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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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