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How early is too early for summer suits?

Q. I have been on the jury of an interminably long, but very interesting, case for months now. Even if you publish this after the case is over, I can’t

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This is how you dress for a ‘Kentucky Derby’ theme

Q. Our club is having a dinner dance with the theme of Kentucky Derby. What options can you suggest for my husband to wear? A. Well, let’s start out with

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What’s the matter with today’s style?

Q. I’m a 75 year old male with questions about our fashion values today. In the 50’s and 60’s I learned what to do and not to do; I was

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How to have a great looking beard

Q. I have always been taught to shave every day, but so many men seem to let their beards grow with no concern. I am considering growing what essentially would

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Don’t know what to wear? Don’t be afraid to ask

Q. Apparently I will be invited this year to our company’s Memorial Day Weekend trip to Hot Springs. I know there will be a nice dinner and a trip to the Springs. What

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What to wear to your next zoom meeting

Q. In today’s super casual dressing, suits just don’t seem logical. Still, I can’t wear a T-shirt and chinos all the time either, particularly with a lot of my business conducted

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When to keep, when to toss an old tie

Q. I have way too many ties in my closet, but when I try to cull them down, I am always caught by worries that older ones will come back

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Are fancy suits boring?

Q. During the Super Bowl, why did the whole group in the pregame TV show wear suits? I know they all want to look professional, but they aren’t in an

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Wedding attire for a summer in New Orleans

Q. I am going to an evening wedding in late June in New Orleans. Considering the heat, what would be the proper dress code?  (I am the grandfather of the groom.)

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The “popped collar” style: In or out?

Q. I recently read an article about the men’s style of wearing a “popped collar.” It referred to it as dated and described the look as uppity, snooty, and obnoxious. It