Male Call
Jackets, once informal, are now dressy
Q. I have a column of yours about summer suits when you said matched suits are the dressiest and that blazers are next. I thought blazers had their origin with sporting
Are alligator and lizard skins considered high fashion?
Q. Outside the concerns of animal-rights activists, are alligator and lizard skins considered appropriate for men’s belts, wallets, and what about shoes? A. Yes, two of them definitely are. Few
What do men need to pack on a short trip?
Q. I am going on a long-weekend trip and I could use some packing advice. I have more and less casual events planned and may use the gym or pool. So,
Use a top-rated tailor to get a top coat shipshape
Q. I own a cashmere topcoat that was my Dad’s, and that I have never worn. It’s about 20 years old and in perfect condition. Is there a way to
Look nice, but don’t overdo it
Q. My husband and I read your column regularly, and nearly every week, you help him add another element to the thought process in his morning’s clothing selections. But I’m
Don’t wear while after Labor Day and other fashion rules
Q. Q. I know the “Do not wear white after Labor Day” rule, but wonder what else exactly I should and shouldn’t wear. Particularly now in early fall, are there some
What exactly is “festive attire?”
Q. We just received an invite to an annual New Year’s party with the wording “Festive Attire.” Does that mean I need a tuxedo and bright suspenders or something like
Questions to ask when considering eliminating clothes from your closet
Q. My spouse is good about, not just storing, but actually getting rid of clothes at the end of the season. This is probably the right time for me to
What suit is right for me?
Q. For me, and I suspect many other men, wearing suits and casual clothing have switched in recent years. I’m President of a small manufacturing company supplying the government, and barely
Are pinky rings right for me?
Q. Lois, can you explain to my wife that I should NOT wear a pinky ring? She has her father’s ring that he wore (and I will not mention what field
