maximizing your style at minimal cost
Abundance without purpose is my focus this month, as I see it in most closets. Be honest with yourself — do you have more clothes, shoes, and jewelry than you really need or use? What is the purpose of having it all? Does it make you feel good? Do you feel organized? […]
Q: I’m a local business man and have been reading your column for the past year and wondered: What man’s style do you admire and why? A: First, thanks for being a loyal reader and taking the moment to chime in with your question. I appreciate you! My very first […]
Questions about undergarments, specifically smoothers, have been coming up from both men and women in a variety of ways, so this month I would like to share my perspective on this subject. My general approach is to work with what you naturally have and purchase whatever makes you feel good. […]
Q: I’m preparing for my first major presentation in front of our entire company of 200, and I am not sure how to dress. I will be on stage and my image will be projected onto screens — including close-ups. A: Taking the spotlight is exciting. Remember the percentages: 60 percent […]
Q: As a manager of a local corporation, I find it difficult to confront staff on their appearance. Not only is it awkward situation, but, as a male, discussing this sensitive issue with female staff can be misconstrued. What would be the best approach? A: First, I can completely relate […]
Q: It’s been more than a dozen years since I’ve done anything new with my hair or clothes “style,” if that is what I can even call it. I’m wearing pretty much the same thing every day, only in a different color. Basic black, with little splashes of color. I’m bored […]
Don’t invest another buck into this season’s trends until you comb through the trends you had already invested in during all the prior seasons. You do have some gems in there, I just know it. I’ve seen it repeatedly when I’m in closets all over Northeast Ohio. I recently did […]
The calendar says it’s spring — and what better time to bring a new dimension and experience to your life than by transforming your closet inside and out with new colors. Invigorate your outdated suit, shirts, and ties while energizing your networking events with one of the new hot color trends of the season. […]
Q: I have been to several funerals recently that leave me confused about the best way to dress for such events. Can you share some suggestions? A: Funerals are one of the significant and emotional life moments. I have to share that during this past year, I attended four […]
Q: Working downtown and having to walk a few blocks after parking, I need a winter coat that keeps me warm but looks good too. What tips should I keep in mind when shopping for a new coat for my professional wardrobe? A: Outerwear is a very important investment […]
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