Male Call
Dressing well, without the tie
Q. I am really glad that going without a tie has become so popular, especially for business. Our office is still somewhat on the formal side; we wear suits, blazers,
Formal wedding do’s and don’ts
Q. Help, I need your advice quickly. I have my wedding in 3 weeks and, after looking at the formal wear on the news last week in London, I’m not
What shirt is this?
Q. I have a few of those shirts with two different patterns. There is the main pattern that you always see, and another one that only shows when you open
Modern suit fashions
Q. 15 years ago I was required to dress rather formally for business. Then I went to a business casual office (polos and chinos), and that is what I have
Gold glasses, silver jewelry clash
Q. Can gold-framed glasses be worn with silver jewelry or silver belt buckles? How much of an issue is non-matching? A. While there are not many elements of men clothing
Don’t overreact to being overdressed
Q. Fairly often I go to events and discover I am overdressed. I’d rather not risk being underdressed, so can you suggest solutions besides just staying in my suit, shirt,
If the pants fit…
Q. I have a difficult time getting pants to fit me properly since I have a 37-inch waist. I have to buy the next size larger — 38-inch — and
Awesome shoes, but what about that belt
Q. I like to wear somewhat stylish (well, at least non-standard) shoes with my clothes and I’m never sure about belt choices. I have a pair of brown and blue
Blazers vs. Suits
Q. Can I wear blazers with trousers of the same color (when they are not suits)? I have two black blazers, one new and fashionably cut and one somewhat older
How much is too much?
Q. In your recent column on washing white T-shirts, you did not say how much bleach to put in a load. My wife passed away, so I am learning. Please
