Fashion Jack: Shoes
By Jack Clark
Q. I have more than 100 pairs of shoes? Is that too many? -Lolanda, Idyllwild
A. It depends on how many feet you have. If you have only the two feet, and you have to look down to see what shoes you’re wearing, you have too many.
Q. Should I wear brown shoes with orange pants?
-Howard, Homeland
A. Only if your orange shoes are in the wash.
(originally published April 30, 2015)
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