Q: How do you wear a collared shirt with rolled up sleeves underneath a sweater?
A: Rolling up your dress shirt sleeves under a sweater and having it look good requires that you don’t actually roll them up. The formula is: scrunch, flip, flip, scooch. Now this may sound like a Dr. Seuss Kabuki dance but it’s [...]
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Q: How do I know if I should wear a button down shirt tucked or untucked?
A: Length and fit will determine that. Below is an example of the right length for an untucked shirt. What you want is for the shirt to hit you no more than an inch below your hip crease. Proportionally, up to an [...]
In preparation for the Men of Social Media MakeOver, @StuartFoster meets with @AskEmmi.
In preparation for the Men of Social Media MakeOver, @BostonMike meets with @AskEmmi. Will he be able to part with his berkinstocks?
Q: When I go out I generally wear a plain t-shirt (grey, not white) and jeans. My female friends say that’s too boring, so how can I liven it up without too much effort? I still want to be completely casual.
A: Lots of guys call the T-shirt and jeans combo their off-hours uniform. Pro: super easy. Con: B-O-R-I-N-G. Luckily, simple doesn’t have to [...]
Q: I don’t do sandals, so what can I wear with shorts without resorting to sneakers?
A: I was recently hunting for a summer ’mandal’ alternative for just such a request and selected this pair of Sperry top-siders available at DWS online or in store for $65. They’re the perfect level of casual to wear with shorts [...]
Q: My boss invited me to his pool party and it’s time for new swim trunks, anything I should avoid?
A: Yes, this:
When it comes to swim trunks, avoid wearing anything too tight, flashy, or revealing.
Q: When I wear casual shoes like sketchers how do I match the belt?
A: Good news, while your belt and shoes must match for business wear, when it comes to your casual threads, they need only to coordinate. That’s why fabric belts, like the neutral-toned example below, can be perfect for just such occasions.
Q: Where can I get Gucci-like driving mocs, bling hardware optional, and not drop $900?
A: What’s really nice about the above Gucci driving moc is the sleek design, not so nice for many is the price tag of $425 (already less than $900 but still steep). A great alternative are these driving mocs by [...]
Q: Dear Favorite Fashionista, my question is about T-shirts under dress shirts: mandatory, optional, or never?
A: Optional – It depends on your personal preference and the fabric of the dress shirt. Some dress shirts have a tighter thread weave than others and provide more coverage, but if the fabric is very thin and [...]