or maroon? A. The first question I have is “how
Tied up in knots over knit ties
Q. You’ve written about knit ties, but it seems like their time is over? I haven’t seen them around; is this a 2010s trend that has died? A. I don’t know
Wallet vs. money clip
Q. What is the general thinking about money clips both in business and out? Do they exude class and elegance, or are they pretentious? Is a bulky wallet inappropriate in
