Male Call
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
Don’t sweat sweaters at the office
Q. I get cold easily and the thin windows in my office do not help, so I often wear sweaters to my fairly formal work. Sweaters are standard for many
Button-down the hatches
Q. I am wondering about button-down shirts and confused about whether they are appropriate to wear for dress and business. I wear my button-downs for all business and dress occasions
Handy tips to ensure your undershirts stay white
Q. My friend often complains that my T-shirts are not white enough. He hires people, and insists that one thing that makes him crazy is when men wear yellowed T-shirts.
How-to guide to finding your personal shopper
Q. What can you suggest for a man who has very little imagination when it comes to clothes, but knows what I like when I see it all put together
How to dress vegan
Q. My boyfriend is vegan and will not wear clothes that violate his principles. This very much limits his clothing choices. We both like upscale dressing, but it is hard
