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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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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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