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Men’s Clothes Style… What Impression Does Your Style of Business Dress Give?

Clothing coalition develops style scale to take the stress out of corporate dress Dear Sharon: I am a 21-year old actor/student who has no idea about what a the big picture for a basic clothing inventory should be. My clothes now have an "easygoing geek chic" look that my friends say well suits my personality. However, I really don't want to wear such ordinary garb. I need to have the ability to go from "boy-wonder" to "jet set urban-god" to get the part... but I just don't know how. I'm not the "boy next door" character... average is about the best way to describe myself. Except, when it comes time for auditions, I never get the part because I don't

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The Decisive Shoe Buying Guide

What Shoe to Wear With What Outfit and When-- Shoe Shopping Tips Star Jones from ABC television's The View shares tips about how to select the right pair of shoes Dear Sharon: Help! I want some basic rules for shoe shopping. I'm afraid that when it comes to shoes my fashion IQ is zero. There doesn't seem to be much rhyme or reason to the shoes, sandals, boots, and flip-flops I see people wearing. The only thing I learned from my mother about shoes is: no open toe or white shoes before Easter or after Labor Day. Is this an old school myth, or is this still true? Can you wear open toe shoes in the winter? If so, should

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Two for the Guys and Two for the Gals READER MAILBAG…

Two for the Guys and Two for the Gals READER MAILBAG... bits and pieces to stay stylish, warm, and bright 1. Dear Sharon: I am a young 50-year-old male working for a bank in management. For years, I have selected and worn conservative clothes. I am looking for advice on how to emerge out of that cocoon. Tell me what I should do first. - Longing To Let Loose (Birmingham, Al)Dear Longing To Let Loose: What happened? Are you trying to impress a young love? Did you wake up dreaming about your father only to realize it was you? Is your man in the mirror starting to look like the guy who cuts the crust off his toast and folds his newspaper into crisp quarters before reading? Jolted javelins

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AN ICON FOR MEN’S STYLE… The Thomas Crown Affair celebrity tailor tips you off on how to look great

The Thomas Crown Affair celebrity tailor tips you off on how to look great If you cannot decipher chic from geek, flash to film and television to see what an actor's wardrobe brings to mind. Think about the wrinkled raincoat Peter Falk wore as disheveled Colombo. Why Richard Gere's polished wardrobe in American Gigolo catapulted Giorgio Armani's fame. There's Will Smith's funky, but of course black suit, in Men In Black. The character Oscar Madison in any rendition of The Odd Couple should be the poster boy for Scotch Guard. Men no longer dared to wear pastels after Don Johnson in Miami Vice made Jordan Almond colors cool. And, we won't even go to where Tinky Winky of the Teletubbies

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Manly Makeover Tips To Go From Dud To Stud

Dear Sharon: I know I’m overweight and have as much sense of style as an aardvark. My hair has a shapeless (un)cut that is graying and I would consider some hair dye. In the past, this never seemed to bother me. I’m a man who has spent more time concerned about developing my mind rather than my appearance. Now that I’m approaching 50, my post-hippy club kid look has passed its prime. I’m a successful Internet designer and professionally competing with people half my age. I want to be perceived as intrinsically vital as the young guns who flood this industry. How can I look youthful without feeling like a Ken doll? I don’t want an obvert physical change that will

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SUGAR COAT DADDY… Effortless Outerwear That’s High On Rugged Men’s Style

Effortless Outerwear That's High On Rugged Men's Style Typically, there's a Catch-22 to watching men's fashion shows. If the clothes are wearable, the show is boring. If the runway show is exciting, the clothes can be over-the-top for a regular guy to wear in real life. Like any trend, you need to distill the essence of the catwalk look until you are at ease with it. Outerwear is a major purchase, so when cost is a concern, it is wise to consider something that you can wear for at least a couple of seasons and shy away from anything too trendy that will surely scream, "last year". Look at the classic lines of the ASOS navy coat, pictured for a

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Reader Mailbag: 3-Up for Everyday Style and Men’s Grooming

scroll down for three columns Fashion Advice for a Move From Florida To D.C. Dear Sharon: I currently live in Florida - the land of Lily Pulitzer. We are moving to the Washington D.C./Virginia area and I don't have a clue as to what people are wearing. I work from home, yet get out to meet business people, as well as taking my son to weekly playgroups. Any suggestions on casual everyday wear, as well as business attire? I'm in my early thirties so I want to look hip but not stand out like a sore thumb. Can you help? And what stores can you suggest I shop at. Thanks. -Capital Clad (Vero Beach, FL) Dear Capital Clad: Mint green,

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Worrisome Wardrobe, Kooky Taste, Low Self-Image… Hey, It’s Time for MEN’S MAKEOVER MADNESS

Let's look at a few top reader questions to help boost men's style confidence and a some makeover advice too...   Rx for a Shot of Self-ConfidenceDear Sharon: I'm a 21-year-old male college student and I have a little problem. I live a nice life- no one would probably guess this would ever bother me. But I have a major lack of confidence about my looks, specifically facially. I just think I'm ugly and don't know what to do. I've tried facials, different hairstyles, Stridex, skin moisturizer, and face exercises??? Is this something that should bother a 21-year-old guy? I don't know what to do. --Face Off (Dekalb, IL)   Dear Face Off: Snap out of it!!! The entirety of your being-- intelligence, knowledge, awareness, sense of humor, and compassion-are

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Lost 100 Pounds and Wants to Wow the Gang Back Home

Men's Dress Tips to Go from Nerdy to a Perfect V-Shape "God" men's fashion advice to go from yuck to hunk Dear Sharon: I am a 21-year-old guy who recently moved to Texas a few months back from Kansas City. Since I have moved down here, I have lost well over 100 pounds. I made huge life-style changes (diet and exercise), and I have reaped the benefits.I am going home next month to visit my parents for the first time in some months, and they have no idea that I went from a size 50 waist to a size 32 waist. I still have not bought any new clothes and I am wearing the ones that I had when I was fat. I really haven't changed

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Handbag trends to hold on to

Paring Down A Purse Fetish how much is too much   Dear Sharon: I have recently simplified my wardrobe and have a closet with everything I absolutely love. Suddenly, getting dressed is so easy. Now I need to do the same for my handbags. I presently own about 50 designer bags (Louis Vuitton, Longchamps, Coach, Chanel, Kate Spade, etc.) and it's a pain to store them. I want to simplify, but I am having a hard time. My question: How many handbags do you need for a great basic simple wardrobe? Before you answer, here's some info about me: I am a town and country style, mother of a four year old and one year old, so I favor large

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What, You Didn’t Dream About Walking Down The Aisle!

What, You Didn't Dream About Walking Down The Aisle! WEDDING MUST-HAVES FOR THE SHY BRIDE WEDDING MUST-HAVES FOR THE SHY BRIDE Dear Sharon:Okay, we finally decided to do it. Well, the next best thing from eloping, that is. Our wedding will be a very small, truly intimate gathering with literally a few friends and family in attendance. This isn't a mega-deal-- it's almost a spur of the moment get-together that happens to be our union. I have never been the type to "dream" about my wedding-day and am truly reluctant to consider anything really bridal and froufrou, which I feel is a big financial waste for only one evening. You could say, I am practical, yet still romantic! Also, my

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Squash the Blue Suit- Lisa Ling’s tips on how to dress for success, the cool way

How to dress for success can get confusing, especially in a fashionably laid back industry. I reached out to Lisa Ling for some of her personal tips. The View's Lisa Ling Tips Us Off About WHAT TO WEAR FOR A JOB INTERVIEW IN A CASUAL INDUSTRY Initial impressions count. In a flash, your total guise is snapped into a visual Polaroid. Sure, resume, personality, and communication skills all are part of the final hiring decision, but nothing can wipe out that first instant recall from someone's memory. And, your style of dress is key. I asked Lisa Ling, co-host of The View and Dryel spokesperson what her thoughts are about dressing to impress in a fashionably laid back industry. After

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Wedding Round-Up…

Wedding Round-Up... The End Of Guest Distress What to Wear With What Shoes, Hose, Accessories The End Of Guest Distress What to Wear With What Shoes, Hose, Accessories Darling Readers: I don't know why, but weddings seem to blitz everyone out about style. A normal formal evening would seem like almost any other dressy event, except, when the word "wedding" is added to the agenda, most of us are stymied. So here's a bridal round up of some of the most frequently asked questions about how to dress for a wedding --SH If the Shoe Fits…Dear Sharon: Hello, I have a wedding to go to and I'm not sure what color shoe I should wear with my powder blue outfit. I was thinking silver shoes would look good

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