Fashion Jack: September 15, 2016
Q. Is Scottish poetry fashionable?
-Kenzie, Rancho Mirage
A. Yes. I recommend verse by Hamish MacDhughaill. He is Scotland’s greatest, living, one-armed poet.
Q. Recently, I...
Fashion Jack: Proper pairings
Q. When should I put on socks with sandals?
— Alan, Rubidoux
A. Before you put on the sandals. Wearing socks over sandals is considered gauche...
Fashion Jack: Beards & Shrunk shirts …
By Jack Clark
Fashion Advisor
Q. I have a long, white beard that hangs down below my belt. My wife likes it a lot shorter, but...
Fashion Jack: Tops & two hats …
By Jack Clark
Fashion Advisor
Q. For my kitchen, I recently bought a large set of new plastic tubs with matching lids. Now I have 14...
Fashion Jack: Hot cars and calendars …
Q. I remember the days when muscle cars were fashionable. I had a brand-new ’49 Olds Rocket 88 when I was a senior in...
Fashion Jack: When to wear white…
By Jack Clark
Fashion Correspondent
Q. I’ve heard you’re not supposed to wear white after Labor Day. Does this apply to white underwear, too?
— Mildred,...
Fashion Jack: Tucked shirts & lost keys
By Jack Clark
Fashion Advisor
Q. My husband always tucks his shirt into his pants ... even Hawaiian and African shirts. I think this looks goofy....
Fashion Jack: Retiring an old shirt
Q. When should a favorite shirt be retired?
— Herman, Perris
A. Even your favorite shirt must be retired sometime. Here’s how to tell if...
Fashion Jack: Buttons and wedges …
Q. I have a shirt with a missing button. The only button I have to replace it has two holes, whereas the rest of...
Fashion Jack: Thanksgiving attire and pearls
Q. I’m going to three Thanksgiving dinners this year. What should I wear?
-Bertha, Banning
A. An XXXL muumuu would be a good idea. Failing...